Season Record:30-21 +6.50 Units
Let’s take a look at some betting trends for this match-up. Nashville is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games and 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road. Nashville is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston and 1-5-1 SU in its last 7 games ,when playing on the road against Boston. Boston is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games and 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home. Boston has the fewest power play chances in the league with just 2.3 per game. Nashville has the second worst power play in the league at 11.5%. Nashville has the second stingiest defense in the league at 2.0 goals per game. Nashville gives up the second fewest power plays in the league at 2.7 per game.
In the last few years Boston has been one of the best teams in the league. This year though has not been great for them. Nashville on the other hand may have the their best team in franchise history. The Predators have allowed the fewest goals in the league with Pekka Rinne posting a 1.84 goals-against average and an NHL-best 22 victories. Tuukka Rask, who won the Vezina Trophy last season with a 2.04 GAA, is 1-2-2 with a 2.33 GAA in his last five and has a 2.52 mark on the season. He’s 1-0-2 with a .924 save percentage in three career starts against the Predators after making 38 stops in the first meeting.
Here is the deal for tonight. We believe that out of all the games tonight Predators hold the most valuable due to the odds. SO why not take a chance on a team who is considered one of the best teams in the league at a very good price? Best of Luck!
Play:Nashville Predators @ 5dimes 2.25
Season Record:30-20 +7.50 Units
San Jose is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games and 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Anaheim. San Jose is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Anaheim. San Jose is third on the power play in the league at 24.8%. Anaheim is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games and 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home. 68% of all Off-Shore bettors are siding with the Ducks tonight. However, the Sharks line has moved from 2.17 to 2.12. We love the Sharks tonight!
Play:San Jose Sharks @ 5dimes 2.12
Season Record:29-20 +6.75 Units
Let’s have a look at some betting trends for this match-up. Colorado is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games and 4-16 SU in its last 20 games on the road. Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo and 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Buffalo. Colorado is second worst in shots against in the league at 34.5 per game. Buffalo is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games and 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home. Buffalo is the worst offensive team in the league averaging just 1.9 goals per game. Buffalo has the worst shots on goal in the league with just 23.4 per game. Buffalo has the worst power play in the league 8.8%. Also, Buffalo has the worst shots against in the league at 36.0 per game.
Look, I know this is not one of the better games on the night but, I think out of all the games this is the game with the biggest edge at the best price. Buffalo has been so bad this season that they’ve yet to be favored this season. They’ve been an UNDERDOG all year long. It’s probably for good reason as they have not been good this year. We know Colorado has not been great either but consider this stat. Colorado is 3-1 this season when FAVORED against an Eastern Confernece team. Buffalo is only 4-9 this season when playing a Western Conference opponent. Also, Buffalo hasn’t had much success during an 0-3-4 stretch against Colorado that dates to a 6-4 victory Dec. 4, 2005. I believe Colorado takes advantage of the Sabres poor play and gets the win tonight. Best of Luck!!!
Play:Colorado Avalanche @ 5dimes 1.75
Season Record:29-19 +7.75 Units
Let’s take a look at some betting trends for this match-up. Dallas is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games and 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road. Dallas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Calgary. Dallas has the worst defense in the league allowing 3.4 goals per game. Calgary is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games, but 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home. Calgary gives up the fewest power plays in the league allowing 2.5 per game.
First we will start with Dallas. Look Dallas is what their record is at the currently moment and that’s an average hockey team. Believe it or not and the trend showed this but Dallas actually has the worst defense in the league. I don’t think anyone would consider them the worst team in the league. However, even with all of the bad teams in the league they still have the worst defense in the league. That’s what has made them average so far this season. As for Calgary, they’ve lost sic games in a row. Consider this though in the six games Calgary was the UNDERDOG in four of those game. They played some pretty good competition and took some losses. So what? Maybe this team needed to go through that stretch to improve themselves for later in the year. As for this game I believe this is what the doctor order for the Flames. The Flames are 3-1 so far this season as a FAVORITE vs Western Conference teams. I think the HOME ice plays an advantage for the Flames as the Stars only hold a 6-7 AWAY record. The Flames are 8-5-2 at HOME this season and I believe they improve on that record tonight. Best of Luck!!!
Play:Calgary Flames @ 5dimes 1.74
Season Record:28-19 +6.68 Units
Let’s take a look at some betting trends for this match-up. Anaheim is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games and 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road. Montreal is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home, but 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,when playing at home against Anaheim. Montreal is second last in the league in power play chances at 2.8 per game.
A couple of nights ago the Toronto Maple Leafs ended the Anaheim Ducks seven game win streak. Tonight, I believe they start a new streak. Tonight’s game matches one of the best home teams Canadiens (12-3-1 at Home) vs one of the best road teams the Ducks (11-4-2 on Road). Look I think both these teams are great. The only major draw back the Canadiens have is that they are not the same team on the road as they’re at home. That’s a different story for the Ducks. No matter where they play the Ducks always bring a challenge. A couple of things to note as why the Ducks are the play tonight. As the trend showed the Canadiens have struggled against the Ducks at HOME the last couple of seasons. The Ducks even with the loss a couple of nights ago are still one of, if not the hottest team in the NHL. Last but not least we see evidence that “sharp” may very well be on the Ducks tonight. 54% of all Off-Shore bettors are siding with the Canadiens tonight. Yet the Ducks line has moved from 2.18 to 2.07. I believe we’re getting GREAT value with the road team tonight considering how hot they’ve been. Best of Luck!!!
Play:Anaheim Ducks @ 5dimes 2.07
Season Record:28-19 +6.68 Units
We will not be taking a side in the game. We’re taking the OVER 5 goals. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games. Both teams have been allowing several goals in their last few games and with a small number of 5 out there we will take it before it gets to 5.5.
Play:Boston/Minnesota OVER 5 goals @ 5dimes 1.71
Season Record:28-18 +7.68
Let’s take a look at some betting trends for this match-up. Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road and 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Chicago. Minnesota is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Chicago. Minnesota has the second best shots on goal at 32.3 per game. Minnesota has the best shots against in the league allowing 25.4 per game. Minnesota is third in penalty killing in the league at 87.4%. Chicago is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games and 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home. Chicago leads the league in shots with 34.8 per game. Chicago is second in the league in power play chances at 3.8 per game. Also, Chicago leads the league in penalty killing at 90.9%.
This is a game to ignore the trends. Forget what they say and don’t let them affect your judgement. Minnesota has been great lately on the ROAD but Chicago have been killers at HOME. So how did we make a decision on who will win this game? With betting percentages and we believe we’re on the right side. 80% of all Off-Shore bettors are siding with the Blackhawks tonight. The trends indicate their reasoning I would assume. However, if you look at the Wild’s the line movement that tells a different story. The Wild’s line has moved from 2.53 to 2.60. Now I understand it has moved more towards a bigger underdog however, if 80% is on the Blackhawks then the line should have a bigger jump. Therefore, we believe that “sharp” money is on the Wild tonight and we are too! Best of Luck!!!
Play:Minnesota Wild @ 5dimes 2.60
Season Record:27-18 +6.82
Let’s take a look at some betting trends for this match-up. Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games and 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road. Tampa Bay is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh and 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh. However, Tampa Bay is the second highest scoring team in the league at 3.4 goals per game. Pittsburgh is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games and 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home. Pittsburgh is third highest scoring team in the league at 3.2 goals per game. Pittsburgh is second on the power play in the league at 26.0%. However, Pittsburgh allows the second most power plays in the league at 3.9 per game.
Going to try to keep it short and simple on this one. Pittsburgh has owned Tampa Bay in the last couple of years and with Pittsburgh having home ice I don’t see them losing that dominance. I understand that Sidney Crosby will be out for this game. However, Marc-Andre Fleury, who is 7-1-2 with a 2.04 GAA in his last 10 starts, figures to get the nod for the Penguins. He’s won six consecutive starts against the Lightning. Ben Bishop will likely start in net for Tampa Bay, looking to end a personal three-game losing streak during which he’s posted a 3.44 goals-against average. Those two will be the difference in tonight’s game. I think Fleury and the Penguins just simply have the Lightning’s number. Go with what the trends tell you in this one and I believe you will come out a winner. Best of Luck!!!
Play:Pittsburgh Penguins @ 5dimes 1.86
Season Record:26-18 +5.88 Units
Let’s have a look at some betting trends for this match-up. Pittsburgh is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games and 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road. Pittsburgh is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Columbus and 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Columbus. Pittsburgh is third highest scoring team in the league at 3.3 goals per game. Pittsburgh leads the league in power play goals with 0.9 per game. Pittsburgh allows the second most power plays in the league at 3.8 per game. Columbus is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games but 5-0 SU in its last 5 games. Columbus is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home. Columbus is third best in the league in power play goals with 0.9 per game. Also, Columbus has the third worst defense in the league, allowing 3.3 goals per game.
This may sound stranger after reading the trends but tonight we’re with the Blue Jackets. First, the Blue Jackets have caught fire lately winning five in a row and they get the home ice tonight against an ill Penguins team. Remember, Columbus has struggled all year long due to their injuries. However, the Blue Jackets have started to get healthy and have shown what they can be all about in recent games. Also, something else that sold us was the line movement. 62% of all Off-Shore bettors are siding with the Penguins tonight. However, the Blue Jackets line has moved from 2.13 to 1.94. Meaning serious “sharp” money may very well be on the Blue Jackets tonight. Best of Luck!!!
Play:Columbus Blue Jackets @ 5dimes 1.94
Season Record:25-18 +5.09 Units
Let’s look at some betting trends for this match-up. Los Angeles is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games on the road and 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Montreal. Los Angeles is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Montreal. Los Angeles has allowed the third fewest goals in the league at 2.2 per game. Montreal is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games but 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home. Montreal is second last in the league in power play chances at 2.7 per game. Also, Montreal is third last in the league in power play goals with 0.4 per game.
Montreal went through a real rough patch a week ago while traveling through the mid-west of America. They finally got back on track after they returned home a few days ago. Tonight, they look to get another home win against the LA Kings. We at NHLBettingTips believe they will do just that tonight. As you read in the trends Montreal has got the best of the Kings in recent match-ups. Montreal is a solid team at home whereas Los Angeles has struggled to find success on the road. When at home Los Angeles is one of the best teams in the league posting a 11-4-1 home record. However, on the road Los Angeles is 4-5-4. Also, tonight Los Angeles finds themselves a slight underdog. As a dog the Kings own a 2-4 underdog record. Meanwhile, the Canadiens hold a 10-3-1 home record so far this season. Also, when they’re favored the Canadiens have won 11 out of 15 games. At the end of the day numbers don’t lie and we will trust these numbers tonight. Best of Luck!!!
Play:Montreal Canadiens @ 5dimes 1.79
