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Flyers-Panthers odds: Philly getting plus money in Florida

Previewing Tuesday’s Philadelphia Flyers at Florida Panthers sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Philadelphia Flyers (10-6-4) visit the Florida Panthers (10-5-5) Tuesday at BB&T Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Flyers-Panthers odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Flyers at Panthers: Projected starting goalies

Carter Hart vs. Sergei Bobrovsky

Hart dropped each of his last two outings, but he stopped 52 of the 55 total shots he faced. He owns a .903 save percentage and a 2.50 goals against average for a 6-4-2 record through 12 starts and a relief appearance.

Bobrovsky leads the league with 17 games played, including 16 starts. He’s 7-4-4 with a .882 SV% and 3.53 GAA amid a poor start to his long tenure in Florida.

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Flyers at Panthers: Odds, picks and betting tips

Odds courtesy of BetMGM; access them at USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 1:25 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Flyers 4, Panthers 3

Moneyline (ML)

The FLYERS (+120) roll into Sunrise, Fla., as losers of three straight overall and with a 4-5-1 road record. The Panthers are 4-2-2 at home and are coming off of a 4-3 victory over the New York Rangers Saturday. Two of Philadelphia’s three losses were via shootout and two were by 2-1 final scores.

The Panthers have a neutral goal differential (74-74) while the Flyers are plus-one (61-60). Florida ranks third in the NHL with 34.6 shots on goal per game with 30.7 against. Philly ranks seventh with 33.8 SOG/G while allowing just 29.0 per contest. Take the visitors with plus money as the better defensive team.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Flyers to win outright in regulation, overtime or a shootout returns a profit of $12.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Philly is 12-8 against the spread overall and 5-5 as the road team. Florida is 11-9 overall, but just 3-5 as the hosts. The Panthers’ last victory by two or more goals came Nov. 2, a stretch spanning six games. The FLYERS (+1.5, -223) haven’t lost by two or more since Oct. 29.

The moneyline is the more profitable betting play but the spread offers quality insurance with the Flyers having stayed close in losses.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the OVER 6.5 (+110). The Panthers are 8-2 against the Over/Under across their last 10 games with Bobrovsky’s struggles in net contributing to those high scores. The Flyers are 4-6 against the O/U over their last 10 games, but they hit seven combined goals with the New York Islanders their last time out.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 56-56

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Islanders-Penguin odds: Crosby-less Pittsburgh favored at home

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

The injury-ravaged Pittsburgh Penguins (11-7-2) host the New York Islanders (14-3-1) Tuesday at PPG Paints Arena. The puck is scheduled to drop shortly after 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Islanders-Penguins odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Islanders at Penguins: Projected starting goalies

Semyon Varlamov vs. Matt Murray

Varlamov allowed four goals in each of his last two outings but still went 1-0-1 to pick up three points. He is 6-2-1 through nine starts while splitting time with Thomas Greiss. He has a .917 save percentage and a 2.56 goals against average.

Murray is 9-4-2 through 16 games played (all starts) with a .913 SV% and a 2.37 GAA. He stopped 19 of 21 shots in a loss against the New Jersey Devils his last time out.

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Islanders at Penguins: Odds, picks and betting tips

Odds courtesy of BetMGM; access them at USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 1:10 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Islanders 3, Penguins 2

Moneyline (ML)

The ISLANDERS (+110) are winners of three straight and 13 of their last 14. They’re 5-1-0 on the road and are plus-16 (58-42) overall in goal differential. The Penguins have lost two of their last three and four of their last seven, but they beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1 at home Saturday. They have a goal differential of plus-17 (67-50).

Pittsburgh won the first meeting of the year between the two Metropolitan Division rivals, but it was with a healthier roster. C Sidney Crosby (groin) and D Kris Letang (lower body) are out of the lineup Tuesday. Take the visitors and turn a profit of $11 on a $10 bet.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Four of the Penguins’ last five games were each decided by single goals with three of them going to extra time (overtime or a shootout). Seven of the ISLANDERS’ (+1.5, -250) last 13 victories and their one loss in that time were each by single goals. These two teams play tight games and will square up again Thursday in a quick rematch.

New York is 10-8 against the spread overall and 4-2 as the road team. Pittsburgh is 9-11 overall and 4-7 at home. The moneyline is far more profitable for the Isles, but the puck line is a safer play.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Islanders to win outright or lose by no more than a goal will return a profit of $4.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER (5.5, -106). The Islanders are 7-3 against the Over/Under across their last 10 games with the Penguins 4-6 in the same span. Murray should be able to slow the New York offense with the Islanders well-equipped to limit the offensive output of the Pens without Crosby.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 56-56

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Maple Leafs-Golden Knights odds: Vegas favored vs. slumping Toronto

Previewing Tuesday’s Toronto Maple Leafs at Vegas Golden Knights sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips

The Toronto Maple Leafs (9-9-4) visit the Vegas Golden Knights (10-9-3) Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena for a 10 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Maple Leafs-Golden Knights odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Maple Leafs at Golden Knights: Projected starting goalies

Frederik Andersen vs. Marc-Andre Fleury

Andersen, who is on a three-game skid, is 9-4-3 with a 2.74 goals against average and a .921 save percentage. He stopped 30 of 33 shots in his last start, a 4-2 home loss to the Boston Bruins Friday. His last win was actually against the Golden Knights, a 2-1 overtime squeaker at home when he stopped 37 of 38 shots Nov. 7.

Fleury is 10-5-1 with a 2.52 GAA and a .920 SV%. He shut out the Flames in his last start, stopping all 34 shots in a 6-0 home victory Sunday. The W snapped a two-game skid for Fleury, who did not play in the Nov. 7 loss at Toronto. Fleury has struggled against the Leafs recently, dropping his last three – he allowed six goals in a 6-3 loss last February.

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Maple Leafs at Golden Knights: Key injuries

Maple Leafs: Trevor Moore (shoulder) is questionable, while C Alexander Kerfoot (teeth) and C Mitch Marner (ankle) are out.

Maple Leafs at Golden Knights: Odds, picks and betting tips

Odds courtesy of BetMGM; access them at USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 7:10 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Golden Knights 5, Maple Leafs 2

Moneyline (ML)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-154) are the STRONGEST PLAY. Both teams have struggled lately, but the Knights ended a five-game losing streak with the Calgary win, while the Maple Leafs are on a current five-game skid. If the Knights’ ML was more expensive (above -190), I would have avoided or considered taking the Leafs (+125). But I’m going to back the Knights in this one, knowing first-hand that Vegas has one of the most enthusiastic home crowds in the league.

New to sports betting? Bet $15.40 to win $10 on a Vegas victory. Every $1.54 wagered that the Knights will win profits $1 if they do.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

AVOID. Both teams are 8-14 ATS. The Golden Knights (-1.5, +170) offer better value – every $1 wagered would profit $1.70 if they win by two goals or more. The Maple Leafs (+1.5, -209) are too costly – every $2.09 wagered would profit $1 if they win or lose by just a single goal.

Over/Under (O/U)

A slight lean to the OVER 6.5 (+110) – the Under price is -134. In the Maple Leafs’ last two visits to Sin City, the Over hit with both games finishing 6-3. Toronto is 13-8 O/U on the season, while Vegas is 11-10.

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Johnny’s November record: 6-7. Strongest plays: 3-3.

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Kings-Coyotes odds: Arizona favored at home over LA

Previewing Monday’s Los Angeles Kings at Arizona Coyotes sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Los Angeles Kings (8-11-1) roll into Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz., on Monday to face the Arizona Coyotes (12-7-2) as winners of three straight. The puck will be dropped shortly after 9 p.m. ET. We analyze the Kings-Coyotes odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Kings at Coyotes: Projected starting goalies

Jonathan Quick vs. Antti Raanta

Quick has picked up the win in each of his last three outings to improve to 5-8-0 on the season. He has an .878 save percentage and 3.74 goals-against average. He stopped 28 of 31 shots on goal in his Saturday start against the Vegas Golden Knights, a 4-3 Kings win.

Raanta is coming off of three consecutive road starts. He went 1-1-1 over the stretch with a total of 111 shots faced and 10 goals allowed. He owns a .912 SV% and 3.07 GAA over seven starts on the season for a 3-2-2 record.

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Kings at Coyotes: Odds, picks and betting tips

Odds courtesy of BetMGM; access them at USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 9:45 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Coyotes 3, Kings 1

Moneyline (ML)

The COYOTES are moderate favorites with -176 odds at home. They’re second in the Pacific Division and have a 5-4-0 home record, but they beat the Calgary Flames at home Saturday by a 3-0 count. Their plus-12 goal differential ranks second in the Western Conference.

The Kings still share the league’s second-worst goal differential at minus-19, despite the active winning streak. They’re just 2-7-1 on the road and were swept on a three-game road trip through Canada before rifling off the three victories at home.

Take the home side with a $10 bet on a win in regulation, overtime or a shootout returning a profit of $5.68.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Get better value with ARIZONA on the puck line (-1.5, +155). The same $10 bet will fetch a $15.50 profit. Nine of LA’s 11 regulation losses were each by a margin of at least two goals.

The Coyotes are 16-5 against the puck line on the season and 6-3 at home. The Kings are 8-12 overall and 4-6 as visitors.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Coyotes are just 3-7 against the O/U across their last 10 games. The Kings are 4-5-1 against the projected goal totals. Take the UNDER 4.5 (+170).

A 3-1 win for the ‘Yotes would cash all three of our bets with a total profit of $40 on $30 in wagers.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 53-56

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Senators-Devils odds: New Jersey a rare favorite at home vs. Ottawa

Previewing Wednesday’s Ottawa Senators at New Jersey Devils sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis and picks.

The Ottawa Senators (6-10-1) and New Jersey Devils (5-7-4) hook up Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET at Prudential Center. The two teams occupy eighth place in the Atlantic and Metropolitan Divisions, respectively. We analyze the Senators-Devils odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Senators at Devils: Projected starting goalies

Anders Nilsson vs. MacKenzie Blackwood

Nilsson seems to have taken over the starting job from veteran Craig Anderson. The 29-year-old is 4-4-1 through nine starts with a .921 save percentage and a 2.98 goals against average. He won three of his last four starts.

Likewise, Blackwood continues to outperform projected starter Cory Schneider in the Devils’ crease. The 22-year-old is 5-3-3 through 10 starts and one relief appearance with a .896 SV% and 2.93 GAA. He also won three of his last four starts.

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Senators at Devils: Odds, picks and betting tips

Odds courtesy of BetMGM; access them at USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 9 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Senators 3, Devils 2

Moneyline (ML)

The -182 odds for a Devils team just 2-2-4 on home ice aren’t worthwhile with a $10 bet returning a profit of $5.50 on a risky venture. The SENATORS can be played at the more appealing +150 odds for a $15 profit.

Ottawa is just 1-6-1 away from home but it is 5-5 over the last 10 games. New Jersey went 5-3-2 over its last 10 games after a horrid start, but the Devils still possess a minus-19 goal differential to the Senators’ minus-12.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Stick with the moneyline rather than laying the -182 for the Sens to cover the puck line of +1.5 and either lose by a single goal or win outright. They’re 8-9 against the spread overall and 3-5 on the road, but the incentive is with the outright win.

The Devils are 5-11 on the puck line this season and just 2-6 at home. They’re getting +150 odds for a win of two or more goals. Two of their five wins this season were by at least two-goal margins, but that won’t be the case Wednesday.

Over/Under (O/U)

Both teams are 6-4 against the Over/Under across their last 10 games, with sloppy defensive play and poor goaltending taking the bulk of the blame. With both Nilsson and Blackwood playing well of late, side with the UNDER 6.5 (-154).

Esten’s NHL betting record: 51-56

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Panthers-Bruins odds: Boston favored on home ice

Previewing Tuesday’s Florida Panthers at Boston Bruins sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis and picks.

The Florida Panthers (8-4-5) meet up with the slumping Boston Bruins (11-3-3) Tuesday at TD Garden for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Panthers-Bruins odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Panthers at Bruins: Projected starting goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky vs. Tuukka Rask

Bobrovsky is 6-3-4 through 13 starts and 14 games played to start what’s expected to be a long tenure with the Panthers after signing a monster free-agent deal in the offseason. He has a .884 save percentage and 3.39 goals against average.

Rask is 7-2-1 through 10 starts with a .933 SV% and 1.99 GAA. The 32-year-old gave up a total of eight goals over his last two starts while facing 62 shots on goal.

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Panthers at Bruins: Odds, picks and betting tips

Odds courtesy of BetMGM; access them at USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 9:20 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Bruins 3, Panthers 1

Moneyline (ML)

The Bruins come into Tuesday with a 0-2-1 record over their last three games, but still possess a 7-0-2 home record after Sunday’s shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. Their plus-17 goal differential is tops in the Atlantic Division and second in the NHL. The Panthers beat the New York Rangers 6-5 in a shootout Sunday to snap a two-game skid. They’re 5-3-3 straight up on the road with a minus-1 goal differential.

Back the BRUINS (-176) to buck the rare losing streak. They didn’t lose four straight games at any point last season.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Bruins to win in regulation, overtime or a shootout returns a profit of $5.69.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Get better value on the home side by backing the BRUINS to cover the puck line of -1.5 at +150 odds and win by two or more goals. Nine of their 11 wins on the season were by at least a two-goal margin.

Both teams have been very successful against the spread, with Boston going 7-2 on home ice and 10-7 overall. The Panthers are 10-7 overall and 7-4 on the road. Still, take the value with the same $10 wager returning a profit of $15 with a multi-goal Bruins win.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 6.5 (-154). These are two of the better goaltenders in the league stuck in minor slumps. The smart play is expecting them to both get back on track, resulting in fewer than seven total goals Tuesday.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 51-53

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