The new year hasn’t started as we’d hoped thus far to say the least. We see highs and lows each year over a long season and unfortunately, we’re in a low right now.
All you can do when that happens is keep putting in the work and things will turn around.
They always do.
There are 10 games in the NHL tonight and we’ll be involved in 5 of them.
All the opinions and breakdowns are below.
Good luck on whatever you play today!
Odds below are at the time we made the pick.
Reasons to bet Boston: The Bruins are 11-6-2 on the road, where they’ve allowed just 6 regulation time goals in their last 4 games. The Islanders have been off for 3 days and have lost 4 of their last 5 at home.
Reasons to bet New York: The Islanders beat Boston 3-2 in a shootout Dec. 19 in Boston. The Bruins have lost 11 of their last 17 games.
Other things to know:
- Boston is 7-0-1 in the last 8 meetings
- Boston has scored 11 goals in its last 2 games after scoring 9 non-empty net goals in its previous 5
- Boston has scored a power play goal in 11 straight games
- New York has scored 5 regulation time goals in its last 4 games
- Boston outshot New York 68-34 in the last 2 meetings
- New York has scored 9 regulation time goals in the last 8 meetings
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Reasons to bet Montreal: The Canadiens are 7-1-2 in the last 10 meetings. Ottawa lost in OT last night in Detroit, the Sens’ 6th straight loss.
Reasons to bet Ottawa: The Senators are 11-7-2 at home, where they’ve scored 3+ goals in 8 straight. Montreal has lost 8 straight overall.
Other things to know:
- Montreal beat Ottawa 3-2 in OT Dec. 11 in Montreal
- Ottawa beat Montreal 2-1 in OT Nov. 20 in Montreal
- Montreal is playing its 4th game in 6 days
- Montreal has lost 17 of its last 26 games
- Ottawa has allowed 11 goals in its last 2 home games and 5+ goals in 4 of its last 5 games overall
- The Over is 14-3 in Ottawa’s last 17 games
- The Over is 7-1 in Montreal’s last 7 road games
- The Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Ottawa
- The Under is 11-4 in Ottawa’s last 15 games on 0 days rest
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Reasons to bet LA: The Kings have earned points in 7 of their last 9 road games (5-2-2). Carolina is playing for the second straight night.
Reasons to bet Carolina: The Hurricanes have won 14 of their last 18 games on 0 days rest and last night’s game was at home as well. LA was outshot 46-23 in Thursday’s 5-2 win at Vegas and is playing its 3rd game in 4 days and 4th in 6.
Other things to know:
- Carolina beat LA 2-0 Oct. 15 in LA
- LA scored 5 goals Thursday after scoring 2 regulation time goals or less in 8 of its previous 9 games
- Carolina is playing its final game of a 7-game homestand (4-2 so far)
- LA has scored 3 goals in the last 3 meetings
- The Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings
- The home team has won 18 of the last 25 meetings
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Reasons to bet Edmonton: The Oilers have won 3 straight and 4 of 5. Calgary has lost 5 of its last 7 at home, scoring more than 3 goals just once during that stretch.
Reasons to bet Calgary: The Flames beat Edmonton 5-1 Dec. 27 in Edmonton, their 5th victory in the last 7 meetings. The Oilers are playing their final game of a 5-game road trip.
Other things to know:
- Edmonton is 14-9-2 on the road
- Edmonton has scored 14 goals in its last 3 games
- Calgary allowed 43 shots Thursday in a 2-1 win at home versus Minnesota
- The Under is 4-1-2 in the last 7 meetings
- The Under is 5-1-1 in Edmonton’s last 7 road games
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Reasons to bet Dallas: The Stars have won 6 straight, allowing just 8 goals during the streak. San Jose has lost 6 of the last 8 meetings.
Reasons to bet San Jose: The Sharks have given up 2 goals or less in 7 of their last 8 games and allowed just 1 first-period goal in their last 10. Dallas is playing its 3rd game in 4 days and has lost 11 of its last 15 in San Jose.
Other things to know:
- The home team has won 9 of the last 10 meetings
- Dallas is 11-8-2 on the road
- The Over is 12-3 in the last 15 meetings and 6-1 in the last 7 in San Jose
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Reasons to bet New Jersey: The Devils have scored 3+ goals in 6 of their last 8 games and 7 of 10. Washington has allowed 3+ goals in 5 of its last 6 games.
Reasons to bet Washington: The Capitals are 7-0-1 in their last 8 home games versus the Devils. New Jersey has allowed 90 shots in its last 2 games.
Other things to know:
- Washington beat New Jersey 6-3 Dec. 20 in New Jersey
- Washington is 13-4-4 at home
- New Jersey has allowed 3+ goals in 5 of its last 6 games
- Washington is playing with 2 days rest
- The Over is 19-7 in Washington’s last 26 home games
- The Over is 8-2 in New Jersey’s last 10 games
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Reasons to bet Anaheim: The Ducks should bring full focus as they look to get a 6-game road trip off to a good start. Chicago has lost 7 of its last 10 home games.
Reasons to bet Chicago: The Blackhawks have held 10 of their last 12 opponents to 3 goals or less, excluding empty netters. Anaheim has 1 regulation time win in its last 16 games.
Other things to know:
- Chicago beat Anaheim 3-2 in OT Nov. 3 in Anaheim
- Anaheim has allowed 3+ goals in 5 straight and 9 of 10
- Anaheim has allowed 4+ goals in 4 straight road games
- The Under is 19-7-1 in the last 27 meetings in Chicago
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Reasons to bet Columbus: The Blue Jackets are 6-1-3 in their last 10 games on the road and have allowed just 18 regulation time goals in their last 10 overall. Vegas has given up 4+ goals in 4 straight games.
Reasons to bet Vegas: The Knights have outshot their last 2 opponents 80-39 and should bring a determined effort with an 8-game road trip on deck. Columbus is playing its 4th road game in 6 days and the final game of a 6-game trip.
Other things to know:
- Vegas beat Columbus 2-1 Nov. 5 in Columbus
- Columbus has won 4 of its last 5 games when playing its 4th game in 6 days
- The Under is 7-2 in Columbus’ last 9 games overall and 16-7 in its last 23 games playing 4 in 6
- The Over is 5-0 in Vegas’ last 5 home games
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Reasons to bet New York: The Rangers have scored 11 goals in their last 2 games and 5+ goals in 5 of their last 7. New York is 3-1-1 in its last 5 games in St. Louis.
Reasons to bet St. Louis: The Blues are 15-4-3 at home, where they’ve allowed just 7 goals in their last 5. New York allowed 49 shots Thursday to New Jersey and has given up 4+ goals in 5 of its last 6 road games.
Other things to know:
- St. Louis allowed 19 shots in Thursday’s 5-1 win over Buffalo
- St. Louis has scored 3+ goals in 12 of its last 13 games
- St. Louis has scored 3 regulation time goals or less in 10 straight meetings
- The Over is 11-1-1 in New York’s last 13 games and 5-1-1 in its last 7 road games
- The Over is 7-3 in St. Louis’ last 10 home games
Reasons to bet Tampa: The Lightning has scored 4+ goals 6 times during its 9-game winning streak. Philadelphia has lost 5 of its last 7 games.
Reasons to bet Philadelphia: The Flyers are 14-2-4 at home, where they’ve given up 2 regulation time goals or less in 8 of their last 10.
Other things to know:
- Tampa has won 5 straight meetings overall and 4 of the last 5 in Philadelphia
- Tampa has scored 5+ goals in each of the last 5 meetings
- Tampa is 12-6-2 on the road
- Tampa has allowed 2 goals or less in 6 of its last 9
- Philadelphia is playing on 2 days rest
- The Under is 8-3 in Tampa’s last 11 road games
- The Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Philadelphia
Good luck!
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