A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Philadelphia duelling Montreal on Wednesday at Bell Centre.

The Canadiens sport records of 1-5-2 heading into this matchup, while the Flyers sit at 5-2-1 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 3-4-1 for the Canadiens and 5-3 for the Flyers.



View Philadelphia vs Montreal Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
If you're backing the visitors in this one, you'll find the Flyers listed as favorites of 110 at most sportsbooks. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 5.5, depending on the book.

Power Rankings:
The Canadiens sit at No. 17 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Flyers sit at a No. 3 on the same chart.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Montreal's No. 21-ranked offense, averaging 2.2 goals per game, against a Flyers defense that ranks No. 18 at 2.6 goals allowed. The Canadiens power play is averaging 9.4% while the Flyers defense kills off 82.9% of their penalties.

In their last action, Philadelphia was a 4-2 Sportsbook at home against the Maple Leafs. Bettors on Philadelphia at -175 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

In their last action, Montreal was a 2-1 loser at home against the Panthers. Bettors on Florida at +115 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.


Philadelphia Flyers Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Tampa Bay are 8-2
After playing Toronto are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

Montreal Canadiens Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing Florida are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

A few Flyers at Canadiens trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Montreal
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 12 games on the road
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Montreal is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Montreal is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Montreal is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home


Next up:
Philadelphia home to Winnipeg, Thursday, October 27
Montreal at Boston, Thursday, October 27