NHL Same Game Parlay Odds, Picks & Predictions: Thursday (1/5)
This Thursday has an exciting slate of games, including a couple of teams playing well recently. We also have a matchup with some struggling teams that would love to come away with two points.
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
NHL Same Game Parlay Odds, Picks & Predictions: Thursday (1/5)
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Vegas Golden Knights
- Leg 1: Penguins team total OVER 3.5 (+150)
- Leg 2: Golden Knights team total OVER 2.5 (-185)
- Leg 3: Jake Guentzel anytime goal (+145)
The Penguins have been using their offense this season to win, as Sidney Crosby leads the team in points, and they’re scoring 3.27 goals per game. Injuries are starting to peak their head, especially on the defensive side, with defensemen Kris Letang, Jeff Petry and Tristian Jarry all sidelined. This has hurt the team recently, as they’ve now lost five in a row.
The Golden Knights are not looking like the dominant team from early on in the season. They are still leading the west in points, but the gap has narrowed. They’ve played several close games recently, with four of their last six games being decided by one goal (2-1-1 in those games).
Vegas also has several players on the blue line questionable for this game, which mean a high-scoring matchup.
Parlay Odds: +550
Boston Bruins vs. Los Angeles Kings
- Leg 1: David Pastrnak anytime goal (+105)
- Leg 2: Total goals UNDER 6.5 (-140)
- Leg 3: First period total goals OVER 1.5 (-140)
The Bruins are playing excellent hockey right now and, in their last game, overcame a deficit against the Penguins to win in overtime at the Winter Classic. This team is dominant on both sides, with the second-best scoring offense and Linus Ullmark being the league’s best goalkeeper.
The Kings are beginning to become a balanced team and have seen improvement. The offense has always been there, and the blue line allows under 30 shots per goal, but defending the net had been a problem. They might have rectified that with Phoenix Copley in the net, who’s now 9-1-1, replacing long-time goalie Jonathan Quick.
Their last matchup went to a shootout, and this game could stay relatively close with how well each team is playing.
Parlay Odds: +650
St. Louis Blues vs. New Jersey Devils
- Leg 1: Devils -1.5 (+135)
- Leg 2: Jack Hughes anytime goal (+110)
- Leg 3: Blues UNDER 2.5 goals (+110)
The Devils have significantly simmered since they went on that flaming run earlier in the season. A large part was due to some critical injuries, but the team is getting healthier and should get better.
The Blues are just hard to figure out. This has been a prime example of a roller coaster season with large winning and losing streaks and inconsistencies throughout this lineup, especially with goalie Jordan Binnington.
The rest advantage and not facing Vitek Vaneck will be a big help for St. Louis, and they will keep this game close.
Parlay Odds: +390
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