Ryan Hodges
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This week in the NHL starts with 4 games on Monday night. Of the 8 teams suited up, there are 6 teams currently in a playoff spot with the other 2 teams being potential competitors looking to make a push. This is by no means a large slate in stature, but it consists of good teams and several star players. The first pucks drop at 7:00 pm ET and with the last puck dropping at 9:30 pm ET, the action will go all night. I have created a 3-game NHL mega parlay for Monday’s action at +839 odds, which you can read below. You can also check out our NHL predictions for picks on today’s games.
Maple Leafs vs Islanders over 6 (-115)
Red Wings vs Stars over 6 (-130)
Avalanche ML & Over 6.5 (+184)
NHL parlay odds: +839
Toronto Maple Leafs vs New York Islanders Over 6 (-115)
Both the Maple Leafs and Islanders have won 4 of their last 5 games and are 7-1-2 in their last 10 games. These strong runs are due to several factors, but a primary factor is offensive performance. They are scoring at a strong clip which is leading to high totals.
The Maple Leafs have scored 4 goals in 3 of their last 4 games. They also rank 9th in the NHL in goals scored per game. Given their star-studded talent, Toronto can score in bunches with the best of them. The Islanders have scored 4 goals per game over their last 10, including 27 goals in their last 6. This one has offense written all over it.
Detroit Red Wings vs Dallas Stars Over 6 (-130)
The over has hit in 6 of the Red Wings’ last 7 on the road and in 5 of the Stars’ last 6 games overall. The total has also gone over in 6 of Dallas’ last 7 games at home, as well as in 5 of the last 7 played head-to-head.
The Red Wings have either scored or allowed 5+ goals in their last 5 games. Game totals averaged 8.00 during that span. Results are similar for the Stars lately, as they have scored or allowed 5+ goals in 3 straight and have averaged a game total of 7.00 over their last 10 games. All signs point toward another high total.
Read our full Detroit Red Wings vs Dallas Stars predictions
Colorado Avalanche ML over Calgary Flames & Over 6.5 (+184)
Both teams have been on a bit of a slide lately. But between a couple of struggling teams, the Avalanche are the far more reliable play over the Flames. Colorado won the first head-to-head matchup 3-1 and ranks in the top 12 in the NHL in both goals scored and allowed. Things have not been very pretty for Calgary this year and they present a get-right spot for Colorado.
In addition, adding a third over of the night brings solid value to this mega parlay. Part of what has led to tough weeks for the Flames and Avalanche is a lack of goal prevention. This has the makings of a somewhat sloppy game which can bode well for higher totals.
Read our full Calgary Flames vs Colorado Avalanche predictions
