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Montreal Canadiens at Philadelphia Flyers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Montreal Canadiens at Philadelphia Flyers sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Montreal Canadiens (20-21-7) visit the Philadelphia Flyers (25-16-6) Thursday at Wells Fargo Center for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Canadiens-Flyers sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Canadiens at Flyers: Projected starting goalies

Carey Price vs. Alex Lyon

Price has strung together a rare pair of wins, including a 31-save shutout of the Calgary Flames Monday. He allowed just one goal over 73 shots faced in those two outings combined, but he has still allowed a league-high 107 goals this season while going 18-16-4 through 38 games. He has a .907 save percentage and 2.87 goals against average.

Lyon is expected to see his first NHL action of the season with starter Carter Hart slated to a miss a couple of weeks due to an abdominal strain. Backup Brian Elliott drew the start for Wednesday’s win over the St. Louis Blues. Lyon is 4-3-1 through 13 NHL games (eight starts) with a .806 SV% and 5.08 GAA.

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Canadiens at Flyers: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Canadiens 5, Flyers 2

Moneyline (ML)

Even with a dramatic advantage in the crease, the CANADIENS (+135) are significant road underdogs. Both teams played Wednesday, with the Flyers (-167) beating the defending-champion Blues 4-3 in overtime and the Habs losing 4-1 to the Chicago Blackhawks. Montreal is 2-7-1 across its last 10 games but a solid 11-9-3 on the road for the season. Philly is 4-5-1 across its last 10 and 15-3-4 at home, but a huge part of that record has been the home play of Hart.

The Habs have a slight rest advantage after the Flyers were forced into overtime Wednesday, but this comes down to the battle in goal. Price is finally back to proper form, and Lyon will be grossly overmatched in his season debut.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

While the Montreal puck line of -200 to cover +1.5 and either lose by 1 or win outright is a stomachable play at low odds, we’ll get better value on the alternate line. Back the CANADIENS (-1.5, +350) to win by at least 2 goals.

The Habs are just 23-25 against the spread overall but 15-8 on the road. Philly is 26-21 ATS overall and 15-7 at home, but again, Hart is the one deserving the bulk of the credit for the home record.

Over/Under (O/U)

Following the logic of above, back the OVER 5.5 (-149) with the expectation of the Canadiens breaking out of their offensive struggles in a plush matchup against Lyon. The Flyers are 7-3 against the Over/Under across their last 10 games and will be able to pot a couple against Price, but Montreal does the heavy lifting here.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 169-154

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Chicago Blackhawks at Montreal Canadiens odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Chicago Blackhawks at Montreal Canadiens spots betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Chicago Blackhawks (21-20-6) and Montreal Canadiens (20-20-7) tangle at Bell Centre Wednesday with puck drop set for 7:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Blackhawks-Canadiens odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Blackhawks at Canadiens: Projected starting goalies

Corey Crawford vs. Charlie Lindgren

Crawford owns a 3.09 goals against average and a .906 save percentage. Chicago is on the back nine of playing two games in as many days. Running mate Robin Lehner started Tuesday’s game in Ottawa, a 3-2 come-from-behind win for the Blackhawks. The veteran Chicago goalie has been only a Chicago goalie of late – he hasn’t started a road game since Dec. 14. Crawford owns a pedestrian .900 SV% over his last four road turns.

Lindgren draws Wednesday’s start. He enters the day with a 3.09 GAA and .908 SV% for an 0-2-0 record through just two starts.

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Blackhawks at Canadiens: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Montreal 3, Chicago 2

Moneyline (ML)

The ‘Hawks have been quite good when playing the back half of back-to-backs, and they’ve won several such contests after overtime games the previous day. Tuesday’s affair in Ottawa also required a comeback from a 2-0 deficit.

Chicago has exhibited slightly better possession numbers of late, but the Blackhawks still yield too many shots to be consistent winners. Montreal does a better job producing and denying high-quality scoring chances. Over the last three weeks, the Canadiens have piled up several one-goal losses in games that were statistically even or leaning toward the Habs. The lean here is toward the CANADIENS (-182).

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Chicago has a nice road record against the line (14-8); Montreal has a shaky home record against the puck line (8-16). The ‘Hawks haven’t played in many one-goal games of late, and there are a couple questions about Crawford. Otherwise, a play on CHICAGO (+1.5, -176) – as a middling play alongside a Montreal pick on the moneyline – would be a serious consideration.

Over/Under (O/U)

The prices listed bracket what I’d peg as a likely Over to the tune of a -140 figure. Maybe higher. PASS on the line of 5.5 (Over: -149, Under: +125).

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Notre Dame: Di Lauli to Make NHL Debut Saturday Night

Di Pauli will become the 13th former Notre Dame player to appear in the NHL this season

Former Notre Dame forward Thomas Di Pauli  will make his National Hockey League debut on Saturday night for the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre (Jan. 4). 

Di Pauli was recalled for a second time this season and is in his fourth professional season after playing with Notre Dame from 2012-16. He joins former Irish teammate (and roommate) Bryan Rust on Pittsburgh’s forward lines. 

Di Pauli will become the 13th former Notre Dame player to appear in the NHL this season, joining: Anders Bjork (Boston Bruins), Ian Cole (Colorado Avalanche), Steven Fogarty (New York Rangers), Dennis Gilbert (Chicago Blackhawks), Jordan Gross (Arizona Coyotes), Vinnie Hinostroza (Arizona Coyotes), Anders Lee (New York Islanders), Kyle Palmieri (New Jersey Devils), Andrew Peeke (Columbus Blue Jackets), Bryan Rust (Pittsburgh Penguins), Riley Sheahan (Edmonton Oilers) and T.J. Tynan (Colorado Avalanche).

A former alternate captain with the Irish, Di Pauli joins Gross and Peeke in making his NHL debut this season. He will become head coach Jeff Jackson’s 23rd former Notre Dame player to play an NHL game and the program’s 37th overall. The 13 former players to appear in the NHL this season marks a record high total for the Notre Dame program.   

In 145 career games for the Fighting Irish, DiPauli totaled 30 goals and 48 assists for 78 points. He served as an alternate captain as a senior. 

Di Pauli graduated from Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business as a marketing major.

Pittsburgh Penguins at Montreal Canadiens odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at Montreal Canadiens sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Montreal Canadiens (18-17-6) host the Pittsburgh Penguins (24-11-5) Saturday at Bell Centre for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Penguins-Canadiens sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Penguins at Canadiens: Projected starting goalies

Matt Murray vs. Carey Price

Murray stopped 44 of 48 shots in a win over the Nashville Predators his last time out, Dec. 28. He is 11-6-4 on the year with a .894 save percentage and 2.96 goals against average.

Price enters Saturday on a personal three-game losing streak, dropping him to 16-14-3 on the season. He has a .901 SV% and 3.00 GAA. He allowed at least four goals in three of his last five starts.

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Penguins at Canadiens: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Penguins 4, Canadiens 1

Moneyline (ML)

The PENGUINS (-106) are the value play as a slight road underdog. C Sidney Crosby (abdomen) and LW Jake Guentzel (shoulder) remain out of the lineup, but the Habs are also missing key forwards in RW Brendan Gallagher (concussion) and LW Jonathan Drouin (wrist). The Pens are the much deeper team up front and on defense. We’ll call the goaltending battle even with both accomplished starters struggling mightily in 2019-20.

Pittsburgh is 7-2-1 in its last 10 games and 8-7-2 on the road overall. Montreal is 4-6-0 over its last 10 games with four straight losses coming into Saturday and it is just 8-9-3 on home ice for the season. Both teams last played, and lost, Thursday.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Penguins to win in regulation, overtime or a shootout returns a profit of $9.43.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Double down on the PENGUINS (-1.5, +260) with the alternative spread. They’re not worth the juice at -286 to cover +1.5 and either lose by just one goal or win outright, but that’s why we have alternate lines. Backing the Pens to win by at least 2 goals will return a profit of $26 on a $10 bet.

The Penguins are 20-20 against the spread overall but 10-7 on the road. The Canadiens are 22-19 ATS overall but just 7-13 at home. Each of the Penguins’ last five losses came by margins of at least 2 goals.

Over/Under (O/U)

Both teams are 5-5 against the Over/Under across their last 10 games. We’ll lean to the UNDER 5.5 (+125) Saturday as the value play. There’s too much firepower missing from both of these lineups, and at least one of these goaltenders will return to proper form sooner than later.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 153-124

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Ottawa Senators at Montreal Canadiens odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Ottawa Senators at Montreal Canadiens sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Ottawa Senators (13-17-1) pay a visit to the rival Montreal Canadiens (14-11-6) Wednesday at Bell Centre for a 7:30 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Senators-Canadiens sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Senators at Canadiens: Projected starting goalies

Anders Nilsson vs. Cayden Primeau

Nilsson is expected to get a run of starts with Craig Anderson (lower body) sidelined by injury. He stopped 38 of 40 shots in a win over the Boston Bruins on Monday. He’s 8-8-1 on the season with a .913 save percentage and 3.03 goals against average.

Primeau is expected to relieve starter Carey Price on the second half of the Canadiens’ back-to-back. The 2017 seventh-round pick allowed three goals on 35 shots and took the loss in his NHL debut against Colorado last Thursday.

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Senators at Canadiens: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Senators 5, Canadiens 3

Moneyline (ML)

The Canadiens (-176) are coming off a 4-1 road win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. The SENATORS (+145) shocked the Bruins 5-2 Monday and enter as the better-rested team. Ottawa claimed a 2-1 overtime victory in the first meeting of the season between the two Atlantic Division opponents, back on Nov. 20 at Montreal.

Montreal is just 7-7-3 on home ice, and while Ottawa is a lowly 5-12-1 on the road, it’s the value play Wednesday against an opponent it knocked off already this season.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Sens to win in regulation, overtime or a shootout returns a profit of $14.50.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The SENATORS (+1.5, -162) should also be played on the puck line, albeit as a less-rewarding wager with the single goal of insurance in the event of a loss. The Sens are 18-13 ATS overall and 9-9 on the road. The Habs are 16-15 ATS overall but just 6-11 on home ice. We’re betting against the inexperience of Primeau and the tired team in front of him.

Over/Under (O/U)

Both teams are 5-5 against the O/U across their last 10 games. Take the OVER 6.5 (+110) with the Senators tacking on a few extra goals against the backup goaltender.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 113-94

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Montreal Canadiens at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Montreal Canadiens at Pittsburgh Penguins sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

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The Montreal Canadiens (13-11-6) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (17-9-4) Tuesday at PPG Paints Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for shortly after 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Canadiens-Penguins sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Canadiens at Penguins: Projected starting goalies

Carey Price vs. Matt Murray

Price has emerged from a poor stretch in which he allowed at least three goals in five of six starts. He has stopped 50 of 53 shots faced in picking up back-to-back wins in his last two outings. He has a .902 save percentage and 3.04 goals against average for the year.

Murray is 10-5-4 on the year with a .897 SV% and 2.85 GAA, but he has just one win in his last eight decisions. He stopped 25 of 28 shots faced against the Detroit Red Wings Saturday.

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Canadiens at Penguins: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Penguins 2, Canadiens 1

Moneyline (ML)

The Canadiens are coming off a 2-1 win over the New York Rangers Friday, but they’re just 2-6-2 across their last 10 games. The Penguins are 6-2-2 across their last 10 outings and have won three straight, including the 5-3 victory over the Red Wings. The previous two wins were shutouts with backup Tristan Jarry in the net.

The PENGUINS (-167) are the smart play with a 12-3-2 home record and plus-22 goal differential on the year. They’ve been largely unaffected by the month-long absence of C Sidney Crosby (core). The Canadiens (+137) are without C Jesperi Kotkaniemi (concussion) and LW Jonathan Drouin (wrist) and depth is a much more significant issue for them.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Penguins to win outright in regulation, overtime or a shootout returns a profit of $6.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Back the CANADIENS (+1.5, -182) to keep this one close without having to face Crosby. Price is back to proper form and Pittsburgh won’t be able to pull away without a late, empty-net goal.

Montreal is 15-15 against the spread overall but 9-4 on the road. The Pens are 15-15 ATS overall and just 8-9 at home. The Habs will need to stay within one goal in a loss or win outright for a $10 bet to fetch a profit of $5.50.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 6.5 (-139). The Penguins have been forced to adapt to a slower, more defensive style without Crosby, while the Canadiens are without two of their top offensive players. Both teams are 6-4 against the Over/Under across their last 10 games, but this is a marquee goalie battle.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 111-93

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New Jersey Devils at Montreal Canadiens odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s New Jersey Devils at Montreal Canadiens sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The New Jersey Devils (8-11-4) hook up with the reeling Montreal Canadiens (11-8-5) Thursday at Bell Centre for a 7:30 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Devils at Canadiens sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Devils at Canadiens: Projected starting goalies

MacKenzie Blackwood vs. Carey Price

Blackwood is 2-3-0 over his last five starts and 7-6-3 on the season. He has a .898 save percentage and a 3.07 goals against average through 15 starts and a relief appearance. He gave up nine goals on a total of 64 shots over his last two outings.

Price is coming off a disastrous outing against the Boston Bruins in which he allowed five goals on just 11 shots before being pulled. He is 1-2-1 over his last five games and now has a .900 SV% and a 3.09 GAA.

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Devils at Canadiens: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Canadiens 3, Devils 1

Moneyline (ML)

The Canadiens have dropped five straight with the skid capped by the ugly 8-1 loss to the rival Bruins on home ice. The Devils dropped a 3-2 decision against the Minnesota Wild on home ice Tuesday and they come into Thursday 4-6-0 on the road while the Habs are 6-5-2 at home.

The CANADIENS (-175) are still without LW Jonathan Drouin (wrist), but they’re still the deeper team up front and Price will be motivated (and rested) after leaving Tuesday’s game early. The home side starts the turnaround against the Metropolitan Division bottom feeders.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Canadiens to win in regulation, overtime or a shootout returns a profit of $5.70.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Devils are just 8-15 against the spread overall and 4-6 on the road. The Canadiens are 13-11 overall but a woeful 4-9 at Bell Centre. Just one of Montreal’s last five wins was decided by multiple goals but five of New Jersey’s last six losses were by at least two-goal margins.

Chase the value and back the CANADIENS (-1.5, +150) to win by two or more goals. The same $10 bet fetches a $15 profit. Montreal averages 53.74% of the 5-on-5 scoring chances in its games while New Jersey gets just 47.14% of those chances.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 6.5 (-154). The Devils and Canadiens were held to either two or one goal in three of their last four outings. Price is in the right spot to bounce back from his worst outing of the season.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 86-75

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Boston Bruins at Montreal Canadiens odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Boston Bruins at Montreal Canadiens sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Montreal Canadiens (11-7-5) host the rival Boston Bruins (15-3-5) Tuesday at Bell Centre in a battle of the third- and first-place teams in the Atlantic Division. The puck will drop at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Bruins-Canadiens sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Bruins at Canadiens: Projected starting goalies

Jaroslav Halak vs. Carey Price

Halak draws his ninth start of the season in place of starter Tuukka Rask. He has a .924 save percentage and a 2.56 goals against average. He made at least 40 saves in two of his last three starts, though he has suffered back-to-back shootout losses.

Price allowed five or six goals in two of his last three starts and is 0-2-1 over the stretch. He is 10-6-3 through 19 starts with a .907 SV% and a 2.89 GAA.

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Bruins at Canadiens: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Bruins 4, Canadiens 1

Moneyline (ML)

The two clubs are trending in polar opposite directions with the BRUINS (-120) entering Tuesday with three consecutive wins while the Canadiens (+100) have dropped four straight. Both teams have been off since Saturday when the Bruins dropped the Minnesota Wild 5-4 in overtime and the Canadiens fell to the New York Rangers by a 6-5 count.

Montreal is 6-4-2 at the Bell Centre while Boston is 6-3-1 on the road. The Habs won the first meeting this season by a 5-4 count in Boston Nov. 5, leaving the Bruins looking for revenge. Montreal is without LW Jonathan Drouin (wrist) and the Bruins are without C Patrice Bergeron (lower body). The visitors are the deeper team and will come out with the road win.

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Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The BRUINS (-1.5, +220) are worth a small wager with the potential for a great return on your investment. A $10 bet will fetch a profit of $22 should they win by two or more goals against the struggling Price and freefalling Habs. The Canadiens (+1.5, -278) aren’t worthwhile with the potential for just a $3.60 gain.

Boston is 12-11 against the spread overall and 5-5 on the road. Montreal is 13-10 overall but a woeful 4-8 on home ice.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 6.5 (-154). Price has been in awful form, but the rivalry matchup should bring out his best. Halak has been one of the top backups in the NHL and will have some added motivation while facing one of his former teams.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 80-70

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