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Nashville Predators at Washington Capitals odds, picks and best bets

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

The Nashville Predators (22-19-7) visit the Washington Capitals (34-11-5) Wednesday at Capital One Arena for a 7:30 p.m. ET puck drop. Capitals W Alex Ovechkin returns to the lineup following his one-game suspension for bowing out of the NHL All-Star Game. We analyze the Predators-Capitals sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Predators at Capitals: Projected starting goalies

Pekka Rinne vs. Braden Holtby

Rinne has alternated wins and losses over his last five outings, but he gave up four goals on 30 shots Monday in a loss against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He is 16-11-3 on the season with a .897 save percentage and 2.98 goals against average.

Holtby stopped 31 of 33 shots in a win over the Montreal Canadiens Monday in his first action out of the all-star break. He improved to 19-9-4 on the campaign with a .899 SV% and 3.05 GAA.

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Predators at Capitals: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Odds last updated at 7:20 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Capitals 4, Predators 1

Moneyline (ML)

The CAPITALS (-167) are up to four wins in a row and seven in their past 10 outings. They’re 15-5-4 at home and have their star goal scorer back in Wednesday’s lineup. The Predators (+140) are buried in last place in the Central Division through 48 games and are quickly fading from the playoff picture. They’re 11-9-3 on the road, but Rinne just can’t be trusted.

The Preds earned a 6-5 win over the Capitals in Nashville Oct. 10 in the first and only head-to-head meeting of the cross-conference opponents this season. Now squarely atop the Metropolitan Division, the Capitals will return the favor Wednesday.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Capitals to beat the Predators in regulation, overtime or a shootout returns a profit of $6.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Increase your profit margin and back the CAPITALS (-1.5, +155) to win by at least 2 goals. They’re 27-23 against the spread overall but just 9-15 at home, while the Preds are 18-30 ATS overall and 10-13 on the road. Each of Washington’s last five wins came by a margin of at least 2 goals, and Holtby has a significant edge in the creases Wednesday.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 5.5 (+125) at the more profitable number. The Caps are 6-3-1 against the O/U across their last 10 games while the Preds are 5-4-1 in the same span. The season’s first meeting was an 11-goal shootout, but the Preds have been held to two or fewer goals for in each of their last five games.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 184-172

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Toronto Maple Leafs at Nashville Predators odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Monday’s Toronto Maple Leafs at Nashville Predators sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Toronto Maple Leafs (25-17-7) and Nashville Predators (22-18-7) will battle at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville at 8 p.m. ET. We analyze the Maple Leafs-Predators sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Maple Leafs at Predators: Projected starting goalies

Frederik Andersen vs. Pekka Rinne

The All-Star Andersen is 22-9-6 with a 2.89 goals against average and .909 save percentage. He is the projected starter, but since he took part in the Skills Competition and All-Star Game on Saturday night, it wouldn’t be shocking to see Michael Hutchinson get the nod. The latter is 3-7-1 with a 3.83 GAA and .885 SV%, but more rested and he has won three times in his past five appearances.

Rinne did not go to St. Louis for the All-Star festivities, so he is well rested, too. He is 16-10-3 with a 2.95 GAA and .899 SV% overall, but has alternated wins and losses in six January appearances, allowing three or fewer goals in four of those outings. He hasn’t faced Toronto this season, but he was 2-0-0 with a 0.00 GAA, 40 saves and two shutouts in his two appearances against the Leafs last season.

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Maple Leafs at Predators: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Predators 3, Maple Leafs 1

Moneyline (ML)

The PREDATORS (-125) are very reasonably priced considering Rinne’s dominance of the Maple Leafs (+105) last season. The Leafs closed out the unofficial first half with just one win in their previous six before the All-Star break, and they’re 0-4 in the past four against the Western Conference, too.

A $10 bet on the Predators to win returns a profit of $8, while a $10 wager on the Maple Leafs results in a profit of $10.50.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The slight lean is to the PREDATORS (-1.5, +200) as you can double your money here. Expect Leafs All-Stars Andersen, Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews to be sluggish after competing in St. Louis over the weekend.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 6.5 (-154) is the way to go, as Rinne has dominated the Leafs in recent meetings. In addition, the series trends point in the direction of Under, hitting in four of the past five meetings overall, and five of the past seven in the Music City.

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Buffalo Sabres at Nashville Predators odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Buffalo Sabres at Nashville Predators sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Nashville Predators (21-18-7) host the Buffalo Sabres (22-19-7) Saturday in Music City. Puck drop at Bridgestone Arena is scheduled for shortly after 8 p.m. ET. We analyze the Sabres-Predators sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Sabres at Predators: Projected starting goalies

Carter Hutton vs. Pekka Rinne

Hutton is without a win in his last 11 outings dating back to Oct. 22. He is 6-7-4 on the season with a .892 save percentage and 3.34 goals against average. He has allowed 17 goals over his last three outings.

Rinne gave up three goals on 31 shots in a loss to the Edmonton Oilers Tuesday. The veteran is 15-10-3 on the season with a .896 SV% and 3.02 GAA.

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Sabres at Predators: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Sabres 4, Predators 3

Moneyline (ML)

The Predators (-200) are laying too much chalk to be worth a play on the moneyline. They’ve lost two straight games to the Oilers and Anaheim Ducks, both by 4-2 counts, and are just 3-6-1 across their last 10 games. The SABRES (+165) enter on a three-game win streak, but they’re just 8-13-4 on the road for the season. Their last two wins came against stiff competition in the Vegas Golden Knights (4-2) and Dallas Stars (4-1).

With a $10 bet on the Sabres to win in regulation, overtime or a shootout returning a profit of $16.50, the visitors are well worth backing on a smaller-unit play against the struggling Preds.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The play I prefer Saturday is the safer one. Back the SABRES (+1.5, -167) to either lose by 1 goal or win outright. The Sabres are 28-20 against the spread overall and 15-10 on the road, while the Preds are 18-28 ATS overall and 8-15 on home ice.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the OVER 5.5 (-139) with the Sabres rolling offensively of late and the shaky Buffalo goaltending opening the doors for the stagnant Nashville offense. The Sabres have scored at least 3 goals in each of their last four games. The Predators have totaled just 5 goals across their last three games.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 172-157

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Nashville Predators at Chicago Blackhawks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Nashville Predators at Chicago Blackhawks sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Nashville Predators (19-16-7) and Chicago Blackhawks (19-19-6) will tangle in a Central Division battle at United Center Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Predators-Blackhawks sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Predators at Blackhawks: Projected starting goalies

Pekka Rinne vs. Corey Crawford

Rinne owns a 3.06 goals against average and .894 save percentage. Both numbers would be the worst of his career, but look for a bounce-back in the second half of the season.

Crawford is 7-12-2 on the season with a .906 SV% and 3.09 GAA.

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Predators at Blackhawks: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Chicago 3, Nashville 2

Moneyline (ML)

Chicago (+115) has looked better on the surface of late, and improvement has been made on the penalty kill. The Blackhawks continue to be woeful on the power play (3-for-their-last-32) and they are unsure as to how to pair star winger Patrick Kane in a productive and consistent line.

PASS.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Both clubs are a game or two under .500 against the puck line. Chicago does lose more than its fair share of games by 2 or more tallies, but the Preds haven’t been playing well enough to leverage the Nashville (-1.5 +185) line. Nashville is 1-4-1 with 4.5 goals per game allowed since Christmas. PASS.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Over is 6-2 in Chicago’s last eight games on one-day rest, 33-15-1 in the Blackhawks’ last 49 games when their opponent scores two or fewer goals in their previous game and 8-1 over Nashville’s last nine road games. It’s also 10-2-1 in the Predators’ last 13 games overall and 5-1-1 over the Preds’ last seven games on one-day of rest.

Nashville has yielded a slew of shots lately. The ‘Hawks always do – they rank last in the NHL, allowing 35.8 shots per game. Back the UNDER 6.5 (-143). Both offenses are out too far over their skis in goals scored (underlying analytics don’t support their current rates). The Over trends are low-hanging fruit for bettors.

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Boston Bruins at Nashville Predators odds, picks and best bets

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

The Nashville Predators (19-15-7) begin life without former head coach Peter Laviolette Tuesday, when they host the Boston Bruins (24-8-11) at Bridgestone Arena for an 8 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Bruins-Predators sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Laviolette was fired Monday along with assistant coach Kevin McCarthy. Former New Jersey Devils head coach John Hynes was named as the replacement Tuesday.

Bruins at Predators: Projected starting goalies

Tuukka Rask vs. Pekka Rinne

Rask is coming off an overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets Jan. 2, in which he allowed just two goals on 33 shots. He’s 2-0-3 across his last five games and now 15-4-6 on the season with a .923 save percentage and 2.30 goals against average.

Rinne stopped 23 of 24 shots on goal in a win over the Los Angeles Kings Saturday. The veteran is 14-8-3 on the year with a 2.98 GAA and .896 SV%, but he shares the league lead with three shutouts.

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Bruins at Predators: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Predators 2, Bruins 1

Moneyline (ML)

Take the PREDATORS (-106) as slight home dogs. The firing of Laviolette should provide a spark for Hynes’ first game. The Preds are 10-7-4 at home and 5-3-2 across their last 10 games, but they are coming off a 5-4 shootout loss to the Anaheim Ducks Sunday. The Bruins (-115) have dropped three straight for the second time in nine games and are just 4-5-5 across their last 14 games. They’re 10-6-2 on the road for the season.

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Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

I’ll AVOID the Predators’ spread (+1.5, -286) due to the chalky number. The alternate puck lines don’t interest me much, either. Boston is 20-23 against the spread overall and 10-8 on the road, while Nashville is 17-24 overall and just 8-13 at home. I’d lean to the Bruins on an alternate line (+1.5, -333) but there’s no value.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 5.5 (+100) and look for the Predators to get back to basics in a slow, dull game for Hynes’ first game behind the bench. The Over is 8-2 in the last 10 Predators games while the Bruins are just 3-6-1 in favor of the Under.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 156-135

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Nashville Predators at Anaheim Ducks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Nashville Predators at Anaheim Ducks sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Nashville Predators (19-15-6) visit the Anaheim Ducks (16-20-5) Sunday at Honda Center for a 10 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Predators-Ducks sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Predators at Ducks: Projected starting goalies

Juuse Saros vs. John Gibson

Saros is just 1-3-1 across his last five games and is now 5-7-3 for the season. He has a .890 save percentage and 3.23 goals against average, with both rates being much worse than his career averages of .915 and 2.63.

Gibson is 2-2-1 over his last five outings and 12-16-3 for the season. He has a .907 SV% and 2.92 GAA. He has played best at Honda Center with a .919 SV% and 2.52 GAA.

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Predators at Ducks: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Predators 3, Ducks 1

Moneyline (ML)

The PREDATORS (-134) snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings Saturday and look to keep things rolling through California. They’re 5-4-1 over their last 10 games and 9-8-2 on the road for the season. The Ducks (+110) are home dogs, but they’ve lost three straight and are 3-6-1 across their last 10 games.

The Predators rank fifth in the NHL with a Corsi rating (percentage of all shot attempts) of 52.80 at 5-on-5. The Ducks rank 23rd at 48.13%. Nashville won the season’s first head-to-head meeting 6-1 at home Oct. 22.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Increase your profit margin by backing the PREDATORS (-1.5, +200) to win by at least 2 goals. The Preds are 17-23 against the spread overall and 9-10 on the road, while the Ducks are 20-21 ATS overall and 9-11 at home. Fourteen of the Preds’ 19 wins were by at least a 2-goal margin, including the first meeting with the Ducks.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 5.5 (+100) at even money. Gibson plays best at home and Saros will get back on track against the stagnant Ducks offense. With only one side reliably contributing to the goal total, we’ll have plenty of room to breathe.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 156-127

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Winter Classic: Nashville Predators at Dallas Stars odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Winter Classic between the Nashville Predators at Dallas Stars sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Nashville Predators (18-14-6) and Dallas Stars (22-14-4) drop the puck at the Cotton Bowl in the annual Winter Classic at 2 p.m. ET Wednesday.

It seems weird for hockey, but it is outdoors, so we take a look at the weather forecast. The forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies, little chance of precipitation and temperatures in the mid-50’s.

We analyze the Predators-Stars sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

Predators at Stars: Projected starting goalies

Pekka Rinne vs. Ben Bishop

Rinne puts his 13-7-3 record on the line, and he has a 3.02 goals-against average and .894 save percentage. He lost his only previous start on home ice against the Stars back on Dec. 14, coughing up four goals on 22 shots.

Bishop has been outstanding with a 2.34 GAA and .926 save percentage. While the results of his hard work don’t exactly show in his win-loss record at 13-9-3, it’s mostly a lack of offensive support which has led to his mediocre ledger. He hasn’t faced the Preds this season, as Anton Khudobin took that start in the second end of a back-to-back Dec. 14.

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Predators at Stars: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Stars 3, Predators 2

Moneyline (ML)

The STARS (-143) are a better play because they have the better netminder in the crease. This will be a lower-scoring game, and that’s when Bishop is at his best. Taking Dallas is going a bit against the grain, as the home team is just 3-8 SU in the previous 11 Winter Classic battles.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Don’t even think about the puck line. The Stars (-1.5, +190) are an intriguing play, but six of the 11 previous Winter Classics have resulted in one-goal games.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5.5 (-134) is the play here. While ice technology has improved amazingly over the past couple of decades, as no one would ever have imagined an outdoor game in Texas … even in Winter. The ice will likely still be sticky, but the fact there is no snowfall or precipitation in the forecast will likely mean the ice is better than we have seen in previous games in Buffalo, Pittsburgh, etc. … Still, with two outstanding netminders, the goals will be at a premium. Eight of the previous 11 Winter Classics have seen a total of 5 or fewer goals.

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Pittsburgh Penguins at Nashville Predators odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at Nashville Predators sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (21-11-4) and Nashville Predators (18-12-6) come out of the holiday break for an 8 p.m. ET puck drop at Bridgestone Arena in Tennessee Friday. We analyze the Penguins-Predators sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Penguins at Predators: Projected starting goalies

Matt Murray vs. Pekka Rinne

Murray is 10-6-4 with an .892 save percentage and 2.91 goals against average through 22 starts. He entered the break with two losses in his last three starts, giving up four goals on 14 shots against the Vancouver Canucks in his final outing.

Rinne got the win in four of his last five starts before the break to improve his season record to 13-5-3 through 21 starts. He has an .896 SV% and 2.93 GAA with three shutouts on the season.

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Penguins at Predators: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Predators 3, Penguins 1

Moneyline (ML)

The PREDATORS (-134) are modest home favorites over the Penguins (+110). The Preds are 10-6-4 at home for the season and entered the break 6-2-2 over their last 10 games and on a two-game winning streak. The Pens took a 4-1 loss against the Canucks last Saturday but are still 7-3-0 over their last 10 games; however, they’re just 7-7-2 as the road team this season.

Rinne comes into Friday in the better form of two goalies playing well below their career standards this season. It’s enough to side with the home team.

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Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The PREDATORS (-1.5, +200) can warrant a small wager on the spread in hopes of a win by 2 or more goals. The Preds are just 16-20 against the spread overall and 8-12 at home while the Pens are 17-19 ATS overall but 9-7 on the road.

Five of Nashville’s last seven wins before the break were by 2 or more goals. Each of Pittsburgh’s last four losses was decided by a margin of at least 2 goals.

Over/Under (O/U)

Back the UNDER 5.5 (+105) at plus-money. The Penguins went 4-6-0 against the Over/Under across their last 10 games while the Predators were 6-3-1 against the projected totals. Both goaltenders playing to their potentials following the extended rest period will keep this below the number.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 141-111

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Nashville Predators at Boston Bruins odds, picks and best bets

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

The Nashville Predators (16-12-6) and Boston Bruins (21-7-8) square off at TD Garden in Boston at 7 p.m. ET Saturday. We analyze the Predators-Bruins sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

Predators at Bruins: Projected starting goalies

Pekka Rinne vs. Tuukka Rask

Rinne has been a little more giving than in past years, posting a 2.99 goals against average and .894 save percentage, but he still has a rather impressive 11-5-3 record overall.

Rask has been a lot more consistent, going 13-4-5 with a 2.29 GAA and .922 save percentage this season. However, he enters on a 0-2-3 personal skid, dropping two overtime games, and a shootout while coming out on the short end of four one-goal games.

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Predators at Bruins: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Predators 4, Bruins 3

Moneyline (ML)

The PREDATORS (+135) are a nice small-unit play on the road, as Rask isn’t doing very well. While yes, he is due for a win, backing the Bruins (-162) doesn’t make a lot of sense. Plus, Nashville is 5-1 in the past six as a road underdog, and 4-1 in the past five against teams with a winning overall record.

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Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Predators (+1.5, -209) are too expensive on the road, and the B’s (-1.5, +170) aren’t going to beat Rinne by two goals. AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-134) is the play here. The total has gone Over in four straight on the road for the boys from Music City while going 4-0-1 in the past five overall. The Under is 3-1-1 in the past five overall for the B’s, but the Over is 3-1-1 in their past five against Western Conference foes.

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Nashville Predators at New York Islanders odds, picks and best bets

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

The New York Islanders (22-7-2) host the Nashville Predators (15-12-5) Tuesday at Nassau Coliseum. Puck drop is scheduled for shortly after 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Predators-Islanders sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Predators at Islanders: Projected starting goalies

Pekka Rinne vs. Semyon Varlamov

Rinne has allowed four goals in each of his last two games and a total of 16 across his last five starts, which includes a 31-save shutout of the Carolina Hurricanes on Nov. 29. The veteran has a 10-5-3 record with a .893 save percentage and 2.99 goals against average.

Varlamov got the win in each of his last four decisions. He hasn’t allowed more than two goals in a start since Nov. 27. He is 11-3-2 while splitting the crease with Thomas Greiss, and he has a .928 SV% and 2.24 GAA.

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Predators at Islanders: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Islanders 3, Predators 1

Moneyline (ML)

The Predators (+115) are tempting at plus-money but I’ve been burned one too many times chasing positive regression from Rinne. His game is flawed right now and the Preds are still missing one of their top scorers in RW Viktor Arvidsson (lower body).

The ISLANDERS (-139) are a fine play as they enter on a three-game win streak and with a 13-2-1 home record. The Preds were victorious last time out, but they’re just 6-6-1 on the road and 5-3-2 across their last 10 games.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Double down on the ISLANDERS (-1.5, +200) by backing them to win by at least 2 goals against the struggling Rinne. Nashville beat the New York Rangers 5-2 at Madison Square Garden on Monday, while the Isles have been off since a 3-2 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday.

The Preds are 14-18 against the puck line overall and 6-7 on the road. The Islanders are 15-16 overall and just 7-9 at home, but four of their last six wins were by margins of at least 2 goals.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Isles to win by at least 2 goals fetches a profit of $20. The same bet on the moneyline returns just $7.19 in profit.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 5.5 (-121). The Isles are 1-8-1 against the Over/Under across their last 10 games, largely due to their own defensive play and goaltending. The Preds are 4-5-1 against the projected totals, with the absence of Arvidsson taking away from their offensive upside.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 130-100

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