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Montreal Canadiens vs. Chicago Blackhawks
The Montreal Canadiens and the Chicago Blackhawks will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at United Center.
Oddsmakers opened the Canadiens as -106-moneyline favorites versus the Blackhawks, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
Last time out for Chicago, they were a 3-2 winner as they battled the Avalanche at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Blackhawks at +199 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Montreal, they were a 4-3 loser as they battled the Wild on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Wild at -161 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Montreal:
Team record: 14-13-5 SU
Montreal is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Montreal is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Montreal is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Chicago:
Team record: 10-20-1 SU
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Chicago is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Chicago is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games at home
Next up:
Montreal at Carolina Thursday, December 28
Chicago at St. Louis Saturday, December 23