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<p>The Rays and Brewers are set to face off in an interleague matchup at 1:10 PM ET on Wednesday. This one is being played at American Family Field in Milwaukee and features a Rays club that is 14-17 vs. the Brewers at 18-11. Tampa Bay is sending Zach Eflin to the mound vs. Colin Rea for the Brewers.</p>

<p>Right now, the over/under line is at 8.5 runs, and the Rays are the favorite on the money line at -128. If you're looking to watch this game on TV, it is being carried by BSWI.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE BREWERS VS TAMPA BAY RAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Brewers Moneyline +107</p><p>This game will be played at American Family Field at 1:10 ET on Wednesday, May 1st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RAYS VS BREWERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Brewers winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Brewers to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was all Milwaukee in the last game of this series, as the Brewers took down the Rays by a score of 8-2. The Brewers offense only had two more hits than the Rays and struck out 13 times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were favored at -182 on the money line.</p>

<p>This game featured a starting pitching matchup between Freddy Peralta for the Brewers and Tyler Alexander for the Rays. Peralta only went 5 1/3 innings but gave up just one hit and two earned runs. On the other side, Alexander was tagged for three homers and six runs in four innings of work.</p>

<p>Milwaukee's two homers came from Willy Adames and Brice Turang. Adames, Tyler Black, and Joey Wiemer each had two RBIs for the Brewers' offense.</p><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>Tampa Bay is on the road today vs. the Brewers, and they trail the Blue Jays by one game for 4th place in the AL East. Overall, the Rays are 14-17, putting them six games behind the Orioles for the AL East lead. The Rays dropped the first game of this series vs. the Brewers after taking the final game of their series vs. the White Sox.</p>

<p>So far, the Rays are just under .500 at home, going 8-9. On the road, they are 6-8 this season. As the favorite, the Rays are 10-13 this season and 4-4 as the underdog. Tampa Bay's overall series record is 3-4-2, and they have dropped three straight series.</p><p>When the Tampa Bay Rays are on the road, they are a good bet to cover the run line, as they are 6-8 against the run line. They have an average run margin of -1.1 on the road, and their average run margin in losing games is -4.1.</p><p>The Tampa Bay Rays have played 31 games this season, and the over has hit in 18 of them. Their games have averaged 8.9 runs per game, and the over/under line for their games this season has been set at an average of 9 runs. When the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs, the over has gone 6-7 in those games. The over has hit in five of the 31 games they've played this season when the line was set at 8.5 runs.</p><p>Zach Eflin gets the start for the Rays today as he faces the Brewers on the road. So far this season, he has made six starts and has a record of 1-3 with an ERA of 4.08. Eflin's WHIP for the season is currently 1.19. Looking back at his last outing, Eflin took the loss, giving up four earned runs in six innings of work to the White Sox. He has allowed at least one home run in three of his last four outings. One positive note is that Eflin has turned in three quality starts this year. His ERA on the road is 5.0 compared to 3.65 at home.</p><p>For the season, the Rays are averaging just 3.8 runs per game, which is 23rd in the league. They have been even worse at home, also averaging 3.8 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .241, which is 11th in the league, and their team on-base percentage is just 15th in the league.</p>

<p>Isaac Paredes comes into the game on a three-game hitting streak and is batting .291 for the season. He has gone 12/34 in his last eight games, including two home runs. Paredes' seven homers this season is 4th in the league and leads the Rays. Randy Arozarena is also among the league leaders in homers but is batting just .143 for the season and .103 in his last eight games.</p><h3>Brewers Records & Stats</h3><p>Milwaukee is hosting the Rays today with an overall record of 18-11, good for 1st place in the NL Central. The Brewers hold a half-game lead over the Cubs for the division lead. So far, they have gone 7-3 in divisional matchups. The Brewers closed out April with a win over the Rays and are looking to keep it going today.</p>

<p>At home, the Brewers are just 6-7 this year, but they have been excellent on the road at 12-4. Milwaukee has been really good in day games this year, going 11-4. As the underdog, the Brewers are 9-6 this year and 9-5 as the favorite. The team's overall series record is 5-2-2 and they have dropped two straight series at home.</p><p>The Brewers have been a better bet on the run line on the road this season, going 10-6 compared to 3-10 at home. Their average run margin is -1.4 at home and +2.3 on the road. They've been a better bet on the run line as an underdog, going 9-6 compared to 4-10 as the favorite.</p><p>The Milwaukee Brewers have played 29 games this season, and the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs in 16.9% of them. Their games have averaged 9.7 runs per game, and their over/under record is 18-11. When the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs, their record is 12-4.</p><p>Colin Rea is getting the start for the Brewers at home against the Rays. He has started 3 games so far this season, and in his last outing, he went 6 innings and gave up 5 runs on 4 hits and 3 walks. Rea has yet to pick up a loss, as he has a win and 2 no-decisions.</p><p>William Contreras has been a huge part of the Brewers' offense so far this season, as he is batting .345 and has driven in 23 runs, which is 6th in the league. He is also on a three-game hitting streak and has gone 7/24 in his last six games. Rhys Hoskins and Christian Yelich have also been big power threats for the Brewers, as they both have five homers this season.</p>

<p>Overall, the Brewers are 6th in the league in scoring at 5.2 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.8 runs per contest. As a team, Milwaukee is batting .257, which is 4th in the league, and they have the 4th best on-base percentage in the league.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Penguins versus the Panthers? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NHLN. The game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. This Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Panthers are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Penguins.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PENGUINS VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Panthers picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Panthers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Penguins (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Penguins Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Pittsburgh’s 3-1 win over the Canadiens brought them to 17-17-5 for the season. The Penguins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>Sidney Crosby scored the first two goals for Pittsburgh, with Blake Lizotte adding an empty-netter to seal the win. The Canadiens scored their lone goal in the third period.</p><p>Sidney Crosby led the Penguins' offense with two goals, bringing his season total to 5. He scored Pittsburgh's first goal at 4:03 in the first period and added another on a power play at 1:20 in the second.</p> <p>Blake Lizotte netted his second goal of the season on an empty net with 45 seconds left in the game. The Penguins took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways.</p><p>Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves with a 96.2% save percentage, helping the Penguins to a 3-1 victory over the Canadiens. Pittsburgh's defense also contributed 5 takeaways and 19 hits. The only goal they allowed came 5:32 into the 3rd period, cutting their lead to 2-1.</p><h3>Will the Panthers Win at Home?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Stars, the Panthers improved to 23-14-2 this season. Florida covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>All four of Florida’s goals came from different players, with Sam Reinhart’s empty-netter sealing the victory. The Panthers led 2-0 before Dallas tied it up, but A.J. Greer’s goal at 17:28 in the third period put Florida back in front for good.</p><p>A.J. Greer netted his first goal of the season, scoring 2:32 into the third period. Sam Reinhart added his 10th goal on an empty net with 1:00 left in the game. The Panthers had four different players score in their 4-2 win over the Stars.</p> <p>Carolina took 25 shots on goal and recorded 16 giveaways. They scored once in the first period, added another in the second, and closed out with two more in the third.</p><p>Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, helping the Panthers to a 4-2 win over Dallas. Defensively, Florida had 8 takeaways and 22 hits. After allowing two goals in the 2nd period, the Panthers' defense shut out the Stars in the 3rd.</p>

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/3/25

<p>The Jaguars are favored on the road with a point spread of -1 as they take on the Raiders at 4:25 ET on Sunday, December 22nd at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The Jaguars' money line odds are -115, and the Raiders' odds are -107. This week 16 AFC matchup is being televised on CBS, and the over/under line is set at 39.5 points.</p><h3>JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS VS LAS VEGAS RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Jacksonville Jaguars -1</p><p>This game will be played at Allegiant Stadium at 4:25 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Jaguars winning this one by a score of 26 to 20</li><li>Not only do we have the Jaguars winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -1</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 39.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Jaguars Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>At 3-11, the Jaguars sit 3rd in the AFC South and 27th in our power rankings, giving them a 0.0% chance of making the playoffs. Jacksonville is 2-2 in division games, with their most recent division matchup being a 10-6 win over the Titans in week 14. However, they couldn’t carry that momentum into week 15, losing 32-25 to the Jets.</p> <p>Jacksonville has a -8.1 scoring margin this season, but they are 7-6-1 against the spread. As underdogs, they are 6-3-1 ATS, but they are just 1-3 when favored. Their O/U record is 8-6, with their games averaging 45.7 points compared to an average line of 44.7.</p><p>Heading into week 16, Jacksonville ranks 22nd in our offensive power rankings, scoring 18.8 points per game (23rd in the NFL) and averaging 306 yards per game (24th). They are 16th in passing attempts and 22nd in passing yards per game, with 204.4. On the ground, the Jaguars rank 24th in rushing attempts and 23rd in rushing yards per game, averaging 101.6. Jacksonville is 25th in the league in 3rd-down conversions, with a 35.2% success rate, and they rank 14th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>In week 15, Mac Jones threw for 294 yards, completing 31 of 46 passes, with 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Brian Thomas Jr. led the receiving corps with 10 catches for 105 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Travis Etienne Jr. rushed for 65 yards on 14 carries. Jacksonville scored in every quarter against the Jets, totaling 25 points, and converted 8 of 15 3rd-down attempts and 2 of 4 red zone opportunities.</p><p>In their 32-25 loss to the Jets, the Jaguars' defense allowed 275 passing yards on just 16 completions, including three touchdowns. The Jaguars struggled to defend the big play, as the Jets averaged 9.2 yards per passing attempt. Despite hitting the quarterback more than the Jets and winning the tackles for loss battle, they managed just one sack.<p></p>On the ground, the Jaguars allowed 125 rushing yards on 23 attempts, giving up 5.4 yards per attempt. Opposing offenses have been able to move the ball effectively against Jacksonville, as the Jets finished with 400 total yards in the game. The Jaguars also allowed the Jets to convert on 40% of their third down attempts.</p><h3>Will The Raiders Win At Home Over The Jaguars?</h3><p>With their 15-9 loss to the Falcons in week 15, the Raiders’ losing streak now stands at 10 games, dropping them to 2-12 on the season. Las Vegas ranks 24th in our NFL power rankings and has been eliminated from playoff contention. They are 0-5 in the AFC West and 2-8 in conference play.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Raiders are 5-8-1, with a 5-7-1 record as underdogs. Their average scoring margin is -9.4 points per game. Their O/U record is 8-6, with the under hitting in three straight games.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Raiders rank 32nd in our offensive power rankings. They are 26th in the NFL in points per game (17.5) and 27th in yards per game (299.1). Despite ranking 4th in passing attempts, they are 15th in passing yards per game, with 221.1. On the ground, they rank 30th in rushing yards per game (78.1) on 21.6 attempts per game, which ranks 28th.</p> <p>Las Vegas has struggled on 3rd down, converting just 33.9% of their attempts, which ranks 28th in the NFL. However, they have been efficient in the red zone, converting 47.2% of their opportunities, which ranks 3rd in the league.</p><p>In their 15-9 loss to the Falcons, the Raiders' defense allowed just 93 passing yards on 11 completions. However, they struggled to stop the run, giving up 168 rushing yards on 37 attempts. The Falcons took advantage of this, controlling the clock and keeping the Raiders' offense off the field for long stretches.<p></p>Despite allowing only 261 total yards, the Raiders' defense gave up one touchdown on the ground and struggled to get off the field, as the Falcons converted 69.2% of their fourth-down attempts and 50% of their red-zone trips. Las Vegas did come up with three sacks and one interception in the game.</p>

Jacksonville Jaguars vs Las Vegas Raiders Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>The Hockey Club and Flames are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Flames will host the game at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. The over/under for this Western conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Flames being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Hockey Club.</p><h3>UTAH HOCKEY CLUB VS CALGARY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Calgary Flames -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALGARY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Flames picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Flames on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Hockey Club (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Utah Stun the Crowd at Scotiabank Saddledome?</h3><p>Utah Hockey Club fell to 16-15-6 after a 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. The game’s total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5. Utah, as the underdog, failed to cover the puck line.</p> <p>Utah led 2-0 before Vegas tied it up with 0:01 left in the second period. The Golden Knights then scored the game-winner at 2:15 in overtime.</p><p>Utah Hockey Club took 19 shots on goal, finding the net three times in their 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. Ian Cole scored his first goal of the season, while Logan Cooley added his second. Alexander Kerfoot netted his second goal of the year at 13:10 in the third period, tying the game 3-3.</p> <p>Cooley also picked up his 8th assist on Cole’s goal. Nick Bjugstad contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to two. Utah had 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, Utah will be looking to bounce back after allowing four goals to Vegas, including the game-winner in overtime. The Golden Knights scored three unanswered goals, with the first two coming late in the second period and the third at 5:37 in the third. Connor Ingram made 31 saves with a save percentage of 88.6%, while Utah's defense recorded 8 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Will Calgary Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Calgary’s 4-2 loss to Edmonton dropped them to 18-12-7 this season. The Flames were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score reaching 6.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, Calgary tied it up in the third before the Oilers pulled away. The Flames’ goals came from Anthony Mantha and Yegor Sharangovich.</p><p>Calgary’s offense came up empty in the first period, but Anthony Mantha netted his 4th goal of the season on a power play in the second. Yegor Sharangovich followed with his first goal of the year in the third period.</p> <p>The Flames fired 31 shots on goal and recorded 22 giveaways. Tyson Barrie picked up his first assist of the season on Mantha’s goal, while Mikael Backlund added his 4th assist. Kevin Bahl also contributed with his 5th assist on Sharangovich’s goal.</p><p>Calgary's defense struggled early, giving up two goals in the first period, including one just 20 seconds in. After the Flames tied the game at 2-2, they conceded a power-play goal at the 9:50 mark of the third period and an empty-netter with three seconds left. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage.</p>

Utah Hockey Club vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

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<p>The Cubs (50-51, 23-25 away) travel to take on the Cardinals (46-57, 22-26 home) in game one of this NL Central matchup. Justin Steele is getting the start for the Cubs while Miles Mikolas is starting for the Cardinals. See who I like to pick up the win in today's Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals showdown at Busch Stadium.</p><h3>CHICAGO CUBS VS ST. LOUIS CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Cubs -1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Busch Stadium at 7:45 ET on Thursday, July 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO CUBS:</h3><ul><li>As the favorite, the Cubs have covered the runline in two straight games.</li><li>The Cardinals have struggled against the runline when favored of late, failing to cover in two straight times.</li><li>In Justin Steele's three most recent starts, the Cubs are 2-1.</li></ul><h3>CHICAGO CUBS SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR ROAD RECORD</h3><p>On a record of 50-51, the Cubs come into today's game 3rd in the NL Central. When playing at home, they are 27-26 and 23-25 on the road. Chicago has played in 31 series thus far, and have gone 15-13-3. </p><p><p>Justin Steele has been a force to be reckoned with this season, boasting an impressive 10-3 record and 2.95 ERA across 18 appearances. He has 96 strikeouts on the year, averaging 8.33 per nine innings, and his WHIP stands at 1.11. On the road, he is 3-1 with an ERA of 2.94, while at home he is 7-2 with a 3.18 ERA.</p></p><p>Justin Steele earned the victory in his latest start, surrendering two earned runs and six hits over 6 1/3 frames against St. Louis. The Cubs emerged victorious with a 4-3 scoreline to cap off the contest.</p><p>The Cubs have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 15 home runs over their last ten games. Compared to other clubs, this is 5th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 16th in home runs and 14th in slugging percentage. Overall, Chicago is averaging 4.9 runs per game (9th).</p><p>Nico Hoerner has been a consistent presence for the Cubs' offense this season, boasting a .280 batting average and .397 slugging percentage. In the team's last ten games, Hoerner has been particularly impressive, leading Chicago with hits and hitting an impressive .352.</p><h3>WILL THE ST. LOUIS CARDINALS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>St. Louis heads into today's game ranked 4th in the NL Central on an overall record of 46-57. The Cardinals have won three straight series at home and have an overall home record of 22-26. Against the runline, their overall record is 52-51, including going 21-27 vs. the runline at home. When looking at their over/under mark, the Cardinals are 53-47.</p><p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas has a 6-5 record and an ERA of 4.33 this season. On the road, his ERA is 4.11, but it rises to 5.27 when he pitches at Busch Stadium. His WHIP is 1.31 and opposing teams are hitting .277 against him with a slugging percentage of .413.</p></p><p>Miles Mikolas was unable to secure a victory in his last start against the Cubs, ending with a no-decision. He yielded five runs on 11 hits across five innings, but the Cardinals ultimately fell 8-6.</p><p>For the season, the Cardinals' offense is averaging 4.8 runs per game. Over their last ten games they have swung the bats well, sitting 7th in the league in scoring, with a total of 57 runs. Overall, St. Louis' team batting average is .258, putting them 6th in the MLB.</p><p>Nolan Gorman has been a major contributor to the Cardinals' offensive success in 2023, leading the team with 22 home runs and 65 RBIs. His slugging percentage of .503 is also a testament to his impressive performance this season.</p>

Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction 7/27/23

Squaring off for the third and final time this season, the New York Rangers and the Montreal Canadiens take the ice at Bell Centre. The opening face-off is at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 27, and you will be able to view this Original Six matchup live on The Sports Network.
<h2>New York Rangers at Montreal Canadiens Odds</h2>
Playing the role of favorite will be Montreal (-130), while New York is a dog showing moneyline odds of +110 and oddsmakers have put the Over/Under (O/U) at 7 goals. If you want to play the game's total, you'll be looking at odds of -105 money on the over and -115 on the under.

New York is 34-28 straight up (SU) and has earned moneyline bettors 13.7 units this year. Through 62 regular season contests, 31 of its games have gone under the total, while 29 have gone over and just two have pushed. This 2019-20 Rangers team is 17-13 SU on the road.

New York has converted on 22.8 percent of its power play chances this season, a mark that places them in the top-10 among NHL teams. On the other hand, its penalty kill is ranked 20th overall, and the team's successfully killed off 79.4 percent of all penalties.

For the team as a whole, New York has been whistled for penalties 4.3 times per game in the 2019-20 season, and 3.3 per game over its past ten games. The team has had to defend opponent power plays just 6.9 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.

With a .913 save percentage and 28.5 saves per game, Alexandar Georgiev (15-14-1) has been the top option in goal for New York this year. If New York decides to rest him, however, the team could turn to Henrik Lundqvist (11-17-3 record, .907 save percentage, 3.12 goals against average).

Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad will both be relied on to facilitate things for the visiting Rangers. Panarin has 85 points on 32 goals and 53 assists, and has recorded two or more points in 24 different games. Zibanejad has 29 goals and 32 assists to his credit (and has logged at least one point in 32 games).

Montreal is 29-36 straight up (SU) and has lost 15.3 units for moneyline bettors this year. 33 of its outings have gone under the total, while 29 have gone over and just three have pushed. It's 13-21 SU at home this season.

Montreal has converted on 19.2 percent of its power play opportunities this season, a figure that's right around league average. Its penalty kill is also ranked 21st overall, and it's successfully killed off 78.6 percent of all penalties.

Montreal players have been called for penalties only 3.4 times per game this season, 3.0 per game over their last five match ups total, and 2.8 per game over their last five at home. The team's had to kill penalties just 7.9 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.

Carey Price has denied 27.7 shots per game as the top option in the crease for Montreal. Price has 26 wins, 28 losses, and six overtime losses to his credit and has registered a mediocre 2.74 goals against average and a .911 save percentage this year.

Tomas Tatar (21 goals, 35 assists) will lead the attack for the Canadiens.
<h3>New York Rangers at Montreal Canadiens Betting Predictions</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/nhl-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Free NHL Pick:</a> SU Winner – Canadiens, O/U – Under
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Montreal is 4-1 in games decided by a shootout this season while New York is 1-2 in shootouts.

For both of these clubs, the over has hit in four of their last five matchups.

The Canadiens have averaged the league's second-most shots on goal (34.2) while the Rangers have attempted just the 20th-most (34.2).

Over New York's last ten games, six of them have been decided by two or more goals (the team is 5-1 in those games).

The Canadiens this season have tallied the fifth-most hits per game in the NHL (26.6).

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New York Rangers vs. Montreal Canadiens Game Pick 2/27/20

<p>Planning on watching today's Canadiens and Blackhawks game? Catch the action at United Center in Chicago, IL, as the Blackhawks hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. In this non-conference matchup, the Canadiens are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blackhawks. The over/under for the game is 6 goals.</p><h3>MONTREAL CANADIENS VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, January 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>The Canadiens enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Canadiens on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Blackhawks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Canadiens Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><p>Montreal fell to 17-17-3 after a 3-1 road loss to the Penguins. Entering as underdogs on the puck line, the Canadiens failed to cover, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5-goal line.</p> 

<p>The Canadiens didn’t score until the third period, trailing 2-0 before Christian Dvorak found the net at 14:28. The Penguins sealed the game with an empty-net goal at 19:15.</p><p>Montreal’s offense was held to just one goal in their recent 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh. Christian Dvorak netted his first goal of the season, while Emil Heineman picked up his first assist and Juraj Slafkovsky added his seventh. The Canadiens fired 26 shots on goal but were unable to convert on any of their 20 offensive giveaways.</p> <p>After being shut out in the first two periods, the Canadiens finally got on the board at 14:28 in the third period. They were unable to capitalize on any power play opportunities and finished with no empty net or shorthanded goals.</p><p>Montreal's defense gave up the first two goals, one at 15:57 in the first period and another at 18:40 in the second. They also allowed an empty-netter with 45 seconds left in the third. Goalie Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 28 hits.</p><h3>Will the Blackhawks Exceed Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Chicago improved to 12-24-2 with a 4-2 win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks, underdogs on the puck line, covered with the victory. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.</p> 

<p>All four of Chicago’s goals came from different players. They led 3-0 before the Ducks got on the board in the third period. Chicago’s final goal came at 17:43 in the third, and Anaheim added one more with just 4 seconds left.</p><p>Chicago’s offense netted four goals in their 4-2 win over the Ducks, with Ryan Donato scoring his 7th goal of the season. Seth Jones added his second goal, while Teuvo Teravainen found the net for the 4th time this year. Isaak Phillips also contributed with his first goal of the season.</p> <p>The Blackhawks fired 29 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. Connor Bedard picked up assists on three of the four goals, bringing his season total to 9 assists.</p><p>On defense, Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage, helping the Blackhawks to a 4-2 win over the Ducks. Chicago's defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both goals they allowed came in the 3rd period, including one at 19:56.</p>

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