NHL Futures – Over/Under Points Predictions

Las Vegas has come out with the over/unders on NHL team points for this upcoming season.  Some of them are a little bit surprising to say the least.  I don’t know how they come up with these numbers, but I do know that I (and you for that matter) can profit off of them.

This article will just look at some of the solid bets to make from the over/under lines for NHL points this season.

Buffalo Sabres Over/Under 91.5

The Sabres had 91 points last year and apparently they are supposed to get about the same this year, but I just can’t see them getting that many.  Many teams in the East have improved, but in my opinion Buffalo is not one of them.  A lot will depend on the 3 Canadian teams from the East because nobody really knows how things will pan out for them.

I bet the Buffalo Sabres will get UNDER 91.5 points.

Ottawa Senators Over/Under 83.5

This number is extremely low.  The Senators had a horrible season last year and still got 83 points.  They have done a lot to improve this off season and you shouldn’t expect to see another disaster this year.  The Sens will at least be competiting for a playoff spot and they will need a lot more than 83 points to do that.

I bet the Ottawa Senators will get OVER 83.5 points.

Montreal Canadiens Over/Under 93.5 points

The way I see it, almost every move the Habs made this summer made them a worse team.  The only chance they have of getting this many points is Martin working his magic as coach.

I bet the Montreal Canadiens will get UNDER 93.5 points.

New York Islanders Over/Under 70.5 points.

Tavares and the Islanders will be lucky to get 50 points this season.

I bet the New York Islanders will get UNDER 70.5 points.

Chicago Blackhawks Over/Under 105.5

As much as many people think they did, the ‘Hawks did not improve over the off season.  They still have an awesome set of defencemen and a deep forward core, but their goaltending is suspect and I wouldn’t be surprised if Huet loses them a few games.  They had a tremendous regular season last year and to improve on it once again would be quite something.

I bet the Chicago Blackhawks will get UNDER 105.5 points.

Colorado Avalanche Over/Under 72.5

The Avs are going to be bad this year.  They really have nothing going for them.  I don’t even think they will get over 72 points.

I bet the Colorado Avalanche will get UNDER 72.5 points.

Columbus Blue Jackets Over/Under 86.5

Apparently Las Vegas thinks last year was a fluke for the Jackets.  I don’t.  They have a solid core with a lot of young players improving such as Voracek and Brassard.  Look for the Blue Jackets to improve on last season once again.

I bet the Columbus Blue Jackets will get OVER 86.5 points.

Written by: Niko de Jonge

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