On one hand there’s the poor Metropolitan division, and on the other there’s the ultra-competitive Central division, where teams like the Blackhawks and Blues aren’t just jostling for the top spot — they’re both on undefeated streaks.
Meanwhile, totals bettors should take a close look at the Canadiens last two games and their trends between the pipes.
[sc:BettingArticlesShortcoder ]Top 5 NHL Teams to Bet On:
*All stats and trends as of November 27.
| Team | Trend |
|---|---|
| Montreal Canadiens | 9-1 UNDER in last 10 on the road |
| Boston Bruins | 6-1 in last 7 at home |
| Phoenix Coyotes | 5-0 OVER in last 5 games |
| St. Louis Blues | 4-0 in last 4 overall |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 3-0 in last 3 overall |
1. Montreal Canadiens
Trend: 9-1 UNDER in last 10 on the road
Next Games: @Buffalo, @Washington, vs. Toronto
Carey Price and Peter Budaj are defending the Canadiens’ goal as if their lives depend on it. Price is fifth in the NHL in GAA with 2.05 while backup Budaj has an outstanding save percentage of .942. No wonder the Canadiens are second overall in GAA, allowing just 2.0 goals per game.
2. Boston Bruins
Trend: 6-1 in last 7 at home
Next Games: @Detroit, vs. NY Rangers, vs. Columbus
The Bruins are hot right now. They have won eight of 10 games, including their last one – a 4-3 OT victory against the Metropolitan division’s top team, Pittsburgh. Most of those wins were at TD Garden, where the Bruins have been next to flawless while relying on their terrific defense. They are #1 in the NHL in GAA (1.8). [sc:NHL250 ]
3. Phoenix Coyotes
Trend: 5-0 OVER in last 5 games
Next Games: @Minnesota, vs. Chicago, @Edmonton
Phoenix never runs dry offensively with six Coyotes totaling at least 17 points each. Thirty-seven year old Shane Doan paces the team with 11 goals followed by three players, including big offseason pick-up Mike Ribeiro who has seven. Although they dropped three contests in a row, the Coyotes allowed 12 goals in the process to continue their streak of going OVER in the Totals.
4. St. Louis Blues
Trend: 4-0 in last 4 overall
Next Games: @Colorado, @San Jose, @Los Angeles
Alexander Steen is having a career season so far. He has 19 goals in 23 games and needs just six more to surpass his career-high 24 goals in a season. The Blues are the best team on the power play, converting 24.7% of their chances. They have strung together four straight games – three of which were won in dominating fashion. St. Louis beat the Sabres (4-1), Bruins (3-2 SO), Stars (6-1), and Wild (3-0).
5. Chicago Blackhawks
Trend: 3-0 in last 3 overall
Next Games: @Calgary, @Dallas, @Phoenix
[sc:NHL240 ]The Blackhawks could have easily been 10-0 and not 8-2 in their last 10 games had it not been for a pair of disappointing losses to Nashville (7-2) and Colorado (5-1). But those defeats appear to be a pair of rare occasions when opponents have caught them off guard. After their loss to the Avs, the Blackhawks stitched together three straight wins, wherein they outscored opponents, 12-5. Chicago is the best in the NHL in scoring with 3.6 goals per game.
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