The Calgary Flames (4-8-2), sixth in the NHL standings for the Pacific Division, conclude a three-game Eastern Canada road trip on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens (7-6-2), sixth in the Atlantic Division. It’s one of nine NHL games on a busy Tuesday night and the first meeting between these two teams since December 2022.+
Flames vs Canadiens Picks
- Pick: Canadiens Spread (+1.5) & the game to go OVER the total.
Jacob Markstrom (2.91 GAA, .892 save percentage) is expected to start in goal for the Flames and Jake Allen (3.31 GAA, .911 save percentage) is the projected starting goaltender for the Canadiens. Let’s take a closer look at the NHL odds and preview some Flames vs. Canadiens betting picks.
Calgary Flames vs Montreal Canadiens Odds
For the Flames vs. Canadiens betting picks, Calgary is the favorite with -150 and -1.5 (+165) moneyline and puck line odds, respectively. Montreal, despite having the better record and playing at home, is the underdog with a +130 moneyline and +1.5 (-200) puck line. The over/under is 6.5.
Calgary Flames vs Montreal Canadiens Information
Calgary Flames vs Montreal Canadiens
Location of the game: Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 14 at 7 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+ and TSN2 (Canada)
Calgary Flames vs Montreal Canadiens Analysis
Calgary Flames Performance Recap and Analysis
The Flames have quickly gone from being a popular pick for an improved performance in 2023-24 to being a potential lottery team after a slow start. They’re among the NHL picks to begin selling off players as early as this week, with defenseman Nikita Zadorov officially requesting a trade over the weekend. Calgary has several other veterans that may want out. Meanwhile, Jonathan Huberdeau, in the first year of an eight-year contract extension, was benched in the third period of a game last week and has just seven points (2 goals, 5 assists) in 14 games.
The Flames simply haven’t been good enough this season and appear to have no real game-breakers. Nazem Kadri leads Calgary Flames scorers with eight points (2 goals, 6 assists). Calgary is 27th in goals (2.64) and goals allowed (3.57). They have decent underlying numbers – 11th in average shots and 8th in shots allowed – but have one of the worst power plays in the league and haven’t gotten good goaltending.
Key Injuries
Oliver Kylington and Kevin Rooney are on the NHL injury report for the Flames.
Betting Trends to Know
Calgary is 5-9 against the spread (ATS) this season, including 2-7 on the road. Their over-under record is 9-5, including 6-3 on the road.
Montreal Canadiens Performance Recap and Analysis
The Canadiens are in the bottom-10 for NHL team stats in most categories, including goals (2.87), goals allowed (3.4), shots (29.5), shots allowed (34.2), and shooting percentage. Fortunately, their special teams have been solid as they’re top-10 in penalty kill and power play percentage. Montreal is 4-5-1 in its last 10 games and coming off of a big overtime victory over the Boston Bruins Saturday.
Cole Caufield leads the Canadiens in NHL player stats with 14 points (5 goals, 9 assists), while Sean Monahan, Nick Suzuki, and Michael Matheson all have more than 10 points.
Key Injuries
Kirby Dach and David Savard will miss this game on the Montreal Canadiens schedule as both are out with long-term injuries.
Betting Trends to Know
If making Flames vs. Canadiens betting picks, it’s useful to know the Canadiens are 8-7 ATS this season, including 3-6 at home. Their over-under record is 8-7, including 6-3 at home. Montreal Canadiens has won five consecutive games against the Flames, four of which have been decided by one goal.
Calgary Flames vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Picks
Moneyline: Calgary has been one of the worst NHL teams in the league as of late and the trade rumors won’t help things moving forward. The Canadiens, 5-4 at home this season, should have the edge.
Puck Line: Considering how close these two teams have played in their last four games – and that Montreal has won them all – it’s certainly worth taking the Canadiens +1.5.
Over/Under: The Flames give up a lot on the road and the Canadiens don’t really have trouble scoring at home, so the over is a solid value bet.
- Pick: Canadiens Spread (+1.5) & the game to go OVER the total.
Calgary Flames vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction
- Prediction: Canadiens win 5-2
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