Yesterday was Thanksgiving in the USA and as a result there were no NHL games played. I never like a day without some NHL hockey to follow and I don’t really understand why some Canadian teams weren’t in action last night. Anyways, on Wednesday I went 2 for 2 with the picks here on the site and my 5 star “Game of the Week” pick also came through with a win. For those of you who didn’t receive the exclusive pick, I took the Canucks over the Avalanche and they won the game handily 3-0. To make sure you get the next 5 star pick be sure to sign up to the NHL Betting Tips mailing list (head to the homepage and sign up in the top right hand corner). Those 3 units bring the season to date record to (53-41) for +13.33 units. Let’s get back to that 15 unit mark on this busy Friday night.
I’m making 5 plays tonight, which I think makes this my busiest NHL betting night of the season.
Detroit Red Wings @ Boston Bruins
The Red Wings are on a 3 game winning streak, but their last two wins came over a couple of sub par teams in the Ducks and the Flames. The Bruins are riding a 10 game losing streak and seem to have forgotten how to lose after their horrible start to the season. Boston hasn’t been winning as convincingly lately with a shootout win over the Sabres on Wednesday and a 1-0 win over the Habs on Monday, but they have won their last 6 home games and I expect them to continue this winning streak at home tonight.
Play: Bruins 125 (5Dimes.com)
Montreal Canadiens @ Philadelphia Flyers
The Habs have been playing quite well lately even if they aren’t getting the results. Montreal has won 3 of their last 5 games with their 2 losses coming by one goal in tight affairs that could have gone either way. Scott Gomez was injured in their last game (vs ‘Canes) and the team rallied to come back and win in a shootout. The loss of Gomez should actually help this team as he has been more of a liability than a help this season. The Flyers have struggled over the past few games, playing 3 games against weak teams and only coming out with 1 win (in overtime). Jagr is also out for the Flyers which hurts them and their top lines productivity.
Play: Canadiens +135 (SportsInteraction.com)
Edmonton Oilers @ Minnesota Wild
The Oilers have been up and down this year, which can be expected from a young team. They killed the Predators 6-2 in their last outing, but have lost 5 of their last 7 games, and after their 9-2 shellacking of the Blackhawks they went out and got beat 4-1 by a struggling Stars team. The Wild are riding high on a 5 game winning streak and I expect them to shut the Oilers down tonight with solid defense and goaltending.
Play: Wild -120 (5Dimes.com)
New York Rangers @ Washington Capitals
The Rangers winning streak ended and now they have lost 2 road games in a row (Habs and Panthers). The Capitals have won 2 in a row and are 8-1-1 at home this season. I expect a Caps victory.
Play: Capitals -145 (5Dimes.com)
Ottawa Senators @ Pittsburgh Penguins
The Senators haven’t played since last Sunday and they get to come back on the road against a Penguins team that has a healthy Crosby and Malkin. That being said Pittsburgh already showed they can lose with these additions when they lost in overtime to the Blues in their last game. It will be tough for the Sens to pull out a victory, but at +205 odds the smart money is still on them winning a tight one.
Play: Senators +205 (SportsInteraction.com)
Written by: Niko de Jonge
Tagged with: Boston Bruins betting • Detroit Red Wings betting • Edmonton Oilers betting • Minnesota Wild betting • Montreal Canadiesn betting • New York Rangers betting • Ottawa Senators betting • Philadelphia Flyers betting • Pittsburgh Penguins betting • Washintgon Capitals betting
I’m pretty sure the bookies love you after tonight…