The Montreal Canadiens (24-29-4) and Philadelphia Flyers (23-26-10) meet Friday at Wells Fargo Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Canadiens vs. Flyers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Canadiens won as +304 underdogs 5-2 at the New Jersey Devils Tuesday. G Sam Montembeault made 38 saves as Montreal ended its 3-game road losing streak. The Canadiens are 21-51 in their last 72 road games.
The Flyers lost as +285 underdogs Tuesday in a 4-2 defeat at the Edmonton Oilers. LW Noah Cates and RW Owen Tippett scored for the Flyers, who blew a 2-1 third-period lead. Philadelphia is 7-2 in its last 9 games vs. teams with a losing record.
This is the 2nd meeting this season between the teams. Montreal was victorious as a -125 home favorite with a 5-4 shootout win as the Over (6) cashed Nov. 19.
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Canadiens at Flyers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Canadiens +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Flyers -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Canadiens +1.5 (-190) | Flyers -1.5 (+160)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +105 | U: -125)
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Canadiens at Flyers projected goalies
Jake Allen (12-18-2, 3.47 GAA, .894 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Carter Hart (16-18-9, 2.89 GAA, .909 SV%, 1 SO)
Allen allowed 4 goals on 29 shots vs. the Flyers in the Nov. 19 shootout win. He’s 1-3-0 in 4 career starts vs. Philadelphia with a 3.55 GAA and .883 SV% (106 saves against 120 shots).
Hart allowed 4 goals on 32 shots vs. the Canadiens Nov. 19. He’s 2-2-3 in 7 career starts vs. Montreal with a 2.99 GAA and .910 SV% (191 saves against 210 shots).
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Canadiens at Flyers picks and predictions
Prediction
Flyers 4, Canadiens 3
Moneyline
BET FLYERS (-160).
Montreal should be in a letdown spot after winning as a big underdog Tuesday at New Jersey. The Canadiens are just 3-10 in their last 13 games after a win, and the Flyers will be desperate to bounce back after blowing a late lead at Edmonton. Look for Philadelphia to get its revenge for the shootout loss earlier in the season.
Puck line/Against the spread
PASS.
Philadelphia’s last 5 home games have been decided by 1 goal. Canadiens +1.5 (-190) should hit, but Montreal is being slightly overvalued on the puck line. Bet the moneyline and/or total instead.
Over/Under
BET OVER 6.5 (+105).
The Over is 5-2 in Montreal’s last 7 games and 3-1-1 in the Canadiens’ last 5 after a win. The Over has hit in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games and is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings between these teams.
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