"Pick OU: Over 6.5 (Computer projecting 6.6 goals) Boston's games this season have gone over this matchup's total of 6.5 total goals 28 times. Montreal has played 30 games this season where over 6.5 total goals have been scored. The two teams combine to score 6.7 goals per contest, 0.2 more than this game's total. Opponents of these two teams score 6.4 goals per game combined, 0.1 fewer than this game's total."
"Prediction: Boston 4 - Montreal 3 Moneyline: Bruins (-114), Canadiens (-105) The Bruins are 8-5 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season. Boston is 8-5 when it has played with moneyline odds of -114 or shorter (61.5% win percentage). The Canadiens have claimed an upset victory in 14, or 56.0%, of the 25 games they have played while the underdog this season. Montreal is 14-10 when bookmakers have made them underdogs of -105 or longer on the moneyline."
Computer projects 6.6 goals and the recommended Over/Under pick is Over 6.5, supported by both teams' frequent high-scoring games. Boston's games have exceeded 6.5 goals 28 times while Montreal has 30 such games; combined scoring averages 6.7 goals per contest. Prediction favors a 4-3 Boston win with the Bruins listed as slight moneyline favorites at -114. Boston is 8-5 as a favorite and 8-5 with odds -114 or shorter; Montreal has 14 upset wins as an underdog and is 14-10 when listed at -105 or longer. Game at TD Garden on January 24, 7 p.m. ET on NHL Network.
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