Nine games on the NHL docket tonight, highlighted by the Battle of Pennsylvania between the Flyers and Penguins and what we hope will be an offensive showcase between the Leafs and Capitals (more on that in a bit.)
A great opening month continued Saturday with a 3-1 evening, spoiled only by the Blue Jackets blowing a 2-goal lead in the third period and losing in regulation time to the Flyers. (One of our winners came on an OT goal by the Predators, so we’ll call it even in the bad-breaks department on Saturday.) After taking it easy in the opening couple of weeks until we had some data to work with, it’s been a 12-3 run for +8.6 units and an overall 15-6, +8.9 start to the season.
If you’ve been tailing along, first thing: congrats. Second thing: remember that no hot streak lasts forever, so make sure you don’t get carried away with your bet sizes. Just like it’s never a good idea to chase your losses, you don’t want to lose a big bet at the end of a hot run and piss away your profits.
One more thing for today — you’ll probably notice some changes on the website today as we finally roll out a Site Supporters format that we first mentioned was coming last season. We’ll still be offering lots of value for free — including any betting opinions we have on the games — but we’re also going to be giving extra value to anyone who supports our site by joining one of our partner sites or making a small financial contribution. Daily fantasy hockey advice is one thing we’re really excited about adding, and we’ll be looking to make this site even better in the future if we get enough support to justify the time investment.
Alright, let’s get to the games. We’ve got 3 bets tonight, five opinions that didn’t quite make our personal card, and the usual stats, info, trends & analysis for all the games on the slate. Good luck on whatever you play, and thanks for visiting NHL Tips!
Odds below are at the time we made the pick.
Reasons to bet Washington: The Capitals are 5-0-1 in their last 6 games overall and 6-1-1 this year on the road. The Leafs have 1 regulation time win in their last 6 games and have just 4 victories in 8 home games (4-2-2).
Reasons to bet Toronto: The Leafs have won 16 of their last 21 games when playing with 2 days rest. Washington is playing its final game of a 5-game road trip that included 3 games in western Canada.
Other things to know:
- Washington beat Toronto 4-3 Oct. 16 in Washington
- Washington has won 4 of its last 5 games in Toronto
- Washington has scored 3+ goals in 5 of the last 6 meetings
- Washington is 5-1 in its last 6 games playing with 3 days rest
- Washington has scored 5+ goals in 4 of its last 5 games
- Washington has allowed 3+ goals in 6 of its last 7 games and 8 of 10
- Toronto has allowed 3+ goals in 5 of its last 6 games
- The Over is 7-0 in Washington’s last 7 games
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Reasons to bet Chicago: The Blackhawks are coming off a 5-1 win Sunday at home over the Kings. The Predators could be without both Forsberg and Duchene.
Reasons to bet Nashville: The Predators have outscored their opposition 13-3 during a 3-game winning streak and are 5-1-1 at home. Chicago is playing its 4th game in 6 days.
Other things to know:
- Chicago has lost 5 of its last 6 trips to Nashville
- Nashville has won 9 of the last 12 meetings
- Chicago has scored 2 goals or less in 11 of the last 12 meetings
- Chicago scored 5 goals Sunday after scoring 11 regulation time goals in its previous 7 games
- Chicago was outshot 39-26 in Sunday’s 5-1 win over the Kings
- Nashville has allowed 2 regulation time goals or less in 4 straight games
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Reasons to bet Winnipeg: The Jets have actually been better on the road this year (3-2) than at home (3-4). Anaheim is playing its 4th game in 6 days and was outshot 49-15 Sunday in a 5-2 loss in Vegas.
Reasons to bet Anaheim: The Ducks are 4-1 at home, where they’ve allowed just 8 goals this season. Winnipeg has not won in regulation time in its last 7 games.
Other things to know:
- Winnipeg has won 4 straight meetings and 6 of the last 7
- Winnipeg is 3-1-1 in its last 5 trips to Anaheim
- Winnipeg has allowed 6 goals in its last 4 games, excluding empty netters
- Winnipeg has allowed 2 goals or less in 6 of its last 9 games, excluding empty netters
- Winnipeg outshot Calgary 45-30 in a 2-1 shootout win Saturday in Regina
- Anaheim has 1 win in its last 5 games
- Anaheim is playing its first home game following a 4-game road trip
- Anaheim has lost 10 of its last 13 games when playing its 4th game in 6 days
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Reasons to bet Philadelphia: The Flyers have won their last 4 trips to Pittsburgh, outscoring the Pens 15-6 in that span. Pittsburgh has scored 2 regulation time goals or less in 5 of its last 6 games, excluding empty netters.
Reasons to bet Pittsburgh: The Penguins have limited 4 of their last 5 opponents to 25 shots or less. Philadelphia has lost 8 of its last 9 games on the road, dating back to last year.
Other things to know:
- Philadelphia is playing its 3rd game in 4 days and 4th in 6
- Pittsburgh is playing on 2 days rest
- The road team is 8-0-1 in the last 9 meetings
- Philadelphia has scored 18 goals in its last 4 games and 3+ goals in 5 of its last 6
- Philadelphia has allowed 9 goals in its last 2 games and 3+ regulation time goals in 5 of its last 7
- Pittsburgh has not scored a power play goal in 6 straight games
- Pittsburgh has allowed 3 goals or less in 7 straight games, excluding empty netters
- The Under is 4-8 in Pittsburgh’s games this year
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Reasons to bet Calgary: The Flames have won 4 of the last 5 meetings and 6 of 8. Calgary has allowed just 2 power play goals in its last 9 games.
Reasons to bet Carolina: The Hurricanes are 4-1 at home this season, allowing just 11 goals during that span. Calgary has struggled to generate offense on the road, managing just 9 regulation time markers in its last 6 away from home.
Other things to know:
- Calgary is 2-4-1 on the road
- The road team is 5-0-1 in the last 6 meetings
- Calgary was outshot 45-30 Saturday in a 2-1 OT loss at Winnipeg
- Carolina scored 4 goals Saturday against Chicago after scoring just 7 goals in its previous 4 games combined, excluding empty netters
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Reasons to bet San Jose: The Sharks should be motivated to bounce back from a 5-2 loss Sunday against the woeful Senators. Boston allowed 4 goals Sunday in New York for the third time in 5 games.
Reasons to bet Boston: The Bruins are 4-0-1 at home and 8-1-2 overall. San Jose is playing its 4th road game in 6 days as it concludes a 5-game trip.
Other things to know:
- Both teams are playing their 3rd game in 4 days
- Boston has won all 6 meetings over the past 3 years
- San Jose has allowed 4+ goals in 4 of its last 5 games (3 of 5 excluding empty netters)
- San Jose has scored 3 goals in its last 2 games after scoring 23 in its previous 6
- Boston has scored 3+ goals in 8 of its last 9 games (7 of 9 excluding empty netters)
- Boston has allowed 3+ goals in 5 of its last 9 games
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Reasons to bet Tampa: The Lightning has won the last 5 meetings and is 6-0-2 in the last 8. The Rangers have lost 6 of their last 7 games.
Reasons to bet New York: The Rangers have scored 10 goals in their last 2 games. Tampa has just 3 regulation time wins in its last 9.
Other things to know:
- Tampa has won its last 4 trips to New York
- New York has scored 3+ goals in 4 of the last 5 meetings
- Tampa is playing its first of 5 straight games on the road (including a trip to Sweden Nov. 8-9)
- Tampa has scored 3 regulation time goals or less in 6 straight games and 8 of 9
- New York has allowed 153 shots in its last 4 games
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Reasons to bet Edmonton: The Oilers have earned points in 4 of their 6 road games this year (3-2-1), allowing just 11 regulation time goals excluding empty netters. Detroit is 0-7-1 in its last 8 overall and 1-4-1 at home.
Reasons to bet Detroit: The Wings’ offense finally came alive Sunday against St. Louis, scoring 3 third-period goals to rally from a 3-1 deficit before losing 5-4 in OT. Edmonton has scored just 7 regulation time goals in its last 5 games.
Other things to know:
- Edmonton beat Detroit 2-1 Oct. 18 in Edmonton
- The road team is 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings
- Edmonton is 3-0-1 in its last 4 trips to Detroit
- Edmonton lost 6-2 at home to Florida on Sunday
- Detroit had scored 9 goals in its previous 7 games before scoring 4 Sunday
- Detroit has allowed 4+ goals in 6 of its last 8 games
- Detroit has outshot its last 2 opponents 74-45
Reasons to bet Minnesota: The Wild has won 3 of its last 4 games, including a 5-1 victory over the Kings on Saturday. The Stars are just 2-3-1 at home, where they’re averaging 1.33 goals per outing.
Reasons to bet Dallas: The Stars won 4 of 5 meetings with Minnesota last year, allowing just 5 goals. The Wild is 1-6 on the road, where it has scored just 9 goals this year.
Other things to know:
- Minnesota scored 2 goals or less in 6 straight meetings, excluding empty netters
- Minnesota has scored 3 goals in its last 4 road games
- Minnesota has allowed 4+ goals in 6 of its 7 road games
- Dallas has scored 15 goals in its last 9 games, excluding empty netters
- Dallas has allowed 5 goals in its last 4 games, excluding empty netters
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Good luck!
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