An original six matchup in NHL betting is on tap for Friday night as the Detroit Red Wings host the Montreal Canadians.
It should be an excellent matchup as both teams are near the top of the standings. You can watch this game on the NHL Network and you can make your NHL bet at Sbgglobal.
Three Game Streaks
The Canadians have won three in a row while the Red Wings have lost three straight. Montreal is winning thanks to goaltender Carey Price who is playing better than any goalie in the league. He stopped 27 of 28 shots last time out in a win over Ottawa. Over the last six games Price’s save percentage is .949. Jeff Halpern said that Price has given the team a chance to win every time out. Captain Brian Gionta said that Price gives the team a chance to stay patient and play their game. On the other side, Detroit has lost three in a row, two of which came at home so that is a concern for gamblers making an NHL bet on the Wings. Detroit was virtually unbeatable at home earlier this season but the Red Wings are not playing well right now.
Worn Out Wings
Part of the problem for Detroit is that they are tired. They had a game on Saturday, one game on Monday, and one game on Wednesday and now they play again on Friday and then again on Saturday. It doesn’t get any better after that either with games about every other day. The Red Wings will play 16 games this month. It is starting to take its toll already. Detroit is a veteran team and players like Nicklas Lidstrom, Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg are feeling the strain of so many games played in short period of time.
Montreal Trends
The Canadiens are 4-1 in their last 5 overall. The Canadiens are 8-3 in their last 11 Friday games. The Canadiens are 7-3 in their last 10 road games. The Canadiens are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. the Western Conference. The Canadiens are 1-6 in their last 7 vs. the Central. The Canadiens are 4-10 in the last 14 meetings against Detroit.
Detroit Trends
The Red Wings are 4-1 in NHL betting in their last 5 vs. the Northeast. The Red Wings are 15-7 in their last 22 overall.