We have six games taking place across the NHL tonight. As always, I’m keeping it light for the first few weeks until we can fully analyze these teams.
Games to Avoid:
- Carolina Hurricanes (-150) @ Vancouver Canucks (+130)
- This game has trap written all over it. The Hurricanes have looked unbelievable to start the season, while the Canucks have looked horrendous. Vancouver’s goaltending has been sub-par and shown no signs of encouragement. For me, this line should be around -200 in Carolina’s favor so I’m completely avoiding it and I suggest you do the same.
Pick(s):
- Edmonton Oilers (-116) – Barstool
- Risk 0.29 to win 0.25 Units
The Oilers are coming off a loss against the Blues on Saturday where they were shut out, 2-0. They’ve gotten off to a sub-par start going 2-3 but, haven’t had the easiest of schedules. Edmonton will have their work cut out tonight as they face a 4-0-1 Pittsburgh Penguins squad.
The Penguin’s lone loss was on the road against the Montreal Canadiens in OT. While the Penguins are the more dominant team on paper, I believe this spot favors the Oilers. As a slight home favorite, I like the Oilers to win tonight and move to .500.
- Dallas Stars (+100) – FanDuel
- Risk 0.25 to win 0.25 Units
The Senators are expected to start Magnus Hellberg tonight in net. Their other two options Cam Talbot and Anton Forsberg are out. Ottawa dropped their first two games of the season but has since gone on a 3 game-winning streak.
Dallas has yet to lose a game in regulation to start the year. Their only loss was against the Maple Leafs in OT on Thursday last week. Scott Wedgewood is expected to get the start in net who is currently 12th in the NHL in GSAx. Given the mismatch in net and overall team form, I’ll take the Stars at plus money tonight.
Player Props to Target:
- Brady Tkachuk over 3.5 Shots on Goal (-135) – DraftKings
- Tkachuk has recorded over 3.5 Shots on Goal in four of his first five games this season. At home, he has gone over this number in all three matchups. The Stars haven’t been great defensively this year, allowing the 21st most shots on goal against.
- Connor McDavid over 3.5 Shots on Goal (-125) – DraftKings
- McDavid has recorded over 3.5 Shots on Goal in four of his first five games this season. At home, he has gone over this number in four of five matchups. The Penguins haven’t been great defensively this year, allowing the 28th most shots on goal against.
- Jack Hughes over 3.5 Shots on Goal (+110) – DraftKings
- Hughes has recorded over 3.5 Shots on Goal in four of his first five games this season. At home, he has gone over this number in all three matchups. The Capitals haven’t been great defensively this year, allowing the 18th most shots on goal against.
Best of luck, and as always you can find me on Twitter @GatorBetting and Instagram @Gator_Sports_Betting.
