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New York Rangers at Philadelphia Flyers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s New York Rangers at Philadelphia Flyers sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Philadelphia Flyers (36-20-7) host the New York Rangers (35-24-4) Friday at Wells Fargo Center for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Rangers-Flyers sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Rangers at Flyers: Projected starting goalies

Alexandar Georgiev vs. Carter Hart

Georgiev will get right back in net Friday after stopping 32 of 34 shots in a road win over the Montreal Canadiens Thursday. The 23-year-old has won two games in a row and four of his last five to improve to 16-12-1 through 28 starts and two relief appearances. He has a .914 save percentage and 2.94 goals against average.

Hart’s return from injury has helped push the Flyers back toward the postseason. He has won four of his last five starts and is now 20-12-3 through 35 starts and three relief appearances with a .909 SV% and 2.51 GAA. He becomes one of the best goalies in the league at home with a 17-2-2 record, .941 SV% and 1.65 GAA.

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Rangers at Flyers: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Odds last updated at 8:50 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Flyers 4, Rangers 1

Moneyline (ML)

The FLYERS (-167) are an easy pick with home-ice advantage against a Rangers (+140) team playing the second half of a back-to-back. The Flyers have won four in a row, including a 4-2 home win over the San Jose Sharks Tuesday, and they’re 22-5-4 at home for the season. The Rangers have won five straight, and they’re 18-11-2 on the road.

Philly won the season’s first head-to-head meeting 5-1 at Wells Fargo Center Dec. 23. The Flyers rank seventh in the league in Corsi For Percentage (rate of total shot attempts) at 5-on-5 since Feb. 1. The Rangers are just 26th.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Based on the lopsided possession metrics and the season’s first head-to-head result, back the FLYERS (-1.5, +155) to win by at least 2 goals. Philly’s last two victories came by 4-2 scores and three of their last four wins were by multi-goal margins. The Rangers are 22-9 against the spread on the road, but the Flyers are 22-9 ATS at home.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 5.5 (+125) as the more profitable side of the total bet. The Flyers are 7-2-1 against the Over/Under across their last 10 games but the Rangers are just 5-5 across the same span. Trust in Hart to shut the door at home as the Flyers do most of the scoring against a tired Georgiev.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 258-241

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Buffalo Sabres at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Buffalo Sabres at Vegas Golden Knights sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Buffalo Sabres (29-26-8) visit the Vegas Golden Knights (35-22-8) Friday at T-Mobile Arena for a 10 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Sabres-Golden Knights odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Both teams played Wednesday. The Sabres lost 3-2 at the Colorado Avalanche, while the Golden Knights blanked the Edmonton Oilers 3-0 at home for a seventh-consecutive win.

Buffalo took the first regular-season matchup vs. Vegas with a 4-2 home win Jan. 14. C Jack Eichel scored the go-ahead goal 7:57 into the third period.

Sabres at Golden Knights: Projected starting goalies

Carter Hutton vs. Marc-Andre Fleury

Hutton is 12-11-4 with a 3.18 goals against average (GAA) and a .898 save percentage in 28 games (27 starts). He’s 6-3 with a 3.06 GAA and a .905 SV% in February, losing his last start Wednesday at Colorado (31 saves vs. 34 shots). Hutton didn’t face Vegas in the Jan. 14 meeting.

Fleury is 26-14-5 with a 2.73 GAA and a .908 SV%. He took the loss vs. the Sabres Jan. 14, allowing 3 goals on 25 shots. However, he’s won his last five starts – including a 29-save shutout Wednesday – and is 7-2-1 with a 2.27 GAA and a .913 SV% this month. There is a slight chance Robin Lehner (16-10-5, 3.01 GAA, .918 SV%) could make his first Vegas start – he was acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks Monday – but this wouldn’t change any of the suggested plays below.

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Sabres at Golden Knights: Key injuries

Sabres

  • G Linus Ullmark (leg) out
  • C Dominik Kahun (knee) questionable

Golden Knights

  • RW Alex Tuch (lower body) questionable

Sabres at Golden Knights: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Golden Knights 5, Sabres 3

Moneyline (ML)

AVOID. The Golden Knights (-250) are understandably a big favorite – they’re 20-10-4 at home – but the price is too chalky for my liking. Every $2.50 wagered on the ML will only profit $1 if Vegas wins. The Sabres (+200) offer a nice 2-1 payoff, but they’re 10-16-4 on the road. PASS.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (PL/ATS)

VEGAS (-1.5, +110) is worth a small-unit play. The Knights have won their last six at home and have covered the PL in three of their last four. But Buffalo (+1.5, -134) is one of the better PL teams in the league, going 36-27 overall and 19-11 on the road. I’ll still take my chances with the Golden Knights since they’re the hottest team in the NHL right now.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-143) is the STRONGEST PLAY. Three of Vegas’ last four games have seen at least 8 goals, while Buffalo is 4-2 O/U in its last six games. Plus, the O/U is 4-1 in the Sabres last five games vs. a team with a winning record.

Every $1.43 wagered on the Over will profit $1 if the two combine for 6 or more goals (shootout goals only count as 1 goal in the combined total).

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Johnny’s record since Dec. 1: 46-29-2. Strongest plays: 26-11.

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Washington Capitals at Winnipeg Jets odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Washington Capitals at Winnipeg Jets sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Washington Capitals (39-18-6) visit the Winnipeg Jets (32-27-6) Thursday at Bell MTS Place for an 8 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Capitals-Jets sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Capitals at Jets: Projected starting goalies

Ilya Samsonov vs. Connor Hellebuyck

Samsonov took the loss in regulation in each of his last three starts with a total of 12 goals allowed. He has dropped to 16-5-1 for his rookie campaign but still has a .916 save percentage and 2.41 goals against average.

Hellebuyck dropped two straight on the road against the Philadelphia Flyers and Buffalo Sabres. He is 26-20-5 through 50 starts and two relief appearances with a .918 SV% and 2.72 GAA.

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Capitals at Jets: Odds, picks and betting tips

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

Prediction

Jets 3, Capitals 2

Moneyline (ML)

The JETS (+125) have dropped two in a row, including the first half of this home-and-home with the Capitals (-154) Tuesday, but they shouldn’t be such big underdogs after going to a shootout two days ago. Winnipeg is 6-4-1 over its last 11 games, while Washington has won two in a row after snapping out of a season-high four-game losing skid.

The Jets are a lackluster 16-14-3 at home for the season and the Caps are 21-9-1 on the road, but the value’s on the hosts at plus-money.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Jets to win in regulation, overtime or a shootout returns a profit of $12.50 while the same wager on the Caps nets just $6.50 in profit with a win for Washington.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Double down on the JETS (+1.5, -200) with the goal of insurance. The Jets are just 15-18 against the spread at home, but the bulk of those games came with them being favored and needing to win by at least 2 goals for the cover. The Caps (-1.5, +165) are 21-10 ATS on the road.

Just two of the Jets’ last eight losses came by multi-goal margins. Only one of the Caps’ last three wins was by 2 or more goals.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 6.5 (-150). The Over (+125) is far more profitable, but the Jets are 4-5-1 against the O/U across their last 10 games and the Caps are 5-5 against the O/U across the same span.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 253-241

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

Previewing Thursday’s New York Rangers at Montreal Canadiens sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The New York Rangers (34-24-4) visit the Montreal Canadiens (29-27-9) Thursday at Bell Centre for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop. Both teams remain well outside the playoff picture, but the Rangers have won four straight games. We analyze the Rangers-Canadiens sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Rangers at Canadiens: Projected starting goalies

Alexandar Georgiev vs. Carey Price

Georgiev is 3-2-0 over his last five outings and is coming off a win over the rival New York Islanders Tuesday in which he stopped 42 of 45 shots. He is 15-12-1 on the season with a .913 save percentage and 2.98 goals against average.

Price is nearing the end of a season that will stand out as an anomaly in his likely Hall of Fame career. He has gone 2-1-2 over his last five games with one shutout but a total of 15 goals allowed. He is 26-22-6 on the season with a .911 SV% and 2.74 GAA while facing a league-high 1,640 shots on goal through 54 games played.

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Rangers at Canadiens: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Odds last updated at 8:45 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Rangers 3, Canadiens 2

Moneyline (ML)

The RANGERS (+115) are a strong value play at plus-money against the struggling Price. Montreal (-139) is just 4-4-2 across its last 10 games and coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks Tuesday. Home ice advantage, you say? The Habs are just 13-15-6 at Bell Centre for the season while the Rangers are 17-11-2 on the road.

New York is 8-2 across its last 10 games and is riding the aforementioned winning streak. The Blue Shirts are coming off a 4-3 overtime win over the Isles Tuesday. The season series is tied at a game apiece with each team having won on the road.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Rangers to win in regulation, overtime or a shootout returns a profit of $11.50.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

I prefer the more profitable moneyline play for the Rangers, but NEW YORK (+1.5, -222) should also be taken with 1 goal of insurance in the event of a loss. The Rangers are 21-9 ATS on the road, while the Habs are just 12-22 ATS at home. Both of the first two meetings of the year were played within a single goal.

Over/Under (O/U)

Make the contrarian play and take the OVER 5.5 (+125). The last meeting played to a total of just 3 goals in a 2-1 win for Montreal. Both teams are 4-6 against the Over/Under across their last 10 games.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 253-241

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

Previewing Thursday’s New York Islanders at St. Louis Blues sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

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The New York Islanders (35-20-7) lock horns with the St. Louis Blues (37-17-10) Thursday at Enterprise Center at 8 p.m. ET. We analyze the Islanders-Blues sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Islanders at Blues: Projected starting goalies

Semyon Varlamov vs. Jordan Binnington

Varlamov suffered a tough 4-3 loss in overtime against the New York Rangers Tuesday, snapping a two-game winning streak. While he is 19-12-5 with a 2.51 goals against average and .918 save percentage in 41 appearances (36 starts), he is actually much better on the road. He is just 8-7-1, but he has a 2.18 GAA and .928 SV% in 19 road games, including 16 starts.

Binnington has racked up a 28-11-7 record, 2.61 GAA and .911 SV% in 46 starts. His splits easily favor him at home, as he is 19-4-5 with a 2.23 GAA and .919 SV% with all three of his shutouts at Enterprise Center, while going just 9-7-2 with a 3.22 GAA and .900 SV% on the road.

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Islanders at Blues: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Blues 3, Islanders 2

Moneyline (ML)

The BLUES (-176) are heavily favored at home behind Binnington. This won’t be a slam-dunk play, however, as the Islanders (+145) just made some key acquisitions at the trade deadline. While the home team should still come out ahead, go very lightly.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Blues ML returns a profit of $5.68 if they win, while a $10 wager on the Islanders ML results in a profit of $14.50.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

This game is going to be super close, and could need overtime or a shootout to determine a winner. As such, you cannot play the Blues (-1.5, +145). However, the Islanders (+1.5, -176) is just a little too expensive. AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5.5 (-121) has connected in six of the past seven games overall for the Islanders, and 5-0 in the past five against Western Conference foes. For the Blues, they have hit the Over in six of the past seven against Eastern Conference teams, while the Over is 8-3-1 in the past 12 against winning teams. Don’t get carried away, but bank on a lower-scoring game.

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Minnesota Wild at Detroit Red Wings odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Minnesota Wild at Detroit Red Wings sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

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The Minnesota Wild (30-25-7) square off with the Detroit Red Wings (15-46-4) Thursday at Little Caesars Arena at 7:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Wild-Red Wings sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Wild at Red Wings: Projected starting goalies

Devan Dubnyk vs. Jimmy Howard

Dubnyk was an All-Star last season, but he has fallen on hard times, while G Alex Stalock has been much more effective. However, Dubnyk is expected to make the start at LCA, and he’ll get a crack at the league’s worst team in an effort to build up his confidence. He enters 11-15-2 with a 3.34 goals against average and .892 save percentage.

Howard has been horrific this season, going 2-22-2 with a 4.08 GAA and .886 save percentage. He has the league’s worst offense in front of him, which doesn’t help. Of course, allowing north of four goals a game doesn’t help either.

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Wild at Red Wings: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Wild 4, Red Wings 2

Moneyline (ML)

The Wild (-213) have been struggling, so even a date with the league’s worst team, the Red Wings (+175), isn’t necessarily a slam-dunk play. In fact, if you were to take a flier on either team, Detroit is the better option. Still, the best play is to AVOID.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Wild ML returns a profit of $4.69 if they win, while a $10 wager on the Red Wings ML results in a profit of $17.50.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

If you’re going to make a small-unit wager on this game, the WILD (-1.5, +125) are a better play. The Wild won their last road game and covered the puck line in a 5-3 victory at the Edmonton Oilers Friday. Five of their past nine wins have results in puck-line covers, too. The Red Wings (+1.5, -154) are a little too expensive if you’re looking for a little insurance.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-121) is worth a roll of the dice, going 10-3-1 in the past 14 meetings between these sides in the Motor City. The Over is also 4-0-1 in the past five for Minnesota against the East, and 8-3 in the past 11 on the road.

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Dallas Stars at Boston Bruins odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Dallas Stars at Boston Bruins sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

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The Dallas Stars (37-20-6) will tangle with the Boston Bruins (39-13-12) Thursday at TD Garden at 7:30 p.m. ET (on NBCSN). We analyze the Stars-Bruins sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Stars at Bruins: Projected starting goalies

Ben Bishop vs. Jaroslav Halak

Bishop heads into this one with a 21-13-4 record, 2.45 goals against average and .922 save percentage across his 41 appearances (40 starts). He faced the B’s in his first appearance of the season, falling 2-1 while making 18 saves on 20 shots Oct. 3. He hasn’t been as sharp since the All-Star break, turning in a 5-3-1 record, but a subpar 3.05 GAA and .906 SV% in nine outings.

Halak is expected to get the starting nod after Tuukka Rask (23-7-6, 2.22 GAA, .926 SV%) lost to the Calgary Flames Tuesday, his first home loss in regulation this season. Halak is 16-6-6 with a 2.42 GAA and .918 SV% across 29 appearances (27 starts). He has won five of his past six appearances, and three consecutive starts at home.

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Stars at Bruins: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Bruins 3, Stars 2

Moneyline (ML)

The BRUINS (-182) are right at or slightly above the threshold for moneylines I like to play. They’re facing a red-hot Stars team (+150) that just dismantled the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 in Raleigh Tuesday. In fact, the Stars are 6-1 in the past seven as an underdog, 5-1 in the past six as a road dog and 7-2 in the past nine overall. The road team has also won 10 of the past 13 meetings in this series. However, the B’s are 10-3 in the past 13 against winning teams and 7-1 in the past eight as a home favorite.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Bruins ML returns a profit of $5.49 if they win, while a $10 wager on the Stars ML results in a profit of $15 if they win.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The moneyline is much more attractive than taking the Bruins (-1.5, +145), even though they’re tempting at this price level. The Stars (+1.5, -173) are too expensive, too, if you’re looking for a little insurance. AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5.5 (-139) is the play with two strong defensive teams. Dallas ranks third in the NHL in goals allowed, while Boston leads the league in the category. The B’s are also No. 3 on the penalty kill at 83.8 percent, so you can expect goals to be at a premium in this one.

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

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

The Edmonton Oilers (33-22-8) visit the Vegas Golden Knights (34-22-8) Wednesday at T-Mobile Arena for a 10:30 p.m. ET puck drop. The Knights lead the Pacific Division, but the Oilers are just two points back in third place and with a game in hand. We analyze the Oilers-Golden Knights sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Oilers at Golden Knights: Projected starting goalies

Mikko Koskinen vs. Marc-Andre Fleury

Koskinen is 1-3-0 over his last four outings to drop to 16-12-2 through 29 starts and four relief appearances. He has a .911 save percentage and 2.89 goals against average.

Fleury has strung together four straight victories to improve to 25-14-5 through 44 starts and a relief appearance. He has a .906 SV% and 2.79 GAA. He has been worse at home than on the road, as he slips to a .900 SV% and 2.96 GAA at T-Mobile Arena.

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Oilers at Golden Knights: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Odds last updated at 9:25 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Oilers 5, Golden Knights 3

Moneyline (ML)

The OILERS (+170) are the play at a number that’s far too high. The Golden Knights (-209) are 19-10-4 on the road and on a six-game winning streak, but they’re getting too much respect. The Knights have gone to overtime twice in their last six games and four of the six wins were decided by just one goal.

The Oilers lost 4-3 in overtime to the Anaheim Ducks Tuesday, but they’re still 18-12-3 on the road for the season. Edmonton won the season’s first meeting of the two division rivals by a 4-2 score Nov. 23.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Oilers to win in regulation, overtime or a shootout returns a profit of $17. The same bet on the Golden Knights to win returns a profit of just $4.78.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The OILERS (+1.5, -154) can still turn a modest profit with 1 goal of insurance in the event of a loss. Edmonton is 34-29 ATS overall and 23-10 on the road. Vegas is just 25-39 ATS overall and 11-22 on home ice.

The Golden Knights rank first in the NHL in Corsi For Percentage (rate of total shot attempts) at 5-on-5 since Feb. 1 at 57.91%, but the Oilers are at an adequate 50.52%.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the OVER 6.5 (+125) as the more profitable side of the total bet. Koskinen has been struggling of late for the Oilers and Fleury has been sub-par on home ice for the Golden Knights. The Knights have topped Wednesday’s projected total in each of their last three games.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 253-238

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Pittsburgh Penguins at Los Angeles Kings odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at Los Angeles Kings sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

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The Pittsburgh Penguins (37-18-6) will square off with the Los Angeles Kings (22-35-6) Wednesday at Staples Center at 10:30 p.m. ET (on NBCSN). We analyze the Penguins-Kings sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Penguins at Kings: Projected starting goalies

Matt Murray vs. Jonathan Quick

Murray is expected to make the start in L.A. He enters with a 17-9-5 record, 2.84 goals against average and .901 save percentage with one shutout this season. All-Star Tristan Jarry faced the Kings in the first meeting Dec. 14 in the Steel City when the Pens claimed a 5-4 shootout victory. Jarry allowed four goals on 42 shots to get the win. However, he is coming off a 5-2 loss against the Buffalo Sabres Saturday, so look for Murray to get the nod.

Quick was on the short end of that 5-4 shootout loss in December, making 23 saves on 27 shots. He has won two of his past three outings, and allowed just one goal on 31 shots last time out against a good Colorado Avalanche team in a 2-1 shootout loss Saturday.

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Penguins at Kings: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Penguins 4, Kings 2

Moneyline (ML)

The Penguins (-209) are just a little too expensive, as you need to risk two and a half times your return. Yes, Pittsburgh won the first meeting at home, but it barely scraped by in a shootout. AVOID a ML play.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Penguins ML returns a profit of $4.78 if they win, while a $10 wager on the Kings (+170) results in a profit of $17.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The PENGUINS (-1.5, +125) are going to be jockeying for seeding in the Eastern Conference, while the Kings (+1.5, -154) are simply playing out the string. Yes, the last meeting was decided in a shootout, but the Pens are easily the better team and are worth a small-unit play laying the puck line. The Pens have won four of the past five meetings.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-139) is worth a small-unit wager. The Over is 3-1-1 in the past five for the Penguins, while cashing the Over in four straight against the Western Conference. The Kings have had problems scoring goals, and the Under is 9-4-2 in their past 15 at Staples. Still, Pittsburgh could take care of the Over themselves on most nights.

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Winnipeg Jets at Washington Capitals odds, picks and best bets

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

The Winnipeg Jets (32-27-5) visit the Washington Capitals (38-18-6) Tuesday at Capital One Arena for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Jets-Capitals sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Jets at Capitals: Projected starting goalies

Connor Hellebuyck vs. Braden Holtby

Hellebuyck enters the day off back-to-back road losses to the Buffalo Sabres and Philadelphia Flyers. The 26-year-old is 26-20-5 with a .918 save percentage and 2.72 goals against average while having faced a league-high 1,609 shots.

Holtby was between the pipes for the Capitals’ 5-3 home win over the Pittsburgh Penguins Sunday. He stopped 32 of 35 shots faced and improved to 22-13-5 for the season despite a career-worst .897 SV% and 3.13 GAA.

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Jets at Capitals: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Odds last updated at 11:10 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Jets 3, Capitals 2

Moneyline (ML)

The Capitals (-189) are too heavily favored with a lackluster 3-6-1 record across their last 10 games coming into Tuesday. The JETS (+155) have lost two straight games, but they’re still an adequate 6-4-0 across their last 10 outings. Washington is 17-9-5 on home ice, but Winnipeg is an adequate 16-13-2 on the road for the season. Back the visitors with plenty of value at plus-money.

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

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

We can also back the JETS (+1.5, -150) with one goal of insurance. Winnipeg is 36-28 against the spread overall and 21-10 on the road, while Washington (-1.5, +125) is just 32-30 ATS overall and a woeful 11-20 on home ice, where they’ve generally been favored to win by at least two goals.

It’s less profitable than the moneyline play, but a $10 wager still returns a profit of $6 as a safer bet.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 6.5 (-143). The Jets are just 3-5-2 against the Over/Under across their last 10 games and the Caps are 5-5 against the line across the same span. Expect a hard-fought game with both teams keeping it tight as the Capitals fight for top spot in the Metropolitan Division and the Jets battle for a Western Conference playoff spot.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 250-235

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