Blues vs. Red Wings Free Pick
DETROIT, MI (The Spread) – Don’t expect the puck to reach the back of the net too much tonight when the Red Wings host the Blues at 7:30PM ET.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed the Red Wings as –138 money line favorites over the Blues (+127), while the over/under total for this game is currently sitting at 5 goals. St. Louis enters play with a 29-12-6 overall record and is 8-9-3 on the road this season, while Detroit is 32-15-1 overall and 19-2-1 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Red Wings opened as –150 money line favorites but their odds have been bet down to –138, while the Blues’ odds have gone from +138 to +127 on the ML. The over/under total hasn’t moved since opening at 5 goals.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the 1,500-plus wagers placed on tonight’s game, 69% of NHL public bettors currently favor the Red Wings. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
NHL FREE PICK: Take the under. According to latest NHL trends, the under is 4-0 in the last four meetings between these two teams and 7-0 in the Blues’ last seven games as a road underdog. The under is also 7-0 in St. Louis’ last seven games overall as an underdog, 5-1 in its last six games versus the Central and 20-6-10 in its last 36 games overall. The under is 6-0 in the Red Wings’ last six games overall, 6-0 in their last six home games and 11-1 in their last 12 contests versus the Central.
MONDAY NHL FREE PICK: BLUES/RED WINGS UNDER 5
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