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Blackhawks vs. Flames Free Pick

CALGARY, ALBERTA (The Spread) – Can the Blackhawks end their current six-game road losing streak when they take on the Flames tonight at 9:00PM ET?

ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed the Blackhawks as –119 money line favorites over the Flames (+110), while the over/under total for this game is currently sitting at 5.5 goals. Chicago enters play with a 29-16-7 overall record and is 10-10-3 on the road this year, while Calgary is 23-22-6 overall and 13-8-2 at home.

LINE MOVEMENT: The Hawks opened as –129 money line favorites but their odds have since dropped to –119, while the Flames opened as +119 money line underdogs and now their odds are down to +110. The over/under total remains at 5.5 after opening at that same number.

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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 64% of NHL public bettors currently favor the Blackhawks. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.

NHL FREE PICK: Take Chicago. The Hawks will end their road losing streak sooner than later and with their odds being a value tonight, now is a good time to jump on Chicago. According to latest NHL trends, the Flames are 1-6 in their last seven games versus a team with a winning record and 2-6 in their last eight games as a home underdog. They’re also 2-5 in their last seven Friday games and 3-8 in their last 11 games versus the Central, while the Hawks are 24-8 in their last 32 games versus a team with a losing record.

FRIDAY NHL FREE PICK: CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS –119