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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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Ducks-Capitals odds: Washington an easy home favorite

Previewing Monday’s Anaheim Ducks at Washington Capitals sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Anaheim Ducks (10-9-2) travel to the nation’s capital to face the Washington Capitals (15-3-4) at Capital One Arena Monday at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Ducks-Capitals odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Ducks at Capitals: Projected starting goalies

John Gibson vs. Braden Holtby

Gibson has a 7-9 record for Anaheim with a 2.83 goals against average and a .915 save percentage. After losing three straight starts, Gibson turned in a 37-save gem against the St. Louis Blues Saturday.

Holtby has posted a 2.97 goals against average and a .904 save percentage. He has won five consecutive starts and four of them have seen him allow two or fewer goals.

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Ducks at Capitals: 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 9:30 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Capitals 4, Ducks 2

Moneyline (ML)

The CAPITALS (-228) are in a good position against a Ducks team with trouble stringing together road victories. Anaheim has lost six straight road games after a road win.

Monday expects to be a game where Washington should be able to attack Anaheim’s weakened defense (no Josh Manson or Hampus Lindholm) with regularity. The Capitals are our pick here.

A $10 bet on the Capitals results in a $4.39 profit with a Washington win.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The CAPITALS have better value on the spread (-1.5, +115) Monday night and are one of the better teams at covering the spread. Their 14-8 record is good for fourth in the NHL. Given how often they are favored in games, it should not come as much of a surprise. It also helps that they average nearly four goals per game at home.

Taking the Capitals to cover at -115 results in an $8.70 profit with a $10 wager.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-139) is a good choice for Monday night. 

Placing a $10 bet here will give a bettor a decent $7.19 profit with a total of six or more goals scored.

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Sabres-Blackhawks odds: Surging ‘Hawks favored at home

Previewing Sunday’s Buffalo Sabres at Chicago Blackhawks sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis and picks.

The Buffalo Sabres (10-6-3) make a trip to the United Center to take on the surging Chicago Blackhawks (8-7-4) in a Sunday evening (7 p.m. ET) inter-conference battle. We analyze the Sabres-Blackhawks odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Sabres at Blackhawks: Projected starting goalies

Carter Hutton vs. Corey Crawford

Hutton’s story is that of the 2019-20 Sabres and vice-versa: started out hot and has scuffled since. The 34-year-old enters this start after stopping just 59 of 69 shots (.855 SV) over his last two games. Hutton logged a similar line (.881 save percentage) in 105 minutes against Chicago last season.

Crawford has become the 60-40 understudy to newcomer Robin Lehner. His best multi-game stretch, however, is the one he’s been on since Nov. 7. Since that date, the veteran netminder has registered a fine .937 mark in three games.

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Sabres at Blackhawks: 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 9:30 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Chicago 4, Buffalo 3

Moneyline (ML)

Both teams are closing out home-road back-to-backs – Buffalo snapped a six-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators Saturday. The Blackhawks clobbered the Predators 7-2 to earn their third straight high-scoring victory. Chicago has scored 17 goals over its last three contests. Buffalo native Patrick Kane has driven the Chicago surge. The right winger has tallied six goals and six assists over the team’s last five games.

The ‘Hawks have won three in a row at the United Center after struggling in early-season home games. They are 3-0 in the back half of playing two games in as many days. Chicago continues to allow too many shots on goal, but of late the Blackhawks have done better in preventing quality looks from the slot. CHICAGO -139 is a solid play, one with some value even when regressing recent-game performances on both sides.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Pass on the puck line (-1.5, +170). Four of Buffalo’s last five losses have been by one goal.

Over/under (O/U)

A high-priced Over (5.5, -150) makes for a PASS here. The number calls for an Over play but adding in some regression and a longer-view look of these two teams, a price in the -135 to -141 range would add value to the play.

The combined Under for the Sabres and ‘Hawks is 18-19-1.

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Flames-Golden Knights odds: Vegas favored to end losing streak

Previewing Sunday’s Calgary Flames at Vegas Golden Knights sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis and picks

The Calgary Flames (10-9-3) travel to Sin City to face the division-rival Vegas Golden Knights (9-9-3) at T-Mobile Arena Sunday at 7 p.m. ET.

We analyze the Flames-Golden Knights odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Flames at Golden Knights: Projected starting goalies

Cam Talbot vs. Marc-Andre Fleury

Talbot is expected to get the start. He has a 1-4 record for Calgary with a 2.69 goals against average and a .907 save percentage. Talbot lost to the Dallas Stars on Wednesday stopping 29 of 31 shots in the quality start.

Fleury is all but confirmed to start for Vegas since backup Malcolm Subban played Saturday in a 4-3 loss at the Los Angeles Kings. He is 9-5-1 with a 2.68 GAA and a .914 save percentage. Fleury has been roughed up of late as he gave up four goals in Washington and then five goals at home to the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Flames at Golden Knights: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Golden Knights 4, Flames 3

Moneyline (ML)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-139) are dealing with their first real adversity of the season as they have lost five straight games including Saturday to the lowly Kings. Calgary was not much better in a Saturday 3-0 loss to the Arizona Coyotes where they were shut down and body slammed.

Sunday could be a very sloppy game, but take the Golden Knights on the moneyline.

A $10 bet with the Golden Knights results in a $7.19 profit with a Vegas win.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Flames (+1.5, -239) are bad enough with a 9-13 mark ATS, but then there are the Golden Knights (-1.5, +190). Vegas comes in with the league-worst record ATS at 7-14. It would be smart to do the right thing here and AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-143) is a safe play. That 5.5 number just makes for an easier bet with a little less profit. This is not one to think too deeply about. 

Placing a $10 bet here will give a bettor a decent $6.99 profit with a total of six or more goals scored.

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Maple Leafs-Penguins odds: Pittsburgh favored at home

Previewing the Toronto Maple Leafs at Pittsburgh Penguins sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis and picks.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (10-7-2) entertain the Toronto Maple Leafs (9-8-4) at PPG Paints Arena Saturday at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Maple Leafs-Penguins odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Maple Leafs at Penguins: Projected starting goalies

Kasimir Kaskisuo vs. Tristan Jarry

Kaskisuo is confirmed to get the start Saturday in Pittsburgh. This is his NHL debut for Toronto. He has a 6-1-1 record for Toronto with a 2.13 goals against average and .928 save percentage for the Toronto Marlies of the AHL.

Jarry is expected to start for the Penguins. He is 1-3 with a 2.26 GAA and .929 SV%. Jarry took the loss (two goals on 14 shots) in his last appearance after Matt Murray got a quick hook in Boston. He has three quality starts in four outings.

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Maple Leafs at Penguins: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Penguins 3, Maple Leafs 2

Moneyline (ML)

The PENGUINS (-115) are dealing with new line combinations due to injuries but defensively are playing better at home where they yield just 2.2 goals per game. Toronto may benefit from a little more defense being played which should keep them in this game.

It will be a somewhat slower-paced game at times because both teams played last night but Pittsburgh should squeeze out a win.

A $10 bet with Pittsburgh results in an $8.70 profit with a Penguins’ win.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Both teams are notoriously bad against the spread this year. Toronto is 8-13 and Pittsburgh is 7-12. AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 6.5 (-139) is a reasonable play Saturday night. That 6.5 number is rather high given both teams were in high-event games Friday. Pittsburgh pushed play particularly hard in the third period and was nearly rewarded (over 30 shot attempts alone). The result should mean five or six goals combined perhaps.

Placing a $10 bet here will give a bettor a decent $7.19 profit with a total of six or more goals scored.

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Islanders-Flyers odds: Philly plays host in pick’em vs. NY Islanders

Previewing Saturday’s New York Islanders vs. Philadelphia Flyers sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis and picks.

The New York Islanders (13-3-1) travel to the city of brotherly love to face the Philadelphia Flyers (10-6-3) at Wells Fargo Center Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Islanders-Flyers odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Islanders at Flyers: Projected starting goalies

Thomas Greiss vs. Brian Elliott

Greiss is projected to start. He has posted a 7-1-3 record with a 1.88 goals against average and .942 save percentage. He has won six straight starts while allowing 10 goals on his last 192 shots faced (.948 save percentage).

Elliott is 4-2-1 with a 2.88 GAA and .909 save percentage. He has been a bit inconsistent with one win and an overtime loss, and was pulled in his last three starts.

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Islanders at Flyers: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Islanders 4, Flyers 2

Moneyline (ML)

NEW YORK (-110) is nearly even money and rested. The Flyers have played extra time in five of their last six games and it may catch up to them here on the back end of a back-to-back.

A $10 bet with New York results in a $9.09 profit with an outright victory.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The spread is one to AVOID as this expects to be a close one throughout. New York’s -304 is cost-prohibitive given the moneyline. The profit is elsewhere Saturday night.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-129) is a modest, small play given the unknown of how Philadelphia looks in this game.

These two rivals have scored 21 goals combined in their last three meetings. Take the Over.

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Bruins-Maple Leafs odds: Division rivals meet in Toronto

Previewing Friday’s Boston Bruins at Toronto Maple Leafs sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis and picks

The Boston Bruins (11-3-4) visit the rival Toronto Maple Leafs (9-7-4) at Scotiabank Arena Friday at 7 p.m. ET.

We analyze the Bruins-Maple Leafs odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Bruins at Maple Leafs: Projected starting goalies

Tuukka Rask vs. Frederik Andersen

Rask is confirmed to start. The goalie has a 7-2-2 record with a 2.16 goals against average and a .926 save percentage. Rask has come back to Earth allowing 12 goals in his last three starts.

Andersen, expected to start, is 9-3-3 with a 2.72 GAA and a .912 save percentage. Andersen seeks to rebound after having an off night against the New York Islanders Wednesday, giving up four goals on 29 shots.

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Bruins at Maple Leafs: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Maple Leafs 4, Bruins 3

Moneyline (ML)

The MAPLE LEAFS (-115) is a bit less banged up than Boston (-106), though this is no automatic bet. Boston’s top line is still healthy and will get its points. It comes down to execution and Toronto’s top forwards still have enough speed to get by here and squeeze out a win.

It will be dicey and high-event, but take Toronto on the moneyline.

A $10 bet with Toronto results in an $8.70 profit with a Maple Leafs’ win.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The problem here is the teams have a tendency to play mostly one-goal games as they did in Toronto. Boston won the last meeting 4-2 on a late empty-netter. Toronto has been playing a style that does not let it pull too far ahead. So, if the Leafs win, it will likely be one or two goals. AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 6.5 (+115) is a modest, small play given how uncertain Boston’s depth looks after the Torey Krug injury. It makes an impact but forces the Bruins to go more on the offensive than usual. John Tavares and Auston Matthews should be able to create almost at will vs. Boston. The same goes for David Krejci and Boston’s top-six. Again, take the over!

Placing a $10 bet here will give a bettor a nice $11.50 profit for a cover.

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Penguins-Devils odds: Banged-up Penguins still road favorites

Previewing Friday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at New Jersey Devils sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis and picks.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (10-6-2) travel to Newark to face the division rival New Jersey Devils (5-8-4) at Prudential Center Friday at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Penguins-Devils odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Penguins at Devils: Projected starting goalies

Matt Murray vs. MacKenzie Blackwood

Murray is projected to get the start Friday in New Jersey. He has a 9-3-2 record for Pittsburgh with a 2.39 goals against average and .914 save percentage. Murray has looked decent of late, allowing eight goals on his last 81 shots faced while winning two of his previous three starts.

Blackwood is confirmed to start again for the Devils. He is 5-4-3 with a 2.94 GAA and .895 save percentage. Blackwood took the home loss Wednesday against Ottawa after yielding three goals on 24 shots.

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Penguins at Devils: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Penguins 4, Devils 3

Moneyline (ML)

The PENGUINS (-139) are dealing with far more injuries than the Devils. They are without C Sidney Crosby and D Kris Letang, and yet, are still road favorites Friday night. New Jersey gives up 3.78 goals per game at home and has a porous penalty kill.

It will be a high-event and chaotic game but take the Penguins on the moneyline.

A $10 bet with Pittsburgh results in a $7.19 profit with a Penguins’ win.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Devils are 5-12 against the spread which is dead last in the entire NHL. Part of the problem is their style of play which just does not lead to convincing victories. Most of their games are decided by one goal or include an empty-net tally. AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-154) is a safe play Friday night. That 5.5 number just makes for an easier bet with a little less profit. Do not overthink this one. There will be goals. 

Placing a $10 bet here will give a bettor a decent $6.49 profit with a total of six or more goals scored.

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Avalanche-Oilers odds: Edmonton a slight home favorite

Previewing Thursday’s Colorado Avalanche at Edmonton Oilers sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis and picks.

The Colorado Avalanche (11-5-2) face the Edmonton Oilers (12-6-2) at Rogers Place Thursday at 9:00 p.m. ET. We analyze the Avalanche-Oilers sports betting odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Avalanche at Oilers: Projected starting goalies

Philipp Grubauer vs. Mike Smith

Grubauer is projected to start after missing the last week due to injury. He has posted a 6-3-2 record with a 2.80 goals against average and .915 save percentage. He had lost four of his previous five starts before the injury.

Smith expects to get the nod Thursday night. He is 5-5-1 with a 2.58 GAA and .913 SV%. After a 52-save effort against Pittsburgh on November 2, Smith has lost two straight starts while allowing nine goals on just 48 shots.

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Avalanche at Oilers: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Avalanche 4, Oilers 3

Moneyline (ML)

The AVALANCHE (+110) are an against the grain play with Colorado likely getting their starting goaltender back while Edmonton has been struggling of late. Nathan MacKinnon has been able to carry Colorado with seven goals and 15 points on 60 shots over his last 10 games.

A $10 bet with Colorado results in an $11 profit with an Avalanche win.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The -250 odds for Colorado scream AVOID. Edmonton at (-1.5, +200) is arguably a worse choice.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 6.5 (+125) may prove to be a solid play Thursday night as one goaltender (Grubauer) is coming off an injury and the other (Smith) has shown a poor form of late. The star power on offense should translate into goals.

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Rangers-Lightning odds: Tampa Bay favored at home

Previewing Thursday’s New York Rangers at Tampa Bay Lightning sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis and picks.

The Tampa Bay Lightning (8-5-2) entertain the New York Rangers (8-6-2) at Amalie Arena Thursday at 7:00 p.m. ET. We analyze the Rangers-Lightning odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Rangers at Lightning: Projected starting goalies

Alexandar Georgiev vs. Andrei Vasilevskiy

Georgiev has posted a 4-3-1 record so far with a 2.73 goals against average and .917 save percentage. He has won three of his previous four starts while yielding just four goals in those three wins.

Vasilevskiy is expected to get the nod Thursday night. He is 6-4 with a 3.01 GAA and .905 save percentage. Vasilevskiy looked better against Buffalo stopping 20 of 22 shots in the victory last Friday night.

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Rangers at Lightning: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Lightning 5, Rangers 3

Moneyline (ML)

The LIGHTNING (-278) are the biggest favorites on the slate. A big reason is a familiarity that Tampa Bay has with New York have revenge on their minds after a 4-1 defeat to the Rangers at Madison Square Garden last month.

A $10 bet on Tampa Bay results in a $3.60 profit with a Lightning win.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The LIGHTNING (-1.5, +100) is an even-money pick. Watch the value here as it could fluctuate a bit before game time. There are some hefty concerns as Tampa is 5-10 against the spread and New York is 10-6. However, Tampa Bay is 3-1-1 at home this year and has covered in two of its previous three home contests.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 6.5 (+105) is the big play Thursday night as it is still on the plus side. Tampa Bay has not seen its stars break out much this season. Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos both average over a point per game in their careers against the Rangers. New York is without Mika Zibanejad (upper-body injury) but Ryan Strome and Artemi Panarin have carried the offensive load. 

Betting $10 on the Over will result in a $10.50 profit if the two teams combine for seven or more goals.

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