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The Montreal Canadiens will lock horns with the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night at the Bell Centre. The puck drop is set for 7 pm EST.
The rebuilding Canadiens (4-7-1) will look to build momentum, as they aim to climb out of the Atlantic Division basement. Meanwhile, the Flames (6-5-1) have exceeded expectations so far, sitting tied with the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks for third in the Pacific Division.
Both teams are coming off losses in their last game. The Canadiens lost 3-1 to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night, while the Flames were defeated 4-2 by the Oilers on Sunday. Fans can expect a tightly contested and low-coring, but entertaining matchup.
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Canadiens vs. Flames: Head-to-head and key numbers
- The Montreal Canadiens are 6-4 in their last 10 games versus the Calgary Flames.
- The Flames swept last year’s season series, winning 2-1 and 5-2.
- The Canadiens have the edge all-time against the Flames with a 71-46-15-2 mark.
- Habs captain Nick Suzuki was 13 points (4G, 9A) in his last 10 games versus the Flames.
- Calgary blueliner Rasmus Andersson has nine points (3G, 6A) in his last 10 games versus the Habs.
Montreal Canadiens vs. Calgary Flames: Preview
The Montreal Canadiens have upset teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators this season, but the Habs have also been on the receiving end of some heavy losses, including a 7-2 pounding at the hands of the New York Rangers on Oct. 22 and an 8-2 beatdown versus the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday.
While the Habs have played strong games this season, they have been unable to translate those efforts into sustainable success.
Meanwhile, the Flames have hung tough in a strong Western Conference. The Flames blanked the New Jersey Devils on Friday, but also suffered back-to-back blowouts, losing 5-0 and 5-1 to the Vegas Golden Knights and Utah Hockey Club, respectively.
With both clubs seemingly inconsistent throughout the season, there’s no telling which teams will show up on Tuesday night. Nevertheless, it’s tough to envision the Habs upsetting the Flames in what looks to be a game tilted in favor of Calgary.
Canadiens vs. Flames: Odds & Prediction
Tuesday night’s Montreal Canadiens-Calgary Flames matchup could provide fans with an interesting opportunity to pick an underdog. The Canadiens enter the game at +105. But with the Flames the favorites at -125, there’s room to believe this game could be an upset.
The over/under is set at 6.5. Based on data from this season, there’s a solid chance the game turns into a high-scoring affair, beating the over. Fans could take the over but may want to hold on until the last possible moment before making a final call.
Prediction: Flames 6, Canadiens 2.
Canadiens vs. Flames: Betting tips
- Calgary has a 55.6% chance of winning.
- Montreal has a 48.8% chance of winning.
- The Habs have racked up four wins in 12 games as underdogs this season.
- Habs’ games have registered more than 6.5 goals in eight of 12 times this season.
- The Flames have registered four games over 6.5 goals this season.
