NHL Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions: Sunday (4/9)
Just two games on the schedule tonight, but both have high implications. One team is trying to hold onto its spot in the standings, while the other is trying to make history.
Today's Best NHL Bets
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook
Boston Bruins (-280) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (+225) | O/U 6.5 (-102/-120)
The Bruins are now the all-time regular season wins leader with their 62nd win last night. This is a stellar team with the ability to dominate on both sides of the puck and at even strength and special teams. They've played a lot of hockey the last few days, with three games the previous four days, and two went into overtime.
It has been a tough finish to the Flyers' season, as they've lost six straight. The offense continues to be abysmal like it a been all season, and they're only averaging 2.67 goals per game.
The Bruins are chasing after history and will get even closer tonight. Both teams are on the back-to-back, and the Flyers are at a slight disadvantage because they did use both of their goalies last night. It doesn’t matter because Boston is just a much better team
Pick: Bruins -1.5 (-115)
Colorado Avalanche (-295) vs. Anaheim Ducks (+235) | O/U 6.5 (-122/+100)
The Avalanche dealing with injuries; they’ll be down some defensemen, with Josh Manson, Bowen Byram, and Cal Makar all sidelined for this game. What has kept this team in contention is that the available players have stepped up. This team is in good hands as long as Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen are on the ice.
The Ducks will finish with one of the worse records in the league and will be in contention for the Connor Bedard sweepstakes. They already have some young talent to build on, including Troy Terry and Trevor Tegras. Aside from that duo, there isn't much depth on the roster.
The Avs need this game to hold onto that first-place spot in the Pacific, and against a far superior opponent, they will roll to an easy win.
Pick: Avalanche -1.5 (-120)
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