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San Jose Sharks at Philadelphia Flyers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s San Jose Sharks at Philadelphia Flyers sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Philadelphia Flyers (35-20-7) host the San Jose Sharks (26-32-4) Tuesday at Wells Fargo Center for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop. The Flyers enter the day third in the Metropolitan Division, while the Sharks are headed for the NHL draft lottery without their own first-round pick. We analyze the Sharks-Flyers sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Sharks at Flyers: Projected starting goalies

Martin Jones vs. Carter Hart

Jones enters Tuesday off of back-to-back losses and with just one win in his last five outings. He is 14-19-2 through 34 starts and two relief appearances this season, with a .894 save percentage and 3.11 goals against average. His team’s moves at Monday’s trade deadline won’t help his cause.

Hart has won four of his last five games with no more than two goals allowed in those victories. He is 19-12-13 with a .909 SV% and 2.52 GAA over 34 starts and three relief appearances overall, but he is 16-2-2 with a .942 SV% and 1.64 GAA through 20 home games.

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Sharks at Flyers: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Odds last updated at 11:00 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Flyers 4, Sharks 1

Moneyline (ML)

The FLYERS (-239) mostly stood pat at the trade deadline, while the Sharks (+190) dealt wings Barclay Goodrow and Patrick Marleau to the Tampa Bay Lightning and Pittsburgh Penguins, respectively. The Flyers, who are 21-5-4 at home for the season, are worth swallowing the moderate amount of chalk while going for a fourth straight win.

San Jose has lost four straight games and is just 12-17-3 on the road for the season.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Flyers to win in regulation, overtime or a shootout returns a profit of $4.20.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The more profitable and more worthwhile play is to back the FLYERS (-1.5, +100) to win by at least two goals. Philly is 37-25 against the spread overall and 21-9 at home. San Jose is just 30-32 ATS overall and 17-15 on the road.

The Flyers’ last six home wins were all decided by multi-goal margins. Two of the Sharks’ last four losses came by margins of at least 2 goals.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 5.5 (+115) with the Flyers likely to do nearly all of the scoring against a short-handed Sharks club. Hart will keep the door closed, while Philly has scored six or more goals just eight times this season.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 250-235

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New York Rangers at New York Islanders odds, picks and best bets

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

The New York Rangers (33-24-4) and rival New York Islanders (35-20-6) will tangle Tuesday at Nassau Coliseum at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Rangers-Islanders sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Rangers at Islanders: Projected starting goalies

Alexandar Georgiev vs. Semyon Varlamov

Georgiev went from being a name dangled at the NHL trade deadline, to suddenly a very valuable member of what is a two-goalie rotation once again. Promising rookie Igor Shesterkin suffered a non-displaced rib fracture which will send him to the shelf for at least a couple of weeks. Georgiev is 14-12-1 with a 2.98 goals against average and .912 save percentage through his 26 starts and two relief appearances.

Varlamov is 19-12-4 with a 2.47 GAA and .920 SV% through 35 starts and 40 appearances. The backstop has struggled against the Blueshirts this season, going 0-2-0 with a 4.92 GAA and .857 SV% in two starts. Perhaps Thomas Greiss gets a look. He is 16-8-2 with a 2.65 GAA and .916 SV% overall this season, winning his only start against the Rangers Jan. 13 at MSG with two goals allowed on 42 shots.

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Rangers at Islanders: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Rangers 4, Islanders 3

Moneyline (ML)

The RANGERS (+115) are worth a look on the moneyline in this key rivalry game, even on the road. Even though the Islanders (-139) added some key parts at the deadline, and the Rangers parted with the likes of D Brady Skjei, the Rangers should be able to rally around the injury to Shesterkin and F Pavel Buchnevich, who was also in the car wreck.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Rangers to win returns a profit of $11.50, while a $10 wager on the Islanders results in a profit of $7.20.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The puck line can be avoided when picking the underdog to win outright. The Rangers (+1.5, -208) will cost you a stake of more than two times your return. That’s unacceptable. The Islanders (-1.5, +170) are the value at home on the puck line if you’re backing them. I’m not, PASS.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-134) is an impressive 10-3-1 in the past 14 for the Rangers against winning teams, and 9-4-1 in the past 14 as a road dog.  The Islanders have posted a 5-2 Over/Under mark in their past seven games at home, and the Over is 7-3 in their past 10 as a favorite, too. For what it’s worth, the Over is 9-1-1 in their past 11 appearances on a Tuesday.

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Toronto Maple Leafs at Tampa Bay Lightning odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Toronto Maple Leafs at Tampa Bay Lightning sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Toronto Maple Leafs (32-23-8) head down to the Suncoast of Florida to battle the Tampa Bay Lightning (40-17-5) Tuesday at the Amalie Arena at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Maple Leafs-Lightning sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Maple Leafs at Lightning: Projected starting goalies

Frederik Andersen vs. Andrei Vasilevskiy

Andersen heads into this one with a 25-13-6 record, 2.98 goals against average and .906 save percentage with two shutouts. He is coming off an ultra-embarrassing loss Saturday night to the Carolina Hurricanes, who had to use an emergency goalie. Yes, Andersen was bested by a 42-year-old Zamboni driver, David Ayres, who just happens to serve as a practice goalie for the Leafs on occasion.

The defending Vezina Trophy champ Vasilevskiy has posted a 32-11-3 record, 2.58 GAA and .916 SV% with two shutouts. He allowed three goals on 28 shots in a 7-3 win at Toronto back on Oct. 10 in his first meeting with the Leafs. The Lightning went out and added D Zach Bogosian to help out in front of the goalie, too, while also adding some grit in the form of F Barclay Goodrow.

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Maple Leafs at Lightning: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Lightning 5, Maple Leafs 2

Moneyline (ML)

The Lightning (-189) are a little too rich for my blood, as this is just above the threshold of what I like to risk. The Maple Leafs (+155) are a tempting play, as you have to figure they’ll be a bit angry after their embarrassing loss, right? Well, they don’t seem to be playing with a lot of urgency lately, so look to the home side on the puck line. AVOID a ML play.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Lightning to win returns a profit of $5.29, while a $10 wager on the Maple Leafs results in a profit of $15.50.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The LIGHTNING (-1.5, +135) is a nice value given the state of the Maple Leafs (+1.5, -162) right now. Toronto has dropped four of five against winning teams, while Tampa is a whopping 13-3 in its past 16 against winning sides. The ‘Ning have also dominated their Atlantic Division rivals from Hogtown, going 6-1 in the past seven meetings overall and 8-3 in the past 11 at Amalie.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 6.5 (-110) is worth a small-unit wager. Andersen has been a sieve lately, and he is likely to struggle against Tampa Bay’s high-octane offense. The Over has connected in seven of the past nine roadies for Toronto, while going 5-2 in their past seven against winning teams. The Over is 4-0 in Tampa’s past four, too, and 16-6-3 in the past 25 in their barn.

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Calgary Flames at Boston Bruins odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Calgary Flames at Boston Bruins sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Calgary Flames (32-25-6) travel to battle the Boston Bruins (39-12-12) Tuesday at the TD Garden at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Flames-Bruins sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Flames at Bruins: Projected starting goalies

David Rittich vs. Tuukka Rask

The All-Star Rittich is expected to start, putting his 23-15-5 record, 2.91 goals against average and .908 save percentage on the line. He’ll have a new defenseman in front of him, as the Flames bolstered their rearguard at the deadline by grabbing Erik Gustafsson from the Chicago Blackhawks. That will help the likes of Rittich, and the Flames as a whole. They also added sandpaper in the form of Derek Forbort from the Los Angeles Kings.

Rask is expected to go for the B’s, and while his overall numbers of 23-6-6, 2.17 GAA and .928 SV% are phenomenal, his splits at home are even better. He is 14-0-6 with a 1.97 GAA and .933 SV%, with all three of his season’s shutouts coming on home ice. Since the All-Star break he is 6-2-0 with a 1.81 GAA, as he is showing no signs of slowing down.

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Flames at Bruins: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Bruins 4, Flames 2

Moneyline (ML)

The Bruins (-223) are just too expensive on the moneyline, even if Rask hasn’t suffered a loss in regulation at home this season. To get ahead in gambling, particularly on moneylines, you cannot risk more than twice as much as your return. Eventually you’re going to get burned. AVOID.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Bruins to win returns a profit of $4.48, while a $10 wager on the Flames (+180) results in a profit of $18.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The better play is on the BRUINS (-1.5, +125) at plus-money. Still, I’d make this a small-unit wager since the Flames (+1.5, -154) are 5-1 in the past six games on the road and 8-2 in the past 10 as an underdog. While the Flames might look attractive when you see those trends, know they’re 1-5 in the past six meetings with the B’s, and 2-7 in the past nine trips to Beantown.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Under (-200) is priced too high. I’m staying away. The trends are split, per side, with the Over in favor of the Flames, and the Under a slam-dunk on the B’s. In fact, the Over is 6-0-1 in Calgary’s past seven on the road, and 5-1 in the past six against winning sides. The Under is 5-1 in the past six at home for the B’s, 11-4 in the past 15 as a favorite and 5-2 in the past seven overall. Your best bet is to AVOID.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Anaheim Ducks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Anaheim Ducks sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Vegas Golden Knights (33-22-8) travel to battle the Anaheim Ducks (24-30-7) Sunday at the Honda Center at 10 p.m. ET. We analyze the Golden Knights-Ducks sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Golden Knights at Ducks: Projected starting goalies

Malcolm Subban vs. John Gibson

Subban is expected to make the start after Marc-Andre Fleury worked in the 5-3 win against the Florida Panthers Saturday at T-Mobile Arena. Subban has managed an 8-7-3 record, 3.09 goals against average and .893 save percentage across his 18 starts and one relief appearance. He allowed four goals on just 18 shots in a 4-3 loss at Anaheim Dec. 27.

Gibson has posted a 17-24-4 record, 2.95 GAA and .906 SV% in 45 starts. The results have been mixed for Gibson vs. the Golden Knights, as he is 1-2-0 with a 4.04 GAA and .900 SV% in three starts.

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Golden Knights at Ducks: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Golden Knights 5, Sharks 3

Moneyline (ML)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-176) are a rather risky play at this price level, although they’re expected to win. My limit on moneyline plays is generally -180 or lower. Toss in the fact that the Ducks (+145) have dropped three in a row, and Vegas looks a lot less risky. Vegas has won five in a row, and new D Alec Martinez posted a goal and an assist Thursday in his team debut, fitting right in. This is a team on the rise and playing well.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Golden Knights to win returns a profit of $5.68, while a $10 wager on the Ducks results in a profit of $14.50.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-1.5, +155) might be worth a small-unit play at this price level, especially given Gibson’s struggles vs. VGK so far this season.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-139) is worth a look at this price level with the backup netminder for Vegas expected to play, while Anaheim’s Gibson has coughed up more than four goals per game against the Knights. The Over is 10-3-1 in the past 14 for Vegas following a win, and 5-2 in the past seven inside the division. The Over is 20-7 for Anaheim in the past 27 inside the division, and 10-4-1 in the past 15 against Western Conference foes.

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San Jose Sharks at New York Islanders odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s San Jose Sharks at New York Islanders sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The San Jose Sharks (26-31-4) continue their road trip against the New York Islanders (34-20-6) Sunday at 5 p.m. ET at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. We analyze the Sharks-Islanders sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Sharks at Islanders: Projected starting goalies

Martin Jones vs. Thomas Greiss

Jones puts his 14-18-2 record, 3.11 goals against average and .894 save percentage on the line as the road trip continues. He allowed just one goal on 28 shots in the first meeting with the Islanders at SAP Center in San Jose back on Nov. 23, a 2-1 win in overtime.

Greiss was originally drafted in the third round in 2004 by the Sharks. He is likely to face his original organization in this one, although it is unconfirmed. Greiss is 16-8-2 with a 2.65 GAA and .916 SV% in his 26 starts and 28 appearances overall. If not, Semyon Varlamov (18-12-4, 2.51 GAA, .918 SV%) would get the call.

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Sharks at Islanders: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Islanders 3, Sharks 1

Moneyline (ML)

The Sharks (+170) are expected to be sellers leading up to Monday’s NHL trade deadline. They parted with D Brenden Dillon last week. C Joe Thornton, among others, might be following Dillon out the door. As such, the Islanders (-209) are the play. However, you can’t take them risking more than twice the return. AVOID.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Islanders to win returns a profit of $4.78, while a $10 wager on the Sharks results in a profit of $17.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The ISLANDERS (-1.5, +135) slapped the brakes on a four-game losing skid and offensive drought Friday, topping the Red Wings 4-1. The past four wins by the Islanders have also resulted in them covering the puck line, too, so go this route rather than the more expensive moneyline.

Over/Under (O/U)

The lean is to the UNDER 5.5 (-115), which has been the play in each of the past five for the Islanders. That was also the play in the first meeting in San Jose between these two teams. The Under is also 4-1 in the past five for the Sharks, and 7-1 in the past eight on the road.

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Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Washington Capitals (37-18-6) host the Pittsburgh Penguins (37-17-6) Sunday at Capital One Arena in a battle for top spot in the Metropolitan Division. Puck drop is set for 12 p.m. ET. We analyze the Penguins-Capitals sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Penguins at Capitals: Projected starting goalies

Matt Murray vs. Braden Holtby

Murray had the day off Saturday as the Penguins suffered a 5-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. The 25-year-old is 17-8-5 through 32 starts with a .903 save percentage and 2.80 goals against average.

Holtby was also off Saturday while the Caps took a 3-2 road loss against the New Jersey Devils. He’s 0-2-1 in his last three outings but still 21-13-5 through 41 starts and a relief appearance. He has a .896 SV% and 3.14 GAA.

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Penguins at Capitals: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Odds last updated at 9 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Capitals 5, Penguins 3

Moneyline (ML)

The two teams enter the day tied for top spot in the Metro with 80 points. The Penguins (+120) have a game in hand, but they’ve dropped two straight. The CAPITALS (-143) have lost four in a row for the first time all season, but the last three have been by just single-goal margins and one went to overtime.

Back Washington, as the Caps are 16-9-5 on home ice and the Pens are a lackluster 15-11-2 on the road. Pittsburgh earned a 4-3 win in the season’s lone head-to-head meeting to date in Washington Feb. 2. The Pens rank just 29th in Corsi For Percentage (percentage of all shot attempts) since Feb. 1 at a rate of 44.84 at 5-on-5. The Caps are 11th (51.45%).

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Based on the lopsided possession metrics, double down on the CAPITALS (-1.5, +180) and back them to win by at least 2 goals. The Caps are 31-30 against the spread overall but just 10-20 on home ice, while the Pens are 28-32 ATS overall and 14-14 on the road. Seven of Washington’s last eight wins came by margins of at least 2 goals. Pittsburgh lost its last two games by an aggregate count of 9-2.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the OVER 6.5 (+120) as the more profitable side of the Over/Under bet. The Penguins are 4-4-2 against the O/U across their last 10 games and the Capitals are 5-5 against the line, but the back-to-back situation and the early Sunday start will lead to sloppy defensive play and help open this up for the goal scorers.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 247-235

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Boston Bruins at Vancouver Canucks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Boston Bruins at Vancouver Canucks sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Boston Bruins (39-11-12) travel to meet the Vancouver Canucks (32-22-6) Saturday at Rogers Arena at 10 p.m. ET. We analyze the Bruins-Canucks sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Bruins at Canucks: Projected starting goalies

Tuukka Rask vs. Jacob Markstrom

Rask puts his 23-5-6 record, 2.04 goals against average and .932 save percentage on the line against the Canucks. He has posted a 9-5-0 record, 2.15 GAA and .930 SV% in his 15 starts on the road. If you’re going to beat him, you have to beat him on the road; however, he is an impressive 10-0-2 with a 1.90 GAA and .936 SV% with two shutouts in 12 starts against Western Conference foes.

The All-Star Markstrom has posted a solid 22-16-4 record with a 2.74 GAA and .918 SV% through his 42 starts. He has been far more impressive at home, going 12-6-3 with a 2.46 GAA and .927 SV% in 21 games, with both of his shutouts coming at Rogers Arena. He’ll be looking to avenge a Feb. 4 loss in Boston when he allowed four goals on 42 shots.

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Bruins at Canucks: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Bruins 3, Canucks 2

Moneyline (ML)

The BRUINS (-143) are a decent value on the road, especially due to Rask’s dominance against the Western Conference. Boston has picked up 11 wins in its past games 12 overall, and the Bruins are a strong 10-1 in the past 11 games against teams with a winning record while winning six of the past seven games overall.

The Canucks (+120) have stumbled to just two wins in their past eight, and they’re 1-5 in the past six tries against Atlantic Division foes.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Bruins to win returns a profit of $7, while a $10 wager on the Canucks results in a profit of $12.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The BRUINS (-1.5, +185) have been on quite the roll lately, so they’re worth a small-unit bet on the puck line. While I think this will be a close, one-goal game, I’d probably play this for $10 if I were at a sportsbook sucking down a free beer just for a little added action. The Canucks (+1.5, -228) are too expensive if you look the other way for a little insurance.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5.5 (+100) is even-money, and a good play based on Rask and the trends of the Bruins. The Under is 5-1 in Boston’s past six games overall, and 4-1 in its past five on the road. The Under is also 5-2 in the past seven for the B’s against Western Conference foes, while the Under is 7-3 in the past 10 for Vancouver as a home underdog.

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San Jose Sharks at New York Rangers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s San Jose Sharks at New York Rangers sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The New York Rangers (32-24-4) host the San Jose Sharks (26-30-4) Saturday at Madison Square Garden at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Sharks-Rangers sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Sharks at Rangers: Projected starting goalies

Aaron Dell vs. Henrik Lundqvist

Dell is 12-12-2 with a 2.89 goals against average and .909 save percentage overall. Dell has won three of his past five starts, and eight of his past 14. He has struggled a bit lately, coughing up 12 goals in his previous three starts, and he has dropped each of his past two outings against Eastern Conference teams.

King Henrik is expected to make the start after rookie Igor Shesterkin picked up a 5-2 road win over the Carolina Hurricanes Friday night. Lundqvist has been much better at home, going 8-4-1 with a 2.93 GAA and .9167 SV%, while he is 2-7-2 with a 3.32 GAA and .897 SV% on the road. He has struggled against Western Conference teams, going 3-7-1 in his 11 starts and 13 appearances.

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Sharks at Rangers: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Rangers 4, Sharks 2

Moneyline (ML)

The RANGERS (-167) pulled off the 5-2 road win in Carolina, cashing as +155 underdogs. Now, they have a quick turnaround, traveling from snowy Raleigh to New York to battle the Sharks (+135).

San Jose has dropped two straight games, including its first game on the Metro NYC road trip in New Jersey, 2-1, Thursday. The Sharks are starting to sell off assets heading into Monday’s trade deadline, as D Brenden Dillon has already been jettisoned. Expect more to follow. Morale is at a low for the Sharks, and the Rangers will squash them at MSG.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Rangers to win returns a profit of $6, while a $10 wager on the Sharks results in a profit of $13.50.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The RANGERS (-1.5, +155) are worth a roll of the dice on home ice behind King Henrik. New York is on a roll, and the Rangers are 6-2 in the past eight in the second end of a back-to-back situation, while cashing in four of the past five following a straight-up win.

Over/Under (O/U)

The lean is to the UNDER 6.5 (-150), even though the juice is a little high for my liking. If you foresee a lower-scoring game, the UNDER 5.5 (+140) alternative line might be attractive to you. I don’t think this will be a defensive slog, however, and a total of six goals looks good. In fact, a total of six goals (regular time) would cash +375 if my prediction of six total goals connects.

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New York Rangers at Carolina Hurricanes odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Rangers at Hurricanes NHL matchup, with NHL betting odds, picks and best bets

The New York Rangers (31-24-4) head south to meet the Carolina Hurricanes (34-21-4) Friday at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Rangers-Hurricanes sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Rangers at Hurricanes: Projected starting goalies

Henrik Lundqvist vs. James Reimer

The Rangers’ three-headed goaltender logjam is likely to be busted up in the coming days with the NHL trade deadline. It’s hard to believe King Henrik could be moved, but you never know. Lundqvist is 10-11-3 with a 3.12 goals-against average and .907 save percentage. He has been a thorn in the side of Carolina all season, going 3-0-0 with a 2.33 GAA and .947 SV% against the Hurricanes. That includes an impressive 45-save performance in the second game of a back-to-back in this very building.

With Petr Mrazek going 0-2-0 with a 3.10 GAA and .860 SV% in his two starts against the Rangers, it’s fair to expect head coach Rod Brind’Amour to see what Reimer can do against the Blueshirts. Reimer is 4-2-2 with a 2.56 GAA and .914 SV% in eight starts at home.

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Rangers at Hurricanes: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Rangers 3, Hurricanes 2

Moneyline (ML)

The RANGERS (+135) have been kryptonite to the Hurricanes (-162), and New York is the value play on the road in snowy Raleigh (no, really!). The Rangers have won six straight overall on the road, and they’re 40-14 in the past 54 meetings overall in this series — including 4-1 in the past five trips to North Carolina.

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Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Rangers (+1.5, -189) aren’t worth this kind of juice if you feel the need for insurance. Just roll with the Blueshirts on the moneyline. If you are on the Hurricanes (-1.5, +155), feeling they’ll avoid the four-game regular-season sweep at the hands of the Rangers, they’re a much better value here.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 5.5 (+125) is where it’s at, cashing in four of the past five meetings in this series. The under is also 5-2 in the past seven overall for the Rangers, while going 7-1-1 in the past nine against Eastern Conference foes. While the over is 7-2 in Carolina’s past nine overall, and 4-0 in the past four at home, look for the under to cash in Raleigh based on Rangers and series trends.

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