NHL Betting Lines

Mar 24, 2008 | By Christina Wong | Picks Articles Archive

Ottawa Senators (+115) vs. Montreal Canadiens (-135)
Monday, March 24, 2008 6:35 pm EST
Total: 6
NHL Betting pick: Ottawa Senators +115

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At the start of the year the Ottawa Senators were one of the favorites to win the Stanley Cup. Nearing the end of the season the Montreal Canadiens are the surprise team of the year. Sportsbook oddsmakers currently have the Montréal Canadiens listed as 135-moneyline favorites at home at the Bell Center versus the Senators, with the game's total is sitting at 6.

The Senators lost 5-4 to the Maple Leafs as a huge -250 favorite on Saturday but I feel they will turn their game around tonight against their division rivals. After getting humbled by their cross province rivals the team is going to refocus tonight in Montreal. Yes all odds point to a Habs victory but head to head the Senators own the Canadiens as they are 8-1 in the last 9 meetings. Offense will prevail tonight as Jason Spezza, Dany Heatley and Daniel Alfredsson will use their skill and speed on the wings to bow past the Habs. The line of Spezza centering Alfredsson and Dany Heatley has been the NHL's most productive this season, combining for 106 goals. They have a definite advantage in offense and with such a horrible loss, they will look make a statement as the playoffs loom.

Bottom Line: The Habs are most balanced team in the NHL, as they lead the East with 240 goals (two more than the Senators) but they feature a more balanced attack than Ottawa's top-heavy scoring load. Seven players have at least 15 goals, and four have at least 22. But this is not a stats game as you have to look how the teams have played coming into the game. I feel the Senators will need to refocus to build their confidence and this is going to be a statement game for them for them to right ship going into the playoffs.

As a NHL bettor take the underdog in this game

A few trends to consider:

Ottawa is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Ottawa's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Ottawa's last 8 games when playing Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Ottawa's last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Montreal's last 8 games when playing Ottawa
Montreal is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal's last 7 games

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NHL Betting Lines

As a NHL bettor take the underdog in this game

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