Montreal
Canadiens
7-3-2
Moneyline
+136
NHL Predictions
Montreal Canadiens vs Dallas Stars Predictions
Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 8:00pm EST at American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
@
Dallas
Stars
7-4-1
Moneyline
-162
26%
74%
Spread
Montreal Canadiens +1.5
Dallas Stars -1.5
Moneyline
Montreal Canadiens +136
Dallas Stars -162
Total
Over 6.5 (+114)
Under 6.5 (-135)
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Canadiens at Stars Prediction: Dallas Has the Edge, but -162 Is Too Steep
Analysis updated October 29, 2026 at 1:14 AM CDT
The Stars are the likelier winner, but Montreal's 4-1-1 road record and missing lineup information make Dallas too expensive at -162.
Dallas has the special-teams edge
The Dallas Stars / NHL.com game-day guide lists Dallas with a 92.9 percent penalty kill, while Montreal's power play is converting 11.4 percent of its chances. Dallas also has the better pairing at the other end: an 18.5 percent power play against Montreal's 83.7 percent penalty kill. Those matchups favor the Stars in a game that may turn on a few special-teams chances.
Dallas is 7-2-1 over its past 10 games, compared with Montreal's 6-3-1 mark. The Canadiens still present a real test at 7-3-2 overall and 4-1-1 on the road, which makes the Stars' -162 moneyline difficult to justify.
Prediction and betting view
Wise Guy Team reports that Dallas has drawn 74 percent of DraftKings moneyline tickets. That figure reflects one sportsbook rather than the wider market, and heavy public support doesn't make the -162 price more attractive.
Dallas is the likelier winner based on its recent results and special teams, but probable goalies and player availability haven't been confirmed. With Montreal playing well away from home, the moneyline wager is a pass.
Pick
Dallas Stars
Confidence
low
Betting lean
Pass