Canadiens vs. Coyotes NHL Free Pick
PHOENIX, AZ (The Spread) – The Canadiens travel to Phoenix tonight at 9:00PM ET for what could be a high-scoring game versus the Coyotes.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed the Coyotes as –127 money line favorites over the Canadiens (+117), while the over/under total for this game is currently sitting at 5 goals. Montreal comes into tonight’s game with a 5-7-2 overall record and a 3-3-0 mark on the road, while Phoenix is 7-4-2 overall and 4-3-1 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: At the Las Vegas Hilton, the Coyotes opened as –130 money line favorites and that’s where the line currently sits. At Caesars, they opened as –140 but have dropped to –135. Meanwhile, the over/under total has stayed steady at most books.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the 1,100-plus wagers placed on tonight’s game, 58% of NHL public bettors currently favor the Coyotes -127. 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 over. According to latest NHL trends, the over is 7-0 in the last seven meetings between these two teams in Phoenix and 8-1-1 in the last 10 meetings overall. The over is also 4-1-1 in the Coyotes’ last six games as a home favorite and 19-9-1 in the Canadiens’ last 29 games versus the Pacific. While goaltender Carey Price has owned Phoenix in recent outings, there should be enough goals scored to go over the total.
THURSDAY NHL FREE PICK: CANADIENS/COYOTES OVER 5
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