Tonight’s NHL slate is loaded with action, with four games scheduled across the league.
Whether you’re a seasoned bettor or new to the world of NHL wagering, today’s games present numerous enticing angles, including moneylines, puck lines, and prop bets. With teams eager to establish their early-season identities, there’s plenty to consider. Let’s explore the top matchups and uncover the best bets for tonight’s action!
Matchups:
Detroit Red Wings @ Toronto Maple Leafs
- Puck Drop: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Information: TSN4, TVAS-D, FDSNDET, ESPN+
Records & Stats:
| Team | Record | Standings | Home | Away | ATS | O/U |
| Detroit Red Wings | 6-5-1 | 5th Atlantic | 3-3-1 | 3-2-0 | 6-6-0 | 6-6-0 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 7-5-2 | 2nd Atlantic | 5-2-0 | 2-3-2 | 9-5-0 | 5-7-2 |
Odds:
| Team | Opening ML | Current ML | Spread | Total |
| Detroit Red Wings | +160 | +164 | +1.5 (-155) | o6.0 (-108) |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | -192 | -198 | -1.5 (+130) | u6.0 (-112) |
Starting Goaltenders:
| Team | Goalie | Games Played | Goals Saved Above Expected (Rank) | Save Percentage (Rank) | Goals Against Average (Rank) | Status |
| DET | Cam Talbot | 7 | +6.2 (4th) | .929 (6th) | 2.45 (12th) | CONFIRMED |
| TOR | Anthony Stolarz | 9 | +6.0 (5th) | .928 (7th) | 2.12 (6th) | CONFIRMED |
Team Stats & Trends:
- Detroit are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against Toronto.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 6 games against Detroit.
- Toronto are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games at home.
Player Stats & Trends:
| Team | Player | Prop | Odds (DraftKings) | Trend |
| TOR | William Nylander | Anytime Goal Scorer | +120 | – Hit in 4/5 Overall – Hit in 6/8 at Home |
| TOR | William Nylander | Over 3.5 Shots on Goal | -135 | – Hit in 6/6 vs DET – Hit in 4/5 at Home |
| TOR | Morgan Rielly | Over 0.5 Points | -120 | – Hit in 5/7 Overall – Hit in 4/6 vs DET – Hit in 3/3 at Home |
| DET | Alex DeBrincat | Over 0.5 Points | -135 | – Hit in 5/6 Overall – Hit in 3/3 vs TOR – Hit in 3/4 on the Road |
| DET | Lucas Raymond | Over 0.5 Points | -142 | – Hit in 5/6 Overall – Hit in 5/5 vs TOR – Hit in 2/2 on the Road |
Best Bets:
- William Nylander Over 3.5 Shots on Goal (-135) – DraftKings
Nylander has met his shots-on-goal quota in two of his last four games. He’s averaging 4.0 Shots on Goal and 6.5 Shot Attempts during that span.
Additionally, Nylander has a fantastic track record against Detroit, recording over 3.5 shots on goal in their last six encounters.
This season, Nylander has been much better at home, recording over 3.5 shots on goal in 71.4% of games compared to just 14.3% on the road.
Detroit currently ranks 31st this season for shots on goal allowed per game, averaging 33.70 shots. Breaking down the distribution by position, the Red Wings have conceded the 3rd most shots on goal per game to forwards this season with an average of 24.00.
Pittsburgh Penguins @ Washington Capitals
- Puck Drop: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Information: HULU, ESPN+, SN, TVAS
Records & Stats:
| Team | Record | Standings | Home | Away | ATS | O/U |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 5-8-2 | 7th Metropolitan | 3-3-0 | 2-5-2 | 6-9-0 | 8-6-1 |
| Washington Capitals | 9-3-0 | 3rd Metropolitan | 7-1-0 | 2-2-0 | 8-4-0 | 7-5-0 |
Odds:
| Team | Opening ML | Current ML | Spread | Total |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | +136 | +164 | +1.5 (-155) | o6.5 (-115) |
| Washington Capitals | -162 | -198 | -1.5 (+130) | u6.5 (-105) |
Starting Goaltenders:
| Team | Goalie | Games Played | Goals Saved Above Expected (Rank) | Save Percentage (Rank) | Goals Against Average (Rank) | Status |
| PIT | Joel Blomqvist | 6 | +2.2 (19th) | .909 (20th) | 3.46 (54th) | EXPECTED |
| WSH | Charlie Lindgren | 6 | -2.9 (57th) | .896 (39th) | 2.70 (23rd) | CONFIRMED |
Team Stats & Trends:
- Pittsburgh are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games on the road.
- Washington are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games at home.
Player Stats & Trends:
| Team | Player | Prop | Odds (DraftKings) | Trend |
| WSH | Connor McMichael | Over 0.5 Points | -148 | – Hit in 9/12 Overall – Hit in 6/6 at Home |
| WSH | Connor McMichael | Over 2.5 Shots on Goal | -125 | – Hit in 4/5 Overall – Hit in 4/4 at Home |
| WSH | Alex Ovechkin | Anytime Goal Scorer | +115 | – Hit in 5/5 Overall – Hit in 5/7 vs PIT – Hit in 5/5 at Home |
| WSH | Alex Ovechkin | Over 3.5 Shots on Goal | -110 | – Hit in 4/5 Overall – Hit in 5/7 vs PIT – Hit in 3/4 at Home |
| PIT | Kris Letang | Over 1.5 Shots on Goal | -198 | – Hit in 11/15 Overall – Hit in 5/7 vs WSH – Hit in 8/9 on the Road |
| PIT | Michael Bunting | Over 1.5 Shots on Goal | -162 | – Hit in 5/6 Overall – Hit in 3/4 vs WSH – Hit in 2/3 on the Road |
Best Bets:
- Alex Ovechkin Over 3.5 Shots on Goal (-110) – DraftKings
Ovechkin has met his shots-on-goal quota in four of his last five games. He’s averaging 3.8 Shots on Goal and 8.8 Shot Attempts during that span.
Additionally, Ovechkin has a great track record against Pittsburgh, recording over 2.5 shots on goal in five of their last seven encounters.
Pittsburgh currently ranks 29th this season for shots on goal allowed per game, averaging 32.20 shots. Breaking down the distribution by position, the Penguins have conceded the 4th most shots on goal per game to forwards this season with an average of 23.43.
Additional Bets:
- Vegas Golden Knights (-142) – DraftKings
The Golden Knights are off to a strong start this season with a 9-3-1 record, winning six of their last seven games and scoring at least four goals in all but one of those matchups. Meanwhile, the Kraken are struggling, dropping their last four games and getting outscored 4-15 over that stretch. I expect the Golden Knights to keep their momentum going tonight and capitalize on a Kraken team in a slump.
- Matt Boldy over 3.5 Shots on Goal (+105) – DraftKings
Boldy has hit his shots-on-goal mark in three of his last five games, averaging 4.0 shots on goal and 7.0 shot attempts in that span. This season, he’s been especially consistent on the road, surpassing 2.5 shots on goal in each of his last four away games.
Boldy also has a solid record against Anaheim, with over 2.5 shots on goal in three of their last five matchups. Anaheim currently ranks last in the league for shots on goal allowed per game, averaging 35.3. Breaking it down further, the Ducks have allowed the most shots on goal per game to forwards this season, averaging 26.08.
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Shot Propz – Charts
- Shots on Goal (SOG) Against by Position
- Shot Attempts (SAT) Against by Position
- Goals Against (GA) by Position
- Team Offensive Stat Overview
- Team Defensive Stat Overview
- Team Hits and Blocks
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