Top 3 NHL Odds, Picks & Predictions: Tuesday (12/13)
Itâs a packed NHL slate tonight, with 24 teams hitting the ice. There are some intriguing matchups on the schedule with the Stars taking on the Devils, the Islanders squaring off against the Bruins, and the Golden Knights going toe-to-toe with the Jets in Winnipeg.
There are plenty of ways to bet on tonightâs 12-game lineup, but Iâve narrowed in on these three wagers below.
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Top 3 NHL Odds, Picks & Predictions: Tuesday (12/13)
Dallas Stars vs. New Jersey Devils
The headlining game of the night features the Stars facing the Devils in New Jersey. Dallas comes into this one at 16-8-5 (37 points), while New Jersey is 21-5-2 (44 points), each leading their respective divisions. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. ET from the Prudential Center.
Iâm riding with the Devils on the moneyline tonight. There isnât much separating these two teams from a statistical standpoint, but New Jersey has a slight edge defensively, and they have home-ice advantage tonight. The Devils come into tonightâs game ranked third overall defensively, allowing just 2.36 goals per game. The Stars are 10th in that category, giving up 2.69 tallies per game.
Furthermore, itâs expected that Dallas will turn to Scott Wedgewood to handle the netminding responsibilities tonight. Wedgewood sits are 5-4-2 with a 3.05 GAA and .908 SV% so far this season. While those are respectable numbers, itâs still a step back from Jake Oettinger and his .916 SV%. I like for the Devils to pick up two points at home tonight.
Bet: New Jersey Devils Moneyline (-155 via DraftKings)
Anaheim Ducks vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
The largest mismatch on tonightâs betting board sees the Ducks (+360) taking on the Maple Leafs (-450). Anaheim is fresh off a loss last night to Ottawa, where they were shut out 3-0 in Ontario. Theyâll make the short trip to Toronto for tonightâs 7:00 p.m. ET showdown with the Leafs.
This game will be a massacre, and Iâll back the Leafs on the puck line in this spot. Anaheim enters tonightâs contest with the largest goal differential in the NHL at -53. The Ducks rank dead last in the league in both scoring (2.3 gpg) and in goals allowed (4.0 opposing gpg). They simply donât have the talent to keep up on either end of the ice, which will be a major issue against a team of Torontoâs caliber. Look for the Maple Leafs to get after it early and often tonight and stretch this lead out to at least two goals.
Bet: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5 (-170 via DraftKings)
Washington Capitals vs. Chicago Blackhawks
Alexander Ovechkin continues his chase for 800 goals in whatâs currently the biggest story in the NHL. The star winger sits at 797 coming into tonightâs game with the Blackhawks. This one is set for 9:00 p.m. ET from the United Center in Chicago.
Similar to the Ducks, the Hawks have had issues scoring this season. That was a major concern entering the year, and this lackluster roster has come to fruition. Chicago currently ranks 30th in the league offensively (2.4 gpg), and their power play sits at 13th (23.5%). I donât think they have the star power to keep pace with Washington tonight, so Iâll back the Caps on the puck line.
Itâs confirmed that Petr Mrazek will start in net for the Hawks tonight, and heâs just 2-5-1 with 4.05 GAA and .884 SV%. The Capitals should have no issue finding the back of the net tonight, and I anticipate the Blackhawks having problems scoring on the other end. Letâs take the Capitals -1.5 here.
Bet: Washington Capitals -1.5 (+125 via DraftKings)
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