Edmonton @ Vancouver 10:05 PM ET

Game# 27-28

Play On: Edmonton -1.5 (+145)

Vancouver enters tonight losers of 6 straight games and has been outscored by a combined 18-7 in those defeats. The Canucks are also 0-8 in their last 8 at home versus opponents with a win percentage of better than .500, and they were outscored by an average of 2.6 goals per contest. Vancouver has seen 9 of its last 11 losses come by 2 goals or more.

Edmonton will be in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2006. Nevertheless, the Oilers still have plenty to play for. They still have a chance at winning the Pacific Division, and if that fails, home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs are also a possibility. Edmonton has shutout Vancouver in 2 of the 3 games played against them this season. The Oilers have gone 10-2 over its last 12 games, and 7 of those wins have come by 2 goals or more. Bet on Edmonton as a 10* Top Play puck line wager.

Nashville @ Winnipeg 7:05 PM ET

Game# 19-20

Play On: Winnipeg -113 (5*)

You would never know the Winnipeg Jets have been eliminated from the playoffs for a couple of weeks now. Winnipeg enters their regular season finale today having won 6 straight and 9 of its last 11 games. The Jets have also gone a very profitable 18-10 against Central Division opponents this season.

Nashville secured a playoff spot around the same time that Winnipeg was vanquished from the conversation. The Predators are just 2-4 in their last 6 games. However, they’re coming off a 7-3 win at Dallas in their previous game. Unfortunately, Nashville is 1-9 on the road this season following a road win in which they scored 4 or more goals, and that includes 0-5 if they won by 3 goals or more. Bet on Winnipeg for a 5* money line wager.

Nashville @ Dallas 8:35 PM ET

Game# 13-14

Play On: Under 5.5 (5*)

Dallas has gone under the total in 8 of their last 10 games. Nashville is 7-1-1 under during its last 9 and 5-0-1 under the total in their previous 6 games. Pekka Rinner has collected a stellar .936 save percentage during his previous 4 starts in goal for Nashville, and each of those games went under the total. Nashville has scored only 7 goals over its last 5 games, and that includes just 1 goal on 4 of those occasions. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

NY Islanders @ Carolina 7:05 PM ET

Game# 1-2

Play On: Islanders +128 (5*)

Despite their flickering playoff hopes, and losing star center John Tavares to a recent season ending leg injury, the Islanders haven’t thrown in the total. They enter tonight on a 3-game win streak, and must win to keep their playoff chances alive. The Islanders are an inspiring 5-1 in their last 6 away games.

Carolina is just 8-11 in its last 19 at home. The Hurricanes are coming off a 5-3 loss at Minnesota in their previous game. They’re a dismal 1-7 this season following a game in which they gave up 5 or more goals. Play on the Islanders for a 5* money line wager.

Ottawa @ Boston 7:05 PM ET

Game# 3-4

Play On: Under 5.0 (5*)

Tuukka Rask has been red-hot in goal for Boston. During his last 4 starts Rask has an off the charts .972 save percentage. As a team, Boston has allowed 6 goals against combined during its last 6 games, and has twice shutout the opposition.

Ottawa is a perfect 3-0 against Boston this season, and allowed just a combined 5 goals in doing so. Craig Anderson was in goal for all 3 wins, and he compiled a superb .940 save percentage in those outings. Ottawa has scored 2 goals or less in 6 of their previous 7 games. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Anaheim @ Calgary 9:35 PM ET

Game# 19-20

Play On: Calgary -140 (10*)

Sunday will be Anaheim’s 3rd road game in 4 days and 4th during the past 6 days. They’ve lost their last 2 on this road trip and both were decided in overtime. On both occasions the Ducks blew a late 3rd period lead. Anaheim has gone a dismal 1-8 on the road this season when playing their 3rd game in 4 days.

Sunday will be the finale of a 4-game in 7-day home stand for Calgary. The Flames are 15-4 during their previous 19 games and 10-2 in its last 12 at home. Bet on Calgary for a 10* Top Play money line wager.

Anaheim @ Edmonton 10:05 PM ET

Game# 65-66

Play On: Edmonton -125 (10*)

Edmonton has won 8 of their last 9 games, and their only loss on that sequence came at Anaheim 4-3. There’s a bit of revenge factor that favors Edmonton and must be factored in. Furthermore, Edmonton has won 7 straight games at home. These teams played each other once this season in Edmonton, and the Oilers skated away with a convincing 4-0 win. Bet on Edmonton for a 10* money line wager.

Montreal @ Tampa Bay 7:05 PM ET

Game# 63-64

Play On: Montreal -104 (5*)

A couple of red-hot teams square off tonight when Tampa Bay hosts Montreal. Despite Tampa Bay winning 4 straight games and in urgent mode in terms of their playoff chances, the sportsbooks have installed them as a small home underdog, and justifiably so. By the way, Tampa Bay hasn’t won 5 in a row all season long, and they’re 0-2 following a 4-game win streak.

Montreal has gone an outstanding 7-1 during its last 8 road games, and that includes 6-0 when Carey Price is their starting goaltender. Speaking of Price, he’s 3-0 in his previous 3 starts overall with a brilliant .956 save percentage. Bet on Montreal for a 5* money line wager.

Minnesota @ Nashville 2:05 PM ET

Game# 53-54

Play On: Nashville -126 (5*)

Minnesota has gone a dismal 1-7 in their last 8 away games, and that also includes losing 5 straight on the road. Nashville is 7-2 in their last 9 at home which includes winning 4 straight in the Music City. Nashville has lost each of their previous 2 games. However, the Predators are 13-2 during the past 2 seasons immediately following losing 2 consecutive games. Bet on Nashville for a 5* money line wager.

San Jose @ Edmonton 9:05 PM ET

Game# 667-668

Play On: Edmonton -128 (5*)

San Jose is a dismal 1-6 in their last 7 games, and its only win in that sequence came in overtime. The Sharks have allowed an alarming 17 goals over its last 3 games. Edmonton is a stellar 7-1 during their previous 8 games. Included in that successful run is a 6-0 record at home while outscoring their opponents by a dominating 23 goals to 7. Bet on Edmonton for a 5* money line wager.

Anaheim @ Winnipeg 8:05 PM ET

Game# 65-66

Play On: Under 5.5 (5*)

Winnipeg went over the total in their previous game during a 4-3 win at New Jersey. The Jets have gone under the total in 6 straight following an over in their previous game.

Anaheim has allowed a paltry 1.8 goals per game during their last 10 outings. The Ducks have also gone 22-11 under the total when facing teams with a win percentage of less than .500. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

NY Islanders @ Philadelphia 7:05

Game# 53-54

Play On: NY Islanders +120 (5*)

The Islanders have struggled of late, but those difficulties have mostly come at home. The Isles are 5-1 during their last 6 away games, and that includes winning 3 straight on enemy ice. New York is coming off home losses to Nashville 3-1 and Boston 2-1 in their last 2 games. The Isles are 5-0 this season on the road after scoring 2 goals or less in each of their previous. Philadelphia was a 3-2 winner over Ottawa in their previous game. Nevertheless, the Flyers are 2-9 over their last 11 games following a win. Bet on the New York Islanders for a 5* money line underdog wager.

Chicago @ Pittsburgh 8:05 PM ET

Game# 1-2

Play On: Pittsburgh -124 (5**)

This will be the finale of a 3-game in 5-day road trip for Chicago. The Chicago Blackhawks lost each of the first 2 on this road swing and allowed an alarming 12 goals while doing so.

Pittsburgh will be playing the finale of a 3-game in 6-day home stand tonight, and they’ve dropped the first 2. The latest of which came this past Sunday during a 6-2 defeat at the hands of bitter division rival Philadelphia. Nevertheless, Pittsburgh is a perfect 9-0 at home this season following a loss by 2-goals or more.

Any money line favorite that’s coming off 2 or more home losses in a row, and is facing an opponent that’s coming off 2 or more road losses in a row, resulted in those favorites going 64-20 (76.2%) since 1996. Bet on Pittsburgh for a 5* money line wager.

NY Rangers @ San Jose 10:35 PM ET

Game# 69-70

Play On: NY Rangers +125 (5*)

No analysis on Tuesday’s NHL picks.

Washington @ Minnesota 8:05 PM ET

Game# 63-64

Play On: Minnesota +108 (5*)

No analysis on Tuesday’s NHL picks.

Nashville @ Boston 7:05 PM ET

Game# 51-52

Play On: Over 5.5 (5*)

No analysis on Tuesday’s NHL picks.

NY Rangers @ Anaheim 9:05 PM ET

Game# 059-060

Play On: NY Rangers +125 (5*)

The Rangers are an outstanding 27-10 in road games this season and that’s a NHL best regarding the specific category. From a betting perspective, New York is an even more impressive 15-3 this season as a money line road underdog. The Rangers were a 3-0 winner at Los Angeles on Saturday.

Anaheim has won 3 in a row heading into tonight, and each of those victories have come at home. The last of which was a 3-1 win over Winnipeg on Friday night. The Ducks are just 5-10 following a 2-game win streak, and 6-13 following a win by 2-goals or more this season.

Any money line road underdog, coming off a road shutout win, and is facing a team that’s won 2 or more games in a row with all of those played on home ice, resulted in those road underdogs going 21-12 (63.6%) since 1996. The average money line in those 33 games was +160.7. Hypothetically, if you risked $100 on all 33 of those underdogs it would’ve produced an extremely handsome profit of $2175. Bet on the New York Rangers for a 5* money line wager.

No analysis on Saturday's NHL due to time constraints.

Islanders @ Rangers 8:05 ET

Game# 053-054

Play On: Islanders +133 (5*)

The Rangers are coming off a 3-2 loss at New Jersey last night, and it dropped their NHL best road record to 26-10. However, the Rangers are inexplicably just 19-18 at home, and that includes losing their last 6 at Madison Square Garden.

The Islanders losing 4 of their last 5 games, they remain just 3 points behind Toronto for the final Eastern Conference Wild Card spot. Despite their recent funk of late, the Islanders have still managed to win 3 of its last 4 road games. They’ll also be playing on 3 days of rest between games which is a huge plus this late in the season.

The Islanders will display a high degree of desperation and urgency as they’re fight for its playoff lives. Conversely, unless something drastic occurs, the Rangers will be the Eastern Conference’s top Wild Card team and a #7 seed come playoff time. Bet on the Islanders as a money line underdog for a 5* wager.

Philadelphia @ Winnipeg 8:05 PM ET

Game# 015-016

Play On: Winnipeg -110 (5*)

Winnipeg is coming off back to back impressive wins over the Islanders and Wild. The Jets have scored 4 goals or more in 4 of its last 5 games. Philadelphia is an awful 4-17 during their last 21 road games, and that includes dropping 3 straight on enemy ice. The good news for Philadelphia is their coming off a 4-3 home win over Carolina in their previous outing. The bad news is they’ve gone 1-7 in their last 8 games following a win.

Pittsburgh @ Dallas 8:35 PM ET

Game# 067-068

Play On: Over 6.0 (5*)

Dallas has gone over in 12 of their last 13 home games, and that includes each of its previous 8 at the American Airlines Center. Pittsburgh is coming off a 4-2 win over Philadelphia in their previous game. The Penguins have gone 27-9 over the total this season following a win in their previous game, and that includes 18-4 over if that victory came by 2 goals or more. In the only other meeting between these clubs this season, Pittsburgh skated away with a 6-3 home win, and that game easily surpassed the total of 5.5.

Any NHL home team playing in a game with a total of 6.0 or more, and is playing with same season revenge stemming from a loss by 3 goals or more, and they’re coming off a home loss by 3 goals or more in their previous outing, resulted in those games going 31-9 (77.5%) over the total since 1996. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Buffalo @ Colorado 10:05 PM ET

Game# 13-14

Play On: Buffalo -115 (5*)

Buffalo returns to the ice for the first time since last Sunday’s 5-1 home loss to Chicago. Buffalo is a perfect 5-0 this season following a home loss by 3 goals or more. They’re also 4-0 in their last 4 games following a loss. Colorado has lost 3 straight and 8 of its last 9 games. The Avalanche scored 2 goals or less in each of those previous 9 games. Colorado will also be playing their 9th games in 15 days when they take the ice tonight. Bet on Buffalo for a 5* money line wager.

Montreal @ Toronto 7:05 PM ET

Game# 9-10

Play On: Montreal +103 (5*)

Talk about having a team’s number, Montreal has won each of their last 13 games against Toronto. That includes all 3 times these Atlantic Division rivals have met this season. Carey Price was in goal for Montreal in each of those 3 games, and compiled an excellent .953 save percentage in those outings. Montreal is coming off an embarrassing 3-0 home loss to the Islanders on Thursday, and it dropped their season win percentage to .525. Toronto has gone a disappointing 4-6 in their last 10 home games, and they possess a season win percentage of .467.

Any NHL road team coming off a home shutout loss, and has a win percentage of greater than .500, versus an opponent with a win percentage of less than .500, resulted in those road teams going 34-11 (75.6%) since 1996. Bet on Montreal for a 5* money line wager.

NY Islanders @ Detroit 7:35 PM ET

Game# 007-008

Play On: Detroit +100 (10*)

Detroit will enter tonight’s game with a renewed confidence after wins over Pittsburgh and Washington in their last 2 outings. Detroit is expected to go with Petr Mrazek in goal tonight, and he’s compiled an impressive .940 save percentage over his previous 4 starts. Detroit has beaten the Islander in both meetings between these clubs this season.

The Islanders are coming off a 6-4 win over New Jersey in their last outing. Nevertheless, they’ve gone 2-9 on the road this season after winning their previous game. The Islanders have also dropped their last 3 away games overall, and were outscored by a huge 13-3 margin in those contests. Bet on Detroit for a 10* Top Play money line underdog wager.

Boston @ San Jose 8:35 PM ET

Game# 017-018

Play On: Over 5.0 (10*)

Boston has gone over the total in 8 of their last 9 games overall, and is 8-2 over in its previous 10 on the road. The Bruins power play has been on fire of late, going 8-20 (40%) with the man advantage during their previous 5 games. San Jose has seen just 4 of their last 18 games stay under the total. Martin Jones is expected to be in goal tonight for the Sharks and he’s compiled a horrible .834 save percentage during his previous 4 starts. The Sharks will be facing a Boston team which has allowed 3 goals or more in 8 of its last 9 games. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Islanders @ Devils 7:05 PM ET

Game# 059-060

Play On: Islanders -105 (5*)

The Islanders have dominated the Devils this season by winning all 3 games played against them this season. During those 3 victories, the Islanders outscored the Devils by a cumulative 7-1 score. Speaking of the Devils, they’ve gone a dismal 2-9 in their last 11 home games. Bet on the Islanders for a 5* money line wager.

Arizona @ Edmonton 9:05 PM ET

Game# 063-064

Play On: Arizona +197 (5*)

Arizona has won 3 of its last 4 and 6 of their previous 9 games. The Coyotes are coming off a dominating 5-0 win at Calgary last night. Arizona has also scored 3 goals or more in 5 straight and 10 of their last 11 games. Edmonton is 1-4 in its last 5, scored just 5 goals combined during that stretch, and been held to 1 goal or less in each of their previous 4 outings. Arizona has held their own against Edmonton this season by splitting the 4 games against them. Bet on Arizona as a 5* money line underdog wager.

Dallas @ Winnipeg 8:05 PM ET

Game# 059-060

Play On: Over 6.0 (5*)

Dallas went under the total in their last game, and they’ve gone over in 8 of their previous 9 outings following an under. The Stars have allowed 3 goals or more in 13 of their last 14 games. Winnipeg is 12-2-1 over the total during their previous 15 games and 16-4-1 over in its last 21. The Jets have allowed 3 goals or more in 19 of their last 21 games. These teams have a history of playing high scoring games against one another in recent years. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Buffalo @ Ottawa 7:35 PM ET

Game# 057-058

Play On: Buffalo +155 (5*)

Buffalo is 3-1 versus Ottawa this season, and that includes winning both games played at the Canadian Tire Centre. Buffalo goalie Robin Lehner has played in all 4 games this season versus his former team, and compiled an excellent .971 save percentage in the process of doing so. The Sabres are coming off a disappointing 4-2 home loss to Vancouver on Sunday. However, Buffalo is 3-0 in their last 3 games following a loss. Bet on Buffalo for a 5* money line underdog wager.

Chicago @ Edmonton 10:05 PM ET

Game# 025-026

Play On: Edmonton -129 (5*)

Edmonton enters tonight’s game on 5 days of rest. The Oilers defeated Chicago 5-0 in the lone meeting between these teams this season. Chicago will be playing in the finale of a 6-game in 12-day road trip, and it includes last night’s 5-2 win at Winnipeg with Corey Crawford in goal. Scott Darling will be between the pipes for Chicago tonight, and he’ll be making his first start since 1/26. Bet on Edmonton for a 5* money line wager.

Tampa Bay @ Winnipeg 7:05 PM ET

Game# 019-020

Play On: Winnipeg -130 (10*)

Winnipeg is coming off 3 straight losses in a row, and each came by 2 goals or more. Tampa Bay is coming off a 2-1 loss at Minnesota last night.

Any home team (Winnipeg) that’s -100 to -150 on the money line, and is coming off 3 straight losses by 2 goals or more, versus an opponent (Tampa Bay) coming off a 1-goal loss, resulted in those home teams going 30-5 (85.7%) since 1997. Bet on Winnipeg for a 10* Top Play money line wager.

Chicago @ Winnipeg 8:05 PM ET

Game# 53-54

Play On: Winnipeg -105 (5*)

Despite Chicago having 17 more points than Winnipeg, the Jets have dominated this head to head season series thus far. As a matter of fact, Winnipeg is 4-0 against Chicago, and has outscored them by a cumulative score of 14-5 in those contests. Even more impressive is that 3 of those wins came at the United Center in Chicago. The sharp money is on Winnipeg tonight, and that includes mine.

Buffalo @ New Jersey 7:05 PM ET

Game# 55-56

Play On: Buffalo +104 (10*)

New Jersey is coming off an impressive 5-1 win at Columbus, and has now gone 6-0 in their last 6 road games. However, they’ve inexplicably lost 7 straight games on home ice.

Buffalo is coming off a 4-0 home win against Ottawa in its last time out. The Sabres top goaltender Robin Lehner has been brilliant in his last 2 starts, stopping 79 of 81 shots on goal while compiling an excellent .975 save percentage in addition to posting a shutout. Buffalo has been generating plenty of offensive chance, evidenced by their 37 or more shots on goal in 5 of its last 7 games.

Any money line road underdog of +100 to +150, coming off a home shutout win, and is facing an opponent coming off a road win by 2 goals or more, resulted in those road underdogs going 21-7 (75%) since 1996. Bet on Buffalo for a 10* Top Play money line wager.

Toronto @ St. Louis 9:05 PM ET

Game# 057-058

Play On: Toronto +107 (5*)

The St. Louis Blues have vastly underachieved up to this point of the season. As a matter of fact, they’ve lost 5 of their last 6 games, and allowed 5 goals or more in each of those defeats. This latest funk resulted in veteran head coach Ken Hitchcock being fired yesterday. Furthermore, the Blues are 1-6 in its last 7 at home, and that includes losing 4 straight at the Scottrade Center. Despite losing their last 2 on the road, Toronto is a terrific 8-3 during its last 11 away games. Toronto has the kind of offensive firepower that can further expose a St. Louis team that been giving up goals by the bushel load. Bet on Toronto for a 58* money line underdog wager.

Edmonton @ Nashville 8:05 PM ET

Game# 059-060

Play On: Edmonton +126 (5*)

Edmonton has gone 7-3 during its last 10 on the road, and that includes winning 3 straight away games. The Oilers are coming off a 5-2 home loss to Minnesota in their previous game, and they’ve gone 6-2 in its last 8 following a loss. Nashville is a less than inspiring 5-9 in their last 14 home games. Bet on Edmonton for a 5* money line wager.

NY Rangers @ Buffalo 7:35 PM ET

Game# 053-054

Play On: Buffalo +114 (5*)

Buffalo is a stellar 10-5 in its last 15 home games, and that includes winning 4 straight at the Key Bank Center. The Sabres have won the last 3 meeting between these clubs and includes 2 victories this season. Buffalo has allowed 4 goals in each of their previous 2 games. The Sabres are 6-1 at home during the past 2 seasons after allowing 4 goals or more in each of their last 2 games. The Rangers are coming off a division 6-4 home loss to Columbus in their last time out. The Rangers are a dismal 5-11 this season following a game against a division opponent. Bet on Buffalo for a 5* money line underdog wager.

Chicago @ San Jose 10:35 PM ET

Game# 077-078

Play On: Chicago +135 (10*)

Chicago returns from the all-star break on a 2-game losing streak. The Blackhawks have gone an extremely profitable 6-1 this year following 2 straight losses. Chicago is also a stellar 6-2 in their last 8 away games. San Jose has been on a roll of late. However, most of that success has come in away games. The Sharks are a mediocre 4-4 in their previous 8 home games. Bet on Chicago for a 10* Top Play money line underdog wager.

LA Kings @ Arizona 9:05 PM ET

Game# 073-074

Play On: Arizona +140 (5*)

This took a bit of guts for me to pull the trigger on. Nonetheless, after considering all the facts, I just couldn’t pass on this substantial money line underdog value. As bad a record as Arizona possesses, they’ve gone 5-1 in its last 6 at home, and that includes winning 3 straight in that precise role. The Kings won their last 2 games before the break. Nonetheless, Los Angeles hasn’t won 3 games in a row since 11/26/2016. The Kings are also 0-10 this season following a game in which there were a combined 3 goals or less score. Considering they’re coming off a 2-1 win in their previous game, that mark of futility takes hold this evening. Bet on Arizona for a 5* money line underdog wager.

New Jersey @ Detroit 7:35 PM ET

Game# 059-060

Play On: New Jersey +129 (5*)

New Jersey has gone through a recent mind boggling sequence of games. The Devils have lost 10 of their last 12 at home, and that includes 6 straight loss at the Prudential Center in Newark. Nevertheless, New Jersey is 6-1 in their previous 7 away games, and that included 4 straight victories on the road. Meanwhile, Detroit enters today’s game on a 47-game losing streak with 2 of those defeats coming at home, and they were shutout in both of those outing at Joe Louis Arena. Bet on New Jersey for a 5* money line underdog wager.

Buffalo @ Montreal 7:35 PM ET

Game# 063-064

Bet On: Buffalo +150 (5*)

Since the start of the 2014-2015 NHL season, Buffalo is a very successful 4-1 during its road games in Montreal. Buffalo went a solid 6-4 in its last 10 prior to the all-star break, and they scored 3 goals or more on 8 of those occasions. Montreal has gone 3-6 in their last 9 home games, and one of those losses came against Buffalo. As a matter of fact, after getting off to an extremely hot start, Montreal has been inconsistent over the past 6 weeks or so. Bet on Buffalo for a 5* money line underdog wager.

Washington @ NY Islanders 7:05 PM ET

Game# 057-058

Play On: Islanders +115

The posted total on this game tonight is 5.5. You’ll probably be surprised to know, Washington is 0-6 on the road this season when there’s a total of 5.5. The Capitals probably have mixed emotions about getting time off during the all-star break. After all, the Capitals are a dismal 0-4 this season when playing on 3 or more days of rest. The Islanders closed strong before the break by winning 5 of their last 6 games. Bet on the New York Islanders for a 5* money line underdog wager.

Buffalo @ Dallas 8:35 PM ET

Game# 021-022

Bet On: Buffalo +135 (5*)

The Sabres have won 3 straight games, and all of them were decided in overtime. Buffalo overcome a 3rd period deficit on each occasion. Buffalo has scored 3 goals or more in each of their previous 5 games. The Sabres are 17-5 this season when scoring 3 goals or more. Conversely, Dallas has allowed 3 goals or more in 10 of its previous 12 games, and that includes each of the last 6. Dallas is 3-9 during their last 12 games, and that includes losing 3 straight. Bet on Buffalo for a 5* money line underdog wager.

Calgary @ Ottawa 7:35 PM ET

Game# 13-14

Play On: Ottawa -130 (5*)

Calgary is a dreadful 0-5 in their last 5 away games and was held scoreless on 2 of those occasions. As a matter of fact, the Flames scored a combined 4 goals in those 5 road contests. Calgary has allowed the first goal of the game in each of its last 9 outings. Conversely, Ottawa is 17-4 this season when scoring the first goal of the game. The Senators are 4-1 in their last 5 games, and goaltender Mike Condon posted a pair of shutouts in the process. The lone defeat during that time frame cam in overtime. Bet on Ottawa for a 5* money line pick.

Los Angeles @ Carolina 7:05 PM ET

Game# 001-002

Play On: Carolina -117 (5*)

Despite Carolina losing 4 straight games, they’re still an extremely profitable 14-3 in its last 17 at home. The Hurricanes will be playing with 2 days of rest. Conversely, Los Angeles will be playing their 3rd in 4 nights, and 4th game in 6 with each of those outings taking place on the road. Los Angles is a dismal 3-7 during their last 10 away games. Bet on Carolina for a 5* money line pick.

Dallas @ Minnesota 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Minnesota -113

Despite a 4-2 home loss in their previous game, Minnesota is an outstanding 19-4 in their last 23 games, and that includes 10-1 during its previous 11 on the road. Conversely, Dallas is 3-8 in its last 11 games, and went 1-4 at home during that stretch.

Minnesota is 6-0-1 over the total during its last 7 games. The Wild have allowed just 2.3 goals per game this season. Any road team, that’s gone over the total 6 or more times in a row (excluding pushes), and is allowing 2.4 or less goals per game for the season, resulted in those road teams going 26-3 (89.7%) on the money line. Bet on Minnesota as a 5* money line favorite.

Winnipeg @ Anaheim 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Anaheim +100 (10*)

Winnipeg is coming off wins in each of their previous 2 games. The Jets are an abysmal 0-8 this year following 2 straight wins. Winnipeg’s goaltending and defensive zone play has been horrible of late. The Jets have allowed a combined 25 goals (3.6 GPG) during their last 7 games.

Since the start of the 2014-2016 NHL campaign, Anaheim has gone a dominating 9-1 against Winnipeg, and that includes winning all 5 road games. The Ducks are coming off a 5-3 loss at Minnesota in their previous game. Anaheim is a perfect 4-0 in their last 4 games following a loss, and 22-5 during its previous 27 contests following a game in which each team scored 3 goals or more. Bet on the Anaheim Ducks for a 10* Top Play money line wager.

Washington @ Dallas 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Dallas +120 (5*)

Washington has been on fire offensively. The Capitals have scored 4 goals or more in 6 straight games. The Dallas Stars have allowed 3 goals or more in each of its last 4 games. You would think with this specific data that Washington would be a mortal lock on Saturday night. However, NHL money line betting history doesn’t indicate that to be the case.

Any NHL home team (Dallas) that’s allowed 3 goals or more in each of their previous 2 games, versus an opponent (Washington) which has scored 4 goals or more in each of their last 4 games, resulted in those home teams going 58-27 (68.2%) since 1996. The average money line for the home teams in those 85 games was +112.8. Bet on the Dallas Stars for a 5* money line underdog wager.

Nashville @ Vancouver 10:05 PM ET

Play On: Under 5.0 (5*)

I’m expecting to see 2 red-hot goaltenders between the pipes this evening. Nashville’s Pekka Rinne has compiled a superb .940 save percentage in his last 4 starts, and Ryan Miller is at .938 in his previous 4. Vancouver has seen just 1 of their last 8 home games go over the total. These 2 teams have combined to go 2-35 (5.7%) on the power play chances during each of their previous 5 games. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Washington @ Pittsburgh 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Washington +120 (+110)

Washington enters today’s game riding a 9-game winning streak, and has outscored their opponent by a decisive 40-11 during that time. As a matter of fact, they held 4 of those 9 opponents scoreless. Braden Holtby has been lights out for Washington in goal. Holtby has earned 3 shutouts during his past 5 starts.

Washington has a stellar win percentage of .674 this season, and Pittsburgh is at .619 on the year. Washington defeated Pittsburgh 5-2 last Wednesday during the previous meeting between these Metropolitan Division rivals.

Any money line road underdog (Washington) playing in the 2nd half of the season, possessing a win percentage of better than .500, versus an opponent (Pittsburgh) that’s playing with same season revenge stemming from a loss by 2 goals or more, and they own a win percentage of .600 to .700, resulted in those road underdogs going 37-16 (69.8%) during the past 5 seasons. The underdogs average money line in those 53 games was +132.8. Bet on the Washington Capitals for a 10* Top Play wager.

Montreal @ Detroit 3:05 PM ET

Play On: Montreal -134 (5*)

Before I get to the specifics pertaining to this betting angle, let me touch upon a few of additional handicapping notes. Detroit is a poor 8-13 at home this season, and that includes going 2-7 in its last 9 at Joe Louis Arena. The Red Wings are coming off a 6-3 win against Pittsburgh in their previous game. Detroit has gone 1-7 in their last 8 games following a win, and that includes losing 5 straight when cast into that role. Montreal has won 4 of their last 5 away games.

Montreal has gone over the total in each of their previous 6 games. The Canadiens enter today with a +0.6 goal per game differential for the season. Conversely, Detroit has a -0.4 goal per game differential this season.

Any road team which is -100 to -150 on the money line during the 2nd half of the season, and has a +0.4 or great goal per game differential, versus an opponent with a -0.4 to +0.4 goal per game differential, resulted in those road teams going an extremely profitable 26-3 (89.7%) since 1997. Bet on the Montreal Canadiens for a 5* money line wager.

Toronto @ NY Rangers 7:35 PM ET

Play On: Toronto +120 (5*)

Toronto has gone 6-2 in their last 8 games overall. Furthermore, the Maple Leafs are an impressive 6-1 during their previous 7 away games. Toronto is coming off a 5-3 loss to Montreal, and they’re 3-0 in its last 3 games following a loss. The Rangers are just 2-3 in their previous 5 home games.

The Rangers are coming off a 5-4 win against Columbus in their previous game which took place last Saturday. Friday will be only the 3rd game in 10 days for the Rangers. This is a Rangers club that averages a robust 3.5 goals scored per game this season.

Play against any home team which is -100 to -150 on the money line that’s playing in the 2nd half of the season, averaging 2.85 or more goals scored per game, and is coming off a game in which both teams scored 4 or more goals. Road teams in this exact situation and within these money line parameters have gone 31-13 (70.5%) since 1996. Bet on Toronto for a 5* money line underdog wager.

Boston @ Nashville 8:05 PM ET

Bet On: Nashville +101 (5*)

Boston is coming off a 5-3 win at St. Louis in their previous game. The Bruins have gone 1-6 in their last 7 games following a win. The expected goaltender for Nashville tonight is Pekka Rinne, and he’s compiled a brilliant .946 save percentage over his last 4 starts. His efforts have been somewhat wasted since Nashville has scored 2 goals or less in each of its last 3 games.

Any home team (Nashville) that scored 2 goals or less in each of their previous 3 games, versus an opponent that scored 5 goals or more in their last outing, resulted in those home teams going 58-28 (67.4%) against the money line during the past 5 season. The average money line for the home teams in those 86 games was -103.9. Bet on Nashville for a 5* money line wager.

Philadelphia @ Buffalo 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Buffalo -107 (10*)

Philadelphia has lost 8 of their last 10 games. During that stretch, they’ve allowed 2 goals or more on all 10 occasions.

You may be surprised to know that Buffalo is 15-6 against the money line this season when scoring 2 goals or more. As a matter of fact, 4 of those 6 losses have come in overtime. The Sabres are coming off a momentum building 4-3 win over Winnipeg in their previous game, and overcame a 3-1 3rd period deficit in doing so. Anders Nilsson will be in goal tonight for Buffalo, and he’s 4-2 in 6 home starts with an excellent .942 save percentage. Bet on Buffalo for a 10* Top Play money line wager.

Winnipeg @ Buffalo 1:05 PM ET

Play On: Buffalo +100 (5*)

The good news for Winnipeg is they’ve won 2 games in a row. Now the bad news, they’re a dismal 0-7 this season after winning each of their previous 2 games. The last of those wins came at Florida by a decisive 4-1 margin.

Buffalo is coming off 2 strong efforts in a row, and both came on the road against quality teams. This past Thursday Buffalo won 4-1 at Madison Square Garden, and then on Thursday they fell in overtime 4-3 in Chicago. The Blackhawks forced overtime by scoring the winning goal with 2:05 left to play in the 3rd period. Buffalo won 3-1 at Winnipeg earlier this season, and did so as a money line underdog.

Any money line home underdog (Buffalo), versus an opponent (Winnipeg) playing with same season revenge stemming from a loss as a money line favorite, and they’re coming off a road win by 3 goals or more, resulted in those home underdogs going 21-8 (72.4%) since 1996. Bet on Buffalo for a 5* money line underdog wager.

Toronto @ New Jersey 7:35 PM ET

Play On: Toronto -125

New Jersey has won each of their last 2 games. However, we must keep in mind that they’re still a dismal 7-17 during their last 24 games.

Toronto has gone 5-1 in its last 6 road games, and their only loss in that sequence came in Wednesday’s 6-5 setback at Washington. Friday will be just the 2nd game in 5 days for Toronto, and they’ll be out to avenge a 5-4 loss at New Jersey on 11/23 which was the last time these teams met. Toronto is averaging a robust 4.3 goals scored per game during its past 6 outings, and went 5-1 in that stretch.

Any road team which is -100 to -150 on the money line, playing with same season revenge stemming from a loss in which they allowed 5 goals or more, and will be playing in their 2nd game in 5 days, resulted in those road teams going 38-14 (73.1%) over the past 5 seasons. Bet on Toronto for a 5* money line wager.

Minnesota @ San Jose 10:35 PM ET

Play On: Minnesota +111 (5*)

Minnesota is coming off a 4-2 loss against Columbus, and that put an end to their sizzling hot 12-game win streak. By the way, that Columbus team has now won 15 in a row. Minnesota is a stellar 10-2 this season versus opponents with a win percentage of better than .500. San Jose is coming off 2 losses in a row, and enters tonight with a win percentage of .605. Minnesota goaltender Devan Dubnyk has been brilliant this season, going 19-10 in 29 starts, and has compiled a terrific .941 save percentage. Bet on Minnesota for a 5* money line underdog wager.

NY Rangers @ Pittsburgh 7:05 PM ET

Play On: NY Rangers +143 (5*)

The Rangers enter tonight having won 3 in a row and 6 of its last 7 games. This will be the 3rd game in 4 days for New York, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing with all considered. The Rangers possess an outstanding win percentage of .676 this season. Pittsburgh has lost its last 2 games and scored a combined 1 goal in doing so. The Penguins own a win percentage of .625 thus far.

Any NHL money line road underdog (Rangers), playing their 3rd game in 4 days during the 1st half of the season, and both teams have a win percentage of .600 to .700, resulted in those road underdogs going a stellar 33-15 (68.8%) since 1996. Bet on the New York Rangers for a 5* money line underdog wager.

Minnesota @ Nashville 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Minnesota +122 (5*)

Minnesota will enter this game riding a 5-game win streak. #1 goaltender Devan Dubnyk has been outstanding this season, evidenced by a terrific .947 save percentage in 23 starts. Minnesota will be facing a Nashville team this evening which has averaged 32.4 shots on goal per game. Minnesota is a perfect 9-0 this season versus teams which average 29.5 or more shots on goal per game.

Nashville is coming off a 6-3 win over St. Louis in its previous game. Nevertheless, they’ve gone 0-3 in their last 3 games following a win, and have lost by an average of 2.3 goals per outing. Nashville’s #1 goaltender Pekka Rinne has struggled of late, posting a horrible .868 save percentage over his last 4 starts. Bet on Minnesota for 5* money line underdog wager.

Arizona @ Toronto 7:35 PM ET

Play On: Under 5.5 (10*)

Arizona has gone 13-2-2 under the total during its last 17 games, and that includes 7-1 under in their previous 8 on the road. As a matter of fact, Arizona has scored 1 goal or less during 7 of those previously mentioned 17 games. In all likelihood Mike Smith will be between the pipes today for Arizona, and he’s compiled an impressive .943 save percentage throughout his previous 4 starts.

Toronto has seen each of their previous 6 games go under the total. Frederik Andersen is expected to be in goal tonight for Toronto, and he’s posted a stellar .933 save percentage during his previous 4 starts. Play on this game to go under the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Washington @ Buffalo 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Buffalo +115 (5*)

Going into tonight, Buffalo is the healthiest they’ve been all season. Since Jack Eichel returned from a preseason injury, Buffalo has gone 3-1-1 with wins over some very good team in the Oilers, Rangers, and Senators. Buffalo will be out to atone for a 3-2 overtime loss at Washington this past Monday night. The Sabres outplayed Washington for the first 50 minutes of that game before letting it slip away. Buffalo’s power play has been red-hot going 6-17 (35.3%) over their last 5 games.

Washington is coming off a 4-3 home win against Boston on Wednesday, and it improved their win percentage to .600 for the season. However, the Capitals have lost 4 straight away games, and have been outscored 13-5 during those defeats. Washington has struggled with their power play on the road, going a dismal 3-28 (10.7%) with those man advantage opportunities. Play on Buffalo for a 5* money line wager.

NY Rangers @ Buffalo 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Buffalo +120 (5*)

Star center Jack Eichel made his 2016-2017 season debut on Tuesday at Ottawa, and certainly reenergized a Sabres team that had been recently struggling. Eichel had a goal and an assist in a 5-4 Buffalo win against a then red-hot Ottawa Senators club. Eichel suffered a high ankle sprain a day before the regular season was set to start, and Buffalo’s offensive production struggled mightily in his absence. Even with their 5-goal outburst at Ottawa, Buffalo still is averaging a mere 2.0 goal scored per game. Anders Nillson will be in goal for Buffalo tonight, and in 4 home starts this season he’s compiled an excellent .958 save percentage. The Rangers are coming off a win in their previous game. New York is 0-3 in their last 3 games following a win.

Any home team (Buffalo) averaging 2.4 or less goals scored per game, and they scored 5 goals or more in their previous game, resulted in those home teams going 120-86 (58.3%) since 1997. The average money line for those home teams was +107.8. Bet on Buffalo for a 5* money line underdog wager.

Montreal @ Anaheim 10:05 PM ET

Play On: Montreal +104 (5*)

Montreal enters today with a win percentage of .727, and Anaheim is at .455. Anaheim is coming off a 3-2 road win at San Jose.

Ant road team that’s -110 to +130 on the money line, versus an opponent coming off a road 1-goal win, and they possess a win percentage of .400 to .490, resulted in those road teams going 64-35 (64.6%) since 1997. The road team’s average money line price in those 99 games was +105. Bet on Montreal for a 5* money line underdog wager.

Buffalo @ Ottawa 7:35 PM ET

Play On: Buffalo +118 (5*)

Buffalo will receive a huge confidence boost with the 2016-2017 debut of star center Jack Eichel. The Sabres have allowed their opponents just an average of 3.4 power play chances per game. Despite their recent offensive struggles, Buffalo has amassed 32 or more shots on goal in each of their previous 5 games.

Any money line road underdog of +100 to +200, allowing their opponents 4 or less power play chances per game, and they’ve had 30 or more shots on goal in each of their previous 5 games, resulted in those underdogs going 118-97 (54.9%) since 1997. The average money line price in those 215 games was +123. Bet on Buffalo for a 5* money line wager.

Washington @ Toronto 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Toronto -102 (10*)

You may be surprised to know that Toronto is 7-3 at home this season. On a somber note, they enter tonight on a 3-game losing streak, and each of those losses have come by exactly 1-goal. The Maple Leafs will be playing on 2 days of rest, and this will be Washington’s 3rd game in the last 4 days. Toronto is among the best offensive scoring teams in the NHL, averaging 3.1 goals scored per game.

Any team (Toronto) coming off 3 consecutive losses which each came by 1 goal, and they average 2.85 or more goals per game, resulted in those teams going 23-6 (79.3%) during the past 5 season. The average money line for those teams was +102, and that’s right within Saturday’s parameter. Bet on Toronto for a 10* Top Play money line wager.

Carolina @ Toronto 7:05 PM ET

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Play On: Toronto -132 (5*)

Toronto has gone 6-1 in their last 7 and won each of its previous 3 home games. Toronto enters tonight with a season win percentage of .444, and Carolina is at .412. Carolina is riding a current 4-game win streak, and all those games were played at home. The Canes are a dismal 2-7 on the road this season.

Any money line home favorite of -120 to -130, playing in a game where both sides have a win percentage .400 to .490, and their facing an opponent that’s coming off 2 or more consecutive home wins, resulted in those home teams going an outstanding 49-13 (79%) during the past 20 seasons. Bet on Toronto for a 5* money line wager.

Edmonton @ Dallas 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Dallas -120 (5*)

Dallas has vastly underachieved this season. However, they’ve gone 3-2 over its last 5 games and are showing signs of snapping out of their season long funk. After getting off to a tremendous start, Edmonton has dropped 8 of their last 10 games, and that includes losing each of their previous 5 games. Yet, a high volume of bets have already come in on the Oilers. I never mind going against public sentiment, and especially so in this specific instance. Bet on Dallas for a 5* money line wager.

Washington @ Columbus 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Columbus +118 (10*)

Columbus has enters tonight having won 5 straight home games, and outscored those opponents by a combined 27-10. Sergei Bobrovsky is slated to be in goal once again for the Blue Jackets, and he’s compiled a stellar .931 save percentage in his first 12 start of the season. Columbus possesses the top power play in the NHL while converting on an astounding 33.3% (12-36) of its man advantage opportunities. Washington will be playing its first of 2 games in 2 nights, and has opted to start backup Philipp Grubauer in goal tonight, and will turn to Braden Holtby at home tomorrow night against defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh. Bet on Columbus for a 10* Top Play money line pick.

Rangers @ Flames 10:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 5.5 (5*)

Calgary has gone 6-1 over the total at home this season, and that includes 6-0 over when the number is 5.5 like it is tonight. The Flames goaltending combination of Brian Elliott and Chad Johnson has been very disappointing thus far, evidenced by a poor .887 save percentage combined. New York is 5-0-1 over the total in its last 6 games, and has scored 5 goals or more on 5 of those occasions. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Winnipeg @ Arizona 9:05 PM ET

Play On: Winnipeg -111 (5*)

Thursday will be the 9th game in 14 days for Winnipeg. The Jets enter tonight with a win percentage of .429, and Arizona is at .416. The Coyotes special teams play has been horrible thus far.

Any road favorite playing 8 games or more in a 14 days period, and has a win percentage of .400 to .490, versus an opponent with a less than .500 win percentage, resulted in those road favorites going an outstanding 23-3 (88.5%) since 1996. Bet on Winnipeg for a 5* money line wager.

Los Angles @ Montreal 7:35 PM ET

Play On: Under 5.0 (5*)

Los Angeles is coming of shutout wins in each of their last 2 games. Those 2 results were preceded by the Kings being held scoreless in 3 straight games. Los Angeles has gone 7-1 under the total in their previous 8 games. Montreal goaltender Carey Price is 8-0 this season with an excellent .953 save percentage. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Minnesota @ Pittsburgh 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Under 5.5 (5*) 7:05 PM ET

Minnesota has gone under the total in each of their previous 5 games. Goaltender Devan Dubnyk has been a major contributor to those low scoring affairs, posting 3 shutouts and compiling a microscopic 0.60 GAA during that course of time. This will be Minnesota’s first game in 5 days.

Any road team with a total of 5.5, playing in a non-conference game with 3 days or more of rest, resulted in those games going 26-6 (81.3%) under the total during the past 3 seasons.

Canucks @ Rangers 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Rangers -1.5 (+102) (10*)

These are clearly 2 teams headed in opposite directions. Vancouver has lost 9 straight games. During that course of time, they’ve been held scoreless on 4 separate occasions. Vancouver has lost by 2 goals or more in 7 of its last 8 games. Furthermore, the Canucks will be playing in their 5th road game in 7 days this evening.

The Rangers have won 8 of their last 9, and that includes 5 straight victories heading into tonight. During their current 5-game win streak, they’ve scored 5 goals or more on each occasion, and all those victories have come by 2 goals or more. Bet on the Rangers for a 10* Top Play puck line wager.

Buffalo @ Boston 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Buffalo +145 (10*)

The Sabres have gone a stellar 4-1-2 on the road this season, and Boston is just 1-3 at home. My personal special team efficiency ratings show Buffalo with a massive +14.1 edge over Boston. Buffalo has won 4 of its last 5 overall, and allowed only a combined 5 goals in those games. Conversely, Boston has scored 2 goals or less in 7 of their previous 8 games. Bet on Buffalo for a 10* Top Play money line underdog wager.

Buffalo @ Ottawa 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Buffalo +138 (5*)

Buffalo enters today with a win percentage of .400, and Ottawa is at .700. Ottawa has gone 4-1 over its last 5 games. My special team power numbers has Buffalo with a huge +15.9 edge over Ottawa.

Any team with a win percentage of .300 to .400, versus an opponent which has won 4 of their last 5 games, and has a win percentage of .700 or better, resulted in those teams going 22-9 (71%) during the past 5 seasons. The average money line on those teams was +140.9. Bet on Buffalo for a 5* money line underdog wager.

Philadelphia @ Montreal 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Philadelphia +130 (5*)

Philadelphia has scored 3 goals or more in 6 straight games. Montreal got shellacked 10-0 at Columbus last night.

Any team (Philadelphia) that’s scored 3 goals or more in each of their last 4 games, and is facing an opponent that allowed 6 goals or more in their previous game, resulted in those teams going 28-6 (82.4%) over the past 5 seasons. Bet on Philadelphia for a 5* money line underdog wager.

Penguins @ Kings 10:35 PM ET

Play On: Penguins -110 (5*)

This is one of those situations where I’m going to keep it simple, and the reason for this pick makes total sense. Pittsburgh enters tonight’s game riding a 4-game win streak, and it includes 5-1 blowout victory at Anaheim last night. Los Angles has lost 3 straight games, and was shutout on each occasion. Without Jonathan Quick (IR) in goal to bail them out, and with their recent run of offensive futility, fading the Kings is the right decision. Bet on the Penguins for a 5* money line wager.

Flyers @ Islanders 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Flyers +133 (5*)

The Flyers have scored exactly 4 goals in 5 straight games. As a matter of fact, they’ve scored 4 goals or more in 8 of 11 games this season. The Islanders are coming off a 6-1 home loss to Tampa Bay on Tuesday. The Isles have now dropped 3 of its last 4 games.

Any team (Flyers) that’s scored 3 goals or more in each of their last 4 games, versus an opponent (Islanders) that allowed 6 goals or more in their previous game, resulted in those teams going 27-6 (81.8%) during the past 5 seasons. Bet on the Flyers for a 5* money line wager.

Edmonton @ Toronto 7:35 PM ET

Play On: Edmonton +104 (5*)

Edmonton is coming off a 2-0 home loss to Ottawa in their previous game. Despite that loss, the Oilers are 7-2 (.778) this season, and have allowed only a combined 4 goals during its last 5 games. Toronto has a dismal win percentage of .222 thus far, and is allowing a lofty 3.9 goals per game.

Any road team coming off a home shutout loss, and has a win percentage of better than .500, versus an opponent with a win percentage of less than .500, resulted in those road teams going 61-23 (72.6%) since 1996. Bet on Edmonton for a 5* money line wager.

Dallas @ Minnesota 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 5.5 (10*)

Minnesota is a perfect 3-0 at home this season, and has averaged a lofty 4.3 goals scored per game in those contests. As a matter of fact, the Wild has scored 3 goals or more in 6 of its 8 games this year. Minnesota is coming off road wins of 5-0 at Boston and 4-0 against Buffalo during their previous 2 games. Those results improved Minnesota’s season win percentage to .625.

Dallas is coming off a 4-1 loss at Winnipeg in their previous game. The Stars are 26-11 over the total following a loss during the past 2 seasons, and that includes 9-1 over following a road loss by 2 goals or more.

Any team (Minnesota) playing in the first half of the season, coming off a road shutout win, and has a win percentage of .600 to .700, resulted in those games going 23-4 (85.2%) over the past 5 seasons. As a matter of fact, during the past 3 season this identical betting angle is a perfect 11-0 over the total. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Ottawa @ Calgary 9:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 5.5 (10*)

Calgary has seen all 4 of their home games going over the total this season, and there was a combined average of 7.7 goals scored per contest. Ottawa is averaging a robust 3.5 goals and 33.0 shots on goal per game thus far. Despite a 3-0 Ottawa win at Vancouver in their previous game that improved their money line record to 4-2 (.667), Ottawa allowed 3 goals or more in its first 5 games.

Any game involving a team (Ottawa) playing in the first half of the season, coming off a road shutout win, and has a win percentage of .600 to .700 has gone 22-4 (84.6%) over the total during the past 5 seasons. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Detroit @ St. Louis 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Under 5.0 (5*)

Detroit is coming off home wins of 3-0 over San Jose and 4-3 against Carolina in their previous 2 games. That improved their winning percentage to .714 this season.

Any road team (Detroit) coming off home wins by 2 goals or more in each of their previous 2 games, and has a win percentage of .700 or better, resulted in those games going 56-22 (71.8%) under the total since 1996. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Tampa Bay @ Montreal 7:35 PM ET

Play On: Under 5.0 (5*)

Tampa Bay is coming off a 7-3 division road win at Toronto on Tuesday. It improved their record to 5-1. Montreal enters tonight’s game with a stellar 6-1 record of their own.

Any road team (Tampa Bay) with a total of 5.0 or less with a winning record, playing in the first half of the season, and is coming off a division road win, versus an opponent (Montreal) with a winning record, resulted in those games going 34-10 (77.3%) under the total since 1996. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Florida @ Toronto 7:35 PM ET

Play On: Toronto +100 (5*)

Toronto has lost each of its last 4 games. Florida is coming off a 3-2 loss at Pittsburgh in their previous game.

Play against any road team (Florida) that’s -100 to -150 on the money line, coming off a loss, and is facing an opponent (Toronto) coming off 4 or more losses in a row. The home teams in this exact situation have gone 34-20 (63%) since 1996, and have done so at an average money line price of +122.4. Bet on Toronto as a 5* money line underdog wager.

Washington @ Edmonton 9:35 PM ET

Play On: Under 5.5 (5**)

Despite giving up 4 goals in their last time out, Washington is allowing just 2.0 goals per game through its first 5 contests. Edmonton has seen each of their previous 3 games go under the total, and allowed a mere 3 goals combined during that time frame. Oilers goaltender Cam Talbot was magnificent through that 3-game stretch, stopping 96 of 99 shots on goal, and that equates to a sensational .970 save percentage.

Washington is coming off a 4-2 home loss to their division rival the New York Rangers this past Saturday. The Capitals enter tonight with a win percentage of .600, and Edmonton is at .833. This sets up a pair of strong NHL totals betting angles for tonight’s game.

Any road team (Washington) with a total of 5.5, facing a non-conference opponent (Edmonton), and is playing on 3 days of rest, resulted in those games going 24-6 (80%) under the total during the past 3 seasons.

Any road team coming off a division home loss, playing in the first half of the season, and has a winning record, and is facing an opponent with a winning record, resulted in those games going 65-32 (67%) under the total during the past 21 seasons. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Ottawa @ Vancouver 10:05 PM ET

Play On: Vancouver -113 (5*)

Ottawa enters today with a win percentage of .600. Vancouver is coming off a 4-2 loss at Anaheim in their previous game, and that dropped their win percentage of .667.

Any home team (Vancouver) playing in the first half of their season, coming off 1 or more losses in a row, possessing a win percentage of .600 to .700, versus an opponent (Ottawa) with a win percentage of better than .500, resulted in those home teams going 60-21 (74.1%) since the 2012.

Winnipeg @ Dallas 8:35 PM ET

Play On: Winnipeg +140 (5*)

Winnipeg enters Tuesday’s game with a win percentage of .400. Dallas is coming off a 3-0 home loss to Columbus in their previous game, and that dropped their win percentage to .400.

Any road team (Winnipeg) with a win percentage of .400 to .490, versus an opponent with a win percentage of .400 to .490, and that opponent (Dallas) is coming off a home loss by 3 goals or more, resulted in those road teams going 35-17 (67.3%) against the money line since 1996. Bet on Winnipeg for a 5* money line wager.

Tampa Bay @ Toronto 7:35 PM ET

Play On: Toronto +123 (5*)

Toronto returns home from an 0-3 road trip, and lost all 3 games by exactly 1 goal. Tampa Bay opened their 6-game in 10-day road trip with a 4-1 win at Ottawa on Saturday.

Any money line home underdog of +100 to +150 (Toronto), coming off 3 straight road losses, versus an opponent (Tampa Bay) coming off a road win, resulted in those home underdogs going 28-12 (70%) since 1996. Bet on Toronto for a 5* money line wager.

Vancouver @ Los Angeles 10:05 PM ET

Play On: Under 5.0 (5*)

Vancouver has opened the season by going 4-0. All 4 of those wins have come by exactly 1 goal. The Canucks will be facing a 1-3 Kings team this evening. Since the 2015-2016 campaign, Vancouver is 13-4 under the total on the road in the first half of the season, and when facing an opponent with a losing record.

The Kings have allowed 3 goals or more in each of their previous 3 games. Since the start of last season, Los Angeles is 5-0 under the total at home following 2 straight games in which they allowed 3 goals or more.

Any road team with a total of 5.0 or less, coming off 2 straight 1 goal wins, and has a +0.3 or better goal per game differential. Resulted in those games go 34-13 (72.3%) under the total since 2012.

Carolina @ Calgary 9:05 PM ET

Play On: Carolina +130 (5*)

Carolina has lost each of their first 3 games this season, and all of those defeats have come by exactly 1 goal. Nevertheless, the Hurricanes are averaging a robust 3.0 goals scored per game.

Any team that averages 2.85 or more goals scored per game, and is coming off 3 straight 1 goal losses, resulted in those teams going 21-5 (80.8%) during the past 5 seasons. Bet on Carolina for a 5* money line underdog wager.

Los Angeles @ Dallas 8:35 PM ET

Play On: Los Angeles +130 (5*)

Dallas is coming off a 2-1 win at Nashville in their previous game. Los Angeles is coming off 4-2 and 6-3 losses in their last 2 games.

Any road team (Los Angeles) which is -120 to +130 on the money line, and they’ve allowed 4 goals or more in each of their previous 2 games, versus an opponent (Dallas) that allowed 1 goal or less in their previous game, resulted in those road teams going 25-7 (78.1%) during the past 5 seasons. Bet on Los Angeles for a 5* money line underdog wager.

Washington @ Florida 7:35 PM ET

Play On: Florida +110 (5*)

Florida is coming off a 4-3 loss at Tampa Bay in their previous game, and is 2-1 thus far. Washington enters today’s game with an identical 2-1 record.

Any home team (Florida) off a road loss, possessing a win percentage of .600 to .700, and is facing an opponent (Washington) with a winning record, resulted in those home teams going 38-11 (77.6%) during the past 5 seasons. Bet on Florida for a 5* money line underdog wager.

Red Wings @ Rangers 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Red Wings +140 (5*)

Detroit is coming off a 5-1 home win over Ottawa on Monday. Despite that 3 goal victory, Detroit still possesses a -0.4 goal per game differential this season. Henrik Lundquist is expected to be in goal for the Rangers. Lundquist has been shaky in his first 2 starts this year, and that’s been evidenced by a poor .870 save percentage in those outings.

Any money line underdog that has a goal per game differential of -0.3 or worse, and is coming off a win by 4 goals or more, resulted in those underdogs going 30-16 (65.2%) since 2012. The average money line in those 46 games was +140.5. Bet on the Red Wings for a 5* money line underdog wager.

Maple Leafs @ Jets 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Jets -125 (5*)

Winnipeg is coming off a 4-1 home loss to Boston on Monday. On a positive note, they were 2-0 against Toronto a season ago, and outscored them by a combined 10-3. Furthermore, since the start of the 2014-2015 NHL regular season campaign, Toronto is a dismal 23-60 in away games, and that includes 13-43 if there was a total of 5.5 like it will be this evening.

Any non-conference money line home favorite, coming off a home loss by 3 goals or more, resulted in those home favorites going 49-15 (76.6%) since 2012. The average money line in those 64 contests was -139.3, and the home favorites had a substantial +1.2 goal per game differential. Bet on the Jets for a 5* money line wager.

San Jose @ NY Islanders 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Under 5.5 (5*)

The Islanders are coming off a 3-2 home win over Anaheim. Tonight will be the Isles 3rd game in the last 4 days.

Any home team with a total of 5.5, coming off a home 1 goal win, and they’re playing in their 3rd game in 4 days, resulted in those games going 58-25 (69.9%) under the total since 1997. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Pittsburgh @ San Jose 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Pittsburgh -110 (10*)

Pittsburgh squandered an excellent opportunity to win the Stanley Cup on home ice in Game 5 during a 4-2 loss. However, the Penguins are a remarkable 18-1 in its last 19 games following a loss. Contrarily, San Jose is 11-18 at home this season following a win. Pittsburgh has held a decisive 179-120 shots on goal advantage over San Jose during this Stanley Cup Final. That equates to a +11.8 shots on goal advantage per game, and a huge territorial advantage. Take Pittsburgh for a 10* Top Play money line wager.

San Jose @ Pittsburgh 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Under 5.0 (10*)

Each of the first four games of this series has gone under the total. Low scoring games at this time of the year aren’t unusual. Since1996, and excluding pushes, Stanley Cup Finals games have gone 64-36 (64%) under the total. Going back to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals against Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh has now gone under the total in five straight games. During that span, they’ve allowed just 1.6 goals and 22.6 shots on net per game. Martin Jones of San Jose and Matt Murray from Pittsburgh has both been outstanding in this series. Jones has posted a stellar .925 save percentage and Matt Murray a slightly better .929 during the first four games. Take this game to go under the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Pittsburgh @ San Jose 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Pittsburgh +122 (10*)

Pittsburgh has dominated from a territorial standpoint during the first three games of this series. They’ve held a decisive 113-74 combined shots on goal advantage over San Jose in this Stanley Cup Final. The Penguins are coming off a 3-2 overtime loss at San Jose on Saturday. However, Pittsburgh has gone an incredible 17-1 in its last 18 games following a loss. Contrarily, San Jose is 0-5 during their previous 5 games following a win. Take the Pittsburgh Penguins as for a 10* Top Play money line underdog wager.

Pittsburgh @ San Jose 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Under 5.5 (5*)

Excluding pushed, Stanley Cup Finals games have gone 62-36 (63.3%) under the total. The first two games of series have only improved on that tendency with Pittsburgh winning by scores of 3-2 and 2-1. The total in both games was 5.5 which and it holds true for Game 3 at the time of this writing. Pittsburgh has allowed just a combined 6 goals over its last 4 outings, and held its opponents to an average of only 23.8 shots on goal per game. San Jose has amassed just 27 shots on goal or less in eight of its last ten games. Both goaltenders have been sharp during in this series, evidenced by Matt Murray’s excellent .938 save percentage, and also an impressive .930 mark from Martin Jones. Take this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

San Jose @ Pittsburgh 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Under 5.5 (10*)

Both goaltenders were very sharp in Game 1. That was especially the case for Martin Jones who turned aside 38 of 41 Penguins shots on goal. Pittsburgh’s 21-year-old goaltender Matt Murray has been unflappable for the most part in his playoff starts, going an outstanding 12-4, and compiling a more than respectable .924 save percentage. I look for San Jose to slow this game down by clogging up the neutral zone, and neutralizing Pittsburgh’s superior team speed in doing so. The Penguins have allowed just 5 goals combined over its last three games. Game 1 stayed under the total of 5.5. As a matter of fact, since 1996, and excluding pushes, Stanley Cup Finals games are now 61-36 (62.9%) under the total. Take this game to go under the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Pittsburgh @ Tampa Bay 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Pittsburgh -136

Are you wondering how Pittsburgh is going to respond after sustaining such a devastating overtime defeat in Game 5? Well, all I can tell you is this, Pittsburgh has gone 16-1 in their last seventeen games following a loss, and that includes 4-1 during the playoffs. The only blemish on their record in that regard happened in Game 5 on Sunday. The Penguins are 4-3 on the road during these playoffs, and that includes 2-0 following a loss. You can surely make a case that Pittsburgh deserves a better fate than being down 3-2 in this series. They’ve had a cumulative 196-131 shots on goal advantage, and a massive +13.0 shots on goal per game differential. As a matter of fact, Pittsburgh has averaged an impressive 39.2 shots on goal per outing in the first five games of these Eastern Conference Finals. Considering their recent success after suffering a loss, and their huge territorial edge in this series, I’m going with the road favorite Penguins for my NHL Playoff Game of the Year.