Category: NHL

Looking to win big? The Avalanche and Golden Knights face off at 10:00 ET on TNT. The Golden Knights are hosting the game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The over/under for this Western conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Golden Knights being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Avalanche.

COLORADO AVALANCHE VS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5

This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, October 9th.

WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:

• Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Golden Knights picking up a 4-3 win.
• Take the Golden Knights on the moneyline
• On the spread, we like Avalanche (+1.5)

Will the Avalanche Win in Las Vegas?

The Avalanche finished last season with a 50-25-7 record, placing 4th in the Western Conference with a 34-16 mark in those games. They went 16-10 in Central Division matchups, which was good for 3rd place. At home, Colorado was dominant, posting a 31-9-1 record, while they were 19-16-6 on the road.

Against the puck line, the Avalanche went 36-46. Of their 36 wins by multiple goals, 24 came at home. Their games averaged 6.8 goals, and their average total line was 6.4. Their over/under record was 47-32-3.

As the Avalanche prepare to face the Golden Knights, they are coming off a season where they led the NHL in scoring, averaging 3.7 goals per game. They also ranked 1st in assists. Colorado was effective on the power play, finishing 2nd in the league, and they were 7th in shorthanded goals.

Colorado was 4th in shots on goal, averaging 33 per game, and they had the 11th fewest giveaways in the NHL.

Last season, the Avalanche ranked 14th in the NHL, allowing 2.9 goals per game. They had four shutouts, which was the 5th most in the league. Colorado also ranked 8th in takeaways.

In terms of shots allowed, Colorado ranked 14th, with opponents averaging 29.7 shots on goal per game. They were 25th in defensive hits.

Can the Golden Knights Lock in a Home Win?

Last season, the Avalanche posted a 45-29-8 record, placing them 8th in the Western Conference with a 30-20 record in those games. In the Pacific Division, they went 14-12, finishing 4th. At home, Colorado was 27-12-2, while on the road, they were 18-17-6.

Against the puck line, the Avalanche struggled, going 28-54. Of their 28 wins, 17 were by one goal, and 28 were by multiple goals. Their games averaged 6.2 goals, and their average total line was 6.1. Their over/under record was 40-42.

Last season, the Golden Knights finished 13th in the NHL with an average of 3.2 goals per game. They also ranked 10th in assists. Their power play was middle of the pack, finishing 14th in the league.

In terms of giveaways, Vegas was 10th in the NHL. They also ranked 5th in shorthanded goals, showing they were able to capitalize on opponents’ power plays.

Last season, Vegas ranked 11th in the NHL for goals allowed, giving up 2.8 per game. They were among the top teams in takeaways, finishing 5th, and they also ranked 7th in defensive hits. The Golden Knights limited opponents to 30.2 shots on goal per game, which was 11th in the league. In terms of goaltending, they recorded three shutouts, placing them 6th in the NHL.

Vegas ranked 11th in the NHL last season, allowing 2.8 goals per game. They were 5th in takeaways and 7th in defensive hits. The Golden Knights limited opponents to 30.2 shots on goal per game, which was 11th in the league. They also recorded three shutouts, placing them 6th in the NHL.

The Flames and Canucks are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Canucks will host the game at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. The over/under for this Pacific division contest is set at 6 goals, with the Canucks being favored by -1.5 at home against the Flames.

CALGARY FLAMES VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Vancouver Canucks -1.5

This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, October 9th.

WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:

• Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Canucks picking up a 4-3 win.
• Take the Canucks on the moneyline
• On the spread, we like Flames (+1.5)

Will the Flames Defense Show Up on the Road?

Calgary finished last season with a 38-39-5 record, placing them 11th in the Western Conference with a 24-26 mark in those games. In the Pacific Division, they went 13-13, which put them 5th. At home, the Flames were 21-19-1, while on the road, they were 17-20-4.

As favorites, Calgary went 19-16-2, but their puck line record was 11-26. As underdogs, they finished 23-23-3 straight-up and 14-31 against the puck line. Their over/under record for the season was 46-34-2.

Calgary’s offense ranked 16th in the NHL last season, averaging 3.1 goals per game. They also finished 16th in assists. In terms of shots on goal, they were 13th, averaging 31.2 per game.

Calgary was 3rd in shorthanded goals but 18th in power play goals. They had the fewest giveaways in the league, ranking 32nd.

Last season, Calgary’s defense ranked 19th in the NHL, allowing an average of three goals per game. They were 12th in takeaways and 19th in shots on goal allowed. Despite this, they recorded two shutouts, placing them 7th in the league.

Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Vancouver?

Last season, the Flames finished 1st in the Pacific Division with a 17-9 record in divisional games. They went 50-23-9 overall, placing them 3rd in the Western Conference with a 29-21 mark against other Western Conference teams. At home, Calgary was 27-9-5, while on the road, they finished 23-14-4.

Against the puck line, Calgary went 31-51, with 19 of their wins coming by one goal and 31 by multiple goals. Their over/under record was 41-37-4, and their games averaged 6.1 goals per game. The average total line for their games was set at 6.3 goals.

Last season, the Canucks were one of the NHL’s top offensive teams, ranking 6th in goals per game with an average of 3.4. They were also 7th in assists. Despite these strong numbers, they ranked 26th in shots on goal, averaging 28.3 per game, indicating they were efficient in converting their opportunities.

Vancouver was effective in shorthanded situations, finishing 7th in shorthanded goals. Their power play was also strong, ranking 8th in the league. However, they had the 5th most giveaways last season.

Vancouver’s defense was among the NHL’s best last season, ranking 6th in goals allowed at 2.6 per game. They also held opponents to the 6th fewest shots on goal per game. Despite ranking 24th in takeaways, the Canucks finished 4th in defensive hits. The team recorded six shutouts, the 3rd most in the league.

Betting on today’s Jets and Oilers game? Catch the action at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB, as the Oilers hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Jets.

WINNIPEG JETS VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5

This game will be played at Rogers Place at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, October 9th.

WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:

• Based on our analysis, we foresee the Oilers winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.
• Take the Oilers on the moneyline
• The Oilers should also cover at -1.5

Do the Jets Have a Shot at a Road Win?

Winnipeg finished last season 2nd in the Western Conference with a 33-17 record in those games. They went 52-24-6 overall, placing 2nd in the Central Division with a 20-6 record. At home, the Jets were 27-11-3, while on the road, they went 25-13-3.

As favorites, the Jets were 39-14-3, but their puck line record was 27-29. As underdogs, they went 10-10-3 straight-up and 10-16 against the puck line. Their over/under record was 36-39-7, and their games averaged 5.6 goals per game.

Last season, Winnipeg’s offense was right in the middle of the NHL, ranking 14th with an average of 3.2 goals per game. They also placed 14th in assists. In terms of giveaways, they had the 8th fewest in the league, a positive sign for their offense.

Looking at power play goals, the Jets were 17th in the NHL last season. They averaged 30.3 shots on goal per game, placing them 17th in the league.

Winnipeg had one of the best defenses in the NHL last season, allowing just 2.3 goals per game, which ranked 2nd in the league. They also led the NHL with eight shutouts. Opponents averaged 29.5 shots on goal per game against the Jets, the 2nd lowest figure in the league.

In terms of takeaways, Winnipeg ranked 22nd last season. They were 13th in defensive hits.

Will Edmonton Come Through as Home Favorites?

Last season, the Jets posted a 49-27-6 record, placing 5th in the Western Conference with a 30-20 record in those games. They finished 2nd in the Pacific Division, going 18-8. At home, Winnipeg went 28-9-4, while their road record was 21-18-2.

As favorites, the Jets went 45-20-6, but their puck line record was 34-37. As underdogs, they finished 7-7 straight-up and 1-10 against the puck line. Their over/under record was 35-44-3, with their games averaging 6.5 goals.

Heading into their season opener against Winnipeg, Edmonton is coming off a strong offensive season, ranking 4th in the NHL with an average of 3.6 goals per game. They were 2nd in assists and led the league in shots on goal, averaging 33.8 per game. The Oilers also ranked 5th in power play goals and 7th in shorthanded goals.

Despite their offensive success, the Oilers struggled with giveaways, finishing 30th in the NHL. Improving in this area could make their offense even more effective this season.

Edmonton’s defense was a strong unit last season, finishing 8th in the NHL by allowing 2.7 goals per game. They were effective at generating takeaways, ranking 3rd in the league, and they also limited opponents to 27.9 shots on goal per game, which was the 8th lowest figure. The Oilers recorded three shutouts, placing them 6th in the NHL.

Looking to win big? The Rangers and Penguins face off at 7:30 ET on TNT. The Penguins are hosting the game at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. In this division matchup, the Rangers are favored by -1.5 against the Penguins. The over/under for the game is 6 goals.

NEW YORK RANGERS VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins +1.5

This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, October 9th.

WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:

• With a 1.5 goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Rangers to secure a 4-3 victory.
• Take the Rangers on the moneyline
• On the puck line, we like Penguins (+1.5)

Do the Rangers Have What it Takes on the Road?

The Rangers finished last season with a 55-23-4 record, which put them at the top of the Eastern Conference and the Metropolitan Division. In the Eastern Conference, they went 34-16, and they were 18-8 in divisional games. At home, they were 30-11, while on the road, they went 25-12-4.

As favorites, the Rangers went 44-19-2, but they struggled against the puck line, going 26-39. As underdogs, they finished 4-4-2 straight-up and 6-11 against the puck line. Their over/under record for the season was 44-35-3.

Last season, the Rangers had a strong offense, finishing 7th in the NHL with an average of 3.4 goals per game. They also ranked 8th in assists. When shorthanded, they were 6th in the league for goals scored, and their power play was particularly effective, ranking 4th.

In terms of giveaways, the Rangers were 12th in the league. They averaged 31.4 shots on goal per game, placing them 12th in the NHL.

Last season, the New York Rangers were one of the top defensive teams in the NHL, allowing just 2.6 goals per game, which ranked 5th in the league. They also limited opponents to 29.3 shots on goal per game, placing them 5th in that category as well. The Rangers recorded six shutouts, the 3rd highest total in the NHL.

In terms of takeaways, New York ranked 15th, and they were 14th in defensive hits. Despite those middle-of-the-pack rankings, the Rangers were able to finish as a top-5 defensive unit.

Does Pittsburgh Stand a Chance at Home?

The Rangers finished last season 5th in the Metropolitan Division with a 13-13 record in divisional play. Overall, they went 38-32-12, placing them 10th in the Eastern Conference with a 23-27 mark against other Eastern teams. At home, New York was 23-14-4, while they went 15-18-8 on the road.

As favorites, the Rangers went 25-16-7, but their puck line record was 19-29. Twelve of their wins were by one goal, while 26 were by multiple goals. As underdogs, they finished 16-16-5 straight-up and 7-27 against the puck line. Their over/under record was 36-40-6, with an average total line of 6.3 goals per game.

Last season, the Penguins finished 16th in the NHL, averaging 3.1 goals per game. Despite ranking 6th in shots on goal, they had issues with giveaways, finishing 20th in the league.

In terms of special teams, Pittsburgh was 9th in shorthanded goals but 19th in power play goals.

Last season, the Penguins ranked 15th in the NHL for goals allowed, giving up 2.9 goals per game. They were effective at generating takeaways, finishing 4th in the league, and they also recorded 7 shutouts, which was the 2nd most in the NHL.

In terms of shots allowed, Pittsburgh was 15th, giving up 30.2 shots on goal per game. They ranked 26th in defensive hits.

Looking to win big? The Maple Leafs and Canadiens face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Canadiens are hosting the game at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. In this division matchup, the Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 against the Canadiens. The over/under for the game is 6.5 goals.

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS VS MONTREAL CANADIENS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Montreal Canadiens +1.5

This game will be played at Bell Centre at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, October 9th.

WHY BET THE MONTREAL CANADIENS:

• Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Canadiens winning this game by a score of 4-3.
• We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+150)
• The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Will the Maple Leafs Come Through as Road Favorites?

Toronto finished last season 3rd in the Atlantic Division and posted an overall record of 46-26-10. Of those 46 wins, 27 came by multiple goals, while 19 were one-goal victories. Against the puck line, they struggled, going 27-55. In Eastern Conference play, the Maple Leafs went 22-28, placing them 5th.

On the road, Toronto went 24-11-6, while at home, they were 22-15-4. As favorites, they posted a 39-18-8 record, but struggled against the puck line, going 21-44. As underdogs, they went 8-8-2 straight-up and 6-11 against the puck line. Their over/under record was 45-35-2, with their games averaging 6.9 goals per game.

Last season, the Maple Leafs were one of the NHL’s top offensive teams, finishing 2nd in scoring with an average of 3.6 goals per game. They also ranked 5th in assists. Toronto was 7th in shots on goal, averaging 32.6 per game.

Even while shorthanded, the Leafs were effective, ranking 8th in shorthanded goals. Their power play was also strong, finishing 9th in the league. Toronto did a good job avoiding giveaways, ranking 29th in the NHL.

Last season, the Maple Leafs ranked 18th in the NHL for goals allowed, giving up an average of three goals per game. They were 10th in takeaways and allowed 29.7 shots on goal per game, which was also 18th in the league. Toronto’s goaltenders recorded five shutouts, placing them 4th in the NHL.

In terms of defensive hits, Toronto ranked 1st in the NHL last season. They also finished 10th in takeaways and allowed 29.7 shots on goal per game, which was 18th in the league. The Maple Leafs’ goaltenders recorded five shutouts, placing them 4th in the NHL.

Can the Canadiens Hold Strong at Home?

Toronto finished last season with a 30-36-16 record, placing them 15th in the Eastern Conference with a 16-34 record in those games. In Atlantic Division matchups, they went 5-21, ranking 8th. At home, the Maple Leafs were 16-20-5, while on the road, they finished 14-16-11.

Against the puck line, Toronto struggled, going 13-69. Of their 30 wins, 17 were by one goal and 13 by multiple goals. Their over/under record was 42-38-2, with an average total line of 6.3 goals per game.

Heading into their season opener against Toronto, the Canadiens are coming off a season where they ranked 22nd in scoring, averaging 2.8 goals per game. They finished 25th in assists. One bright spot was their shorthanded goals, where they ranked 7th in the NHL.

Montreal struggled with giveaways, ranking 28th in the league, and they were also 28th in shots on goal, averaging 27.6 per game. Their power play goals ranked 18th in the NHL.

The Canadiens finished 24th in the NHL for goals allowed last season, giving up 3.2 goals per game on average. They were 27th in takeaways but managed to record two shutouts, which ranked 7th in the league. Montreal’s opponents averaged 32.9 shots on goal per game, placing them 24th in the NHL.

Betting on today’s Bruins and Panthers game? Catch the action at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Panthers are favored by -1.5 against the Bruins in a Atlantic division matchup.

BOSTON BRUINS VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5

This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, October 8th.

WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:

• The Panthers enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.
• Take the Panthers on the moneyline
• On the spread, we like Bruins (+1.5)

Do the Bruins Have What it Takes in Sunrise?

Boston finished last season with a 47-20-15 record, placing 2nd in the Atlantic Division and 3rd in the Eastern Conference. They went 18-8 in divisional games and 30-20 against the Eastern Conference. On the road, the Bruins were 23-9-9, while at home, they finished 24-11-6.

Against the puck line, Boston went 31-51. Of their 31 wins, 16 were by one goal, and 31 were by multiple goals. Their games averaged 6 goals, and the average total line was 5.9. Their over/under record was 37-44-1.

Last season, the Bruins were 13th in the NHL in scoring, averaging 3.2 goals per game. They also ranked 13th in assists. This season, they’ll look to improve their offensive efficiency, as they were 21st in shots on goal, averaging 29.3 per game.

Boston did well in limiting giveaways, ranking 7th fewest in the league. They were also 12th in power play goals and 7th in shorthanded goals last season.

Boston had a strong defensive season last year, finishing 5th in the NHL for goals allowed, with an average of 2.6 per game. They also ranked 5th in shots on goal allowed and recorded five shutouts, placing them 4th in the league. Despite ranking 20th in takeaways, the Bruins were 3rd in defensive hits.

Will Florida Come Through as Home Favorites?

Boston finished last season with a 52-24-6 record, placing them 1st in the Atlantic Division with a 17-9 mark in divisional games. They were 33-17 in Eastern Conference matchups, ranking 3rd. On the road, the Bruins went 26-11-4, while they were 26-13-2 at home.

Against the puck line, Boston was 33-49. Nineteen of their wins were by one goal, and 33 were by multiple goals. Their over/under record was 30-49-3, with their games averaging 5.7 goals per game.

Last season, the Panthers were among the NHL’s top teams in shots on goal, ranking 2nd with 33.7 per game, but they finished 11th in scoring, averaging 3.2 goals per game. This season, they aim to improve their scoring efficiency.

Florida was effective in shorthanded situations, ranking 6th in shorthanded goals. They also ranked 6th in power play goals. In giveaways, the Panthers were 19th in the league.

Florida boasted the NHL’s top defense last season, allowing just 2.3 goals per game. They also led the league in shots on goal allowed, with opponents averaging only 27.6 per game. The Panthers recorded eight shutouts, the most in the NHL, and ranked second in defensive hits.

In terms of takeaways, Florida ranked 14th, but they were still able to lead the league in goals allowed, shots on goal allowed, and shutouts. They face Boston today.

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blues and Kraken. The game is starting at 4:30 ET on ESPN, and it’s hosted by the Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Kraken as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals.

ST. LOUIS BLUES VS SEATTLE KRAKEN BETTING PICK

The Pick: Seattle Kraken -1.5

This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena at 4:30 ET on Tuesday, October 8th.

WHY BET THE SEATTLE KRAKEN:

• With the Kraken being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Kraken.
• Take the Kraken on the moneyline
• On the spread, we like Blues (+1.5)

Will the Blues Win in Seattle?

St. Louis finished last season with a 43-33-6 record, placing 9th in the Western Conference with a 27-23 mark in those games. In the Central Division, they went 11-15, ranking 5th. At home, the Blues were 25-14-2, while they posted an 18-19-4 record on the road.

Against the puck line, St. Louis went 26-56. Of their 43 wins, 17 were by one goal, and 26 were by multiple goals. Their games averaged 6 goals, and the average total line was 6.2. Their over/under record was 34-41-7.

As the St. Louis Blues prepare to face the Seattle Kraken, they are looking to improve upon an offense that ranked 21st in the NHL last season, averaging 2.9 goals per game. They also finished 22nd in assists. Additionally, the Blues were 24th in shots on goal, averaging 28.9 per game.

One area where the Blues excelled was shorthanded goals, finishing 3rd in the league. However, they were 18th in power play goals. In terms of giveaways, St. Louis ranked 16th in the NHL.

St. Louis had a strong defensive season last year, finishing 10th in the NHL for goals allowed, giving up 2.8 per game. They were also the top team in takeaways and held opponents to the 10th fewest shots on goal. The Blues recorded four shutouts, ranking 5th in the league.

Despite ranking 24th in defensive hits, St. Louis was the top team in takeaways last season. They allowed 2.8 goals per game, placing them 10th in the NHL, and held opponents to the 10th fewest shots on goal. The Blues also recorded four shutouts, which ranked 5th in the league.

Does Seattle Stand a Chance at Home?

Last season, the Blues finished 34-35-13, placing 12th in the Western Conference with a 19-31 record in Conference play. In the Pacific Division, they went 12-14, ranking 6th. Their home record was 17-18-6, while they were 17-17-7 on the road.

As favorites, St. Louis went 17-9-4, but struggled against the puck line, going 14-16. As underdogs, they finished 26-26-9, with a 7-45 puck line record. Their over/under mark was 35-43-4, and their games averaged 5.5 goals each.

As the Seattle Kraken prepare to face the St. Louis Blues, they are coming off a season where they ranked 25th in the NHL for goals per game, averaging just 2.6. Their assist numbers were similarly low, finishing 26th in the league. Additionally, they were 25th in shots on goal, averaging 28.6 per game.

Despite these struggles, the Kraken were 8th in shorthanded goals. They were also 1st in fewest giveaways, a positive aspect of their offensive performance last season.

Seattle had a strong defensive season last year, finishing 7th in the NHL for goals allowed, giving up 2.6 per game. They also ranked 7th in shots on goal allowed and were 6th in takeaways. The Kraken recorded five shutouts, which was the 4th most in the league.

Despite ranking 19th in defensive hits, the Kraken were effective at generating takeaways, finishing 6th in the NHL. They allowed 2.6 goals per game, the 7th fewest in the league, and recorded five shutouts, which ranked 4th overall.

Planning on watching today’s Blues and Kraken game? Catch the action at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, as the Kraken hosts this showdown at 4:30 ET on ESPN. This Western conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Kraken are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Blues.

ST. LOUIS BLUES VS SEATTLE KRAKEN BETTING PICK

The Pick: Seattle Kraken -1.5

This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena at 4:30 ET on Tuesday, October 8th.

WHY BET THE SEATTLE KRAKEN:

• Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Kraken picking up a 4-3 win.
• Take the Kraken on the moneyline
• On the spread, we like Blues (+1.5)

Will the St. Louis Defense Show Up on the Road?

St. Louis finished last season 5th in the Central Division with an 11-15 record in divisional games. They went 43-33-6 overall, placing them 9th in the Western Conference with a 27-23 record against other Western Conference teams. At home, the Blues were 25-14-2, while they went 18-19-4 on the road.

As favorites, St. Louis went 12-9-1, and as underdogs, they finished 24-24-5. Their puck line record was 26-56 overall. The over/under record was 34-41-7, and their games averaged 6 goals each.

As they prepare to face the Seattle Kraken, the Blues are looking to improve on their offensive performance from last season, when they ranked 21st in the NHL with an average of 2.9 goals per game. They also finished 22nd in assists. Additionally, the Blues were 24th in shots on goal, averaging 28.9 per game.

Despite their overall struggles, the Blues were effective at scoring shorthanded, ranking 3rd in the NHL. However, their power play offense was 18th in the league.

Last season, the Blues had the top-ranked defense in terms of takeaways, finishing 1st in the NHL. They allowed 2.8 goals per game, which ranked 10th, and opponents averaged 31.9 shots on goal against them. St. Louis also recorded four shutouts, placing them 5th in the league.

Despite ranking 24th in defensive hits, the Blues were highly effective in generating takeaways, finishing 1st in the NHL last season. They allowed 2.8 goals per game, which ranked 10th, and opponents averaged 31.9 shots on goal against them. St. Louis also recorded four shutouts, placing them 5th in the league.

Can Seattle Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Last season, the Blues finished 6th in the Pacific Division with a 12-14 record in divisional games. Overall, they went 34-35-13, placing them 12th in the Western Conference with a 19-31 record in those matchups. At home, they were 17-18-6, while on the road, they finished 17-17-7.

As favorites, St. Louis went 17-9-4, and as underdogs, they were 26-26-9. Their puck line record was 21-61. Their games averaged 5.5 goals, and the average total line was 5.9. Their over/under record was 35-43-4.

Last season, the Seattle Kraken struggled offensively, ranking 25th in the NHL with an average of 2.6 goals per game. They also finished 26th in assists. This year, they hope to improve their offensive performance.

Despite their overall struggles, the Kraken did well in avoiding giveaways, finishing 1st in the league. They were 8th in shorthanded goals and 15th in power play goals.

Seattle’s defense was among the NHL’s best last season, allowing just 2.6 goals per game, which ranked 7th in the league. They were also effective at limiting shots on goal, finishing 7th in that category. The Kraken were strong in terms of takeaways, ranking 6th, and they recorded five shutouts, placing them 4th in the NHL.

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Sabres and Devils. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on NHLN, and it’s hosted by the Devils at O2 Arena in Prague, None. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Devils being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Sabres.

BUFFALO SABRES VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5

This game will be played at O2 Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, October 5th.

WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:

• With the Devils being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Devils.
• Take the Devils on the moneyline
• On the spread, we like Sabres (+1.5)

Can Buffalo Lock in a Road Win?

The Sabres dropped their season opener with a 4-1 road loss to the Devils. Entering the game as underdogs on the puck line, the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark. Buffalo’s record now stands at 0-1-0.

Defensively, the Sabres struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period. Their only goal came from Owen Power at 9:53 in the third period, cutting the deficit to 3-1 before the Devils added an empty-netter to seal the game.

Buffalo’s offense struggled in their 4-1 loss to the Devils, managing just one goal, which came from Owen Power at 9:53 in the third period. The Sabres took 31 shots on goal but were unable to convert on any of their 12 giveaways.

Buffalo was held scoreless through the first two periods before Power’s goal. JJ Peterka and Bowen Byram each picked up an assist on the lone tally.

Defensively, the Sabres will look to improve after allowing the first three goals in their last game against the Devils. The first two came in the opening period, and the third was scored just 3:29 into the second. Buffalo did cut the deficit to 3-1, but they gave up an empty-net goal at 17:28 in the third period. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 19 saves with a save percentage of 86.4%. The Sabres’ defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 25 hits.

Do the Devils Have What it Takes at Home?

The Devils opened the season with a 4-1 victory over the Sabres. New Jersey was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.

Four different players scored for the Devils, who now sit at 1-0-0. They kept Buffalo off the board until the third period, when the Sabres scored at 9:53. New Jersey added an empty-net goal to seal the win.

New Jersey’s offense came through with a 4-1 win over Buffalo, with four different players finding the net. Stefan Noesen opened the scoring for the Devils, followed by Johnathan Kovacevic’s first goal of the season. Nico Hischier added a goal in the second period, and Paul Cotter capped things off with an empty-netter.

The Devils fired 23 shots on goal and recorded 19 giveaways. Nate Bastian picked up two assists, while Johnathan Kovacevic, Jonas Siegenthaler, Dawson Mercer, and Paul Cotter each added an assist.

Defensively, the Devils will look to build on their last game, where they allowed just one goal to Buffalo. Jacob Markstrom recorded 30 saves with a 96.8% save percentage, and the defense added 2 takeaways and 25 hits. The only goal they allowed came at the 9:53 mark of the 3rd period.

Looking to win big? The Avalanche and Stars face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN. The Stars are hosting the game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6.5 goals and the Stars are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Avalanche.

COLORADO AVALANCHE VS DALLAS STARS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Dallas Stars -1.5

This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, May 15th.

WHY BET THE DALLAS STARS:

• In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Avalanche winning this one 4-3.
• We like the Avalanche on the moneyline (+123)
• The Avalanche are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Is a Road Win Possible for the Avalanche?

On the season, the Avalanche have gone 50-25-7 and are in 4th place in the Western Conference. In the Central Division, Colorado is 3rd and has gone 16-10 against divisional opponents. When playing on the road this season, the Avalanche are 19-16-6.

Over their last ten games, Colorado has gone 6-4, and they have gone 2-3 in their last five games. In their last three games, the Avalanche have lost all three matchups.

On the road this season, the Avalanche have a puck line record of 16-25, and their average scoring margin away from home sits at -.3 goals per game. So far, Colorado has gone 40-42 on the puck line, and they have 36 wins by multiple goals.

Over their last ten games, the Avalanche have gone 6-4 against the puck line, and their puck line record as the underdog is 6-7. In their last three games, Colorado is 0-3 vs. the puck line, and they have dropped 19 games by more than one goal.

This season, Colorado’s games are averaging 6.8 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.4. The Avalanche currently have an over/under record of 47-32-3.

Colorado has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.

In terms of their offensive performance, the Avalanche are averaging 3.7 goals per game this season, putting them in the 1st spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 4th in the league. Coming into the game, the Avalanche have a 34-14 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 13-10.

Colorado’s leading scorer is Nathan MacKinnon. So far, he has 51 goals which is 4th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 89 assists so far.

Defensively, the Stars are currently 27th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 28.6 shots per game against Dallas. They also are 21st in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.

Goalie Alexandar Georgiev gets the start and has made 62 starts this season. His record at this point is 38-18, and his save percentage is 0.966%.

Do the Stars Stand a Chance at Home?

At home this season, the Stars have gone 26-11-4 and have won two straight games at home. They have gone 52-21-9 overall and are in first place in the Western Conference and the Central Division. As the favorite, Dallas has gone 47-17-7 this year and has won two straight games as the favorite.

In their last three games, the Stars have gone 3-0 and have gone 7-3 in their last ten games. Against teams in the Western Conference, Dallas has gone 34-16 this season.

On the season, the Stars have gone 36-46 against the puck line, including going 3-0 against the puck line in their last three games. Dallas has been favored in 71 of their games and has a puck line record of 27-44 in those games. So far, the Stars have had 29 wins by multiple goals and have gone 14-27 against the puck line at home.

Across their last ten home games, the Stars have gone just 2-8 against the puck line and have a puck line record of 1-4 in their last five games at home. Overall, Dallas has an average scoring margin of +.8 goals per game.

For the season, Dallas’ games have finished with an average of 6.5 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.2. Overall, the Stars have an over/under record of 42-39-1.

The Avalanche are 2-1 puck line in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.

In terms of their offensive performance, the Stars are averaging 3.6 goals per game this season, putting them in the 3rd spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 11th in the league. This year, the Stars have recorded a 35-13 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 17-6 record.

Dallas’ current leading scorer is Wyatt Johnston. This season, he has 32 goals, which puts him 34th in the NHL. Johnston also comes into the game with 33 assists.

Defensively, the Stars come into the season ranked 27th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 28.6 shots per game against Dallas. For the season, they are ranked 21st in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.

Goalie Jake Oettinger comes into the game having made 53 starts this season. So far, his record is 35-14 and he has a save percentage of 0.888%.