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Ottawa Senators at Carolina Hurricanes odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Ottawa Senators at Carolina Hurricanes odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Ottawa Senators (13-13-2) meet the Carolina Hurricanes (18-9-1) Friday at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Senators vs. Hurricanes odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Hurricanes lead 1-0; Carolina won 4-0 as a -165 home favorite Nov. 16 while the Under (6.5) cashed

The Senators belted the Anaheim Ducks 5-1 last time out on Wednesday as a heavy favorite (-233) as the total (6) pushed for the second straight game. The Sens are 3-1-0 in the past 4 games, while the Under is 2-0-2. Ottawa has allowed exactly 1 goal in 3 of the previous 4 outings.

The Hurricanes edged the San Jose Sharks 3-2 as a gigantic favorite (-516) Tuesday as the Under (6.5) connected. Carolina has scored 3 or more goals in each of the past 3 outings after managing a total of 5 goals in the previous 3-game span from Nov. 29-Dec. 3.

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Senators at Hurricanes odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 3:35 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Senators +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Hurricanes -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Senators +1.5 (-145) | Hurricanes -1.5 (+120)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Senators at Hurricanes projected goalies

Linus Ullmark (8-7-2, 2.70 GAA, .903 SV, 1 SO) vs. Pyotr Kochetkov (12-4-0, 2.64 GAA, .894 SV%)

Ullmark has allowed exactly 1 goal in each of his past 3 starts, winning each of the outings. The offense has provided him enough support, averaging 3.4 goals per game (GPG), while he has a 0.99 GAA in the span.

Ullmark did not face the Canes in the first meeting in late November, but he allowed 3 goals on 33 shots in a 3-2 home loss Jan. 24, 2024, in a start against Carolina last season as a member of the Boston Bruins.

Kochetkov had easily his finest start since returning from concussion Dec. 3, allowing just 2 goals on 23 shots in a 3-2 win over the Sharks Tuesday. He had allowed 3 or more goals in each of his past 4 starts since Nov. 23.

Senators at Hurricanes picks and predictions

Prediction

Hurricanes 4, Senators 2

Moneyline

Hurricanes (-210) will cost more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk and not enough reward at home. If you were to toss Carolina into a multi-leg cross-sport parlay, it would be perfectly acceptable to play the Canes as part of your betslip. However, AVOID as a standalone wager.

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Puck line/Against the spread

The HURRICANES -1.5 (+120) are worth a look on home ice against the Senators +1.5 (-145).

Carolina won the first matchup 4-0, but be careful not to get carried away. The Canes are just 1-6 on the puck line as a favorite in the past 7 games dating back to Nov. 27. A large chunk of that span came when Carolina was down to its third-string goaltender Spencer Martin due to injuries.

For Ottawa, as an underdog, it has failed to cover on the puck line, including the first meeting in Raleigh.

Over/Under

PASS, as I expect the total (6) to come right down on the number in this rematch in Raleigh.

The total has pushed in the past 2 games for the Senators. The Under (6.5) cashed in the first meeting in Raleigh Nov. 26, but the Hurricanes have managed a 2-2-1 mark on the total in the past 5 games. The O/U is 4-3-2 in the past 9 home games.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Winnipeg Jets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Winnipeg Jets odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Winnipeg Jets (21-9-0) host the Vegas Golden Knights (18-7-3) in Thursday NHL action. Puck drop from the Canada Life Centre is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Golden Knights vs. Jets odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Vegas leads 1-0

The Golden Knights toppled the Jets 4-3 Nov. 29 in a battle of these Western Conference powerhouses in Las Vegas. C Ivan Barbashev and C Brett Howden, who scored the game-winner with 4:05 to go, each scored twice. Vegas covered as the slightest home underdog (-108) and Over (6.5) hit.

The Golden Knights start this 3-game trip with a 3-game win streak and have triumphed in 4 of their past 5 games and 7 of their last 9. The most recent victory came during a 3-2 home win in a heavyweight fight with the Dallas Stars Friday. The Golden Knights cashed as +125 underdogs and the Under (6) hit.

Winnipeg, meanwhile, has won 3 of its past 4 games. The latest victory was an 8-1 thrashing of the visiting Boston Bruins Tuesday. The Jets covered as -135 favorites and the Over (5.5) hit thanks to 5 third-period tallies from Winnipeg. C Mark Scheifele finished with 2 goals and an assist in the win.

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Golden Knights at Jets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 1:19 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Golden Knights +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Jets -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights +1.5 (-225) | Jets -1.5 (+180)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Golden Knights at Jets projected goalies

Adin Hill (12-4-2, 2.63 GAA, .905 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Connor Hellebuyck (18-5-0, 2.09 GAA, .927 SV%, 3 SO)

Both netminders are unconfirmed as of this publishing, but Hill is more certain because of the 5-day breather the Golden Knights have enjoyed.

Vegas’ stopper is on fire with a 1.73 GAA across his past 8 games (6-1-1), having not allowed more than 3 goals in any of those outings, which happened just once in the stretch. The other 7 games were just 2 goals or less, including a 1-0 home shutout of Edmonton Dec. 3.

Hellebuyck has jump-started a possible Vezina Trophy repeat with his early domination. The Jets ‘tender leads the NHL with 18 wins, is tied for first in shutouts (3), is second in GAA and tied for second in SV% (Montreal’s Sam Montembeault also has 3 shutouts, Minnesota’s Filip Gustavsson has the top GAA at 2.08 with a .927 SV%, while Toronto’s Anthony Stolarz owns the best SV% at .928).

The Michigan native has not allowed more than 3 goals in any of his past 9 games.

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Golden Knights at Jets picks and predictions

Prediction

Jets 3, Golden Knights 2

Moneyline

Vegas (+115) has been given enough clout in this market to present Winnipeg (-135) as a slight bargain along the ML. Betting this up to -175 would be justified.

FanDuel Sportsbook lists it as a slightly better value at -134.

BET JETS (-134).

Puck line/Against the spread

Picking between Hellebuyck and Hill proves tough, and this one should wind up as a down-to-the-wire battle.

Given these two teams’ ability to turn up ice rapidly, maybe the home team will sneak an empty-netter past the visitors in the waning minutes. The thin margin likely to decide this game puts the Knights’ spread on the table.

However, that -225 juice should hardly interest bettors. It doesn’t properly reflect the volatility of this game’s result.

PASS.

Over/Under

Scheifele and LW Kyle Connor are tied for 8th with 16 goals apiece, giving the Jets a potent 1-2 combo of scoring. Barbashev and C Jack Eichel have done plenty to lead the VGK attack as well.

However, this bet runs with the hot goaltending winning out along the total. Hellebuyck has helped Winnipeg go 13-16-1 on the Over/Under, which warrants stronger consideration than Vegas’ 16-11-1 O/U record.

Bettors should consider hopping over to FanDuel Sportsbook where they’ll find a favorable hook and an immensely better vig tailored to potentially cash in more strongly on this score prediction.

BET UNDER 6 (-110) at BetMGM or UNDER 5.5 (+110) at FanDuel.

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LA Kings at New Jersey Devils odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s LA Kings at New Jersey Devils odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The LA Kings (17-8-3) visit the New Jersey Devils (18-10-3) for a Thursday tussle in Newark. Puck drop at the Prudential Center is 7 p.m. (ESPN+).Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Kings vs. Devils odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; LA won both games last season

Los Angeles opened a 6-game road trip Tuesday at the New York Islanders. The Kings outshot the Isles 30-20 in a 3-1 triumph. LA heads into this game on a 6-game win streak; the Kings have allowed just 8 goals along the way.

The Devils are playing the fourth contest of a 5-game home stand. On Tuesday, New Jersey dropped a 2-1 overtime game to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Devils are thus far 1-1-1 on the stand. A New Jersey squad that went 8-3-0, averaging 3.64 goals per game, from Nov. 12-Dec. 6 has scored just 1 goal over its last 2 contests.

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Kings at Devils odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated Wednesday at 8:35 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Kings +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Devils -156 (bet $156 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Kings +1.5 (-205) | Devils -1.5 (+164)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -122 | U: +100)

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Kings at Devils projected goalies

Darcy Kuemper (6-2-3, 2.37 GAA, .910 SV%) vs. Jacob Markstrom (13-6-2, 2.48 GAA, .906 SV%)

Kuemper stopped 19-of-20 pucks in Tuesday’s conquest on Long Island. He owns a .933 SV% across his last 4 games.

Markstrom made 14 saves and allowed 2 goals in Tuesday’s overtime battle against the Leafs. The 34-year-old has struggled on home ice, logging an .875 SV% in nine games.

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Kings at Devils picks and predictions

Prediction

Devils 4, Kings 3

Moneyline

Both clubs have exhibited improved play of late, upping their expected-goals percentages over the last 10 games. But that improved play has not shown up as much in the Devils’ recent won-lost mark.

New Jersey, which has outshot foes in 5 of its last 6 losses, has been a significant expected-goals plus (5-on-5) in 7 of its last 8 games. The Devils have simply come up empty on high-danger looks in their last 2 games and have come up short (and likely unluckily so) in that department over the last couple weeks or so.

Add in New Jersey being the better club at both ends of the special-teams spectrum, and the Devils are the leverage side of this price offering.

On one-day rest, LA has gone 6-6-2 with 2.71 average goals for and 3.43 against. The Devils have gone 11-5-2 (3.22-2.67) in such situations.

The Kings have been going along well but are likely getting too much of a bite on the probability of this match-up. BET NEW JERSEY (-156).

Puck line/Against the spread

No interest: PASS.

Over/Under

Its just a slight margin with which to work here, but both offenses have cranked out better opportunities lately than what shows in goal counts. Consider a partial-unit play on the OVER 5.5 (-122).

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NY Rangers at Buffalo Sabres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s New York Rangers at Buffalo Sabres odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Rangers (14-12-1) travel upstate to battle the Buffalo Sabres (11-13-4) Wednesday. Puck drop from the KeyBank Center is scheduled for shortly after 7 p.m. ET (TNT / truTV / Max). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Rangers vs. Sabres odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Sabres lead 1-0

The Sabres took the first matchup this season 6-1 as +172 underdogs Nov. 7 at Madison Square Garden with the Over (6.5) hitting. Rangers G Igor Shesterkin was pulled in the second period after already allowing 5 goals on 12 shots.

Both clubs hover around .500 and aim to halt losing streaks.

The Rangers enter on a 2-game slide, recently falling 2-1 as big -235 home favorites to the Chicago Blackhawks Monday. Shesterkin stood tall with 30 saves on 32 shots but was outdueled by Chicago G Arvid Soderblom, who stopped 29 of 30 shots.

Meanwhile, the Sabres are on a 7-game skid, recently suffering a 6-5 shootout loss as -127 home favorites vs. the Detroit Red Wings Monday with the Over (6.5) cashing. It was a tough one for Buffalo, which led 3-2 after the first period and 5-3 after the second. LW Jason Zucker scored 2 goals in the loss.

Both teams feature a skater worth watching for goals. Rangers LW Artemi Panarin and Sabres RW Tage Thompson are tied for eighth in the NHL with 15 tallies.

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Rangers at Sabres odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 12:21 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rangers -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Sabres +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+170) | Sabres +1.5 (-210)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rangers at Sabres projected goalies

Igor Shesterkin (9-10-1, 2.95 GAA, .910 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (8-7-3, 2.82 GAA, .902 SV%, 1 SO)

Shesterkin’s tough-luck loss against the woeful Blackhawks marked the third time in 4 games that he only gave up 2 goals. He lost 3 of those games and has sustained an ‘L’ in 6 of his past 7 contests.

The Russian has faced 633 shots, the second-most in the league behind Nashville’s Juuse Saros’ 668. Shesterkin ranks third with 576 saves; Saros has 608 and Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyck is second at 583. Shesterkin’s woes can significantly be blamed on a dormant Rangers offense and a defense in transition following Friday’s trade of D Jacob Trouba to Anaheim.

Luukkonen resides in a similar letdown spot, having fallen victim to a Sabres club that allows him to face pepperings continuously. He allowed 5 goals in his last start — against 28 shots — in a 5-2 home loss to Utah Saturday.

The Finn is 0-3-2 in his past 5 games, carrying just a .882 SV% in that window. Compared to Shesterkin’s 6.3 goals saved above expected (13th, per Moneypuck), Luukkonen has significantly lagged at 1.5 (T-30th), so this presents a mismatch.

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Rangers at Sabres picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 3, Sabres 2

Moneyline

A more competent Rangers attack would reward Shesterkin’s form. Though the score doesn’t produce optimism over how much they will score to support their netminder, the Rangers will hit their stride post-Trouba trade.

BET RANGERS (-140).

Puck line/Against the spread

Despite their weak record, Buffalo has overperformed for betting purposes, leveling at 14-14-0 on the puck line.

The score prediction posits the Sabres to lose by just a goal, but this shouldn’t prompt bettors to pounce on Buffalo’s bland -210 PL juice.

PASS.

Over/Under

Given their bouts with inconsistent goaltending, both squads sit at .500 or better on the total. New York at 13-13-1 O/U, while Buffalo is 14-10-4.

However, Shesterkin has thrived on the road so far this season (2.42 GAA/.930 SV%, compared to .331/.895 SV% at Madison Square Garden).

His luck will turn, though the scatterbrained Rangers forecheck likely won’t overperform on offense to the extent that justifies laying the wood on the Over.

BET UNDER 6 (-110).

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Anaheim Ducks at Ottawa Senators odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Anaheim Ducks at Ottawa Senators odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Anaheim Ducks (10-12-4) and Ottawa Senators (12-13-2) are lined up for a Wednesday clash north of the border. Puck drop at the Canadian Tire Centre will be at 7:30 p.m. (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Ducks vs. Senators odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Ducks lead 1-0

The Ducks claimed a 4-3 shootout victory as +140 underdogs Dec. 1 with the Over (6) cashing. Anaheim RW Troy Terry had 3 assists and scored the go-ahead goal in the second round of the shootout, while RW Frank Vatrano knocked in 2 goals.

Anaheim is continuing a 4-game road swing that opened Monday with a 3-2 shootout loss as +132 underdogs at the Montreal Canadiens with the Under (6) hitting. The Ducks outshot Montreal 29-21 but lost their third straight game (0-2-1). Anaheim is just 2-4-2 over its last 8 contests.

Ottawa is closing out a 4-game homestand. Game 3 of that stretch saw the Senators drop a 4-2 decision as -120 favorites to the New York Islanders Sunday with the O/U line (6) pushing. The Sens lost despite allowing a season-low 13 shots and scoring the first goal of the game — by C Adam Gaudette 5:37 into the contest. The Isles responded with 2 first-period goals and, after Sens C Josh Norris tied it with a power-play goal in the second, scored twice in the third — the go-ahead score with 6:14 to go and an empty-netter with 51 seconds left.

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Ducks at Senators odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated Tuesday at 8:53 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Ducks +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Senators -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Ducks +1.5 (-120) | Senators -1.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Ducks at Senators projected goalies

Lukas Dostal (6-7-3, 2.67 GAA, .921 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Linus Ullmark (7-7-2, 2.81 GAA, .898 SV%, 1 SO)

Dostal has just 2 wins in his last 9 starts — his last win (3-1) was Oct. 29 at the Islanders. The 24-year-old does, however, own a .916 SV% over his last 5 games and a robust .949 SV% in 7 road games. His last start was the Monday shootout loss at Montreal despite stopping 19 of 21 shots.

Ullmark last played on Saturday when he walled off 37 of 38 attempts from the Nashville Predators in a 3-1 victory. He has allowed just 2 goals over his last 2 starts and has logged a .939 SV% over his last 4. He is 4-3-1 with a 2.63 GAA and a .905 SV% in 8 home games this season.

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Ducks at Senators picks and predictions

Prediction

Senators 5, Ducks 3

Moneyline

Lots of juice drowning out any value here. PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

Anaheim’s 5-on-5 expected-goal numbers put the Ducks in a fade watch. They’ve yielded just too many scoring chances overall and too many of the high-danger variety. Plus, the club has managed a mere 15.8% success rate on the power play since Nov. 18.

Ottawa is 3-1-0 over its last 4 home games. The Sens have been developing more scoring chances lately, but a relatively low shooting percentage has suppressed the team’s offensive numbers.

The Senators have scored just 2.70 goals per game over their last 10, so there is some risk in getting Ottawa over the top with some cushion here. But the risk makes the SENATORS -1.5 (+100) a play with some leverage.

Over/Under

Anaheim has averaged 2.42 goals per game (GPG), while allowing 3.00 GPG. Expected-goal analytics are bullish on the Ducks logging higher averages on both fronts.

Both clubs rank as bottom-10 in penalty killing. OVER 6 (-120) is the value side here.

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Boston Bruins at Winnipeg Jets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Boston Bruins at Winnipeg Jets odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Boston Bruins (15-11-3) take on the Winnipeg Jets (20-9-0) Tuesday. Puck drop from Canada Life Centre is set for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Bruins vs. Jets odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Tied 1-1 last season

The Bruins outlasted the Philadelphia Flyers in a 4-3 overtime victory Saturday, cashing as -150 home favorites with the Over (5.5) hitting. It was their fourth straight victory. C Trent Frederic had 2 goals to give him 5 on the season. LW Brad Marchand added his 11th goal of the season and his third in the last 2 games. The Bruins are 7-2-0 under interim coach Joe Sacco.

The Jets ran out of fuel against the Columbus Blue Jackets Sunday in a 4-1 defeat, losing as -147 home favorites with the Under (6.5) coming in. It was on the back end of a back-to-back with their backup G Eric Comrie between the pipes. LW Kyle Connor had the lone tally, which was his 15th of the season. They had won 2 straight before that setback.

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Bruins at Jets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 4:58 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bruins +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Jets -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins +1.5 (-225) | Jets -1.5 (+180)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Bruins at Jets projected goalies

Jeremy Swayman (9-9-2, 3.02 GAA, .893 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Connor Hellebuyck (17-5-0, 2.14 GAA, .925 SV%, 3 SO)

Sway won his third start in a row Saturday, stopping 23 of 26 shots the Flyers airmailed at him. He hasn’t had the best season, but he seems to be evening things out with 12 goals allowed in his last 6 starts. He was great in one game against Winnipeg last season and not so good in another, stopping 20 of 21 in a 4-1 win and allowing 5 goals on 33 shots in a 5-1 loss.

Hellebuyck has shaken off his season-long losing streak of 3 games by allowing 4 goals on 44 shots in his last 2 outings, which were both wins. His last outing was a weird one, which he saw 2 go past on just 14 shots against the Chicago Blackhawks Saturday. If the season ended today, the Vezina Trophy is his. He went 1-1-0 with a 2.02 GAA and .911 SV% in 2 games against Boston last season.

Bruins at Jets picks and predictions

Prediction

Jets 4, Bruins 2

Moneyline

These teams split their 2 games last season, each winning their respective home game. The Bruins have won 7 of the last 8 meetings.

However, this isn’t the same Bruins team — especially without D Hampus Lindholm (lower body injury). This Bruins team is 30th in the league with 10.7 penalty minutes per game. Well, Winnipeg has the third-best power play at 29.1%. That’s the difference in this one.

TAKE JETS (-135).

Puck line/Against the spread

I’m not messing with the PL here, and I don’t like any of the SOG props. I am going with CONNOR HELLEBUYCK UNDER 2.5 GOALS ALLOWED (-140). He has allowed 2 goals or fewer in 13 of 22 starts this season, and he has done so in 5 of the last 7.

Over/Under

I’m a little surprised this isn’t at a flat 6 goals. These teams play each other tightly with just 6 total goals scored in 2 of the last 7 meetings. Winnipeg is 2-8 O/U in its last 10 but has scored a single goal in half of those. That’s not happening against one of the most penalized teams in the league. Boston has cashed an Over in 3 of 4.

TAKE OVER 5.5 (+100).

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LA Kings at New York Islanders odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s LA Kings at New York Islanders odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The LA Kings (16-8-3) visit the New York Islanders (11-11-7) Tuesday. Puck drop from UBS Arena is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Kings vs. Islanders odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; split 1-1 last season

The Kings have won 5 games in a row after taking down the visiting Minnesota Wild 4-1 Saturday as -166 favorites. LW Trevor Moore found the back of the net twice in the win.

New York took care of the Ottawa Senators 4-2 Sunday as a +109 road underdog. LW Anders Lee had a goal and an assist for the Islanders, who have won back-to-back games.

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Kings at Islanders odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 10:26 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Kings -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Islanders +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Kings -1.5 (+195) | Islanders +1.5 (-250)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Kings at Islanders projected goalies

David Rittich (10-6-0, 2.45 GAA, .891 SV%) vs. Ilya Sorokin (8-7-4, 2.61 GAA, .911 SV%, 1 SO)

Rittich has seen the most time in net for the Kings this season with his wins (11th-best) and GAA (9th) each being among the top in the NHL. He has won each of his last 4 games while allowing 2 or fewer goals in 10 of his last 11.

Sorokin has been solid for the Islanders this season with his wins (17th), GAA (16th) and SV% (13th) all being above average. He has won back-to-back games while allowing 2 or fewer goals in 5 of his last 8.

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Kings at Islanders picks and predictions

Prediction

Kings 3, Islanders 2

Moneyline

BET KINGS (-125).

The Kings have been hot recently with 5 straight wins while scoring 3 or more goals in 4 of their last 5. Where they have dominated especially has been on defense, allowing 2 or fewer goals in 9 of their last 10.

New York is just 5-6-2 at home this season, going 2-3 in its last 5 at UBS Arena.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

There is better value on the LA moneyline.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 5.5 (-120).

LA has failed to hit the Over in 8 of its last 10 games, including 3 straight on the road. It has scored 3 or fewer goals in 6 of its last 10 games. The Kings have also allowed 2 or fewer goals in 5 straight games and 8 of their last 9.

New York has scored 2 or fewer goals in 2 of its last 4 games and allowed 2 or fewer in 3 of its last 5.

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Toronto Maple Leafs at New Jersey Devils odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Toronto Maple Leafs at New Jersey Devils odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs (16-9-2) and New Jersey Devils (18-10-2) tangle in a Tuesday night battle between second-place clubs. The opening puck drop at the Prudential Center in Newark will be at 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Maple Leafs vs. Devils odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Toronto leads 1-0 with 4-2 road win on Oct. 10

Toronto lost just twice between Nov. 5-Dec. 4, but the Maple Leafs have equaled that number since. They are coming off Friday and Saturday setbacks. The most recent of those was a 5-2 loss at the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday. Despite its good overall record, the second-place squad in the Atlantic Division is just 4-5-2 on the road.

The Devils last played Sunday, getting shut out at home (4-0) by the Colorado Avalanche. The second-place club in the Metropolitan has had some troubles on home ice. The Devils are 1-3-0 across their last 4 contests in Newark and overall are 7-6-2 at home.

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Maple Leafs at Devils odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 7 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Maple Leafs +114 (bet $100 to win $114) | Devils -137 (bet $137 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Maple Leafs +1.5 (-220) | Devils -1.5 (+176)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -102 | U: -118)

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Maple Leafs at Devils projected goalies

Joseph Woll (7-3-0, 2.20 GAA, .919 SV%) vs. Jacob Markstrom (13-6-1, 2.51 GAA, .907 SV%)

Woll started Saturday and allowed 3 goals at Pittsburgh (the Penguins scored 2 empty-net goals in the game’s final 40 seconds). The 26-year-old ranks 11th in Hockey-Reference.com’s goals saved above average, but he’ll be looking to atone for a rocky, 2-game .841 SV% logged against the Devils last season.

Markstrom last played Friday, stopping 17-of-19 against the Seattle Kraken. The veteran has contributed to some of New Jersey’s disappointments at home where he has registered an .875 SV%. He was the loser in the Oct. 10 meeting.

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Maple Leafs at Devils picks and predictions

Prediction

Devils 4, Maple Leafs 3

Moneyline

Toronto, which has won 8 in a row at New Jersey (last Devils home win in the series was April 5, 2018), has been outshot in 3 of its last 4 games. The Leafs have also been outperformed of late in special teams.

The Maple Leafs have yielded 13 goals over their last 3 road tilts and for the season have allowed 2.86 goals per game when playing on 2-day rest (vs. 2.63 GPG overall).

The Devils, who have not lost back-to-back games since October, have been cranking our solid puck-possession numbers, and they own a robust 39.5% conversion rate on power plays since Nov. 14. Even-strength analytics peg New Jersey as having more to give at both ends of the ice — scoring more and allowing less — and the Devils are the value side of this test on home ice.

TAKE NEW JERSEY (-137).

Puck line/Against the spread

No interest: PASS.

Over/Under

The Over is 4-1 across the last 5 games of the series.

The Maple Leafs have only played 4 road games since Nov. 13 and all 4 landed as Overs. Woll has only made 3 starts since Nov. 25, his fine numbers have some overall small-sample fade to them.

With the Devils power play being in high gear, the OVER 6.5 (-102) is the value side of this one.

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Detroit Red Wings at Buffalo Sabres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Detroit Red Wings at Buffalo Sabres odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Detroit Red Wings (10-13-4) take on the Buffalo Sabres (11-13-3) Monday. Puck drop from KeyBank Center is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Red Wings vs. Sabres odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Wings haven’t gotten off the ground much of late as they’ve lost 5 in a row. The latest was a 2-1 home loss as +171 underdogs to the Colorado Avalanche Saturday. LW Lucas Raymond scored his 10th goal for Detroit’s only tally. The Red Wings have dropped back-to-back 2-1 games, losing at the Ottawa Senators Thursday as +160 underdogs. Detroit hasn’t been favored in its last 9 games, going 3-4-2 with the Under going 6-3.

The Sabres have left an equally intrusive poo pile on the runway of late, losers of 6 straight. They dropped their Saturday game 5-2 as -114 home favorites to the Utah Hockey Club. RW Tage Thompson had no points and a single shot on goal after putting 3 in the net in the previous 2 games. Buffalo did win 3 in a row before its current 6-game slide. The Under is 5-3-1 in its last 9 games.

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Red Wings at Sabres odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 3:56 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Red Wings +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Sabres -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Wings +1.5 (-225) | Sabres -1.5 (+180)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Red Wings at Sabres projected goalies

Ville Husso (0-4-2, 3.39 GAA, .884 SV%) vs. James Reimer (1-3-0, 3.29 GAA, .890 SV%)

Husso’s numbers don’t look great, but he has been solid in his last 2 starts. He stopped 30 of 32 against Ottawa and 23 of 25 against Colorado in the consecutive 2-1 losses to playoff-caliber teams. He hasn’t faced Buffalo since 2022-23 when he stopped 30 of 36 in an overtime home loss.

Reimer hasn’t seen action since Nov. 30, when the Sabres fell 3-0 at the New York Islanders. The 36-year-old vet stopped 17 of 19 in that defeat. He has 2 starts since Halloween, going 1-1-0 with a 2.05 GAA and .923 SV%. Riemer, who played for the Red Wings last season, last faced Detroit in 2022-23 when he went 0-1-1 with a 4.57 GAA and .836 SV% in 2 starts with the San Jose Sharks.

Red Wings at Sabres picks and predictions

Prediction

Sabres 5, Red Wings 3

Moneyline

The Wings have won 4 of the last 6 head-to-head meetings dating back to December 2023. This season, the Wings won in their building 2-1 Nov. 2, and the Sabres won at home 5-3 Oct. 26. Red Wings C Dylan Larkin scored both goals Detroit’s win; Thompson had 2 goals in the Sabres’ victory.

I don’t love paying -125 for Buffalo when this game is more of a pick ’em. The Sabres are the correct side, though, and Reimer gives the Sabres the slight advantage in goal.

TAKE SABRES (-125).

Puck line/Against the spread

This feels like a Dylan Larkin kind of game. He hasn’t scored a goal in 6 games, and he has just 5 shots on goal (SOG) in the last 3. However, in the 2 games against Buffalo this season, he took 4 shots when he scored twice in the win and took 5 shots in the 5-3 loss. BET DYLAN LARKIN OVER 2.5 SHOTS ON GOAL (-155).

Over/Under

The Wings are 4-6 O/U in their last 10, and Buffalo is 4-5-1. When these teams meet, though, the Over is 7-3 in the last 10, dating back to 2022. The same can be said when they breathe in that Buffalo air as the scores have been 5-3, 7-3, 5-3, 6-3 and 8-3 in the last 5.

TAKE OVER 6 (-120).

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Calgary Flames at Dallas Stars odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Calgary Flames at Dallas Stars odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Calgary Flames (13-9-5) meet the Dallas Stars (16-10-0) Sunday at American Airlines Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Flames vs. Stars odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Flames won 2-1 in 2023-24

The Flames have cooled off lately, going just 1-3-2 in the past 6 games, with its lone win coming against the lowly Columbus Blue Jackets 3-0 on Tuesday behind Dan Vladar. The Flames have had a tough time lighting the lamp lately, scoring just 11 goals in the previous 5 games, or 2.2 goals per game (GPG).

The Stars suffered a second straight 3-2 setback at Vegas on Friday, and Dallas is averaging just 2.5 GPG in the past 4 games while allowing only 2.0 GPG in the same span. It’s no surprise the Under is 4-0 in those games.

The road team has won 5 of the past 6 meetings in this series, with the Over cashing at a 7-0-1 clip in the past 8 battles since May 13, 2022.

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Flames at Stars odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated Saturday at 8:22 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Flames +195 (bet $100 to win $195) | Stars -240 (bet $240 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flames +1.5 (-134) | Stars -1.5 (+110)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -134 | U: +110)

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Flames at Stars projected goalies

Dustin Wolf (8-4-1, 2.59 GAA, .918 SV, 1 SO) vs. Jake Oettinger (13-6-0, 2.45 GAA, .911 SV%, 1 SO)

Wolf has been a little shaky in his past 2 outings, conceding 4 goals in each of the games, both road losses to Ottawa and Columbus. Still, in November he was 5-2-1 with a 2.23 GAA and .925 SV% with a 2-0 shutout Nov. 15 against the Nashville Predators.

Oettinger has struggled a bit by his standards, allowing 6 goals on 45 shots in the past 2 starts, both road losses in Los Angeles and Vegas. He still has a 2.39 GAA in 3 December starts, and his lack of wins is mostly due to a lack of offensive support, with Dallas providing only 5 goals in his 3 outings.

Flames at Stars picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 3, Flames 2

Moneyline

Dallas (-240) is way too expensive, costing you nearly 2 1/2 times your potential return. With its struggles to light the lamp lately, you can’t back Dallas straight up, not that you’d want to bet such a heavy favorite like that anyway.

PASS.

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Puck line/Against the spread

The FLAMES +1.5 (-134) are worth a look as road underdogs. As mentioned, the road team has won outright in 5 of the past 6 meetings. Calgary is worth playing, but be careful not to get carried away. The Flames have failed to cover as an underdog in the past 2 outings, although Calgary is 4-2 in the past 6 as a ‘dog on the puck line.

On the flip side, the Stars -1.5 (+110) have lost the past 2 games outright as a favorite, while going just 2-4 in the past 6 on the puck line when favored.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (+110) is a recommended play, especially at plus-money. The Under has cashed in 4 straight games for the Stars, averaging just 2.3 GPG in the span, while allowing 2.0 GPG.

For the Flames, the Under is 8-4 in the past 12 games on the road. But, be careful, as the Over has connected in 6 straight meetings, while going 7-0-1 in the series since 2022.

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