Flames vs. Canadiens Free Pick
CALGARY, ALBERTA (The Spread) – Two Canadian rivals will battle for the second and final time tonight when the Flames host the Canadiens at 9:00PM ET.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed the Flames as –123 money line favorites over the Canadiens, while the over/under total for this game is currently sitting at 5 goals. Montreal enters play with a 25-31-10 overall record and is 13-16-2 on the road this year, while Calgary is 29-25-12 overall and 16-10-5 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Flames opened as –139 money line favorites but their odds have since dropped to –123, while the Canadiens odds have shifted from +128 to +114.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 56% 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 Calgary. According to latest NHL trends, the Canadiens are just 1-5 in their last six games against the Flames and 0-5 in their last five trips to Calgary. The favorite, meanwhile, is 7-1 in the last eight meetings between these two teams while the home squad is 10-2 in the last 12 meetings. The Habs are also 1-4 in their last five games versus the Northwest, 1-6 in their last seven overall and 0-4 in their last four games as an underdog.
TUESDAY NHL FREE PICK: CALGARY FLAMES –123
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