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Calgary Flames vs. Montreal Canadiens
The division rival Calgary Flames and Montreal Canadiens are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at Bell Centre.
Oddsmakers opened the Canadiens as -155-moneyline favorites versus the Flames, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
Montreal won its last outing, a 4-2 result against the Maple Leafs on April 12. Bettors who backed the Canadiens at +136 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent PUSH bettors to the payout window.
The Flames were a 3-2 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Maple Leafs. That made winners of bettors who got Calgary at +129 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.
Calgary:
Team record: 18-21-3 SU
Calgary is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
Calgary is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Calgary's last 5 games on the road
Montreal:
Team record: 18-12-9 SU
Montreal is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Montreal is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Montreal is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Calgary at Montreal Friday, April 16