Flames vs. Blackhawks: NHL Puck Betting Free Pick
We get a battle of the haves, versus the have-nots, as we turn to the National Hockey League for our Friday night pro sports betting Free Pick. First overall in the NHL, the Chicago Blackhawks continue a west coast road trip as they visit the struggling Calgary Flames.
This NHL puck betting action is slated for 9:00 PM ET on Friday, November 18, 2011, from the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Blackhawks @ Flames: NHL Game Day Preview
Chicago (12-4-3) comes into this match-up riding a four game winning streak and leading the NHL with 27 points overall. The Blackhawks began a monster six game road trip with a 5-1 whacking of the Canucks in Vancouver on Wednesday.
Calgary (7-9-1) stumbles into this contest coming off a 3-1 loss, on home ice, to the lowly Ottawa Senators on Tuesday. The Flames have been flickering all season as they sit 27th overall in league with a paltry 15 points. Calgary has failed to score on their last 17 power play chances.
NHL Puck Betting Lines: Flames vs Blackhawks Free Pick
We were shocked to find such a positive number for tonight’s Flames vs Blackhawks Free Pick with the BetOline NHL 3 Way puck betting line. Unless the bookmakers at BetOnline know something that we don’t know – this is a sports wagering gift. We’ll take the Hawks here!
This generous number is particularly confusing when we factor in the Hawks 15-5 record against the Flames over the past two seasons. In their last meeting, on November 11, 2011, the Blackhawks scored a 4-1 win over Calgary in Chicago.
Simply put, the Hawks are the superior team in this contest as they own a +14 goals differential, compared to just -9 for the Flames. Chicago has won their last four contests by a 21-6 combined count. Calgary has been outscored 13-6 while posting a 1-3 record in their last four games.
>>> Back CHI over CAL at +130 with the BetOnline NHL 3 Way Odds <<<