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Florida Panthers vs. New York Islanders odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Florida Panthers at New York Islanders NHL Playoffs Qualifier Round sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Florida Panthers and the New York Islanders tangle Saturday in Game 1 of their best-of-five NHL Playoffs Qualifier Series round at 4 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, one of two hub locations for the NHL restart. We analyze the Panthers-Islanders sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Florida Panthers vs. New York Islanders: Projected starting goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky vs. Thomas Greiss

Bobrovsky, who made the start in Wednesday’s preseason game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, registered a 23-19-6 record, 3.23 goals-against average and .900 save percentage across 50 games (49 starts). It wasn’t exactly the type of production the team hoped they’d get from Bobrovsky after backing up a Brink’s truck to his house last offseason. However, he can wash all of those buyer’s remorse feelings away with a strong postseason run. It might be tough, however, as he was 0-2-0 in two starts against the Isles, although he had a respectable 2.05 GAA and .938 SV%.

Greiss was the backstop in a 2-1 exhibition win over the rival New York Rangers on Wednesday night, a good sign he’ll be manning the crease in Game 1 against the Cats. While “Bob” was pretty good against the Isles this season, Greiss was just a little better against the Panthers. Greiss posted a 2-0-0 record, 1.00 GAA and .972 save percentage in two regular-season starts, stopping 69 of the 71 pucks he faced.

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Panthers vs. Islanders: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Islanders 4, Panthers 2

Moneyline (ML)

The ISLANDERS (-121) have won four consecutive meetings with the Panthers (+100), so there is a lot of confidence for the boys in blue and orange. In addition, the favorite has cashed in five of the previous six meetings in this series. New York is trying to wash a bad taste out of its mouth after being swept by the Carolina Hurricanes in the postseason a year ago. Florida will be getting its feet wet, returning to the postseason since 2016. That invaluable experience last season for the Isles, albeit brief, will be the difference, as well as having Barry Trotz behind the bench.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Islanders to win returns a profit of $8.30, while a $10 wager on the Panthers results in a profit of $10.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

It might be a good idea to go lightly on ISLANDERS (-1.5, +225) on the puck line. Keep in mind, though, that while New York won each of the previous three regular-season meetings, one win came in a shootout, and the other in a 2-1 win in regulation on the Island. Either way, the moneyline cashed twice, and the puck line did not. So tread lightly.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 5.5 (-110) is a slam-dunk play in this one. Expect the skaters to look like they’re pushing in sand early in the qualifiers after a long layoff, taking at least a game or two to knock off the rust. Plus, the first three meetings between these clubs each cashed the under. Look for more of the same.

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Ottawa Senators at Los Angeles Kings odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Ottawa Senators at Los Angeles Kings sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Ottawa Senators (25-33-12) visit the Los Angeles Kings (28-35-6) Wednesday at Staples Center in a battle for 2020 NHL Entry Draft positioning. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Senators-Kings sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Senators at Kings: Projected starting goalies

Craig Anderson vs. Cal Petersen

Anderson enters on just his second two-game winning streak of the season after stopping 31 of 32 shots in a 2-1 OT win at the San Jose Sharks Saturday. He’s 11-16-2 on the season with a .901 save percentage and 3.26 goals against average.

Petersen has won three straight games to improve to 4-3-0 on the season. He has a .922 SV% and 2.73 GAA. He stopped 25 of 28 shots in a 7-3 win over the Minnesota Wild Saturday.

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Senators at Kings: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Odds last updated at 3:50 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Kings 3, Senators 1

Moneyline (ML)

The two teams are tied with 62 points on the season, but the Kings (-167) have played one less game than the Senators (+135) as the two head toward playoff elimination. The Kings have won a season-high six straight games, including a 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche Monday, and they’re now a strong 18-13-2 on home ice for the season. The Sens were handed a 5-2 loss Tuesday by the Anaheim Ducks to start their California swing 1-1. They’re 4-5-1 across their last 10 games and 7-20-6 on the road for the season. Back the surging KINGS (-167) at home against a tired opponent.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Kings to win in regulation, overtime or a shootout returns a profit of $5.99.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

PASS. Los Angeles (-1.5, +155) is on a roll, but I’m going to keep the focus on the ML above. The Kings are 38-31 ATS overall and 18-15 on home ice. The Senators (+1.5, -189) are 36-34 ATS overall and 16-17 on the road.

Over/Under (O/U)

Back the UNDER 5.5 (+105). The Kings have fallen shy of this combined goal total in five of their last six wins and the Sens have scored just 4 goals through the first two games of their road trip.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 277-261

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New York Rangers at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s New York Rangers at Colorado Avalanche sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Colorado Avalanche (41-20-8) host the New York Rangers (37-28-4) Wednesday at Pepsi Center for a 10 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Rangers-Avalanche sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Rangers at Avalanche: Projected starting goalies

Alexandar Georgiev vs. Pavel Francouz

Georgiev snapped out of a mini two-game slide Thursday, giving up five goals on 34 shots but getting an OT win over the Washington Capitals on home ice. He is now 17-14-1 with a .910 save percentage and 3.05 goals against average through 31 starts and two relief appearances.

Francouz is 20-7-4 with a .922 SV% and 2.43 GAA through 30 starts and three relief appearances in his rookie season. He lost two of his last three games on the road, and he returns home where he has a .905 SV% and 2.84 GAA in 16 games.

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Rangers at Avalanche: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Odds last updated at 2:55 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Avalanche 5, Rangers 4

Moneyline (ML)

The Rangers (+145) kicked off a three-game road trip with a 4-2 win over the Dallas Stars Tuesday to improve to 6-4 across their last 10 games and 19-12-2 on the road for the season. The AVALANCHE (-176) took a 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings Monday to wrap up a 1-2 road trip, but they return home to where they’re 17-9-6 on the season. They’re also 7-2-1 across their last 10 games overall.

The Avs are comfortably in second place in the Central Division, while the Rangers are fighting for an Eastern Conference wild-card spot. Back the rested hosts with the Rangers playing in their third different time zone since Saturday.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Back the RANGERS (+1.5, -189) to stay within 1 goal in a loss as a hedge against the pick of the Avs on the moneyline. Francouz has oddly struggled in his home rink, and has given up at least three goals in each of his last four games overall.

Colorado is 35-34 ATS overall and just 16-16 at home. New York is 43-26 ATS overall and 23-10 on the road.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Rangers to lose by 1 goal or win outright returns a profit of $5.29.

Over/Under (O/U)

Roll with the OVER 5.5 (-134). The Avs are just 3-7 against the Over/Under across their last 10 games, but the Rangers are 8-2 against the number in the same time span. New York has scored at least four goals in three straight games, while Colorado averages 3.63 goals scored per game on home ice.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 277-261

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New York Islanders at Vancouver Canucks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s New York Islanders at Vancouver Canucks sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The New York Islanders (35-23-9) continue their road trip, visiting the Vancouver Canucks (35-27-6) at Rogers Arena Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET. We analyze the Islanders-Canucks sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Islanders at Canucks: Projected starting goalies

Semyon Varlamov vs. Thatcher Demko

Varlamov checks in with a 19-14-5 record, 2.59 goals against average and .915 save percentage. But the real story is his play on the road, where he has been much better. He’s just 8-8-1 in 20 appearances, including 17 starts, away from home, but he has an impressive 2.28 GAA and .925 SV%.

Demko has been tasked with holding down the fort since Jacob Markstrom (knee) went down, with Louis Domingue brought in to be the understudy. Demko is 12-10-2 with a 3.03 GAA and .904 SV%, including 8-3-1 in 13 appearances on home ice, while Domingue lost his only start since joining the Canucks, allowing four goals on 34 shots.

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Islanders at Canucks: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Islanders 5, Canucks 3

Moneyline (ML)

The ISLANDERS (+105) are short dogs on the road, but a real value here. They have dropped six in a row, but that’s not going to go on forever. They’re due, and they enter with a couple days of rest – they’re 7-2 in the past nine on two days of rest. They have also topped the Canucks (-129) in six of the past eight meetings overall.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Islanders to grab the road win returns a profit of $10.50 if they prevail, while a $10 wager on the Canucks nets a profit of $7.75.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

I’m backing the Islanders (+1.5, -250) on the moneyline to win straight up, so I am not interested in this insurance, especially if I have to risk two and a half times my investment. The Canucks (-1.5, +200) are tempting play if you think the Isles will continue their skid.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-106) is 6-1-1 in the past eight meetings in this series. While the Under is 6-0 in New York’s past six against the Western Conference, there is something about Tuesday that brings out the offense. The Over is 10-0-1 in New York’s past 11 played on a Tuesday.

For Vancouver, the Over has connected in eight of the past 10, and 5-1 in the past six at home. The Over is also 5-2 in its past seven against winning teams.

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New York Rangers at Dallas Stars odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s New York Rangers at Dallas Stars sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The New York Rangers (36-28-4) visit the Dallas Stars (37-23-8) Tuesday at American Airlines Center for an 8:30 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Rangers-Stars sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Rangers at Stars: Projected starting goalies

Igor Shesterkin vs. Ben Bishop

Shesterkin took the loss Saturday against the New Jersey Devils while allowing five goals on just 23 shots. It snapped a seven-game winning streak for the rookie and dropped him to 9-2-0 on the season. He has a .931 save percentage and 2.56 goals against average.

Bishop has lost three-straight starts and is now 21-15-4 on the season with a .921 SV% and 2.46 GAA. He has been best at home with a .931 SV% and 2.15 GAA through 26 games played.

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Rangers at Stars: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Odds last updated at 8:15 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Stars 2, Rangers 1

Moneyline (ML)

The Rangers (+135) have gone 6-4 across their last 10 games and now have an outside shot at a postseason berth despite sitting seventh in the Metropolitan Division. The STARS (-167) have lost five straight games for the first time since early October, but they’re still comfortably third in the Central Division.

The hosts have a 19-11-3 record at AAC and are the play Tuesday. The visitors are 18-12-2 on the road but trust in the more experienced Bishop in the goaltending battle. Of the Stars’ last five losses, four were decided by just single goals.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Stars to win returns a profit of $6.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The RANGERS (+1.5, -200) can be backed on the spread, where they’ll need to lose by just a single goal or win outright for a $10 bet to return a profit of $5.

Dallas is 34-34 ATS overall, but just 13-20 on home ice. New York is 46-26 ATS overall and 22-10 on the road. Just one of the Stars’ last five wins was decided by a multi-goal margin.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 5.5 (-106). The Rangers are 8-2 against the Over/Under across their last 10 games, while the Stars are 4-5-1 against the number. There have been six total goals scored in the Stars’ last three games and they’ve been shut out in two straight games. Expect a defensive focus with the Stars offense doing just enough against the rookie ‘tender for the Rangers.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 276-259

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Pittsburgh Penguins at New Jersey Devils odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at New Jersey Devils sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (39-23-6) take on the New Jersey Devils (28-28-12) at Prudential Center in Newark Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Penguins-Devils sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Penguins at Devils: Projected starting goalies

Matt Murray vs. MacKenzie Blackwood

Murray has made strides to reclaim his No. 1 job from All-Star Tristan Jarry, who has slumped since the break. Murray is 19-11-5 with a 2.89 goals against average and .898 save percentage with one shutout. He lost his only start in New Jersey Nov. 15, but he allowed just two goals on 21 shots in a 2-1 setback.

Blackwood puts his 22-13-8 record, 2.74 GAA and .915 SV% on the line against the Pens. He has split a pair of starts against Pittsburgh this season, posting a 2.93 GAA and .933 SV%. He won the battle against Murray Nov. 15, allowing just one goal on 39 shots.

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Penguins at Devils: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Devils 3, Penguins 2

Moneyline (ML)

The DEVILS (+155) are moderate underdogs at home, and that makes them a good value. They aren’t going to the playoffs this season, but rather than throw in the towel, they have been a thorn in everyone’s side lately. They have won three of their past four games, and they have lost in regulation just once in their past nine (6-1-2).

The Penguins (-189) are overwhelming favorites, but they shouldn’t be. In their past six road games, Pittsburgh has won just once, including losses to non-playoff teams in the Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings. and San Jose Sharks on a recent road trip.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Devils to grab the home win returns a profit of $15.50, while a $10 wager on the Penguins nets a profit of just $5.30.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Devils (+1.5, -176) are worth a look if you want a little insurance, and don’t trust New Jersey to keep up its strong play. The Penguins (-1.5, +145) are a tempting play, but they have struggled offensively on the road, posting just 10 total goals over their past six contests away from home.

Over/Under (O/U)

That brings us to why it’s a good idea to play the UNDER 5.5 (+110). Pittsburgh is averaging just 1.67 goals per game on the road in its past six. Toss in the fact Blackwood is 8-1-2 with a 2.13 GAA and .941 SV% with two shutouts in 11 starts since the All-Star break, and the recipe is there for an Under result.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Monday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Edmonton Oilers sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

First place in the Pacific Division is on the line Monday with the Vegas Golden Knights (38-24-8) visiting the Edmonton Oilers (37-24-8) at Rogers Place for a 9 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Golden Knights-Oilers sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Golden Knights at Oilers: Projected starting goalies

Marc-Andre Fleury vs. Mike Smith

Fleury comes into Monday having dropped back-to-back decisions. He allowed four goals on just 24 shots in a road loss against the Winnipeg Jets Friday. He’s still 26-16-5 on the season with a .905 save percentage and 2.79 goals against average.

Smith allowed four goals on 21 shots in a loss to the Chicago Blackhawks Thursday. It was his first regulation loss in seven games dating back to Feb. 13. He owns a 19-11-6 record with a .903 SV% and 2.94 GAA.

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Golden Knights at Oilers: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Odds last updated at 10:15 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Oilers 3, Golden Knights 1

Moneyline (ML)

Both teams are coming off wins, as the OILERS (-121) beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 Saturday and the Golden Knights (+100) topped the Calgary Flames 5-3 Sunday. The Oilers have both the rest and home advantage Monday. They’re 17-10-5 at home and the Golden Knights are just 16-13-4 on the road.

The season series is split 1-1 between the two division rivals. Edmonton earned a 4-2 victory in Vegas Nov. 23, and the Golden Knights responded with a 3-0 home win Feb. 26. This will be the first meeting of the season in Edmonton, and the Oilers get the nod.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Oilers to win outright returns a profit of $8.26.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Despite the familiarity between the two division rivals, both games thus far have been decided by multi-goal margins. The OILERS (-1.5, +220) are worth another small wager to win by at least 2 goals Monday. While the moneyline is a much safer play, these odds are too high to ignore with the same $10 bet returning a profit of $22.

Neither team has been great against the spread this season by Monday’s location split. The Golden Knights are 15-18 ATS on the road. The Oilers are 12-20 ATS at home. Edmonton opened its key four-game homestand with a 4-1 win over the Blue Jackets and will be backed by a playoff-hungry home crowd once again.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 5.5 (+125) in what amounts to a playoff game with top spot in the division on the line. Both goalies were roughed up their last time out, but both are highly experienced and play well in big games. Both teams are 4-5-1 against the Over/Under across their last 10 games.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 275-254

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Arizona Coyotes at Winnipeg Jets odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Monday’s Arizona Coyotes at Winnipeg Jets sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Arizona Coyotes (33-28-8) travel to Manitoba to meet the Winnipeg Jets (35-28-6) at Bell MTS Place Monday at 8 p.m. ET. We analyze the Coyotes-Jets sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Coyotes at Jets: Projected starting goalies

Darcy Kuemper vs. Connor Hellebuyck

The Coyotes have eased Kuemper back after a lengthy absence due to a knee injury, but he’s likely to make his third start within a week. He is 10-3-1 with a 2.03 goals against average and .932 save percentage in 14 starts on the road. He allowed two goals on 40 shots in a 4-2 win in Winnipeg back on Oct. 15, too.

Hellebuyck is on fire, as he posted his league-leading sixth shutout with 29 saves in a 4-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights Friday. He improved to 29-21-5 with a 2.59 GAA and .921 SV% through 54 starts and two relief appearances. He has four of those shutouts at home, and he is 17-11-3 with a 2.44 GAA And .924 SV%. He was on the losing side of the Oct. 15 game against the Coyotes, yielding four goals.

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Coyotes at Jets: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Jets 4, Coyotes 1

Moneyline (ML)

The JETS (-125) are playing really good hockey lately, and they have wins over the Golden Knights and Washington Capitals to prove they could be quite a danger in the playoffs, as well. They’re a bit expensive on the moneyline, however, thanks mostly due to Hellebuyck’s hot streak. Look to the puck line for a better value.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Jets to grab the road win returns a profit of $8, while a $10 wager on the Coyotes (+105) nets a profit of $10.50.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The JETS (-1.5, +220) are a much better play on the puck line. In fact, in each of their past five victories, they have also covered the 1.5-goal spread. They’ve gone 10-1 on the puck line in their past 11 victories. The Coyotes (+1.5, -278) were a monster on the road earlier this season, but they’re just 2-11 across their past 13 games away from the desert.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5.5 (-121) is worth a small-unit play. The Under has connected in four straight for the Jets, as Hellebuyck has been yielding next to nothing. The opposition has totaled just four goals across his past four outings, while the Jets have posted 3.0 goals per game during the span. Winnipeg’s goaltending situation is driving this bet, and the play is ‘Under’.

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Washington Capitals at Buffalo Sabres odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Monday’s Washington Capitals at Buffalo Sabres sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Washington Capitals (41-20-7) visit the Buffalo Sabres (29-31-8) Monday at KeyBank Center for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Capitals-Sabres sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Capitals at Sabres: Projected starting goalies

Braden Holtby vs. Carter Hutton

Holtby has won four of his last five starts and last stopped 26 of 28 shots in a key road win over the rival Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday. The veteran is 25-14-5 on the season with a .897 save percentage and 3.14 goals against average.

Hutton has dropped his last four starts after what seemed to be a late-season resurgence. He allowed three goals in each outing and faced 30 or more shots in just two of the four games. He has a .898 SV% and 3.18 GAA for the season.

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Capitals at Sabres: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Odds last updated at 9:45 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Capitals 5, Sabres 2

Moneyline (ML)

The Sabres (+145) have lost six in a row and aren’t worthy of a wager while heading quickly toward postseason elimination. The CAPITALS (-175) remain atop the Metropolitan Division and are getting more profitable odds than they should in this matchup. Washington is 23-10-2 on the road for the season, and while it’s just 4-4-2 across its last 10 games, the Caps beat the Penguins 5-2 last time out.

Buffalo is 19-11-4 at home in 2019-20 but now just 3-7 across its last 10 games. The Sabres fell 3-1 to the Philadelphia Flyers for their fifth straight loss by multiple goals. Back the Capitals to win outright as a safe play, but there’s better value to be had on the puck line.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Capitals to win in regulation, overtime or a shootout returns a profit of $5.70.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Double down on the CAPITALS (-1.5, +150) and back them to win by at least 2 goals at plus-money. Washington is just 33-35 ATS overall but 22-13 on the road. Buffalo is 36-32 ATS overall but just 17-17 on home ice.

As noted above, the Sabres have dropped five straight by multiple goals and six straight overall. The Capitals also claimed a 6-1 victory in the season’s first head-to-head meeting, Nov. 1.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the OVER 6.5 (+120) as a value play. The Caps are 7-3 against the Over/Under across their last 10 games. The Sabres are 4-4-2 against the O/U over the same span, but the season’s first meeting topped Monday’s projection. Washington will add to Hutton’s recent troubles, while Buffalo will need just a couple goals to help push this one Over the number.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 275-254

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Vegas Golden Knights at Calgary Flames odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Calgary Flames sports betting odds, picks and best bets

The Vegas Golden Knights (37-24-8) will tangle with the Calgary Flames (36-26-7) Sunday at the Scotiabank Saddledome at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Golden Knights-Flames sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Golden Knights at Flames: Projected starting goalies

Robin Lehner vs. Cam Talbot

Lehner isn’t confirmed to start, but he’s likely to make the start at Marc-Andre Fleury was punished 4-0 in Friday’s start in Winnipeg. He has picked up wins in each of his two starts with the Knights, both at home, allowing just two goals on 61 shots with one shutout of the New Jersey Devils. He also allowed four goals on 42 shots in an 8-4 win at Calgary on Feb. 15 in his penultimate start as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks, and he also beat them Dec. 31 in Calgary. Lehner has an 18-10-2 record with a 4.01 goals against average and .921 save percentage.

Talbot is projected to make the start, as All-Star David Rittich has won just twice in the past six outings dating back to Feb. 12. Talbot, on the other hand, has won each of his past three outings. If Talbot is tabbed for the start, he’ll be looking to avenge a six-goal loss at Vegas on Nov. 17. He has an 12-10 record with a 2.63 GAA and .919 save %.

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Golden Knights at Flames: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Golden Knights 3, Flames 2

Moneyline (ML)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-121) are mild favorites on the road. They have cashed in six in a row against winning teams, and they’re 9-2 in the past 11 games overall, and 8-2 in the past 10 as a favorite. While the Flames (+100) have won five of the past seven, they’re just 2-5 in the past seven against winning teams and 7-20 in the past 27 as a home dog.

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Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-1.5, +220) might be worth a roll of the dice, as this price is awfully tempting. I think they’re going to win by just one goal, but I can see a late empty-net goal helping them to a two-goal win. It’s worth a shot, just don’t get carried away.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5.5 (+125) is worth a look, as the Under is 4-0-1 in the past five overall for Vegas, while going 5-2 in their past seven inside the conference. The Under is 4-1-1 in their past six on a day of rest, too. For the Flames, the Over has been the trend, going 10-3-1 in the past 14 overall, but their troubles against Lehner make the under intriguing.

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