Short intro today as we are late getting our post up due to family/travel issues.
That being said, we like today’s card quite a bit and will be involved in 7 games tonight which is quite rare for us.
Breakdowns on our picks and leans are below.
Good luck on whatever you play!
Odds below are at the time we made the pick.
Reasons to bet Boston: The Bruins have won 5 straight meetings and 8 of 10. Minnesota is playing its first game since Jan. 22.
Reasons to bet Minnesota: The Wild is 14-6-4 at home. Boston has lost 4 of its last 5 games when playing on 0 days’ rest.
Other things to know:
- Boston beat Minnesota 5-4 in OT Nov. 23 in Boston
- Boston has scored 11 goals in its last 5 games, excluding empty netters
- Boston has won 3 of its last 4 games and 6 of 9
- Minnesota has scored 15 goals in its last 3 games and 3+ in 5 straight
- Boston has won 4 of its last 5 games in Minnesota
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Reasons to bet Dallas: The Stars have won 10 of their last 12 games when playing with 2 days’ rest. New Jersey hast lost 9 of 12 at home.
Reasons to bet New Jersey: The Devils have scored 3+ goals in 7 of their last 8 home games, where they’re 7-9-8 on the year. Dallas has scored just 9 regulation time goals in its last 6 games, failing to win in regulation during that stretch.
Other things to know:
- Dallas beat New Jersey 2-0 Dec. 10 in Dallas
- Dallas is 12-10-2 on the road
- Dallas has lost 4 of its last 6 games
- New Jersey has allowed 5+ goals in 4 of its last 5 games
- Dallas has lost 10 of its last 13 visits to New Jersey
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Reasons to bet Edmonton: The Oilers are 6-1-1 in their last 8 games. Calgary has allowed 3+ goals in 3 straight overall and 8 of 9 at home.
Reasons to bet Calgary: The Flames beat Edmonton 4-3 in a shootout Wednesday in Edmonton to improve to 7-2 in the last 9 meetings. Edmonton played last night in St. Louis while Calgary is on 2 days’ rest.
Other things to know:
- Calgary beat Edmonton 4-3 Jan 11 in Calgary and 5-1 Dec 27 in Edmonton
- Edmonton has scored 18 goals in its last 4 games
- Edmonton has scored 17 goals in its last 4 road games
- Edmonton is 14-10-2 on the road
- The Over is 7-2-1 in Edmonton’s last 10 games on 0 days’ rest
- The Over is 6-1 in Calgary’s last 7 home games
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Reasons to bet Colorado: The Avalanche has won 3 straight, outscoring its opponents 15-6. Philadelphia has lost 9 of its last 13 games when playing on 0 days rest.
Reasons to bet Philadelphia: The Flyers are 17-4-4 at home. Colorado hasn’t played since Jan. 20 and has lost 11 of its last 16 with 3+ days rest.
Other things to know:
- Colorado beat Philadelphia 3-1 Dec. 11 in Colorado
- Colorado is 14-8-2 on the road
- Colorado has won 3 of its last 4 games in Philadelphia
- The Under is 5-1-1 in Philadelphia’s last 7 home games
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Reasons to bet Ottawa: The Senators have won 12 of the last 17 meetings. Toronto has lost 4 of 5 at home.
Reasons to bet Toronto: The Leafs have scored 10 goals in their 2 games following the all-star break and are on 2 days rest. Ottawa is playing for the second straight day, 3rd in 4 and 4th in 6.
Other things to know:
- Toronto beat Ottawa 5-3 Oct. 2 in Toronto
- Ottawa is 6-15-4 on the road
- Toronto is 12-6-7 at home
- Ottawa is 2-1-1 in its last 4 games
- Ottawa has scored 7 power play goals in its last 5 games
- Toronto has allowed 3+ goals in 4 of its last 5 home games
- Ottawa has scored 3+ goals in 10 straight meetings
- The Over is 20-6 in the last 26 meetings
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Reasons to bet Chicago: The Blackhawks have won 7 of 8 on the road. Arizona has lost 4 straight and 7 of 8.
Reasons to bet Arizona: The Coyotes have won both meetings this year and 5 of the last 6. Chicago hasn’t played since Jan. 21.
Other things to know:
- Arizona beat Chicago 5-2 Dec. 12 in Arizona and 4-3 in a shootout Dec. 8 in Chicago
- Chicago has scored 3+ goals in 5 of its last 6 games
- Arizona has allowed 3+ goals in 8 straight games
- Arizona has lost 6 of its last 8 games when playing its 3rd game in 4 days
- The Over is 15-3 in Chicago’s last 18 games on 3+ days rest
- The Over is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings in Arizona
- Chicago has won 10 of its last 14 games in Arizona
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Reasons to bet Vegas: The Golden Knights are 2-1-1 since firing Gerard Gallant. Nashville has lost 7 of its last 9 games when playing for the 3rd time in 4 days.
Reasons to bet Nashville: The Predators have scored 10 goals in their last 2 games. Vegas has given up 3+ goals in 9 of its last 10.
Other things to know:
- Vegas beat Nashville 4-3 in OT Nov. 27 in Nashville
- Nashville beat Vegas 5-2 Oct. 15 in Vegas
- Nashville is 11-10-4 at home
- Nashville has allowed 4+ goals in 5 of its last 6 games
- Vegas has won 4 of its last 5 games on 0 days rest
- The Over is 7-0 in Vegas’ last 7 games following a win
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Reasons to bet St. Louis: The Blues have won 7 of their last 8 games on 0 days rest. Winnipeg has lost 5 straight overall and 7 of 8.
Reasons to bet Winnipeg: The Jets outshot Boston 38-25 last night in a 2-1 loss and haven’t had to travel for their second game in as many nights. St. Louis has lost 4 of its last 5 games overall and 6 of 7 on the road.
Other things to know:
- St. Louis beat Winnipeg 4-1 Dec. 29 in St. Louis and 5-4 in OT Dec. 27 in Winnipeg
- St Louis is 14-9-4 on the road
- Winnipeg is 11-12-2 at home
- St. Louis has won 5 straight meetings and 7 of the last 9
- St. Louis has won 5 straight visits to Winnipeg
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Reasons to bet New York: The Rangers beat Detroit 4-2 last night in New York, outshooting the Wings 39-25. Detroit has lost 7 straight and scored 2 regulation time goals or less in 7 of 8.
Reasons to bet Detroit: Despite last night’s loss, the Red Wings have won 6 of the last 7 meetings, including 3 wins as underdogs. New York has lost 4 of its last 5 on the road.
Other things to know:
- New York has outshot its last 2 opponents 81-43
- New York has allowed 2 goals or less in 4 of its last 5 games
- Detroit has lost 12 of its last 16 home games
- The Under is 8-1-2 in the last 11 meetings in Detroit
- Detroit has won 12 of the last 15 meetings in Detroit
- The Under is 10-0 in the last 10 meetings
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Reasons to bet Tampa: The Lightning is 7-2-1 in its last 10 games. San Jose’s lost 4 of 5 and 6 of 9.
Reasons to bet San Jose: The Sharks seek revenge for a 7-1 loss Dec 7 in Tampa. Tampa is playing for the second straight day, 3rd in 4 and 4th in 6.
Other things to know:
- Tampa is 16-8-3 on the road
- Tampa has scored 13 goals in the last 2 meetings
- Tampa has recorded 26 shots or less in 5 straight games
- San Jose is playing with 2 days’ rest
- San Jose has won 4 of 5 at home
- San Jose has allowed 2 goals or less in 5 of its last 6 home games in regulation time
- San Jose has scored 2 goals or less in 6 of its last 8 games, excluding empty netters
- The Over is 7-1-1 in the last 9 meetings in San Jose and 17-6-3 in the last 26 meetings overall
- The Under is 5-1 in Tampa’s last 6 games on 0 days’ rest
- San Jose has lost 5 straight games when playing with 2 days’ rest
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Reasons to bet Anaheim: The Ducks have earned points in 3 of the last 4 meetings (2-1-1). LA has lost 4 straight at home and has 1 regulation time win in its last 10.
Reasons to bet Los Angeles: The Kings have outshot their last 6 opponents, 4 of them by 9 shots or more. Anaheim lost to Tampa last night at home, the Ducks’ 6th loss in 9 games.
Other things to know:
- LA beat Anaheim 2-1 in Anaheim Dec. 12
- Anaheim beat LA 4-2 Dec 2 in Anaheim
- LA has scored 3 even-strength goals in its last 3 games
- Anaheim is playing its 3rd game in 4 and 4th in 6
- LA is playing its 3rd game in 4 days
- Anaheim has scored 2 goals or less in 7 of its last 8 road games
- The Under is 16-6-4 in the last 26 meetings in LA
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Good luck!
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