Red Wings vs. Blackhawks Free Pick
CHICAGO, IL (The Spread) – Two of the “Original Six” will battle tonight in Chicago when the Blackhawks host the Red Wings at 7:30PM ET.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed the Blackhawks as –121 money line favorites over the Red Wings (+112), while the over/under total for this game is currently sitting at 5.5 goals. Detroit enters this game with a 25-14-1 overall record and is 10-12-0 on the road, while Chicago is 24-13-4 overall and 14-5-3 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Hawks opened as –115 money line favorites but their odds have climbed to –121, while the Wings opened as +106 money line underdogs and are now +112. The over/under total opened at 5.5 goals and that’s where it currently sits.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the 900-plus wagers placed on tonight’s game, 68% 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 the under. According to latest NHL trends, the under is 4-1 in the last five meetings between these two teams in Chicago and 6-2 in the last eight meetings overall. The under is also 4-1 in the Hawks’ last five home games and 4-1 in their lat five contests versus the Western Conference. The under is also 4-0 in the Red Wings’ last four games versus the Central and 5-1 in their last six contests versus the Western Conference.
SUNDAY NHL FREE PICK: RED WINGS/BLACKHAWKS UNDER 5.5
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