- What: Monday NHL Picks
- Who: Chicago Blackhawks at Montreal Canadiens
- When: Monday, April 14, 7:00 p.m.
In the Monday NHL picks, the Montreal Canadiens are on the brink of being assured of playoff hockey. A home-ice win over the Chicago Blackhawks will put the Habs into the NHL postseason for the first time since 2021.
Oddsmakers are anticipating that the night will bring good news to the Canadiens faithful. Montreal is a heavy -260 home favorite over the Blackhawks.
Let's look at the latest betting line on this game. Remember, odds are always subject to change.
 | Puck Line | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Blackhawks | +1.5 (-112) | +229 | O 6 (-110) |
| Montreal Canadiens | -1.5 (-108) | -260 | U 6 (-106) |
Over the past 10 home games, Montreal is 9-0-1. Chicago, meanwhile, has the fewest road points of any NHL club (21 points from an 8-26-5 away record).
There are six NHL games on the docket during a quiet Monday night of action. Considering the playoff implications, this game is the one that we think provides the best bet of the night in the NHL picks.
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Blackhawks vs Canadiens Betting Trends
The Blackhawks were 4-2 winners over Montreal on Jan. 3. That brought a halt to Chicago's four-game losing streak against the Canadiens. Chicago is 0-2 straight up in the club's last two visits to the Bell Centre. Prior to that, the Blackhawks won seven in a row at Montreal.
The Blackhawks are 3-14 SU in their last 17 games. Chicago is also 1-7 SU in the last eight road games. Against Eastern Conference squads, the Blackhawks are 4-12 SU over the past 16 games.
Montreal is 6-2 SU over the past eight games and 9-1 SU through the last 10 home games. However, they are 1-4 SU in the last five games against teams from the Central Division.
The under is 0-1-1 in the last two games between these two games. However, 10 of the past 12 games between Chicago and Montreal went under. At Montreal, the under is 10-1-1 through the last 12 contests.
Seven of Chicago's last 10 games have gone over. The over has hit in five of the last seven games the Blackhawks have played facing Atlantic Division teams.
Six of Montreal's last seven games hit for the under. When playing Western Conference teams, four of the Canadiens' last five games went over.
The Blackhawks are 22-55-11 SU as a betting underdog this season. Chicago is 18-21 against the puck line as a road team. Montreal is 23-16 against the puck line as the home club. The Canadiens are 8-4 SU as the favorite in the betting line.
Blackhawks Limping To Finish Line
Chicago has the second-worst record in the NHL at 23-46-11. Only two teams have scored fewer goals and allowed more goals than the Blackhawks.
The Blackhawks are 2-1-1 over the past four games, but just 3-5-2 in the last 10 contests. Forward Frank Nazar has five points in the past five games. Chicago signed Boston Terriers center Ryan Greene to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 2022 second-round draft pick is expected to make his NHL debut in this game.
welcome to Chicago, Ryan Greene‼️
📰 ➡︎ https://t.co/Pz3qbajQQS pic.twitter.com/lhx9HssnAJ
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) April 13, 2025
Chicago veteran defenseman Alec Martinez and forward Patrick Maroon have both confirmed that they will be retiring at season's end. Between them, they've combined for 30 NHL seasons and each won three Stanley Cups.
Demidov To Make Canadiens, NHL Debut
It's expected that forward Ivan Demidov, Montreal's top pick in the 2024 NHL entry draft (fifth overall), will be making his NHL debut in this game. He signed a contract with the team last week and left Russia, where he was playing for SKA St. Petersburg of the KHL.
New Habs teammates Lane Hutson & Ivan Demidov today 🔥 pic.twitter.com/HtamtAqG0B
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) April 13, 2025
Canadiens rookie defenseman Lane Hutson has 6-58-64 totals. He's one point away from shattering the Montreal record for points by a rookie defenseman. Hall of Famer Chris Chelios has held that mark since 1984-85.
Montreal goalie Sam Montembeault is 5-1-0 with a .927 save percentage and a 2.00 goals against average in his last six games. Montreal has successfully killed off 14 straight penalties. At the same time, the Canadiens are 0-for-13 on the power play in the last seven games.
Chicago vs Montreal NHL Picks
If you're looking for a secondary wager to make on this game, or are thinking about a same-game parlay, each of the past six Chicago at Montreal games went under six goals. That's the total set for this game.
As for the game itself, it's going to be a case of history repeating itself. In 2011, Montreal beat Chicago to clinch a playoff spot. The Canadiens will do that again, so go with Montreal in the Monday NHL picks.
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