NHL Betting Tips For Thursday, November 2

Reasons to bet New York: The Islanders won 3 of 5 meetings between the teams last year and are 4-2-1 in their last 7 versus Washington. The Capitals have been held to 2 goals or less in 3 of their last 4 games, 5 of 7 and 6 of 9.

Reasons to bet Washington: The Capitals are well rested, having not played since Sunday in Calgary. New York has given up 3+ goals in 6 of its last 7 games and 8 of 10.

Other things to know:

• New York has won 5 of its last 6 games
• New York has scored 2+ goals in every game this year
• New York has scored 4+ goals in 6 straight games
• The Over is 6-0 in New York’s last 6 games
• Washington has allowed 2 goals in 2 straight games after allowing 3+ in 6 of 8
• Washington has lost 9 of its last 11 games on 3+ days rest
• Washington is 1-3 at home
• The Over is 8-4 in Washington’s games this year

Probable goalies: Halak (confirmed), Holtby (confirmed)

Reasons to bet New York: The Rangers overcame a 4-2 third-period deficit Tuesday to beat Vegas 6-4 and have now earned points in 5 of their last 7 games (3-2-2). Tampa has allowed 9 goals in its last 2 games.

Reasons to bet Tampa: The Lightning is 6-1 at home this season while New York is 0-3 on the road. The Rangers have given up 4+ goals in 5 of their last 7 games.

Other things to know:

• New York has won 4 of its last 5 visits to Tampa and 4 of the last 5 meetings overall
• New York has scored 4+ goals in 4 of its last 5 games and 5 of 7
• The Over is 6-1 in New York’s last 7 games
• Tampa has scored 5+ goals in 3 of its last 5 games
• The Over is 6-2-1 in the last 9 meetings
• Tampa has outshot its last 3 opponents 108-75
• Tampa’s power play has scored 8 goals in its last 5 games

Probable goalies: Lundqvist, Vasilesvskiy (confirmed)

Reasons to bet Philadelphia: The Flyers actually seem to thrive on short rest, going 13-5 in their last 18 games when playing for the 4th time in 6 days. St. Louis has not scored a power play goal in 7 of its last 8 games.

Reasons to bet St. Louis: The Blues are 6-0-1 in their last 7 games and are a perfect 5-0 at home. Philadelphia’s lost 4 of 5 games and has dropped 5 of its last 6 visits to St. Louis.

Other things to know:

• St. Louis won both meetings last year, winning 2-0 in Philadelphia and 6-3 at home
• Philadelphia is 3-4 on the road
• St. Louis has scored 4+ goals in 3 of its last 4 games and 5 of 7
• St. Louis has allowed 2 regulation time goals or less in 5 straight games and 7 of 8
• The home team has won 10 of the last 13 meetings
• Gostisbehere and Patrick are out for Philadelphia

Probable goalies: Neuvirth, Allen (confirmed)

Reasons to bet Carolina: The Hurricanes are 3-2 on the road this year, including wins in Toronto, Calgary and Edmonton. Carolina has been shorthanded just 5 times in its last 6 games.

Reasons to bet Colorado: The Avalanche has won 4 of 5 at home, scoring 3+ goals in all of those games and 5+ in 3 of them. Carolina has lost 11 of its last 12 trips to Colorado.

Other things to know:

• Colorado won both meetings last year
• Carolina has scored 3 goals or less in 10 straight meetings
• Carolina has lost 4 of its last 5 games and 6 of its last 9
• Carolina has allowed 3+ goals in 4 of its last 5 and 5 of 7
• The home team has won 13 of the last 16 meetings

Probable goalies: Ward (confirmed), Varlamov (confirmed)

Reasons to bet Buffalo: The Sabres have won 6 of their last 7 visits to Arizona. The Coyotes are playing their fourth game in 6 days and just returned home from a 5-game road trip.

Reasons to bet Arizona: Arizona #1 goaltender Antti Raanta could be back tonight after missing the last 3 weeks due to injury. Excluding empty netters, Buffalo has been held to 2 regulation time goals or less in 8 of its last 10.

Other things to know:

• Buffalo has won 4 of the last 5 meetings and 6 of 8
• Buffalo is 2-4-1 on the road
• Arizona is 0-4-1 at home
• The Over is 10-2 in Arizona’s games this year
• The Over is 7-4 in Buffalo’s games this year
• Buffalo hasn’t played since a 3-2 loss to San Jose Saturday afternoon in Buffalo
• Buffalo has allowed 3+ goals in 5 of its last 6 games and 8 of 10
• Arizona has scored 3+ goals in 3 straight games, 4 of 5 and 5 of 7
• Arizona has allowed 3+ goals in 10 straight games and 4+ goals in 6 of 7 and 8 of 10
• The Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Arizona
• Hjalmarsson is questionable for Arizona

Probable goalies: Lehner, Raanta

Reasons to bet Toronto: The Leafs snapped a 3-game losing streak with a 3-1 win last night in Anaheim, improving to 4-2 on the road. Los Angeles is playing its first home game following a 6-game eastern road trip.

Reasons to bet Los Angeles: The Kings are 4-0-1 at home and have had the past 2 days off. Toronto is playing for the second straight night and fourth time in 6 days.

Other things to know:

• Toronto beat LA 3-2 Oct. 23 in Toronto
• Toronto has lost its last 3 trips to LA
• Toronto allowed 1 goal last night after allowing 3+ in 5 of its previous 6
• LA has allowed 6 non-empty net goals in its last 4 games
• LA has scored 2 regulation time goals or less in 4 of its last 5 games
• LA has won 20 of its last 26 home games following a road trip of 7+ days
• The Under is 12-3 in Toronto’s last 15 games when playing for the 4th time in 6 days
• The Over is 8-4 in Toronto’s games this year
• The Under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in LA and 8-2-1 in the last 11 overall

Probable goalies: McElhinney (confirmed), Quick

Reasons to bet Vegas: The Golden Knights are averaging 3.7 goals per game and have scored 3+ goals in 9 straight. Vegas beat Boston 3-1 two weeks ago in Vegas.

Reasons to bet Boston: The Bruins have earned points in 5 of 6 home games (3-1-2) and should be motivated by that recent loss to the Golden Knights. Vegas is using its fourth-string goaltender and has allowed 6 goals in each of its last 2 games.

Other things to know:

• Vegas is 2-2 on the road
• The Over is 7-2 in Vegas’ last 9 games
• Vegas is playing its 3rd game in 4 nights
• Boston has allowed 3+ goals in 4 of its last 6 games and 7 of 10

Probable goalies: Lagace (confirmed), Rask

Reasons to bet Columbus: The Blue Jackets have won 3 of their last 4 games. Florida allowed 8 goals Monday at home to Tampa and has given up 3+ goals in 7 of its last 8 games.

Reasons to bet Florida: The Panthers have scored 5+ goals in 4 of their 6 home games this year. The home team is 7-0-2 in the last 9 meetings between these teams.

Other things to know:

• Columbus is 3-2 on the road
• Florida is 3-2-1 at home
• The last 10 meetings have been decided by 1 goal, and 4 of the last 8 went to OT
• Columbus has scored 2 power play goals in its last 10 games
• Columbus has scored 1 first period goal in its 5 road games combined
• The Under is 12-4-1 in the last 17 meetings
• Florida has won 12 of its last 16 games following a loss at home by 3+ goals
• Atkinson is doubtful for Columbus

Probable goalies: Bobrovsky, Reimer

Reasons to bet Detroit: The Red Wings have won 4 of the last 5 meetings and 7 of the last 9, and they’re 9-2-1 in their last 12 trips to Ottawa. The Senators gave up 8 goals Monday against Montreal, the third straight game they’ve allowed 4+ goals.

Reasons to bet Ottawa: The Senators should be motivated to rebound from Monday’s embarrassing loss on home ice, and they’ve won 6 of their last 8 following a loss at home by 3 goals or more. Detroit’s allowed 3+ goals in 7 of 9.

Other things to know:

• Detroit beat Ottawa 2-1 in a shootout Oct. 7 in Ottawa
• Detroit is 4-4 on the road
• Ottawa is 2-2-4 at home
• Ottawa has lost 5 of its last 7 games
• The Over is 8-4 in Ottawa’s games this year
• Detroit has scored 2 regulation time goals or less in 4 of its last 5 games
• Ottawa allowed just 29 shots in Monday’s 8-3 loss to Montreal
• Ottawa has given up 3+ goals in 7 straight games
• Ottawa has scored 3+ goals in 5 of its last 6 games and 7 of 9
• Turris is probable for Ottawa

Probable goalies: Howard (confirmed), Anderson (confirmed)

Reasons to bet Dallas: The Stars have won 6 of their last 8 games, claiming their last 2 by identical 2-1 scores. Winnipeg has scored 2 goals or less in 3 of its last 4 games and 5 of 7.

Reasons to bet Winnipeg: The Jets are 6-1-2 in their last 9 games, allowing 2 goals or less in 7 of those contests. Dallas has scored 3 regulation time goals in its last 2 games after scoring 16 in its previous 4.

Other things to know:

• Winnipeg won the final 4 meetings between the teams last year after Dallas won the first one
• The Over is 7-4 in Winnipeg’s games this year
• Dallas has allowed 1 power play goal in its last 8 games
• Dallas is playing the last game of a 5-game road trip
• Dallas’ power play is 6 for 11 in its last 3 games
• Winnipeg hasn’t had more than 31 shots in its last 8 games
• Winnipeg has allowed 1 regulation time goal in each of its last 4 games
• The Over is 12-2 in the last 14 meetings in Winnipeg and 9-3 in the last 12 meetings overall

Probable goalies: Bishop (confirmed), Hellebuyck (confirmed)

Reasons to bet Montreal: The Canadiens have scored 5+ goals in 3 of their last 4 games, including an 8-goal eruption Tuesday in Ottawa. Minnesota has scored 1 goal or less in 2 of its last 4 games, and 2 or less in 3 of 4.

Reasons to bet Minnesota: The Wild has won the last 5 meetings, holding Montreal to a total of 6 goals during that span. Montreal has allowed 3+ goals in 8 of its last 9 games.

Other things to know:

• Minnesota outscored Montreal 11-3 in the 2 meetings last year
• The Over is 7-1 in Montreal’s last 8 games
• Montreal is 2-5 on the road
• Minnesota is 2-2-1 at home
• Minnesota has allowed 2 goals or less in 4 of its last 5 games
• Minnesota allowed 19 shots in its 2-1 loss to Winnipeg on Tuesday
• Shaw is questionable for Montreal

Probable goalies: Price (confirmed), Dubnyk (confirmed)

Reasons to bet Pittsburgh: The Penguins have held opponents to 2 goals or less in 4 of their last 5 games. Calgary has scored 2 regulation time goals or less in 6 straight games and 7 of its last 8.

Reasons to bet Calgary: The Flames have allowed 4 even strength goals in their last 6 games (excluding empty netters). Pittsburgh is 0-4 this year when playing for the second straight night, and has been outscored 29-7 in those games.

Other things to know:

• Calgary has won 4 straight meetings, including a pair of shootout victories last year
• Pittsburgh is 4-5 on the road
• Calgary is 2-4 at home
• Calgary has 1 regulation time win in its last 6 games
• Pittsburgh is 5-1-1 in its last 7 visits to Calgary

Probable goalies: Murray, Smith (confirmed)