Canadiens vs Flyers Betting Picks and Prediction

There are just three NHL games on the NHL schedule Wednesday night one of which sees the Philadelphia Flyers (20-14-6) host the Montreal Canadiens (17-17-5). It’s the first meeting this season between the two teams. Montreal is sixth in the NHL standings for the Atlantic Division and Philadelphia is third in the Metropolitan.

Cayden Primeau (3.30 GAA, .898 save percentage) is the projected starting goaltender for the Canadiens. Carter Hart (2.69 GAA, .911 save percentage) is likely to start in goal for the Flyers. Let’s take a closer look at the Canadiens vs. Flyers betting picks.

Montreal Canadiens vs Philadelphia Flyers Odds

Montreal Canadiens vs Philadelphia Flyers Information

Montreal Canadiens vs Philadelphia Flyers

Location of the game: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Date & Time: Wednesday, January 10 at 7 p.m. ET

How to Watch: ESPN+ and Sportsnet (Canada)

Montreal Canadiens vs Philadelphia Flyers Analysis

Montreal Canadiens Performance Recap and Analysis

The Montreal Canadiens odds are a little surprising when considering the team has a better road record (9-7-3) than the Flyers’ home record (9-8-2). Montreal is 5-4-1 in its last 10 games and coming off of a 4-3 shootout win over the New York Rangers on Saturday.

The Canadiens are 28th among NHL teams in goals (2.74) and 26th in goals allowed (3.44). They’re among the bottom-10 in most statistical categories, including power-play and penalty kill. Captain Nick Suzuki leads the team in NHL player stats with 34 points (12 goals, 22 assists) and is pointless in his last two games.

Key Injuries

Montreal has several players on the NHL injury report, including Alex Newhook, who suffered a high ankle sprain at the end of November and isn’t expected back until February or March. Kirby Dach is out for the season. Montreal is also without Tanner Pearson, Christian Dvorak, and Rafael Harvey-Pinard.

Betting Trends to Know

The Canadiens are 5-2 in their last seven games against the Flyers and four of those games have been decided by one goal. Montreal is 24-15 against the spread (ATS) this season, including 13-6 on the road.

Philadelphia Flyers Performance Recap and Analysis

While they weren’t among the NHL picks to make the playoffs this season, the Philadelphia Flyers standings have held strong as they’re still holding onto a spot in the NHL playoffs halfway through the year. However, the Flyers are 3-4-3 in their last 10 games and coming off of a 4-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Philadelphia Flyers aren’t an offensive juggernaut by any means – they’re 25th in goals (2.85) – but they’re a much better team defensively than the Montreal Canadiens, ranking seventh in goals allowed (2.78) and seventh in shots allowed (29.0). They also have the league’s second-best penalty kill. They’re second-last in power-play percentage (10.8), but could receive a boost with the addition of defenseman Jamie Drysdale, who was acquired from the Anaheim Ducks along with a second-round pick in exchange for Cutter Gauthier on Monday.

Key Injuries

Noah Cates is the lone absence for Philadelphia in the Canadiens vs. Flyers betting picks.

Betting Trends to Know

The Flyers have the third-best record ATS at 27-13, but are just 9-10 at home and 18-3 on the road. Their over-under record is 8-11 at home.

Montreal Canadiens vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Picks

• Moneyline: Philadelphia should get a boost with the addition of Drysdale and the team will be motivated to put the Gauthier trade behind them.
• Puck Line: Montreal is a good team on the road and has played in plenty of one-goal games this season. Expect them to keep things close in Philadelphia.
• Over/Under: Both of these teams struggle to score, so the under is the preferred bet here.

Montreal Canadiens vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction

• NHL Pick: Flyers -1.5.

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