Ryan Hodges
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There are 4 games on tap in the NHL on Wednesday night. There will be 2 nationally televised games as both Flyers vs Hurricanes and Islanders vs Canucks will be broadcasted on TNT. Elsewhere, the Kraken visit the Oilers and the Ducks take on the Avalanche. These games will have more intrigue than potentially anticipated when looking ahead to this schedule. If you are looking to have some betting action, check out our NHL mega parlay at +1110 odds below. You can also read our NHL predictions for picks on all of today’s games.
Hurricanes ML & Under 6.5 (+150)
Kraken vs Oilers Over 6.5 (-120)
Canucks -1.5 (+164)
NHL mega parlay odds: +1110
Carolina Hurricanes ML over Philadelphia Flyers & Under 6.5 (+150)
The Hurricanes are playing great hockey after an underwhelming start to the season. Carolina has won 6 out of their last 8 and has the edge over Philadelphia tonight. The Flyers are winless in their last 8 head-to-head games against the Hurricanes and are 5-14 in their last 19 games on the road dating back to last season.
Carolina got back to their signature strong goal prevention which has not only led to wins but has led to 7 unders in their last 9 games. The under has also hit in 6 out of Carolina’s last 7 road games, as well as in 4 out of Philadelphia’s last 5 games. Pure matchup, recent trends and team strengths and weaknesses look good for another low total tonight.
Read our full Philadelphia 76ers vs Carolina Hurricanes predictions
Seattle Kraken vs Edmonton Oilers Over 6.5 (-120)
The Kraken and Oilers are not far removed from solid playoff runs earlier this calendar year. But they have been very underwhelming so far this season. Fresh off of a coaching change, the Oilers collected a badly-needed win and scored 4 goals for their second consecutive game. If Edmonton is back on the ascendancy, that means their offense is likely clicking.
Offense is usually common when the Kraken and Oilers meet head-to-head. The total has gone over in 7 out of the last 8 between these teams, as well as in 5 out of Seattle’s last 7 games overall. Both teams have struggled in terms of goal prevention but have proven to have a high ceiling offensively. That is a good recipe for a high total.
Read our full Seattle Kraken vs Edmonton Oilers predictions
Vancouver Canucks -1.5 over New York Islanders (+164)
Not enough can be said for how good the Canucks have been this season. They have the NHL’s 4th-best point percentage and get a favorable matchup on Wednesday night. Vancouver has won 6 out of their last 7 games and 7 out of their last 8 at home. Meanwhile, the Islanders have dropped 5 straight.
Over the Islanders’ current 5 game losing streak, they have been outscored 21-9. That is an average final of 4.2-1.8 in favor of Islanders opponents. They are struggling to both score and prevent goals which are two aspects the Canucks do very well. Vancouver has a good chance to run up the score in this one.
Read our full New York Islanders vs Vancouver Canucks predictions
