We have 10 games taking place tonight across the NHL. There are a few great matchups that should provide some great hockey. As always, I’m keeping it very light to start the season.
Game Previews:
Washington Capitals @ Toronto Maple Leafs
The Capitals and Maple Leafs are both coming off losses last night. Washington and Toronto were both favored in those matchups. The Bruins defeated the Capitals 5-2 while the Leafs lost 4-3 to the Canadiens. They’ll be changes in net for both teams with Charlie Lindgren and Ilya Samsonov expected to start.
Dallas Stars @ Nashville Predators
The Stars will open up their season tonight while Nashville has already played two games. Nashville defeated the Sharks in back-to-back games as part of the Global Series.
New York Rangers @ Minnesota Wild
The Rangers took down the Tampa Bay Lightning in their first game of the season. Minnesota will have their first game of the season.
New Jersey Devils @ Philadelphia Flyers
The Devils and Flyers will both start their season off tonight. Philadelphia is now under the direction of John Tortorella. Carter Hart and Mackenzie Blackwood are expected to be the starters.
Colorado Avalanche @ Calgary Flames
The Avalanche opened their season up with a win against the Chicago Blackhawks last night. Calgary will play their first game of the season.
Pick(s):
- Calgary Flames (-130) – Barstool
- Risk 0.32 to win 0.25 Units
While this may be one of the only times all season you’ll see Colorado at plus money, I don’t think they’re the play here. Last night they were able to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2. They now head to Calgary to take on a Flames team that has gotten better in the off-season. Colorado did defeat the Flames in two of their three matchups last season but given the spot, I like the Flames to win their home opener.
- Buffalo Sabres/ Ottawa Senators over 6.5 (-116) – Barstool
- Risk 0.29 to win 0.25 Units
The Sabres didn’t make too many moves this off-season despite having a ton of cap room. Instead, they locked up part of the young core signing Tage Thompson and Mattias Samuelsson to long-term contracts. Ottawa made several moves trading for Alex Debrincat and Cam Talbot. They also acquired veterans, Claude Giroux and Tyler Motte.
Anton Forsberg has been confirmed as the starter while Craig Anderson is expected to get the start for the Sabres. Both the Senators and the Sabres have some offensive firepower that should be on display tonight. When you combine that with their sub-par goaltending, I like this game to go over.
Player Props to Target:
- Shea Theodore over 2.5 Shots on Goal (+100) – DraftKings
- Last year, Shea Theodore recorded over 2.5 Shots on Goal in all three matchups against the Blackhawks. Chicago also allowed the 17th most shots on goal to defensemen last season.
- Alex Tuch over 2.5 Shots on Goal (+115) – BetMGM
- Last year, Alex Tuch recorded over 2.5 Shots on Goal in all three matchups against the Senators. Ottawa also allowed the most shots on goal to right-wingers last season. Tuch is on the first Power Play unit for the Sabres which should get several opportunities tonight as the Senators took the 7th most penalties as a team in the 2021-22 season.
Best of luck, and as always you can find me on Twitter @GatorBetting and Instagram @Gator_Sports_Betting.
