Happy Tuesday, everyone! Yesterday stunk with no NHL action, didn’t it? Well, we are back today with a big slate of games. 7–1 in my plays eight plays. We must keep it going tonight.
(Odds courtesy of BetRivers)
Vegas Golden Knights @ Boston Bruins -110
O/U: 5.5 -122
My pick: Vegas ML -106. The Boston Bruins find themselves shorthanded tonight as they host the Vegas Golden Knights, as forwards Brad Marchand and Craig Smith have entered COVID-19 protocol. Beside that, I like the matchup here, with Robin Lehner getting the nod for the Golden Knights. Lehner has won two of his last three starts and the team has won four of their last five. This game should be close, but I like Vegas to leave the Garden with a win.
New Jersey Devils @ Philadelphia Flyers -124
O/U: 6 -112
My pick: Devils ML +107. Despite the Philadelphia Flyers having won two in a row on the road prior to returning home tonight, I am not sold on them. I know they have changed up their head coach and a new voice can lift the team’s spirit. However, I like the New Jersey Devils here. They have already beaten the Flyers twice in their own barn. The Flyers are also going on a month without winning at home. I will take a shot on their streaky offense.
Los Angeles Kings @ Tampa Bay Lightning -200
O/U: 5.5 +107
My pick: Tampa Bay Lightning Team Total Over 3 -115. This is a pretty big line for a Los Angeles Kings team who has been playing some solid hockey in December. Jonathan Quick is still proving he can be a top goaltender in this league. His 2.04 goals against average ranks sixth in the NHL. However, his last three starts against the Tampa Bay Lightning? Twelve goals allowed. The Lightning sit ninth in the league in goals. I am going to play the track record here of Tampa Bay.
Buffalo Sabers @ Winnipeg Jets -250
O/U: 6 +102
My pick: Winnipeg -1.5 -104. The Buffalo Sabers turned some heads at the start of the year after going 5–2 to open the season. However, they then fell off a cliff. They had three wins in the entire month of November and have currently lost seven in a row. The Winnipeg Jets should cruise to victory.
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Happy gambling, and remember, always ride the Tommy Train.
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