Detroit can clinch a playoff spot with a win and a Washington loss, which is surprising given the Wings' 7-15 record over the past six weeks. Down 4-1 in the second period last night, Detroit came back to defeat Montreal 5-4 in overtime, but now they travel northeast to the Bell Centre for the second-half of this home-and-home. Detroit will turn to James Reimer in net and he is 10-8-2 with a 3.07 goals-against average this season, allowing four goals on 36 shots in his last appearance, Saturday against Toronto. Cayden Primeau is likely for the Canadiens with a 2.95 goals-against average this season. Montreal is 52-29 on the puckline and it has won four in a row at home versus teams with losing road records. Montreal is in spoiler mode, and I look for a good defensive battle as they seek revenge for Monday's loss. Take the Canadiens on the puckline, and bet this one to stay UNDER.
This pick was released to clients on April 16, 2024 at 12:11PM ET.
NHL
Detroit at Montreal
April 16, 2024
7:07 PM Eastern
1 unit on Montreal +1.5 goals -150 (puckline) (risk 1 to return 1.67)
Result:
WIN
WIN
1 unit on Game Total UNDER 6.5 -110 (risk 1 to return 1.91)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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