We didn’t love any of the matchups last night, but ended up going a very solid 3-1 on our leans with all 3 wins coming by 2 goals or more.
The Panthers and Devils easily went Under 5, with Florida carrying a 1-0 lead into the final minutes before adding a couple of empty netters to win 3-0. The Capitals downed the Canadiens 4-1, and the Stars upset the Kings 6-4 in LA to comfortably cover the +0.5 regulation line.
Our loss came on the Flames Team Total Over 2.5, as Calgary was skunked 2-0 by the Jets. The Flames team total was going to be our Best Bet before we saw a big line move towards the Jets that we didn’t understand. The line smelled a little bit, so we’re glad we stayed away from it as a featured bet.
On the heels of an 8-3 Saturday, we feel back in the groove again after a couple of weeks treading water. That said, we’re a bit surprised by a couple of lines in tonight’s action – but not enough to change our minds about a few picks we really like.
Good luck tonight!
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Both the moneyline and total in this game surprised us a bit, as we had St. Louis and the Over circled in this matchup when we first looked at it yesterday. The Blues opened around -115 favourites, and the Over 5 was cheaper than we expected at -120 before being bet down a bit.
This is a pretty tough situational spot for the Bruins. They’re playing in their fourth different city in 6 nights, and Boston tends to struggle on short rest – going 1-5 in its last 6 when playing 4 games in 6 days and 0-5 in its last 5 when playing their 3rd game in 4. The B’s have also surrendered 3 goals or more in 3 of their last 4 games. In fact, the only teams they’ve held below 3 goals in their last 11 games were the Panthers (twice) and Sabres (twice), hardly offensive powers.
Much is being made of the Blues’ recent struggles when coming off a victory (0-7 in their last 7). But St. Louis is still a very strong home team (16-4-4) and their offence is back in good form, scoring 4+ goals in 3 of their last 5 outings. We also feel this is a good focus spot for the Blues as they play their final game of a 6-game homestand before heading out on a west coast trip to Anaheim, San Jose and LA.
So it’s either Blues, Blues Team Total Over 2.5 or Over 5 for us here. What puts us on the full game Over is that St. Louis has been pretty leaky defensively again of late (3+ goals against in 5 of its last 6 games and 7 of 9, 2+ goals against in 9 of 10), and the Bruins’ offence is rolling right now as well (3+ goals in 3 straight games and 6 of 7). The line suggests the oddsmakers feel Boston will put up a good fight here despite its fatigue issues, so we’ll cheer for a competitive game in which 2 goals from each side guarantees us a push at worst.
Bet this game at 5Dimes
Reasons to bet Philadelphia: The Flyers have allowed just 3 regulation time goals in their last 2 games. Buffalo has allowed 3+ goals in 7 of its last 8 games.
Reasons to bet Buffalo: The Sabres have scored 3+ goals in 3 straight games and 4 of 6, including a come-from-behind 4-3 win over Winnipeg Saturday. Philadelphia is playing its 3rd game in 4 days.
Other things to know:
- Philadelphia beat Buffalo 4-3 in a shootout Oct. 25 in Philadelphia (Flyers trailed 3-0 in the third period)
- Philadelphia is 8-9-3 on the road
- Buffalo is 8-8-3 at home
- The Over is 22-15 in Philadelphia’s games this year
- The Under is 20-15 in Buffalo’s games this year
- Philadelphia has won 14 of the last 19 meetings
- Philadelphia has scored 8 goals in its last 6 road games
- Philadelphia has scored 2 regulation time goals or less in 7 of its last 10 games
- Buffalo is playing on 2 days rest
- The Over is 34-16-3 in the last 53 meetings
Probable goalies: Mason (confirmed), Nilsson (confirmed)
Reasons to bet Columbus: The Blue Jackets snapped out of a 2-game losing skid Sunday with a 2-1 OT win over Philadelphia. Columbus has won 17 of 19.
Reasons to bet Carolina: The Hurricanes have won 11 of their last 13 games at home, where they’re 12-4-1 on the season. Columbus has been held to 5 regulation time goals in its last 3 games.
Other things to know:
- Columbus is 12-3-3 on the road
- The Under is 21-14 in Columbus’ games this year
- Carolina has allowed 2+ goals in 8 straight games (3+ in 4 of 7)
- Both teams are playing their 4th game in 6 days
Probable goalies: Forsberg (confirmed), Ward
Reasons to bet Vancouver: The Canucks had won 6 straight games until a 3-1 loss Saturday in Calgary. Nashville has lost 6 straight home games and 6 of 8 overall.
Reasons to bet Nashville: The Predators had allowed 2 goals or less in 4 straight games and 5 of 6 before a 5-2 loss Sunday in Chicago. Vancouver is 5-13-1 on the road.
Other things to know:
- Vancouver has allowed 12 goals in its last 7 games
- Vancouver has scored 3+ goals in 5 of its last 6 games
- Nashville has scored 8 goals in its last 6 home games
- Nashville has scored 2 goals or less in 6 of its last 8 games
- Vancouver is 9-3 in its last 12 visits to Nashville
- Nashville is 1-7 in its last 8 when playing its 4th game in 6 days
Probable goalies: Miller (confirmed), Rinne (confirmed)
Reasons to bet Detroit: The Red Wings are 10-8-2 on the road and have scored 3+ goals in 6 of their last 7 games. Chicago is playing its 4th game in 6 days.
Reasons to bet Chicago: The Blackhawks are 16-4-4 at home and have won 8 of their last 10 home games versus the Red Wings. Detroit is playing its 6th consecutive road game.
Other things to know:
- The Under is 20-13 in Chicago’s games this year
- Detroit has allowed 3+ goals in 7 of its last 10 games, and 4+ in 6 of 10
- Chicago has scored 11 goals in its last 3 games after scoring 8 in its previous 5
- Chicago has allowed 3 goals in its last 2 games after allowing 10 in its previous 3
- The Under is 9-1-6 in the last 16 meetings in Chicago
- The Under is 17-6-7 in the last 30 meetings
Probable goalies: Mrazek, Crawford (confirmed)
Reasons to bet San Jose: The Sharks hit the road after snapping a 3-game losing streak with an emphatic 6-3 win over Detroit Saturday. Edmonton is playing its first home game after a 4-game east coast road trip and is playing its 4th game in 6 days.
Reasons to bet Edmonton: The Oilers have collected points in 8 of their last 10 games. San Jose has allowed 3 goals or more in 3 of its last 4 games.
Other things to know:
- San Jose beat Edmonton 3-2 in OT Dec. 23 in San Jose
- San Jose is 10-9-1 on the road
- Edmonton is 9-7-2 at home
- The Under is 20-8 in San Jose’s games this year
- The Under is 24-15 in Edmonton’s games this year
- The Under is 15-3 in Edmonton’s home games this year
- San Jose has scored 10 goals in its last 2 games after scoring 9 regulation time goals in its previous 5 games
- Edmonton has scored 22 regulation time goals in its last 10 games (excluding an empty netter against Los Angeles)
- Edmonton has allowed 3+ goals in 4 of its last 5 games and 5 of 7
- San Jose is 13-5 in its last 18 trips to Edmonton
- Edmonton is 1-7 in its last 8 games when playing for the 4th time in 6 days
Probable goalies: Jones (confirmed), Talbot (confirmed)
Reasons to bet Dallas: The Stars beat the Kings 6-4 last night in LA and have now scored 3+ goals in 6 of their last 7 games. Anaheim has been held to 2 regulation time goals or less in 7 of its last 9 games.
Reasons to bet Anaheim: The Ducks have won 7 of 9 at home and are 4-1-3 in their last 8 games overall. Dallas has allowed 2 power play goals in 4 consecutive games.
Other things to know:
- Dallas beat Anaheim 6-2 Dec. 13 in Dallas and 4-2 Oct. 13 in Dallas
- Dallas is 6-10-4 on the road
- Anaheim is 13-5-2 at home
- The home team has won the last 5 meetings
- Dallas is 5-2-2 in its last 9 games
- Dallas has allowed 4 goals in 3 straight games
- Anaheim has allowed a total of 4 goals in its last 3 games
- Anaheim has allowed 2 regulation time goals or less in 7 of its last 8 games
- The Under is 5-1-1 in Anaheim’s last 7 games
- Dallas is 3-14 in its last 17 games when playing its 3rd game in 4 nights
- Benn is questionable for Dallas
- Getzlaf is questionable for Anaheim
Probable goalies: Niemi, Gibson (confirmed)
Good luck!
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