There are 12 games in the NHL today, including 5 this afternoon.
The action kicks off at 1pm with three games – Sharks/Blue Jackets, Oilers/Bruins, and Panthers/Sabres.
We’ll be involved in 2 games this afternoon and 3 more tonight as we look to build on a 3-2 Thursday which improved our season record to 68-52, for +13.2 units.
Our 5 picks were emailed to Site Supporters earlier this morning.
Good luck on whatever you play today!
Odds below are at the time we made the pick.
Reasons to bet Philadelphia: The Flyers are 2-0-1 in their last 3 trips to Arizona. The Coyotes are just 10-10-1 at home.
Reasons to bet Arizona: The Coyotes beat Philadelphia 3-1 Dec. 5 in Philadelphia. The Flyers have 0 regulation time wins in their last 9 games on the road, where they’ve allowed 4+ goals in 6 of their last 7.
Other things to know:
- Philadelphia is playing its 5th straight road game
- Philadelphia has scored 7 goals in its last 2 games
- Arizona has allowed 2+ goals in 9 of its last 10 games
- The road team is 5-0-2 in the last 7 meetings
- Philadelphia has scored 3+ goals in 6 of the last 7 meetings
- The Over is 5-1-1 in Philadelphia’s last 7 games
- The Over is 8-2 in Arizona’s last 10 home games
- The Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Arizona
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Reasons to bet Winnipeg: The Jets outshot Toronto 48-28 in a 6-3 loss at home to the Leafs Thursday and have won 5 of their last 7 following a loss by 3+ goals. Minnesota has not played since Tuesday and has scored 4 goals in its last 4 home games.
Reasons to bet Minnesota: The Wild is 10-4-3 at home and seeks revenge for an embarrassing 6-0 loss to the Jets Dec. 21 in Minnesota. Winnipeg has been lit up for 4+ goals in 7 of its last 8 games and 8 of 10.
Other things to know:
- Winnipeg beat Minnesota 5-2 Oct. 10 in Winnipeg
- Winnipeg has scored 10 goals in its last 2 games and 3+ in 6 of its last 9
- Winnipeg has lost 6 of its last 8 games
- Minnesota has allowed 3+ goals in 7 of its last 8 games
- The Under is 8-3-2 in the last 13 meetings
- The Over is 7-2-1 in Minnesota’s last 10 games on 3+ days rest
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Reasons to bet St. Louis: The Blues are in bounceback mode after Thursday’s 7-3 loss at Colorado, when St. Louis was outshot 42-27. St. Louis is 5-0-2 all-time against Vegas.
Reasons to bet Vegas: The Knights have won 6 of their last 7 games at home. St. Louis has allowed 5 power play goals in its last 2 games and at least 1 PPG in 5 of its last 6.
Other things to know:
- St. Louis has scored 3+ goals in 8 of its last 10 games
- Vegas is 7-2-1 in its last 10 games
- Vegas has scored 3+ goals in 9 straight games
- St. Louis has won 7 of its last 10 games following a loss by 3+ goals
- St. Louis has won 20 of its last 27 games as an underdog
- The Under is 9-4 in Vegas’ last 13 home games
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Reasons to bet Nashville: The Predators have won 6 of their last 7 games versus LA. The Kings have given up 3+ goals in 6 of their last 7 overall.
Reasons to bet LA: The Kings have won 9 of 13 at home, where they’re 11-7-1 on the year. Nashville has a tendency to let down against weaker opponents, losing 8 of its last 11 against sub-.500 foes.
Other things to know:
- LA beat Nashville 7-4 Oct. 12 in LA
- Nashville has allowed 4+ goals in 3 straight games and 3+ in 6 of 7
- Nashville has scored 3+ goals in 6 of its last 7 road games
- The Over is 7-0 in Nashville’s last 7 road games and 8-1-1 in Nashville’s last 10 overall
- Nashville is playing with 2 days rest
- LA is playing with 3 days rest
- LA scored 5 goals Tuesday versus Philadelphia after scoring 7 goals in its previous 4 games at home
- The Under is 5-1 in LA’s last 6 home games
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Reasons to bet New York: The Rangers are 5-2 in their last 7 trips to Vancouver. New York has scored 3+ goals in 6 of its last 7 games and 8 of 10.
Reasons to bet Vancouver: The Canucks have won 6 straight overall and 5 of 6 at home. New York’s allowed 4+ goals in 6 of its last 8 and has lost 4 of 5 on the road.
Other things to know:
- Vancouver beat New York 3-2 Oct. 20 in New York
- Vancouver is 13-5-3 at home
- Vancouver has scored 12 goals in its last 2 games and 4+ in 4 of its last 5 at home
- Vancouver allowed 5 goals Thursday after allowing 6 in its previous 4 games
- The Over is 9-1-1 in New York’s last 11 games
- The Under is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Vancouver
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Reasons to bet San Jose: The Sharks have allowed just 5 regulation time goals in their last 4 games. Columbus has scored 2 regulation time goals or less in 3 of its last 4 games.
Reasons to bet Columbus: The Blue Jackets have earned points in 12 straight games (8-0-4). San Jose has scored just 7 regulation time goals in its last 6 road games, losing 5 of those outings.
Other things to know:
- San Jose has lost 11 of its last 14 games overall
- San Jose is 7-10-2 on the road
- Columbus has allowed 1 regulation time goal in 4 of its last 6 games and 2 or less in 7 straight
- The Under is 5-0 in Columbus’ last 5 games
- The Under is 4-0 in San Jose’s last 4 road games
- The Under is 20-6 in the last 26 meetings in Columbus
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Reasons to bet Pittsburgh: The Penguins are 7-1-1 in their last 9 overall and have won 6 of their last 8 visits to Montreal. The Canadiens have lost 9 of 11 at home.
Reasons to bet Montreal: The Canadiens have won 3 of the last 4 meetings.
Other things to know:
- Montreal beat Pittsburgh 4-1 Dec. 10 in Pittsburgh
- Montreal has scored 1 goal in each of its last 2 games
- Montreal has scored 6 regulation time goals in its last 4 home games
- Pittsburgh has scored 4+ goals in 6 of its last 8 games overall and 3 of 4 on the road
- Montreal has lost 4 straight games
- The Under is 6-2-1 in the last 9 meetings in Montreal
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Reasons to bet Edmonton: The Oilers have won 7 of the last 9 meetings, including 3 of their last 4 trips to Boston. The Bruins have lost 10 of 14 overall and 6 of their last 8 at home.
Reasons to bet Boston: The Bruins have earned points in 23 of 24 home games this year (14-1-9). Edmonton has lost 5 of its last 7 games and 9 of 12.
Other things to know:
- Edmonton is 11-9-2 on the road
- Edmonton has scored 2 goals or less in 7 of its last 9 games
- Boston has allowed 5 regulation time goals in its last 4 games
- Boston has not allowed a power play goal in 7 straight games
- Boston has scored a power play goal in 9 straight games
- Edmonton has taken 2 penalties or less in 6 straight games
- The Under is 13-7-2 in Edmonton’s road games this year
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Reasons to bet Tampa: The Lightning has won 5 straight overall and is 6-2-1 in its last 9 road games. Ottawa has lost 3 straight and has 1 regulation time win in its last 10 games.
Reasons to bet Ottawa: The Senators are 9-2-2 in their last 13 games at home. Tampa has scored 3 goals or less in 9 of its last 10 road games, excluding empty netters.
Other things to know:
- Tampa has allowed 1 goal in 3 of its last 5 games overall and 2 or less in 4 of 5 on the road
- Tampa is 10-6-2 on the road
- Ottawa has allowed 5 goals in 2 straight games and 4+ in 6 of 8
- The Over is 13-3 in Ottawa’s last 16 games
- The Over is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings
- Tampa has won 6 of its last 8 games in Ottawa
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Reasons to bet Colorado: The Avalanche has recorded 40+ shots in 4 straight games, outshooting opponents by an average of 12.2 shots per outing during that stretch. New Jersey is just 6-8-6 at home.
Reasons to bet New Jersey: The Devils are 6-2-1 in 9 games without Taylor Hall. Colorado has given up 3+ goals in 6 straight games (5 times in regulation).
Other things to know:
- Colorado beat New Jersey 3-1 Dec. 13 in Colorado
- Colorado has scored 11 goals in its last 2 games and 3+ in 5 straight
- New Jersey has scored 3+ goals in 5 of its last 6 home games
- The Over is 5-1 in Colorado’s last 6 games
- Colorado has won 6 of its last 8 games on the road
- Colorado has won 19 of the last 27 meetings
- The Under is 19-5-3 in the last 27 meetings overall and 6-1-2 in the last 9 in New Jersey
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Reasons to bet New York: The Islanders have won 5 of their last 6 road games. Toronto has given up 3+ goals in 6 of its last 8 games.
Reasons to bet Toronto: The Leafs are 8-0-1 in their last 9, scoring 4+ goals in each of those games. New York has lost 4 of its last 6 overall.
Other things to know:
- New York beat Toronto 5-4 Nov. 13 in New York
- New York has scored 0 power play goals in its last 5 games
- Toronto was outshot 48-28 in Thursday’s 6-3 win at Winnipeg
- The Under is 13-5-1 in New York’s last 19 games
Reasons to bet Florida: The Panthers have won 6 of their last 8 games, scoring 4+ goals in each of those victories. Buffalo has 1 regulation time win in its last 9.
Reasons to bet Buffalo: The Sabres have won 6 of 8 at home, where they’re 12-5-3 on the year. Florida has allowed 22 goals in its last 5 games and 3+ in 8 of 10.
Other things to know:
- Buffalo beat Florida 5-2 Nov. 24 in Florida and 3-2 in a shootout Oct. 11 in Buffalo
- Florida is 8-7-3 on the road
- Buffalo has held 7 straight opponents under 30 shots
- The Over is 24-15 in Florida’s games this year
- The Over is 33-16-2 in Florida’s last 51 road games
- Florida has won 19 of the last 26 meetings