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Montreal Canadiens vs. Chicago Blackhawks
The fans at United Center will be treated to a game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Chicago Blackhawks when they take their seats on Friday.
Oddsmakers opened the Blackhawks as -140-moneyline favorites versus the Canadiens, while the game's total opened at 3.5.
Chicago lost its last outing, a 6-4 result against the Stars on November 23. Bettors who backed the Stars at -306 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (10) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Montreal won its last outing, a 3-1 result against the Blue Jackets on November 23. Bettors who backed the Canadiens at +107 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Montreal:
Team record: 10-9-1 SU
Montreal is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Montreal's last 7 games
Montreal is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Chicago:
Team record: 6-10-3 SU
Current Streak: lost 5 straight games.
Chicago is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games
Next up:
Montreal home to San Jose Tuesday, November 29
Chicago home to Winnipeg Sunday, November 27