Take Canadiens ATS vs Blackhawks

When both teams have grown past the rebuilding stage and are ready to compete for playoff berths. And perhaps the Stanley Cup.

On Friday night, at the United Center in Chicago, the Chicago Blackhawks host the Montreal Canadiens in a matchup of two franchises still in the embryonic stages of a rebuild. As such, the question is who to take in NHL spread picks?

Glad you asked.

Canadiens vs Blackhawks Game Information

• Game: Canadiens (14-13-5) vs Blackhawks (10-20-1).
• Date/Time: Friday, Dec. 22, 8:30 p.m. ET
• Location: United Center, Chicago
• Canadiens vs Blackhawks Live Stream: NHL.TV

The Montreal Canadiens (14-13-5) are slight -105 Las Vegas odds favorites as they visit the Chicago Blackhawks (10-20-1) on Friday, December 22 at United Center. The game airs at 8:30 p.m. ET on NBCSCH. The over/under is six in the matchup.

Canadiens vs Blackhawks Odds and Spreads

Canadiens vs Blackhawks Betting Trends

• Chicago has won six-of-seven games this season played on Fridays.
• Montreal has won four-of-its-last-five road games against teams with losing records.
• The Blackhawks have lost their last four games played on two days’ rest.
• Montreal has lost its last four games following an overtime contest in its previous game.
• Chicago has lost four-of-five against Atlantic Division competition.
• The Blackhawks have lost 21-of-26 against teams with losing records.
• The over is 5-0 in Chicago’s last five games played on two days’ rest.
• The over is 5-0 in Chicago’s last five games played on Fridays.

Over/Under Pick: Under 6 goals

The over-under is six NHL betting lines, and bettors should take the under as both of these teams struggle to generate offense.

ATS Pick: Canadiens +1 ½ (-260)

Montreal is a -260 to finish +1 ½. That seems like a safe bet NHL predictions since Chicago goaltender Petr Mrazek has a 3.04 GAA this season.

Moneyline Pick: Canadiens (-105)

Montreal is a -105 moneyline pick against the Blackhawks, even though this is a mirror image matchup. We give the slight edge to the Canadiens due to the fact they have been competitive in eight-of-the-nine games they have played this month.

Player Prop Pick: Nick Suzuki 3+ shots (+124)

Despite only having scored nine goals so far this season, Nick Suzuki has recorded 82 shots in 32 games and has a shooting percentage of 11 percent. Look for the Canadiens’ center to feast against the moribund Blackhawks goaltending for your NHL player props pick.

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Canadiens vs Blackhawks Prediction

Canadiens 4, Blackhawks 1