It’s been a busy week in the NHL and tonight is no different with another 9 games on tap. I’ve found 4 bets that I like, check them out below:
Carolina Hurricanes (+1.5) -200 (Bookmaker.com)
Pittsburgh Penguins (-1.5) +175 (TheSportsbook.com)
Carolina (4-6-0) on the road this season are coming off a huge 7-1 win over the Senators in Carolina. This win was very similar to their 7-1 win over Edmonton in Carolina only 4 games ago. The game after the big win over the Oilers, the Hurricanes lost 8-1 in Philadelphia. Overall, the Hurricanes last 4 games have each been decided by 5 or more goals.
Pittsburgh (4-5-1) at home this season have covered the spread in each of their last 3 wins this season, including a 3-1 victory over Vancouver on Wednesday. Crosby will be at his best in order to match Stamkos’ output from last night and stay in the hunt for the Art Ross. The Penguins odds to win the game straight up were -175, so with a winnings of 3 times more than the moneyline I’m going with the puckline cover.
My Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins (-1.5) +175
Washington Capitals (-1.5) +175 (Bookmaker.com)
Atlanta Thrashers (+1.5) -200 (Sportsbook.com)
The Capitals have the highest powered offense in the league and have covered the spread in each of their last 4 wins. The Thrashers, (3-5-1) at home this season, are on a 3 game losing skid and have lost by 2 or more goals in 3 of their last 5 outtings. Once again I like the puckline bet over the moneyline wager because its about triple the payout and there is a good chance that the Capitals run away with this game.
My Pick: Washington Capitals (-1.5) +175
Phoenix Coyotoes (-1.5) +240 (Bookmaker.com)
Edmonton Oilers (+1.5) -280 (Bodog.com)
Phoenix is on a 4 game winning streak and have been playing some solid hockey of late. The Oilers on the other hand are the bottomfeeders of the Western Conference and have been getting clobbered recently, losing 4 of their last 5 games by 4 or more goals. The Oilers are very bad and I expect them to be blown out once again in front of their home fans.
My Pick: Phoenix Coyotes (-1.5) +240
Chicago Blackhawks -130 (Bookmaker.com)
Calgary Flames +110 (Bookmaker.com)
The Blackhawks are beginning to turn their season around with wins in their last 2 games. They are (5-2-2) on the road this season, while the Flames are (4-5-0) at home. I’ve been fading the Flames a lot this season because I believe them to be the second worst team in the West (next to Edmonton) and tonight is no different. The Flames have lost 7 of their last 8 and will be without Olli Jokinen tonight, who is out due to a suspension. In my only non-puckline bet of the night I’m taking the Blackhawks.
My Pick: Chicago Blackhawks -130
The Stars’ comeback salvaged a (1-1) record from yesterdays predictions, bringing the NHL Betting Tips record to (27-14) on the season for +11.77 units. Tonight we just need a couple puckline covers to increase that amount and I’m confident that at least two of the three puckline covers will come through. Sign up for the NHL Betting Tips newsletter below to receive the top Saturday pick that is exclusively available for newsletter members.
Written by: Niko de Jonge
Tagged with: Atlanta Thrashers • Calgary Flames • Carolina Hurricanes • Chicago Blackhawks • edmonton oilers • Phoenix Coyotes • pittsburgh penguins • Washington Capitals