12/13 NHL: Phoenix at Montreal

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Oddsmakers don't give the Coyotes much of a chance Tuesday, opening them as 125 underdogs when they visit Montreal at Bell Centre.

Sporting a 16-12-2 overall record and a 4-7-0 mark within the division, the Coyotes aim to knock the Canadiens (5-4-4 in the division) for a loss.

Phoenix gets its chance to win as a road dog after the line opened with them as 125 underdogs. They are 16-12-2, while the Canadiens are 15-8-5. The total opened at 5.5.

Phoenix won at Boston against the Bruins last game as 115 underdogs, tallying a score of 2-1. The total sailed under.

The Canadiens lost to the Mighty Ducks 5-3 as 155 favorites. That contest went over the closing total.

Some trends to consider:
Phoenix is 5-11-0 OU in its last 16 away
Phoenix is 4-2-0 OU in its last 6 games away against Montreal
Phoenix is 5-2-0 SU in its last 7 games after scoring 1 to 2 goals
Phoenix is 5-0-0 OU in its last 5 games against Montreal
Montreal is 5-0-0 OU in its last 5 games against Phoenix
Montreal is 4-2-0 OU in its last 6 games at home against Phoenix
Montreal is 2-6-0 OU in its last 8 games
Montreal is 1-4-0 OU in its last 5 at home

Next up:
Phoenix home to Tampa Bay, Thursday, December 15
Montreal at Edmonton, Thursday, December 15