Ryan Hodges
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Sandwiched in between days with zero NHL hockey, today sets up to deliver in a big way. There are 14 games on tap on Wednesday night. The quantity is always great when the number of games hits double digits. But this slate in particular matches quantity with quality. There are several fantastic matchups between good, competitive and likely playoff teams that will only amplify the already exciting night. The night before Thanksgiving is usually a busy one for people. But if you have any time to soak in this NHL action, this is the night to do it. This is a stellar night of NHL hockey and you can make it even more intriguing by checking out our NHL mega parlay at +944 odds below. You can also read our NHL predictions for picks on all of today’s games.
Bruins vs Panthers Over 6 (-115)
Devils -1.5 (+154)
Oilers ML (+120)
NHL mega parlay odds: +944
Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers Over 6 (-115)
Both teams are playing great hockey and are scoring at a solid clip. The strong scoring on both sides has led to high-scoring games lately. The over has hit in each of the Bruins’ last 5 games, as well as in 7 out of the last 9 Panthers games. Head to head, the total has gone over in 4 out of the last 5 overall and in 4 out of the last 5 played in Florida. Boston has scored 4+ goals in 5 out of their last 7 games while Florida has scored 4+ goals in 7 out of their last 9. Even though both the Bruins and Panthers have solid goal prevention, they have been producing at a clip that should still bring this game over the total.
Check out our full Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers predictions
New Jersey Devils -1.5 over Detroit Red Wings (+154)
After solid starts, both the Devils and Red Wings have hit a rough patch. What gives the Devils the edge tonight is largely the return of Jack Hughes. Hughes missed 5 games with an injury but returned with a goal-and-assist performance against the Rangers on Saturday. The Devils with Hughes look to be the better team and should play with some urgency on Wednesday.
The Devils have not had a great November. Fortunately for them, the Red Wings have been struggling for a month now. Detroit has won just 3 out of their last 11 games. They are vulnerable and face an uphill battle on Wednesday. Getting +154, even though it is for a puck line, is good value for an elite Devils team facing a struggling franchise.
Check out our full New Jersey Devils vs Detroit Red Wings predictions
Edmonton Oilers ML over Carolina Hurricanes (+120)
Something has to give for the Oilers, right? They won 3 consecutive badly needed games but then proceeded to lose their next 2 entering tonight. The Hurricanes have not been the powerhouse they were expected to be. Despite that, they are above .500 and rightfully the favorite tonight. This pick has more to do with the Oilers expected to come right eventually, and that Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl will do what they do. They both average at or above a point per game already. Under a new head coach, the Oilers are 2-2-0 and still averaged 3.5 goals in those 2 losses to good teams. At some point, they are probably going to win 6 or 7 out of 10. Edmonton has won 3 out of their last 5 and is playing with more urgency than at any point this year.
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