Looking for today’s NHL public betting trends and odds? Below you’ll find the latest DraftKings Sportsbook Moneyline, Puck Line and total betting percentages for both games on Friday’s slate, as the Montreal Canadiens visit the Chicago Blackhawks and the Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Colorado Avalanche, plus where the public and sharp money are landing before puck drop.
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Best Bets for Friday’s NHL Slate
- Lightning Moneyline (+105): Only 18% of bets back Tampa Bay, but those tickets account for 40% of the handle, the widest money-over-tickets gap on the slate.
- Brandon Hagel Over 2.5 Shots on Goal (-175): Hagel is over in 9 of his last 10 games dating to last season, averaging 4.6 shots.
- Blackhawks +1.5 (-198): Chicago draws just 20% of Puck Line bets but 43% of the handle.
- Lane Hutson Over 1.5 Shots on Goal (-165): Hutson is over in 8 of his last 10 games dating to last season, averaging 2.1 shots.
Canadiens at Blackhawks Odds and Betting Trends
| Market | Blackhawks (CHI) | Canadiens (MTL) | Bets % | Handle % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +124 | -148 | 11% / 89% | 5% / 95% |
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-198) | -1.5 (+164) | 20% / 80% | 43% / 57% |
| Total | Over 6.5 (+102) | Under 6.5 (-122) | 89% / 11% | 100% / 0% |
Team Stats
| Stat | CHI | MTL |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 3-6-0 | 4-3-2 |
| Goals For/Game | 2.33 (30th) | 3.11 (14th) |
| Goals Allowed/Game | 4.00 (30th) | 3.78 (29th) |
| Shots For/Game | 21.4 (31st) | 29.7 (9th) |
| Shots Against/Game | 30.6 (29th) | 26.3 (13th) |
| Power Play % | 12.5% (29th) | 13.8% (27th) |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.1% (22nd) | 78.4% (T-18th) |
Montreal draws 89% of Moneyline bets and 95% of the handle against a Chicago team that ranks 30th in both goals for and goals allowed. The Puck Line tells a different story, with the Blackhawks +1.5 holding 43% of the money on only 20% of bets, and 100% of the Total handle is on the Over 6.5.
Lightning at Avalanche Odds and Betting Trends
| Market | Avalanche (COL) | Lightning (TBL) | Bets % | Handle % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -125 | +105 | 82% / 18% | 60% / 40% |
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+195) | +1.5 (-238) | 75% / 25% | 95% / 5% |
| Total | Over 6.5 (+102) | Under 6.5 (-122) | 91% / 9% | 100% / 0% |
Team Stats
| Stat | COL | TBL |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 5-4-1 | 7-2-0 |
| Goals For/Game | 4.10 (2nd) | 3.44 (10th) |
| Goals Allowed/Game | 3.00 (T-11th) | 2.56 (6th) |
| Shots For/Game | 30.6 (T-3rd) | 29.8 (8th) |
| Shots Against/Game | 27.3 (17th) | 24.2 (4th) |
| Power Play % | 18.8% (23rd) | 12.9% (28th) |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.6% (T-11th) | 79.2% (17th) |
Colorado scores 4.10 goals per game, second in the NHL, and 95% of the Puck Line handle is on the Avalanche -1.5. Tampa Bay has won three straight and allows just 24.2 shots per game (4th), and it holds 40% of the Moneyline money on 18% of bets.
Notable Player Props
- Brandon Hagel (TBL) Shots on Goal O/U 2.5 (-175 / +130): over in 9 of his last 10 games dating to last season
- Roman Kantserov (CHI) Assists O/U 0.5 (+175 / -240): under in 9 of his last 9 games
- Frank Nazar (CHI) Assists O/U 0.5 (+200 / -275): under in 9 of his last 10 games dating to last season
- Lane Hutson (MTL) Shots on Goal O/U 1.5 (-165 / +120): over in 8 of his last 10 games dating to last season
- Cole Caufield (MTL) Assists O/U 0.5 (+100 / -135): under in 8 of his last 10 games dating to last season
- Chris Kreider (MTL) Assists O/U 0.5 (+205 / -280): under in 8 of his last 10 games dating to last season
- Cale Makar (COL) Points O/U 0.5 (-200 / +150): over in 7 of his last 10 games dating to last season
- Artturi Lehkonen (COL) Points O/U 0.5 (-105 / -130): over in 7 of his last 10 games
- Brandon Hagel (TBL) Points O/U 0.5 (-180 / +135): over in 7 of his last 10 games dating to last season
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