Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Free Pick
MONTREAL, QUEBEC (The Spread) – Look for a potential defensive struggle in Montreal tonight when the Canadiens host the Hurricanes at 7:30PM ET.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed the Canadiens as –140 money line favorites over the Hurricanes, while the over/under total for this game is currently sitting at 5 goals. Carolina enters play with a 20-25-11 record and is 6-13-8 on the road this year, while Montreal is 23-24-9 overall and 11-11-7 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Canadiens opened as –149 money line favorites but their odds have since dropped to –140, while the Hurricanes opened as +137 money line underdogs and now their line is sitting at +129.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 80% of NHL public bettors currently favor the Canadiens. 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 11-4 in the last 15 games between the Hurricanes and Canadiens in Montreal and is 6-1 in the Canes’ last seven games versus the Eastern Conference. The under is also 5-1 in Carolina’s last six games as an underdog and 8-2 in its last 10 games overall. Meanwhile, the under is 6-0 in Montreal’s last six games as a home favorite and 6-0 in its last six games as a favorite.
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