I took last night off, because I didn’t see any sharp bets in the two games in the NHL. Tonight there are 12 games on tap, so plenty of bets can be made. On Tuesday I went 2-1 for +1.25 units, thanks to the Sens pulling the game out in OT. That takes my season total to 5-9 for -3.83 units. A big night tonight will do a lot to get back to even for the month.
Edmonton Oilers @ New York Islanders
The Oilers have allowed 32 goals, the most in the league, through 7 games this season and have only won once so far. I don’t see them learning how to play defense in Long Island, where the Islanders are generally a strong team. I think New York has underperformed this season and they should be able to get back in the win column against an Oilers team that is extremely unorganized at the moment.
Play: Islanders -145 (5Dimes.eu)
Pittsburgh Penguins @ Philadelphia Flyers
The Flyers have been horrible this season, but don’t expect the Pens to take this game lightly. The Penguins vs Flyers rivalry is intense and the Penguins are surely chopping at the bit to run the score up against the struggling Flyers. Expect a big win for the Penguins in Philly tonight.
Play: Penguins -157 (5Dimes.eu)
New Jersey Devils @ Ottawa Senators
The Sens still aren’t playing to the level they are capable of, but playing their first game at Canadian Tire Center should give them all the motivation they need to find their game against the winless Devils who are struggling to score goals (as anticipated). The Sens are coming back from a long road trip so you have to worry about fatigue, but the emotion of opening night and the knowledge that they don’t have the best record should produce a good game from them.
Play: Senators -150 (SportsInteraction.com)
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