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Boston Bruins at Florida Panthers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Boston Bruins at Florida Panthers sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Boston Bruins (42-13-12) visit the Florida Panthers (33-26-7) Thursday at BB&T Center for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Bruins-Panthers sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Bruins at Panthers: Projected starting goalies

Jaroslav Halak vs. Sergei Bobrovsky

Halak allowed three goals on just eight shots Feb. 22 against the Vancouver Canucks, but he bounced back last Thursday to stop 31 of 34 shots in a win over the Dallas Stars. He’s 17-6-6 on the season with a .917 save percentage and 2.44 goals against average.

Bobrovsky is expected to make his return from a lower-body injury. He is 23-19-6 with a .900 SV% and 3.23 GAA through 48 starts and two relief appearances.

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Bruins at Panthers: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Odds last updated at 8:55 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Bruins 5, Panthers 2

Moneyline (ML)

The BRUINS (-154) roll into Thursday on a three-game winning streak to remain atop the Atlantic Division. They doubled up the second-place Tampa Bay Lightning by a 2-1 score Tuesday. The Panthers (+125) are home underdogs after losing three in a row. They were blanked 3-0 at home by the Calgary Flames Sunday.

The season series is split 1-1 thus far, with the Panthers winning 5-4 in a shootout in Boston Nov. 12. The Bruins bounced back with a 4-2 win in Florida Dec. 14. The Bruins are 20-10-3 on the road for the season, while the Panthers are a pedestrian 16-14-3 on home ice. Take the visitors, even if Bobrovsky makes his return.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Boost your profit margin by backing the BRUINS (-1.5, +165) to win by at least 2 goals, as they did in the more recent head-to-head meeting. The Bruins are just 16-17 ATS on the road for the season, but the Panthers are a woeful 12-21 ATS at home.

Three of Florida’s last four losses were decided by at least a 2-goal margin. Boston blanked the New York Islanders 4-0 on the road Saturday ahead of Tuesday’s tight affair with the Lightning.

Over/Under (O/U)

Play the OVER 5.5 (-149). Halak is the lesser half of the Bruins’ goaltending duo with Tuukka Rask, and he may show some rust after a full week off. Bobrovsky has been shaky at his best this season, and he’s had nearly a week between starts. The Bruins had scored four goals in back-to-back games before being slowed down by the Lightning Tuesday.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 269-249

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Columbus Blue Jackets at Calgary Flames odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Columbus Blue Jackets at Calgary Flames sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Columbus Blue Jackets (32-21-14) visit the Calgary Flames (34-26-7) Wednesday at Scotiabank Saddledome for an 8:30 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Blue Jackets-Flames sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Blue Jackets at Flames: Projected starting goalies

Joonas Korpisalo vs. David Rittich

Korpisalo is 2-1-0 since returning to the lineup Feb. 24. He stopped 36 of 39 shots faced in a win over the Vancouver Canucks Sunday. He is 19-11-4 with a .911 save percentage and 2.58 goals against average through 33 starts and two relief appearances this season.

Rittich has allowed four goals in three of his last five starts while going 2-2-1. He is 24-16-6 with a .907 SV% and 2.94 GAA through 47 starts on the season.

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Blue Jackets at Flames: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Odds last updated at 12:20 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Blue Jackets 4, Flames 3

Moneyline (ML)

Both teams are coming off Sunday wins, as the Blue Jackets (+155) topped the Canucks 5-3 on home ice, and the Flames (-189) blanked the Florida Panthers 3-0 on the road. Calgary starts a five-game homestand Wednesday and Columbus begins a three-game swing through Western Canada.

Back the BLUE JACKETS (+145) at good value. While the Flames hold third spot in the Pacific Division and the Jackets are fifth in the Metropolitan Division, Columbus has a better overall record with both teams having played 67 games. The Jackets are 12-9-10 on the road and the Flames are 14-12-4 at home. Calgary earned a 3-0 win in Columbus Nov. 2, but side with the visitors to earn the split in the season series.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Blue Jackets to win in regulation, overtime or a shootout returns a profit of $15.50.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The BLUE JACKETS (+1.5, -167) should be backed with 1 goal of insurance while on the road. They’re 21-10 ATS as visitors this season, while the Flames (-1.5, +140) are just 9-21 ATS at home.

Columbus ranks ninth in the NHL with a Corsi For Percentage of 51.73 at 5-on-5 since Feb. 4. Calgary is 13th with a shot-attempt rate of 50.68.

Over/Under (O/U)

Back the OVER 5.5 (-125) with both teams having topped the projected total in eight of their last 10 games.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 266-246

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Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Philadelphia Flyers (38-20-7) visit the Washington Capitals (40-19-6) Wednesday at Capital One Arena for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop. The Flyers can close within one point of the Caps for top spot in the Metropolitan Division with a win. We analyze the Flyers-Capitals sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Flyers at Capitals: Projected starting goalies

Brian Elliott vs. Braden Holtby

Elliott will spell starter Carter Hart for the first time in five games, as he makes his first start since Feb. 20, when he stopped 28 of 31 shots in a win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The veteran backup is 15-7-4 with a .899 save percentage and 2.90 goals against average through 26 starts and four relief appearances.

Holtby will try to extend his personal win streak to four straight games. He allowed three goals in each of his last three wins, but he made between 30 and 37 saves each time. He is 24-13-5 with a .898 SV% and 3.12 GAA through 44 starts and a relief appearance.

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Flyers at Capitals: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Odds last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Flyers 2, Capitals 1

Moneyline (ML)

Back the FLYERS (+135) at plus-money on the road. They’re 2-0-1 in the season series against their division rival, and Elliott was between the pipes for a 7-2 victory in Washington Feb. 8. Since that win, the Flyers are 8-2 and enter Wednesday on a six-game winning streak with top spot in the division in their sights.

The Caps (-162) are 4-5-1 since the loss to Philly and are barely holding onto a division lead they’ve had all season. Holtby stopped just 18 of 25 shots in the Feb. 8 meeting. Both teams played Sunday, so there’s no rest advantage for either side.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Flyers to win returns a profit of $13.50.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The FLYERS (+1.5, -200) are just inside my range of being worthy of a bet with one goal of insurance in the event of a loss. Both of Washington’s wins in the season series came by just 1 goal and one of those was decided in a shootout. Just one of Washington’s last four wins was decided by 2 or more goals.

Over/Under (O/U)

There’s no value on the base line of 6.5, so we’ll look to the alternate total line of UNDER 5.5 (+140) in regular time. This is the fourth and final meeting of the season between the two rivals and top spot in the division remains up for grabs. Expect a playoff atmosphere at Capital One Arena with scoring at a premium.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 266-246

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Anaheim Ducks at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and best bets

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

The Anaheim Ducks (26-32-8) head West on their road trip to meet the Colorado Avalanche (40-18-7) at Pepsi Center in Denver at 9:30 p.m. ET Wednesday. We analyze the Ducks-Avalanche sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Ducks at Avalanche: Projected starting goalies

John Gibson vs. Pavel Francouz

Gibson has dropped two straight decisions coming into Wednesday. He gave up four goals on 24 shots in a loss to the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday, but is expected to get the nod once again. He is 19-26-5 with a .902 save percentage and 3.05 goals against average.

Francouz is on a six-game win streak with just 2 goals allowed in each of his last three outings. He is 19-5-3 with a .929 SV% and 2.24 GAA on the season.

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Ducks at Avalanche: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Avalanche 4, Ducks 1

Moneyline (ML)

The Avalanche (-334) are a good bet to knock off the Ducks (+260), who were crushed in Chicago last night and will be playing in a back-to-back situation. Anaheim is 2-5 in the past seven games in the second end of a back-to-back situation. They’re also just 2-6 in the past eight overall and 19-40 in the past 59 on the road.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Avalanche to win returns a profit of $3, while a $10 wager on the Ducks results in a profit of $26.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The AVALANCHE (-1.5, -110) are a good bet against the Ducks (+1.5, -110), who are limping to the end of their road trip. Colorado has won seven in a row, and it’s a perfect 4-0 in the past four against losing teams, too. The Avs are a good bet as a favorite, as well, cashing in 13 of the past 16. While Anaheim is 30-14 in the past 44 in this series, and 13-6 in the past 19 trips to Denver, take the home side. The Avalanche are a legitimate Stanley Cup contender and won’t be derailed by this bunch of Ducks.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 5.5 (+105) is a good small-unit play based upon the Avalanche’s total trends. The Under is a perfect 11-0 in their past 11 games as a favorite, 5-0 in their past five at home as a favorite and 8-0 in their past eight against teams with a losing overall record. That makes an Under bet at plus-money a very good value.

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Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars odds, picks and best bets

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

The Edmonton Oilers (35-23-8) and Dallas Stars (37-21-7) will lock horns at American Airlines Center in Dallas at 8:30 p.m. ET Tuesday. We analyze the Oilers-Stars sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Oilers at Stars: Projected starting goalies

Mikko Koskinen vs. Ben Bishop

Koskinen is 16-13-2 with a 2.89 goals against average (GAA) and .911 save percentage. He ‘should’ get the start in Dallas after Mike Smith made 27 saves in an 8-3 win at Nashville Monday. It’s rare goalies are tasked with starts in back-to-back days, although it might be tempting considering Smith is 7-1-3 with a 2.68 GAA and .913 SV% in 11 starts since the All-Star break.

Bishop, 21-14-4 with a 2.49 GAA and .921 SV% this season, will be happy to be back at home. He has rather stark splits, going 8-5-2 with a 2.95 GAA and .907 SV% on the road, and 13-9-2 with a sparkling 2.19 GAA and .930 SV% at home.

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Oilers at Stars: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Oilers 3, Stars 2

Moneyline (ML)

The OILERS (+145) are the value play on the road. Dallas (-176) is strong on home ice, but Edmonton’s offense is clicking. The Oilers lit the lamp eight times in Nashville Monday, and they rank No. 1 on the power play at 29.3 percent and rank second on the penalty kill at 84.2 percent. Special teams have been the key to their success and that should continue Tuesday. Keep in mind you’ll be betting against some series trends, as Edmonton is 10-32-1 in the past 43 trips to Dallas, and 26-59-1 in the past 86 in this series.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Oilers ML returns a profit of $14.50 if they win, while a $10 wager on the Stars ML only profits $5.68 if they prevail.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

If you’re not feeling the Oilers (+1.5, -189) straight up and want a little insurance, you can eat the chalk and feel safe. It’s better to just go with the moneyline. AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 5.5 (-115) is the play. The Under is 7-3-1 in the past 11 vs. Western Conference teams for the Stars, while going 5-2 in the Oilers’ past seven against winning teams. The Under is also 4-1 in Edmonton’s past five as a road dog, and 4-1 in the past five meetings with Dallas.

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St. Louis Blues at New York Rangers odds, picks and best bets

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

The New York Rangers (35-26-4) host the St. Louis Blues (39-17-10) Tuesday at Madison Square Garden at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Blues-Rangers sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Blues at Rangers: Projected starting goalies

Jordan Binnington vs. Alexandar Georgiev

Binnington puts his 29-11-7 record, 2.60 goals against average and .910 save percentage on the line against the Blueshirts. While he has been strong at home with a 20-4-5 record, 2.21 GAA and .918 SV% in 29 home games, he has a 9-7-2 record, 3.22 GAA and .900 SV% with no shutouts in 18 assignments on the road.

Georgiev will start against the champs, and he has a 16-13-1 record, 3.02 GAA and .912 SV% in his 29 starts and two relief appearances. He is a solid 4-3-0 with a 2.74 GAA and .920 SV% in seven starts and eight appearances since the All-Star break.

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Blues at Rangers: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Rangers 4, Blues 3

Moneyline (ML)

The Blues (-154) are moderate favorites on the road as they look for their eighth consecutive victory. Most of that damage has been done at home, as they’re just 3-9 in their past 12 on the road. The RANGERS (+125) are short dogs at home, and the value play, based on the Blues’ road struggles, the fact they’re due for a loss and the trends in this series. The home team is 5-2 in the previous seven meetings.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Rangers to win returns a profit of $12.50, while a $10 wager on the Blues results in a profit of $6.50.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The RANGERS (+1.5, -209) are rather expensive, but if you want a little insurance, you have to pay. The Blues (-1.5, +170) have been red-hot and might be tempting, but the public is all over the visitors, and that’s usually a bad sign.

Over/Under (O/U)

I’ll take a flier on the OVER 5.5 (-139). The Over is 7-3-1 in the past 11 on the road for the Blues, too, and 6-2 in the past eight against the Eastern Conference while going 9-4-1 in the past 14 against winning sides. The Over is 4-0 in New York’s past four, 11-4 in the past 15 versus the Western Conference and 13-3-1 in the past 17 against winning teams.

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New Jersey Devils at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s New Jersey Devils at Vegas Golden Knights sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The New Jersey Devils (26-27-12) visit the Vegas Golden Knights (36-23-8) Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena for a 10 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Devils-Golden Knights odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Both teams played Sunday. The Devils snapped a two-game skid with a 3-0 shutout win at the Anaheim Ducks, while the Golden Knights had an eight-game win streak snapped in a surprising 4-1 home loss to the Los Angeles Kings.

Vegas took the first regular-season matchup vs. New Jersey with a 4-3 decision on the road Dec. 3. C Jonathan Marchessault recorded a hat trick in the win, scoring all three goals in the third period.

Devils at Golden Knights: Projected starting goalies

MacKenzie Blackwood vs. Robin Lehner

Blackwood is 21-12-8 with a 2.71 goals against average, .916 save percentage and three shutouts through 44 games (40 starts). He had a six-game win streak snapped with a 2-1 overtime defeat at the Kings Saturday. He lost the Dec. 3 game vs. Vegas, allowing 4 goals on 30 shots.

Lehner, who is 17-10-5 with a 2.98 GAA and .919 SV%, will make his second start since being traded to Vegas from the Chicago Blackhawks. He beat the visiting Buffalo Sabres in his Golden Knights debut Friday, allowing just 2 goals on 34 shots in a 4-2 victory. While with the Blackhawks, he faced the Devils Dec. 23 and was removed early after giving up 3 goals on 24 shots in a 7-1 loss.

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Devils at Golden Knights: Key injuries

Devils

  • D Fredrik Claesson (undisclosed) questionable
  • D Will Butcher (upper body) out

Golden Knights

  • RW Mark Stone (lower body) out
  • RW Alex Tuch (ankle) out

Devils at Golden Knights: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Golden Knights 4, Sabres 1

Moneyline (ML)

PASS. The Golden Knights (-304) are huge favorites – they’re 21-11-4 at home – but the price is too chalky. Every $3.08 wagered on the Knights to win will profit only $1. Considering the Devils (+240) knocked Lehner out early in the Dec. 23 game in Chicago, the price is tempting and offers decent value, but I’m going to SKIP IT and focus on the spread and total.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (PL/ATS)

Back VEGAS (-1.5, -121) as the STRONGEST PLAY. The Golden Knights are 7-1 in their last eight home games, have covered the PL in four of their last six and lead the Pacific Division by 2 points. The Devils (+1.5, +100) are last in the Metropolitan Division, all but eliminated from playoff contention and 16-17 vs. the PL on the road. VEGAS should win by 2 goals or more.

Over/Under (O/U)

Back the UNDER 5.5 (+115). The Devils have played to 7 Unders in a row, including four games with a combined total of just 3 goals. Meanwhile, Vegas’ last three games played Under 6 goals. It’s a good value at plus-money after the line was initially set at 6.5.

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Johnny’s record since Dec. 1: 48-29-2. Strongest plays: 27-11.

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Montreal Canadiens at New York Islanders odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Montreal Canadiens at New York Islanders sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Montreal Canadiens (30-28-9) tangle with the New York Islanders (35-21-8) Tuesday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Canadiens-Islanders sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Canadiens at Islanders: Projected starting goalies

Carey Price vs. Thomas Greiss

Price is 26-23-6 with a 2.76 goals against average and .910 save percentage across 55 starts. While he actually has a losing record since the All-Star break, going 6-7-2, his GAA is better than his season numbers at 2.54. He also has a 2.63 GAA on the road in 25 outings as opposed to a 2.87 in 30 contests at home. He allowed two goals on 23 shots in a 4-2 win over the Isles at Bell Centre in his only previous start vs. NYI this season.

Greiss is 16-8-3 with a 2.65 GAA and .916% SV% across 29 starts and two relief appearances. He is 9-2-1 with a 2.44 GAA and .917 SV% in 13 home games (12 starts). He lost to the Canadiens Dec. 23, yielding three goals on 39 shots.

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Canadiens at Islanders: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Islanders 3, Canadiens 2

Moneyline (ML)

The ISLANDERS (-143) have rattled off five wins in the past seven home games, and they’re 5-1 in the past six as a home favorite. The Isles are also 15-5 in their past 20 against Atlantic Division foes, making them an attractive play against the Canadiens (+120). Montreal is just 3-7 in the past 10, and 2-5 in the past seven tries against winning teams.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Islanders ML returns a profit of $6.99 if they win, while a $10 wager on the Canadiens ML results in a profit of $12.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

This is going to be a close battle with strong goaltending. Goals will be at a premium. If the Islanders (-1.5, +185) do cover the puck line, bettors will likely need to sweat out an empty-net goal in the final seconds. Too risky. AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS. The O/U is set at 5.5 (Over +100, Under -121). The under is a risky, considering the Over is 6-1 in the past seven for the Habs, and 5-0 in the past five against winning teams. However, the Under is 8-1 in the past nine for the Isles. The trends are all over the board, making this a play to AVOID.

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Nashville Predators at Minnesota Wild odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Nashville Predators at Minnesota Wild sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Nashville Predators (32-25-8) stumble into Xcel Energy Center Tuesday on the heels of an 8-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers Monday to take on the Minnesota Wild (32-26-7). Puck drop is set for 8 p.m. ET. We analyze the Predators-Wild sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Predators at Wild: Projected starting goalies

Juuse Saros vs. Alex Stalock

Saros draws Tuesday’s start after stopping all four shots he faced in relief of Pekka Rinne Monday. The 24-year-old ‘tender is 14-11-4 through 30 starts and six relief appearances with a .907 save percentage and 2.88 goals against average.

Stalock had a personal four-game winning streak snapped Sunday, allowing four goals on 30 shots in a 4-3 home loss to the Washington Capitals. He has taken over the No. 1 gig in Minnesota and is 18-10-4 with a .909 SV% and 2.64 GAA.

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Predators at Wild: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Odds last updated at 11:20 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Wild 5, Predators 2

Moneyline (ML)

The WILD (-139) make for an easy play against the reeling Predators (+115). While Saros offers new hope, Monday was an all-around atrocious effort on home ice for the Preds. Minnesota also enters with a stellar 18-11-5 record on home ice. It’s 6-3-1 across its last 10 games, but dropped the most recent game – Sunday’ to the Capitals.

The Predators won 4-0 Oct. 24 in Nashville in the season’s lone head-to-head meeting to date, but the Wild are playing the better hockey right now. Minnesota ranks ninth in the NHL in Corsi For Percentage (rate of total shot attempts) at 5-on-5 since Feb. 3 at 51.91%. Nashville ranks 18th in the same category at 49.39%.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

There’s far greater value in backing the WILD (-1.5, +195) to win by at least 2 goals. The Wild have the home and rest advantages and can leapfrog the Preds in the Western Conference wild-card standings with a regulation win. Expect an inspired effort against a disheartened opponent.

Over/Under (O/U)

Lean to the OVER 5.5 (-134) with the odds pushing us in that direction as the most likely outcome. The Wild have gone 6-4 against the Over/Under across their last 10 games, while the Predators are 4-6 in the same span. Backing the Over follows the pick of taking the Wild to win by at least 2 goals.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 262-245

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Buffalo Sabres at Winnipeg Jets odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Buffalo Sabres at Winnipeg Jets sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Buffalo Sabres (29-28-8) invade Bell MTS Place Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET to battle the Winnipeg Jets (33-28-6). We analyze the Sabres-Jets sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Sabres at Jets: Projected starting goalies

Carter Hutton vs. Connor Hellebuyck

Hutton has been rather erratic this season, although he is 12-12-4 overall with a 3.18 goals against average and .898 save percentage. He started the season on a winning streak, he endured an ugly slide from late October through January, and picked up the pace in February in place of the injured Linus Ullmark. The 34-year-old is 6-5-0 with a 2.93 GAA and .907 SV% in 11 starts and 12 appearances since the All-Star break.

Hellebuyck has rolled up a 27-21-5 record, 2.67 GAA and .919 SV% through his 52 starts and two relief appearances with five shutouts. He has been slightly better on home ice at 15-11-3 with a 2.58 GAA and .920 SV% with three shutouts. Hellebuyck and the Jets just tackled the Sabres in Buffalo Feb. 23, and they were on the short end of a 2-1 decision.

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Sabres at Jets: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Jets 4, Sabres 2

Moneyline (ML)

The JETS (-175) are moderate favorites on home ice against the Sabres (+145), as they look to avenge the 2-1 setback in Buffalo. The Sabres have managed just the one win in seven previous Western Conference battles, and they’re a dismal 14-46 in their past 60 games on the road. Winnipeg has won five of their past seven on home ice, and they’re 10-3 in the past 13 as a home favorite.

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Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The JETS (-1.5, +150) are a good value on the puck line, as I expect them to play much better in this one than they did in Buffalo. Plus, the Sabres are a dismal 5-13 in their past 18 trips to Winnipeg, as MTS Place has been a house of horrors. A small-unit play is more than warranted.

Over/Under (O/U)

The trends are all over the board. The Under dominates for the Jets, while the Over has been the rule for the Sabres lately. The Under hit in the first meeting, but if I had any lean it would be to the Over. Still, the best move is not to play. AVOID.

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