While looking at various NHL betting lines today I found several sharp bets for this evenings games. This post will quickly outline three strong picks for tonights games.
Florida Panthers +120 (Bookmaker.com)
Ottawa Senators -130 (TheSportsbook.com)
The Panthers are coming off a loss in Toronto two nights ago, while the Senators are coming off an impressive win over the Coyotes on the same night. This is still gutcheck time for the Senators who have gotten off their worst start in several years. The Sens have still yet to string together consecutive wins this season so they will be coming hard tonight knowing that these are the type of games they must win in order to turn their season around. The Panthers started Clemmensen in Toronto on Thursday, so Vokoun should be back where he belongs tonight. Vokoun is an elite goaltender who gives the Panthers a chance to win every night. The only way I see the Panthers pulling this one out is if Vokoun is able to hold Ottawa to 2 or fewer goals for.
My Pick: Ottawa Senators -130
St Louis Blues +100 (Bookmaker.com)
Nashville Predators -120 (Bookmaker.com)
The Blues and Preds are both hot of late having each won their last two games. The Predators are still the only team in the NHL who have yet to be defeated in regulation. There three overtime/shootout defeats though have come at home. That being said the Blues have yet to win on the road this season, while being perfect at home. The Predators have been playing great hockey and I expect that to continue tonight. Each team has been on long breaks (4 or 5 days) so expect the action to be fierce with everyone having their legs under them the entire game.
My Pick: Nashville Predators -120
Edmonton Oilers +145 (Bookmaker.com)
Columbus Blue Jackets -160 (Sportsbook.com)
The Oilers are once again the worst team in the NHL and that should continue throughout the season. After starting the season with two wins, the Oilers have lost their last five and have not looked good giving up 24 goals in that span. I’m expecting only about 25 wins for the Oilers this season so I will often be betting against them if the line is right. The Blue Jackets have won four of their last five and are likely licking their lips at the prospect of taking on the NHL’s worst. This is the perfect game for the Blue Jackets stars (Nash 4 pts, Huselius 5 pts, Vermette 4 pts) to get on the scoresheet and build some confidence moving into the second month of the season.
My Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets -160
The NHL Betting Tips prediction record so far this season is (3-2) for +1.39 units. Check out our NHL picks page for new NHL prediction posts every day.
Written by: Niko de Jonge
Tagged with: Columbus Blue Jackets • edmonton oilers • Florida Panthers • Nashville Predators • Ottawa Senators • St. Louis Blues