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Tonight’s NHL card has four games taking place across the board. We are targeting a pick in three of those matchups with two moneyline selections and one total.
Expert NHL Picks for Today
Here are my top NHL picks today:
| Matchup | Pick | Odds | Confidence | Sportsbooks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruins vs. Ducks | Ducks ML | -170 | 7/10 | |
| Hurricanes vs. Wild | Over 6 Goals | +110 | 6/10 | |
| Oilers vs. Capitals | Capitals ML | -115 | 6/10 |
Anaheim Ducks Moneyline (-170) at Bovada
This is a matchup between two of the stronger teams in the NHL this season, with Anaheim sitting at 12-7 and the Boston Bruins sitting at 12-9. That said, there has been a big contrast between both teams’ home and away appearances, which explains why the Ducks are -170 favorites for tonight’s game.
The Anaheim Ducks have gone 6-1 on home ice this season, while the Boston Bruins have gone 4-5 on the road. Anaheim has also dominated recent games between the two teams, having won the previous four matchups, scoring 5 goals on average compared to the Bruins’ 3 per game.
Despite laying -170, we like the Ducks to win this one on the moneyline, though we wouldn’t advise laying any lower than -175.
Hurricanes vs. Wild Over 6 (+110) at Bovada
Tonight’s over total line in this matchup at 6 looks very tempting despite some recent performances of the Minnesota Wild. Both teams have seen a lot of unders recently, but something makes us believe we could see some goals tonight, or at the very least six of them for a push.
The Wild have been phenomenal defensively in their past 5 games, allowing only 1.2 goals per game. Carolina has also been strong, allowing 2.5 goals per game. It’s mainly the plus money odds we are getting here that make us lean towards the over in a push scenario.
The Hurricanes are 11-8 to the over this season, while Minnesota is 10-10 to the over. We like Carolina to contribute to the scoreboard tonight after seeing 6+ goals in 7 of their previous 10 games.
Washington Capitals Moneyline (-115) at Heritage Sports
The Washington Capitals might surprise some to be the favorites ahead of tonight’s game, but the Edmonton Oilers have not been reliable this season. Edmonton has lost 5 of their previous 8 games and gone 5-6-2 on the road this season.
As for Washington, yes, they have lost 7 of their previous 10 games, but it must be noted that 6 of those were on the road. Additionally, the Capitals have been respectable at home, going 5-5 this season.
Both teams have won 5 of the previous 10 matchups between these two teams, but the Capitals have won 4 of the last 6 games, and coming into this game, Edmonton has allowed 3.4 goals in their last 5 games compared to Washington allowing only 2.3 in their last five.
We like Washington on the moneyline tonight at -115 NHL betting odds and would bet this number down to -125.
Place Your NHL Picks Now
To get the best value odds available on our picks tonight, we advise signing up with multiple sportsbooks. The Washington Capitals are the best value bet tonight at -115 with Heritage, while other sportsbooks have only marked the Capitals at -125 on the moneyline, so always shop around for the best odds.
As always, timing matters. Odds can shift quickly once goalies are confirmed or injury reports drop, so locking in your picks early can make a difference.
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Tips For Making NHL Picks Today
Here are my NHL betting tips today:
- Check starting goalie confirmations before placing bets.
- Monitor line combinations for scoring upside.
- Watch recent form and momentum trends.
- Review power-play and penalty-kill stats.
- Compare odds across multiple sportsbooks for maximum value.
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