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LA Kings at Winnipeg Jets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s LA Kings at Winnipeg Jets odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The LA Kings (23-10-5) take on the Winnipeg Jets (28-12-2) Friday. Puck drop from Canada Life Centre is set for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Kings vs. Jets odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Kings lead 1-0 with 4-1 home win on Nov. 27

The Kings have won 4 straight with the latest being a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning Saturday. They were supposed to play the Calgary Flames Wednesday, but the wildfires in L.A. changed those plans. C Adrian Kempe comes to town with a 3-game goal streak and a 5-game point streak.

The Jets snapped a 3-game skid with a 5-2 convincing win over the Nashville Predators Tuesday. LW Kyle Connor netted his 23rd goal. The 5 goals were the most they’ve scored in the last 6 games. Winnipeg is 6-3-1 over its last 10 contests.

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Kings at Jets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 12:52 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Kings -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Jets -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Kings -1.5 (+210) | Jets +1.5 (-275)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Kings at Jets projected goalies

Darcy Kuemper (11-2-5, 2.23 GAA, .920 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Connor Hellebuyck (25-6-2, 2.09 GAA, .926 SV%, 5 SO)

Kuemper has been great in 2 starts since turning the calendar to 2025, and they came against a couple of playoff teams in the Lightning and New Jersey Devils. He stopped 33 of 34 in a 2-1 win over Tampa Saturday and all 33 shots against Jersey last Wednesday. He hasn’t faced Winnipeg in a few years now.

Hellebuyck is first in wins, first in GAA, second in SV% and first in shutouts. He had a couple of clunkers to start 2025, but he was able to right the ship Tuesday against Nashville. He stopped 26 of 28 fired his way after allowing 7 goals on 52 shots in his previous 2 starts. He was between the pipes in the 4-1 loss to the Kings Nov. 27, allowing 3 goals on 32 shots.

Kings at Jets picks and predictions

Prediction

Jets 3, Kings 2

Moneyline

The Kings have won 4 of the last 6 meetings, and LA took 3 straight in this building until the Jets responded with a 4-3 win last April. But they have been off for almost a week now with the wildfire turmoil. That can wreck havoc against a team as defensive sound as Winnipeg.

Take the JETS -110.

Puck line/Against the spread

There is no bet here, and I don’t see a prop bet I particularly like.

PASS.

Over/Under

The Jets are 6-3-1 O/U in their last 10, and the Kings are 4-6. The meeting earlier this season ended in a 4-1 Kings victory. There is a lot of data to suggest an Over in the matchup before that, but I’m not feelin’ it. The Jets have scored 4 goals once in the last 5 games. The Kings have done it twice in the last 6, and they have been off nearly a week. It would take one side to score 4 to hit the Over. So take the UNDER 5.5 (-105).

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Vancouver Canucks at Carolina Hurricanes odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Vancouver Canucks at Carolina Hurricanes odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Vancouver Canucks (18-12-10) and Carolina Hurricanes (25-15-2) are lined up for a Friday battle in Raleigh. The opening puck drop at the Lenovo Center will be at 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Canucks vs. Hurricanes odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Hurricanes lead 1-0 with 4-3 OT road win on Oct. 28

Vancouver has lost 3 straight games (0-1-2) and 5 of its last 6 (1-2-3). The Canucks are continuing an eastern swing that has seen them lose overtime games Monday (5-4 at Montreal Canadiens) and Wednesday (2-1 at Washington Capitals).

Carolina is playing for a second straight night and a third time in the last 4 days. On Thursday, the Hurricanes defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3. C Jordan Staal lit the lamp 3 times in that game; he has logged 5 points over Carolina’s last 2 games.

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Canucks at Hurricanes odds

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  • Moneyline: Vancouver +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Carolina -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Vancouver +1.5 (-200) | Carolina -1.5 (+165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Canucks at Hurricanes projected goalies

Thatcher Demko (2-1-3, 3.34 GAA, .881 SV%) vs. Dustin Tokarski (3-1-0, 2.49 GAA, .894 SV%)

Demko is making his first start since Dec. 28. He’s been battling back spasms after also missing early-season games with a knee injury and has played just 7 games this season after logging 147 games over the previous 3 seasons.

Tokarski last played Sunday, making 16 stops against 19 shots vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins. He’s a journeyman back-up who has registered 71 starts in a 10-year NHL career.

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Canucks at Hurricanes picks and predictions

Prediction

Hurricanes 5, Canucks 3

Moneyline

Carolina is 5-1-0 across its last 6 home games. In all 5 of those wins, the ‘Canes tallied 4-plus goals.

The Hurricanes have the better offense and its one slightly undervalued overall when looking at goals vs. expected goals. Carolina has slightly better special teams at both ends.

Of late, the Maple Leafs have been getting a bigger chunk of goals on the power play. But that’s been with some extra opportunities with higher opponent penalty numbers. Carolina ranks as top-third in the NHL in penalty avoidance (7.2 PIM per game).

Despite its good offense overall, the Hurricane power play is 0 for its last 11. But this is a Carolina club that cranked out an impressive 40.5% rate with the extra man over a 12-game stretch from Nov. 16-Dec. 7.

TAKE CAROLINA (-150).

Puck line/Against the spread

Vancouver has gone past regulation in half of its games since Dec. 1. AVOID trying to push Carolina over the line with a multi-goal margin.

Over/Under

The Over is 3-1 across the last 4 series meetings.

When Carolina plays three-in-four situations, its end games have tended to be looser, higher-scoring affairs. With Friday’s probables between the pipes not being a dynamic duo and with the offensive talent on the ice, the OVER 6 (-110) is the value side here.

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New Jersey Devils at New York Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s New Jersey Devils at New York Rangers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New Jersey Devils (25-15-3) visit the New York Rangers (18-20-2) on Thursday. Puck drop from Madison Square Garden is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Devils vs. Rangers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Devils lead 2-0 with a 5-1 road win on Dec. 2 and a 5-0 home win on Dec. 23

New Jersey snapped a 4-game losing streak on Monday with a 3-2 win over the Seattle Kraken while covering as a -244 road favorite. C Dawson Mercer had a goal and an assist in the win.

New York has dropped 2 of its last 3 after losing 5-4 in overtime against the Dallas Stars on Tuesday while failing to cover as a +153 home underdog. LW Alexis Lafreniere and C Vincent Trocheck each had 2 goals in the losing effort.

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Devils at Rangers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 10:08 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Devils -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Rangers +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Devils -1.5 (+140) | Rangers +1.5 (-165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Devils at Rangers projected goalies

Jacob Markstrom (20-8-2, 2.17 GAA, .911 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Igor Shesterkin (11-15-1, 3.10 GAA, .906 SV%, 1 SO)

Markstrom has been a top goalie this season with his wins tied for second-best and his GAA ranking third. He has won 7 of his last 9 games and has allowed 4 or more goals only 4 times this season.

Shesterkin has been average this season with his best stat being his SV% which is 17th-best in the league. He has lost 5 of his last 6 games, including each of his last 3 starts while allowing 4 or more goals in 3 of his last 5 games.

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Devils at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Devils 3, Rangers 2

Moneyline

BET DEVILS (-175).

While not the best value, New Jersey has dominated New York this season and is looking for its third win against the Rangers. The Devils have struggled of late, winning just 1 of their last 5 games, all on the road, while scoring 2 or fewer goals in 4 of their last 5 contests.

New York has also struggled though, going 3-7 in its last 10 and allowing 5 or more goals in 5 of its last 7.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

There is better value on the New Jersey moneyline.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6.5 (-120).

New Jersey has hit the Over just 2 times in its last 10 games. It has hit the Under in each of its last 4 while scoring 3 or fewer goals in each of its last 5 and allowing 3 or fewer in each of its last 4.

New York has scored 3 or fewer goals in 7 of its last 10 while allowing 2 or fewer in 2 of its last 4.

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Boston Bruins at Tampa Bay Lightning odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Boston Bruins at Tampa Bay Lightning odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Boston Bruins (20-18-5) visit the Tampa Bay Lightning (21-15-2) Thursday. Puck drop from Amalie Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Bruins vs. Lightning odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Lightning won 3-1 last season

Boston has dropped 5 in a row after falling 4-0 against the Edmonton Oilers Tuesday as a +130 home underdog. The Bruins were outshot 39-26 in the loss.

Tampa Bay snapped a 4-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the visiting Carolina Hurricanes Tuesday as a +100 underdog. C Brayden Point scored his 24th of the season in the third period; he’s tied with Avalanche RW Mikko Rantanen for 2nd-most goals in the NHL.

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Bruins at Lightning odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Bruins +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Lightning -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins +1.5 (-190) | Lightning -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Bruins at Lightning projected goalies

Jeremy Swayman (13-14-3, 2.92 GAA, .893 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Andrei Vasilevskiy (17-12-1, 2.37 GAA, .915 SV%, 2 SO)

Swayman ranks 34th or worse for both his GAA and SV%. He has lost 4 straight starts while allowing 7 goals combined in his last 2. He has allowed 2 or fewer goals in 4 of his last 6 starts.

Vasilevskiy has been strong this year with his wins, GAA and SV% all ranking higher than Swayman’s. He has dropped 2 of his last 3 starts, but is 5-3 in his last 8. He has allowed 2 or fewer goals in 4 straight starts.

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Bruins at Lightning picks and predictions

Prediction

Lightning 3, Bruins 2

Moneyline

BET LIGHTNING (-165).

Tampa Bay is 12-6-1 at home this season and is facing off against Boston, which is 8-11-2 on the road.

Boston has struggled recently, losing 6 of its last 7 games, including 5 straight.

Tampa Bay has lost 4 of its last 5 games after a 6-1 stretch Dec. 12-28. It has won 4 of its last 6 at home.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

There is better value on the Lightning moneyline.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6 (-120).

The Bruins have hit the Under in 7 of their last 10 games. They have scored 1 or fewer goals in 3 of their last 5 and allowed 3 or fewer in 6 of their last 10.

The Lightning are 3-6-1 O/U in their last 10 games, including 0-4 in their last 4. They have scored 3 or fewer goals in 5 straight games while allowing just 2 goals in 3 of their last 4.

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Colorado Avalanche at Minnesota Wild odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Colorado Avalanche at Minnesota Wild odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Avalanche (25-16-1) meet the Minnesota Wild (26-11-4) Thursday at XCel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Avalanche vs. Wild odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Avalanche won 4-0 in 2023-24

The Avalanche were stunned 3-1 by the Chicago Blackhawks in the first stop on the 3-game road trip. Colorado was a major favorite (-230), and it serves as a cautionary tale on why you should never bet teams with so much risk and not nearly enough reward.

The Avs are just 1-1-1 in the past 3 games after a 6-game win streak from Dec. 19-Jan. 2. The Under has cashed in the past 3 outings, while going 7-3 across the past 10 games.

For the Wild, they outlasted the St. Louis Blues 6-4 at home Tuesday, winning their fourth straight game. Minnesota has notched 4 or more goals in each game of the win streak, averaging 4.8 GPG while allowing 2.5 GPG. The Over has cashed in 3 of the past 4 outings.

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Avalanche at Wild odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Avalanche -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Wild +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Avalanche -1.5 (+180) | Wild +1.5 (-225)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Avalanche at Wild projected goalies

Mac Blackwood (13-10-4, 2.58 GAA, .918% SV, 1 SO) vs. Filip Gustavsson (18-6-3, 2.31 GAA, .922 SV%, 3 SO)

Blackwood allowed just a single goal on 27 shots in a 3-1 victory over the Florida Panthers Monday, and he has managed a 2-0-1 record, 1.28 GAA and .943 SV% in 2 starts and 1 relief appearance in January.

Blackwood has been a tremendous acquisition, allowing 2 or fewer goals in each of his 8 starts and 9 appearances since coming over from the San Jose Sharks in mid-December.

Gustavsson blanked the Carolina Hurricanes on the road Saturday, stopping all 21 shots he faced. However, he allowed 4 goals on just 18 shots in 24:33 on Tuesday, and he was pulled against the St. Louis Blues.

Avalanche at Wild picks and predictions

Prediction

Wild 3, Avalanche 2

Moneyline

The WILD (+110) are a decent play as short ‘dogs at home behind Gustavsson. While he has actually been better on the road, going 10-1-3 with a 1.91 GAA and .930 SV% away from home, and 8-5-0 with a 2.75 GAA and .915 SV% on home ice, Minnesota is a strong play.

The Avalanche (-130) is coming off a 3-1 loss in Chicago, and it has split its past 4 on the road.

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Puck line/Against the spread

Minnesota +1.5 (-225) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for a little bit of insurance. If you like the Wild, just play it straight up at plus-money for a better value.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (+100) is the lean, but don’t go crazy.

The Under has cashed in 3 in a row for the Avs, with the Under going 5-3 in Blackwood’s past 8 starts. The Under is 7-3 across the past 10 outings, too.

For the Wild, the total has ended up going low in 7 of the past 12 outings, while going 3-1 in Gustavsson’s previous 4 starting assignments.

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Toronto Maple Leafs at Carolina Hurricanes odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Toronto Maple Leafs at Carolina Hurricanes odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs (27-13-2) meet the Carolina Hurricanes (24-15-2) Thursday at Lenovo Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+ / hulu / Disney+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Hurricanes won 3-0 in 2023-24

Carolina has won 4 straight meetings since March 25, 2023, while the favorite has won 5 in a row. The Over has a 3-2 edge in the past 5 in the series.

The Maple Leafs swept a home-and-home with the Philadelphia Flyers, winning both meetings by a 3-2 score. That includes a win in regulation on the road last time out Tuesday as the Under (6) cashed. The total has gone low in 4 of the past 5 games in the team’s 5-game win streak.

The Hurricanes were tripped up 3-2 at the Tampa Bay Lightning in a makeup game for an October contest postponed by the landfall of Hurricane Milton. The Canes are just 4-5-1 across the past 10 games since Dec. 20, and Carolina hasn’t had consecutive victories since Dec. 15-17. The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 outings.

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Maple Leafs at Hurricanes odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Maple Leafs +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Hurricanes -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Maple Leafs +1.5 (-185) | Hurricanes -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Maple Leafs at Hurricanes projected goalies

Joseph Woll (14-6-0, 2.46 GAA, .915% SV, 1 SO) vs. Pyotr Kochetkov (15-9-1, 2.50 GAA, .902 SV%, 1 SO)

Woll allowed 2 goals on 32 shots in Tuesday’s 3-2 road win in Philadelphia, and he has won 5 consecutive starts, allowing 2 or fewer goals in 4 of those outings. He is 3-0-0 with a 2.33 GAA and .927 SV% in 3 starts since the ball dropped to ring in 2025.

For Kochetkov, he allowed 3 goals on 33 shots in Tuesday’s 3-2 loss in Tampa, and he has managed just a 1-2-0 record despite a 2.35 GAA and .919 SV% in 3 January starts. He has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 9 of the past 10 starts since Dec. 10.

Maple Leafs at Hurricanes picks and predictions

Prediction

Maple Leafs 3, Hurricanes 2

Moneyline

The MAPLE LEAFS (+145) are worth playing as moderate underdogs in Thursday’s road game against the Hurricanes (-175).

Carolina has just been super inconsistent, failing to stack wins lately. Toronto, on the other hand, is in first place in the Atlantic Division, and it has picked up 5 consecutive victories dating back to New Year’s Eve.

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Puck line/Against the spread

Toronto +1.5 (-185) will cost you nearly 2 times your potential return if you require a little bit of insurance, and you just can’t bring yourself to play the Maple Leafs straight up for whatever reason.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (+100) is the lean at even-money, but be super careful not to get carried away.

The Under has cashed in the past 2 games, and 4 of the previous 6 outings for the Leafs. Toronto is averaging 3.2 GPG in the 6-game span, bumped up slightly because of a 6-4 win against Boston Jan. 4. The Leafs have allowed just 2.0 GPG in the past 5 outings, too.

For Carolina, the total has gone low in 3 of the past 4 outings, with the Canes averaging just 2.3 GPG, while allowing 3.8 GPG.

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Florida Panthers at Utah Hockey Club odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Florida Panthers at Utah Hockey Club odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Florida Panthers (24-15-2) visit the Utah Hockey Club (17-15-7) Wednesday. Puck drop from Delta Center is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT / truTV / Max). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Panthers vs. Utah Hockey Club odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting

The Panthers have lost 2 of their last 3 games after falling 3-1 at the Colorado Avalanche Monday as +102 underdogs. C Carter Verhaeghe was the lone goalscorer for Florida.

Utah has dropped 6 of its last 7 games after falling 3-2 in OT at the Dallas Stars Saturday as a +145 underdog. LW Matias Maccelli led the way on offense, scoring both of Utah’s goals in the loss.

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Panthers at Utah Hockey Club odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Panthers -135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Utah Hockey Club +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers -1.5 (+180) | Utah Hockey Club +1.5 (-225)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Panthers at Utah Hockey Club projected goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (17-9-1, 2.76 GAA, .901 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Karel Vejmelka (9-10-3, 2.45 GAA, .914 SV%)

Bobrovsky’s 17 wins are tied for 5th-best in the NHL. He has lost 3 of his last 4 and is 4-3 in his last 7. He has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 6 straight starts.

Vejmelka ranks 9th in GAA and is tied for 9th-best in SV%. He has lost 4 of his last 5 starts. Vejmelka has also allowed 3 or more goals in 4 of his last 5 starts and 6 of his last 10.

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Panthers at Utah Hockey Club picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 3, Utah Hockey Club 2

Moneyline

BET PANTHERS (-135).

Florida is 12-7-1 on the road this season and is going up against Utah, which is just 5-7-4 on its home ice. The Panthers have been sporadic on offense of late, but have a chance to recalibrate against a soft Utah defense.

Utah has scored 2 or fewer goals in 5 of its last 6 games and allowed 3 or more in 7 straight.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

The moneyline has better value on the Panthers.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6 (-115).

Florida has avoided the Over in 7 of its last 10 games while scoring 1 goal or fewer in 4 of its last 6. It has allowed 3 goals or fewer in 4 consecutive games and hit the Under in 3 straight.

Utah has hit the Under in 6 of its last 10 games while scoring 2 goals or fewer in 5 of its last 6.

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Colorado Avalanche at Chicago Blackhawks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Colorado Avalanche at Chicago Blackhawks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Avalanche (25-15-1) battle the Chicago Blackhawks (13-25-2) in a Wednesday contest at United Center. The opening faceoff will be at 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Avalanche vs. Blackhawks odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Chicago leads 1-0

Colorado last played Monday, when it closed out a 4-game home stand with a 3-1 victory over the Florida Panthers. The club’s Wednesday game at Chicago marks the front end of a 3-game road swing. The Avalanche are looking to stay hot on the road; they’ve won 3 in a row and 6 of their last 7 (6-1-0) away from Denver.

The Blackhawks head into this game off 2 rest days following a shaky 6-2 loss vs. the New York Rangers Sunday. Chicago is 1-6-0 over its last 7 games and has coughed up 5.00 goals per contest over that stretch.

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Avalanche at Blackhawks odds

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  • Moneyline: Avalanche -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Blackhawks +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Avalanche -1.5 (+105) | Blackhawks +1.5 (-125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Avalanche at Blackhawks projected goalies

Mackenzie Blackwood (13-10-4, 2.58 GAA, .918 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Petr Mrazek (7-14-1, 3.23 GAA, .893 SV%)

Blackwood has allowed just 2 goals over his last 2 starts, and he owns a sparkling .945 SV% over his last 5 games. The veteran netminder has been better on the road than at home this season: He’s logged an .897 SV% in Denver and a .929 mark elsewhere.

Mrazek has not played since the Dec. 31 Winter Classic when he allowed 6 goals against the St. Louis Blues. The 32-year-old is coming off a dreadful December that saw him go winless in 5 decisions while clocking an .821 SV%.

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Avalanche at Blackhawks picks and predictions

Prediction

Avalanche 5, Blackhawks 3

Moneyline

PASS: Look to the puck line for better value on the visiting Avs.

Puck line/Against the spread

In Colorado’s 6-of-its-last-7 stretch on the road, 5 of the 6 wins have been by multi-goal margins. The Avs are 4-2 over their last 6 games against Chicago; the 4 victories are by scores of 5-0, 4-0, 5-0, and 5-0.

Per NaturalStatTrick, no club has allowed more 5-on-5 high-danger shots than Chicago. Blackhawks goalies have been under duress in wide swaths of recent games.

BACK COLORADO -1.5 (+105).

Over/Under

The Under is 6-1 across the last 7 Colorado-Chicago games, but shading a higher score is the value side in Wednesday’s tilt.

Both clubs have relatively low shooting percentages in 5-on-5 play, and both have support analytics that favor getting more production in that department. The Blackhawks, in particular, have been generating more high-danger looks of late (while still coughing up quite a few defensively as well).

The Avs got just 1 goal on 23 shots in their Monday game. In their 10 previous games, they averaged 4.10 goals per game on 30.2 shots. Both sides have first-division power plays; Colorado owns a bottom-third penalty kill.

BET THE OVER 6 (-110).

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Edmonton Oilers at Boston Bruins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Edmonton Oilers at Boston Bruins odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Edmonton Oilers (24-12-3) take on the Boston Bruins (20-17-5) Tuesday. Puck drop from TD Garden is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Oilers vs. Bruins odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Oilers lead 1-0 with 3-2 OT win at home Dec. 19

The Oilers come to Beantown winners of 3 straight after a 4-2 victory in Seattle Saturday. C Leon Draisaitl scored his league-leading 29th goal in the process. He has goals in 4 straight games, and his 59 points are second in the NHL.

The Bruins lost their fourth straight Sunday in a 5-4 overtime loss to the New York Islanders. RW David Pastrnak put 2 in the back of the net to give him 17 on the season. The Bruins have scored 4 goals in 2 straight games, but the problem was they allowed 6 and 5.

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Oilers at Bruins odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Oilers -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Bruins +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers -1.5 (+155) | Bruins +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Oilers at Bruins projected goalies

Stuart Skinner (15-8-3, 2.78 GAA, .898 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Jeremy Swayman (13-13-3, 2.91 GAA, .891 SV%, 2 SO)

Skinner beat the Anaheim Ducks in his last start Friday, stopping 27 of 29 shots. He was better in December with a 6-2-1 record, 2.33 GAA and .913 SV%. One of those starts was a victory in a 3-2 overtime affair with Boston, stopping 24 of 26.

Swayman has lost 3 straight starts with the latest being a 6-4 loss at Toronto Saturday. He stopped 23 of 27 in what was his third straight road start. He faced Edmonton in the Dec. 19 meeting and stopped 23 of 26 fired his way.

Oilers at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 3, Bruins 2

Moneyline

Remember how we mentioned Draisaitl has scored in 4 straight? That’s where we’re going. LEON DRAISAITL ANYTIME GOAL (+135) is at a great price. But BetMGM has a 20% NHL boost token that makes it +162.

BetMGM is also running a promotion that if you spend $10+ on an anytime goalscorer bet, and that person scores a hat trick, you could win a share of $10,000 in bonus bets. Draisaitl has 10 goals and 11 assists in 18 career games against Boston.

Puck line/Against the spread

The last 6 meetings between the teams have been within 1 goal. The problem, though, is Boston +1.5 (-190) is priced out of range. If you think Boston is going to keep it within a goal, you might as well take their +130 ML.

I don’t have that kind of faith in this tailspinning team, though.

PASS.

Over/Under

I like the Under here. Each team is 4-6 O/U in the last 10 games. Over the last 10 meetings, the Over has cashed just twice. He had 3-2 finals in 4 of the last 6.

Take the UNDER 6 (-115).

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Carolina Hurricanes at Tampa Bay Lightning odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Carolina Hurricanes at Tampa Bay Lightning odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Carolina Hurricanes (24-14-2) and the Tampa Bay Lightning (20-15-2) meet Tuesday at Amalie Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Hurricanes vs. Lightning odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Lightning lead 1-0

This game was originally scheduled to play Oct. 12 in Tampa, but it was postponed due to Hurricane Milton.

Carolina picked up a 4-3 win in overtime Sunday as a heavy favorite (-204) while the Over (6.5) came through thanks to the extra session. It is 3-1-1 in the past 5 games since Dec. 28, with the Over going 5-2 across the previous 7 outings.

The Lightning suffered a 4-1 loss in Anaheim Sunday, wrapping up an 0-3-0 California road trip. The Lightning managed just a single goal in each of the 3 games, while allowing a total of 8 goals. The Under cashed in all 3 outings. Tampa Bay has been outscored 13-5 in the past 4 games, all losses in regulation.

In an Oct. 11 meeting, Tampa Bay won 4-1 as a +134 road underdog while the Under (6) cashed.

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Hurricanes at Lightning odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Hurricanes -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Lightning -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Hurricanes -1.5 (+200) | Lightning +1.5 (-250)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Hurricanes at Lightning projected goalies

Pyotr Kochetkov (15-8-1, 2.48 GAA, .901% SV, 1 SO) vs. Andrei Vasilevskiy (16-12-1, 2.37 GAA, .914 SV%, 2 SO)

Kochetkov allowed 3 goals on 26 shots in a 4-0 loss to Minnesota Saturday night at Lenovo Center. In his most recent road start, he allowed just a single goal on 26 shots in a 3-1 victory against the Florida Panthers Thursday. He has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 8 of the previous 9 starts.

Vasilevskiy allowed 2 goals on 21 shots in a 2-1 setback at the LA Kings Saturday, and he has dropped each of his 2 starts since the ball dropped to ring in the new year. However, while he is 0-2-0, he has a solid 2.07 GAA and .913 SV% while receiving just 2 goals of offensive support.

Hurricanes at Lightning picks and predictions

Prediction

Lightning 3, Hurricanes 2

Moneyline

The LIGHTNING (-105) are worth a look as short ‘dogs in this battle at Amalie Arena.

While Tampa Bay has struggled to light the lamp lately, notching just 5 total goals in the team’s 4-game span, it’s due to get going against the Hurricanes (-115). The Lightning have won 4 of the past 5 meetings in this series, and the winning team has 4 shutouts in the past 6 meetings since March 5, 2023. The Lightning has won each of the past 4 meetings as underdogs.

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Puck line/Against the spread

Tampa Bay +1.5 (-250) is too risky if you’d like a little bit of insurance and just can’t play Tampa Bay straight up.

If you like Tampa Bay, just play it on the moneyline.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 6 (-105) is worth a look, as Tampa Bay has had trouble scoring lately.

Carolina has cashed the Under in 2 of the past 3 outings, averaging 2.3 goals per game (GPG) in the span and allowing 2.7 GPG. For Tampa Bay, the Under has cashed in 3 straight, averaging just 1.0 GPG and allowing 2.7 GPG.

In addition, the Under is 4-1 in the past 5 meetings in this series since March 28, 2023.

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