We have five games taking place across the NHL tonight. I’ll break down my best bet(s) along with a few player props to take a look at.
Pick(s):
- Los Angeles Kings/ Anaheim Ducks over 6.5 (-115) – DraftKings
The Kings return to action after winning their last two games following the All-Star break. In those matchups, they outscored their opponents 11-2. Their Power Play has been fantastic scoring multiple goals on the man advantage against both Pittsburgh and Buffalo. They defeated the Ducks in their previous matchup this season 4-1 with 40-plus shots on goal. Pheonix Copley will get the start for them tonight and while he has been solid as of late, he has struggled on the road. In his last three starts away from home, he’s averaged 3.67 goals against.
Anaheim has dropped three straight games allowing 6 or more goals in each of those matchups. John Gibson, who’s been confirmed for tonight, was the starter in two of those three games. The Duck’s offense hasn’t been horrendous as they did score three goals in two of their last three.
Los Angeles has found their scoring touch as of late and should be able to roll tonight against an Anaheim team that’s extremely weak defensively. While I don’t see the Ducks scoring a ton, they should be able to contribute a few to the total.
Player Props to Target:
- Chris Kreider over 0.5 Points (-132) – FanDuel
- Chris Kreider has gone over this number in each of his last five games. On the road, he’s recorded over 0.5 points in four of his last five. Edmonton has allowed five or more goals against in each of their last two games. He’s on New York’s top Power Play which should see plenty of action tonight. Edmonton has taken three or more penalties in four of their last five games. In his three previous matchups against the Oilers, Kreider has recorded over 0.5 points in each of those matchups.
- Drew Doughty over 0.5 Points (-160) – DraftKings
- Drew Doughty has gone over this number in three of his last five games. On the road, he’s recorded over 0.5 points in four of his last five. Anaheim has allowed six or more goals against in each of their last three games. He’s on the Kings’ top Power Play which should see plenty of action tonight. Anaheim has taken four or more penalties in three of their last five games. In his three previous matchups against the Ducks, Doughty has recorded over 0.5 points in each of those matchups.
- Joel Eriksson Ek over 2.5 Shots on Goal (-169) – Caesars
- Joel Eriksson Ek has gone over this number in each of his last five games. During that span, he’s averaging 4.4 shots on goal and 5.6 shot attempts per game. At home, he’s recorded over 2.5 shots on goal in each of his last five. The Stars rank 14th in shots on goal allowed per game averaging 31.15. On the road, that number increases to 32.52. Dallas has also given up the 9th most shots on goal per game to Centers in their last five games. He’s on Minnesota’s top Power Play which should see plenty of action tonight. Dallas has taken three or more penalties in four of their last five games. In his four previous matchups against the Stars, Eriksson Ek has recorded over 2.5 shots on goal in each of those matchups.
Best of luck, and as always you can find me on Twitter @GatorBetting and Instagram @Gator_Sports_Betting.
