Friday, April 24, 2015

Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 - Game 5

For Updated Odds on This Game Click Here

The Ottawa Senators take on the Montreal Canadiens on Friday in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The Senators are 11-2 in their last 13 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game and 13-3 in their last 16 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. They are 17-5 in their last 22 games playing on 1 day rest. The under is 3-0-1 in the Senators last 4 games playing on 1 days rest and 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.

The Canadiens are 4-0 in their last 4 games playing on 1 day rest and 6-1 in their last 7 overall. They are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. The over is 2-0-2 in the Canadiens last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record and 4-0-2 in their last 6 home games.

Head-to-head, the over is 5-0-2 in the last 7 meetings in Montreal and 7-3-2 in the last 12 meetings. The Senators are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Montreal.

Ottawa Senators Betting Trends

Ottawa Senators are 44-42-0 Against the Spread

Ottawa Senators are 37-39-0 against the Over/Under

Montreal Canadiens Betting Trends

Montreal Canadiens are 53-33-0 Against the Spread

Montreal Canadiens are 30-41-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Ottawa Senators

04/09/15 LW Matt Puempel Ankle out indefinitely
02/25/15 GO Robin Lehner Concussion out indefinitely
02/09/15 D Chris Phillips Back out for season

Montreal Canadiens

04/23/15 D Nathan Beaulieu Concussion is downgraded to expected to miss the rest of the series vs. Ottawa

Guy's Pick: Take Montreal

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here

Read more articles by Guy Bruhn