We’ve got a dozen games to enjoy on a busy Saturday night in the National Hockey League, beginning with early action in Ottawa and concluding in Edmonton with a late clash between the Oilers and Golden Knights.
If you follow us on Twitter, you already know we were on the Senators +0.5 in regulation time against the Sharks. It was interesting to see the Sharks get bet up north of -185 on the moneyline on the road, considering that San Jose entered the day with just two regulation time victories in 11 games away from home this season. Meanwhile, Ottawa earned points in 10 of its 14 games at home, proving to be a tough out in their own barn. That opened up the opportunity to play the Senators to do something they’d done 10 of 14 times (get at least a point at home) and against the struggling Sharks doing something they’d only done twice in 11 games (win in regulation on the road) at essentially even money.
By the way, maybe, just maybe, the Senators aren’t as bad as everyone thought they’d be? Sure, they’re horrific in their own end and their goaltending is spotty at best. But this team puts the puck in the net a lot as well, and they continue to put out solid efforts for coach Guy Boucher (even if their Uber conversations aren’t that complimentary of the coaching staff). Last year, we saw a lot of people keep betting against Vegas throughout the year simply because they “weren’t supposed to be good” instead of because of the reality. We’re certainly not saying the Senators are the Golden Knights, but they are a team worthy of your betting support in the right spots.
Alright, sermon over. We’re on three other games today, and also strongly considered adding the Vegas/Edmonton Under 6 as well. Read about all the situational angles, trends and other stats below, and good luck on what you decide to play!
Odds below are at the time we made the pick. Be sure to check out our live odds page for updated odds on today’s games.
Reasons to bet San Jose: The Sharks are playing on 2 days rest while Ottawa is playing its 4th game in 6 days. The Senators have allowed 3+ goals in 8 of their last 10.
Reasons to bet Ottawa: The Senators are 8-4-2 at home while San Jose has lost 5 straight on the road. The Sharks have lost 6 of the last 8 meetings.
Other things to know:
- Karlsson is playing his first game back in Ottawa
- San Jose is 4-6-3 on the road
- The Over is 18-6 in Ottawa’s games this year
- San Jose is playing its 4th straight road game
- San Jose has lost 3 straight and 4 of 5
- San Jose has scored 5 goals in its last 4 road games
- Ottawa has scored 3+ goals in 6 of its last 7 games
- San Jose has 6 power play goals and just 3 even strength goals in its last 4 games
- Ottawa has not been shorthanded in 2 straight games
- The Over is 8-1 in the last 9 meetings and 5-0 in the last 5 in Ottawa
Probable goalies: Jones (confirmed), Anderson (confirmed)
Reasons to bet Tampa: The Lightning has won the last 4 meetings, including a pair of victories earlier this season in Tampa. Florida is playing for the second straight night, 3rd in 4, 4th in 6 and 6th in 9.
Reasons to bet Florida: The Panthers have thrived on short rest recently, winning 5 of their last 7 on 0 days rest and 8 of 11 when playing their 4th in 6. Tampa has lost 5 of its last 6 games in Florida.
Other things to know:
- Tampa beat Florida 7-3 Nov. 21 in Tampa and 2-1 in a shootout Oct. 6 in Tampa
- The home team has won 9 of the last 10 meetings and 16 of the last 21
- Tampa has scored 4+ goals in 4 of its last 5 games and 7 of 10
- Tampa has allowed 2+ goals in 10 straight games and 3+ in 6 of 8
- Tampa has won 6 of its last 8 games
- Florida has allowed 3+ goals in 8 of its last 9 games and 4+ in 6 of 9
- Florida has outshot its last 2 opponents 87-49
- The Over is 21-10 in the last 31 meetings in Florida
Probable goalies: Domingue, Reimer
Reasons to bet Philadelphia: The Flyers get their first chance to avenge last year’s first-round playoff loss to Pittsburgh. Philadelphia won 2 of the 3 games played in Pittsburgh during that series, outscoring the Pens 9-3 in those 2 games.
Reasons to bet Pittsburgh: The Penguins have won 8 of the last 10 meetings overall. Philadelphia has lost 6 of its last 7 and given up 4+ goals in 4 of 5.
Other things to know:
- Philadelphia is 5-5-1 on the road
- Pittsburgh is 5-5-2 at home
- The road team is 7-1-2 in the last 10 meetings
- Pittsburgh is 3-1-2 in its last 6 games
- Pittsburgh has lost 11 of its last 15 games
- Pittsburgh has scored 4+ goals in 5 of its last 7 games
- The Over is 7-1-3 in the last 11 meetings
Probable goalies: Stolarz (confirmed), DeSmith (confirmed)
Reasons to bet New York: The Rangers beat Montreal 5-3 Nov. 6 in New York, their fifth win in the last 7 meetings. Montreal has lost 5 straight overall and 5 of 6 at home.
Reasons to bet Montreal: The Canadiens are 3-0-1 in their last 4 home games versus New York. The Rangers have just 3 wins in 12 road games (3-7-2), including shutout losses in their last 2.
Other things to know:
- The home team is 7-1-1 in the last 9 meetings
- New York has lost 3 of its last 4 games
- Montreal has scored 7 goals in its last 4 games
- New York has lost 16 of its last 22 games in Montreal
- The Under is 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings
Probable goalies: Georgiev (confirmed), Price
Reasons to bet Dallas: The Stars have won 7 of their last 8 games in Vancouver and 13 of the last 16 meetings overall. The Canucks have lost 10 of their last 11.
Reasons to bet Vancouver: The Canucks are 5-5-1 at home. Dallas has scored just 7 regulation time goals in its last 5 games on the road, where the Stars have just 5 wins in 14 games (5-7-2).
Other things to know:
- The road team is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings and 6-1-3 in the last 10
- 5 of the last 10 meetings went to OT
- Dallas has allowed 3+ goals in 4 of its last 5 games
- Vancouver has allowed 4+ goals in 4 of its last 6 games and 6 of 9
- Dallas has lost 7 of its last 8 road games against teams with losing home records
- The Over is 12-3 in the last 15 meetings in Vancouver
Probable goalies: Bishop (confirmed), Markstrom
Reasons to bet Toronto: The Leafs have won their last 3 games by a combined score of 15-5. Minnesota has lost 4 of its last 6 games.
Reasons to bet Minnesota: The Wild is 8-3-2 at home. Toronto has lost its last 5 trips to Minnesota.
Other things to know:
- Toronto is 9-3 on the road
- Toronto has won 7 of its last 9 games
- Minnesota has won 8 of the last 9 meetings
- Toronto has scored 5 regulation time goals in its last 3 road games and 2 or less in 4 of 6
- Minnesota has held 7 straight opponents under 30 shots
- The Under is 11-0-1 in the last 12 meetings and 6-0 in the last 6 in Minnesota
- The Over is 15-5-3 in Toronto’s last 23 road games
Probable goalies: Andersen (confirmed), Dubnyk
Reasons to bet Detroit: The Red Wings have earned points in 11 of their last 15 games (10-4-1). Boston has scored just 11 regulation time goals in its last 7 games.
Reasons to bet Boston: The Bruins have dominated the Red Wings for years, winning 11 straight meetings in Boston. Detroit hasn’t defeated Boston in regulation time in 11 straight overall.
Other things to know:
- Detroit beat Boston 3-2 in OT Nov. 21 in Detroit
- Boston beat Detroit 8-2 Oct. 13 in Boston
- Boston is 9-2 at home
- Detroit is 4-6-1 on the road
- Detroit has scored 9 goals in its last 2 games after scoring 8 regulation time goals in its previous 5
- Boston has allowed 1 regulation time goal or less in 4 straight home games and in 6 of its last 10 overall
- The Under is 17-7 in Boston’s games this year
- The Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Boston
Probable goalies: Howard, Rask (confirmed)
Reasons to bet Winnipeg: The Jets’ offense has exploded for 17 goals in its last 3 games and has potted 3+ goals in 8 of 10. New Jersey is playing for the second straight night and has lost 8 of 11 on 0 days rest.
Reasons to bet New Jersey: The Devils are 7-1-3 at home this season. Winnipeg has given up 23 goals in its last 5 games.
Other things to know:
- Winnipeg beat New Jersey 5-2 Nov. 11 in Winnipeg
- Winnipeg has won 5 straight meetings and 7 of the last 8
- Winnipeg is 4-0-1 in its last 5 trips to New Jersey
- New Jersey has lost 4 straight games and 6 of its last 7
- New Jersey has allowed 2 regulation time goals or less in 3 of its last 4 home games
- The Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in New Jersey and 9-3-1 in the last 13 meetings
Probable goalies: Brossoit (confirmed), Schneider
Reasons to bet Columbus: The Blue Jackets have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. New York has lost 4 of its last 6 and scored 1 goal or less in 3 of its last 5.
Reasons to bet New York: The Islanders are 6-3-2 at home. Columbus has allowed 4+ goals in 3 of its last 5 games.
Other things to know:
- The home team is 7-1-1 in the last 9 meetings
- Columbus is 7-2-1 in its last 10 games
- Columbus has scored 11 goals in its last 2 games and 4+ in 5 of its last 7
- The Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in New York
- The Under is 7-1-1 in Columbus’ last 9 road games
Probable goalies: Bobrovsky (confirmed), Greiss
Reasons to bet St. Louis: The Blues have scored 16 goals in their last 4 games. Arizona has scored just 7 goals in its last 5 home games.
Reasons to bet Arizona: The Coyotes should have their confidence back following back-to-back wins at Nashville and Minnesota. St. Louis played an OT game last night in Colorado and has lost its last 5 games when playing on 0 days rest.
Other things to know:
- St. Louis has won 9 of its last 10 games in Arizona and 21 of the last 28 meetings overall
- St. Louis has 1 regulation time win in its last 7 games and 2 in its last 10
- St. Louis has allowed 4+ goals in 4 of its last 7 games
- Arizona has won the last 2 meetings
- St. Louis has lost 6 of its last 7 games against teams with losing records
- The Under is 9-3 in St. Louis’ last 12 games and 5-1 in St. Louis’ last 6 road games
- The Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Arizona
Probable goalies: Johnson, Hill (confirmed)
Reasons to bet Chicago: The Blackhawks have scored 12 regulation time goals in their last 3 games after managing just 10 regulation time goals in their previous 7, excluding empty netters. Nashville has lost 6 of its last 10 games.
Reasons to bet Nashville: The Predators have won 7 straight games following a loss of 3+ goals, such as Thursday’s 3-0 loss at home to the Coyotes. Chicago has given up 26 goals in its last 5 games.
Other things to know:
- Chicago is 4-8-2 on the road
- Nashville is 9-5 at home
- Nashville has won 6 of the last 8 meetings
- The Under is 5-0-3 in the last 8 meetings
Probable goalies: Ward (confirmed), Rinne
Reasons to bet Vegas: The Golden Knights are on a season-high 5-game winning streak, outscoring their opponents 23-8 during that stretch. Edmonton has just 2 regulation time wins in its last 12.
Reasons to bet Edmonton: The Oilers have allowed just 6 regulation time goals in their last 4 games. Vegas has allowed 3+ goals in 5 of its last 6 road games.
Other things to know:
- Vegas beat Edmonton 6-3 Nov. 18 in Edmonton
- Vegas has scored 18 goals in its last 3 games
- The Over is 5-2 in Vegas’ last 7 games
- Edmonton has scored 6 regulation time goals in its last 4 games
Probable goalies: Fleury (confirmed), Koskinen (confirmed)
Good luck!
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