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The middle of the week brings a modest 6-game slate in the NHL. If nothing else, it is something to look forward to while you get through hump day. There are some legitimate Stanley Cup contenders suited up tonight, and there will be legitimate Connor Bedard contenders on the ice. Moves will be made in the standings in one impactful way or another. If you’re looking to make a few plays, check out this NHL mega parlay that has +1063 odds with DraftKings Sportsbook at the time of publishing.
Colorado Avalanche ML (+120)
New York Rangers -1.5 (+135)
Buffalo Sabres -1.5 (+125)
NHL parlay odds: +1063
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Colorado Avalanche ML over Minnesota Wild (+120)
There is something fishy about this line. The Avalanche and Wild have trended in opposite directions lately, and not in the respective direction in which the line indicates. The Wild have 1 win in their last 5 games, and 3 wins in their last 10. Over that 10-game span, Minnesota was outscored 34-21 for a -13 goal differential and an average loss of 3.4-2.1. If there is a silver lining for the Wild, it’s that they largely played strong opponents during that stretch. Regardless of the quality of the opponent, they still have to take care of business if they are going to make the playoffs and go on a deep run. Lately, the Wild have not taken care of business.
The Avalanche is 8-2-2 in their last 12 games. They will be on the 2nd game of back-to-backs. But that really shouldn’t affect the matchup and current form advantages they have over the Wild. Colorado beat Minnesota 6-3 in their lone head-to-head matchup this season. Based on the recent results of each team, a repeat performance would not be the most surprising outcome in the world. In that case, we get to take advantage of the plus-money odds for the Avs to win outright. That is just too good of value to pass up on the Avalanche. Maybe Minnesota proves Vegas right. But the Avalanche are trending upward and the Wild are trending downward. This +120 number feels too good to not play.
Be sure to check out our full Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild predictions
New York Rangers -1.5 over Vancouver Canucks (+135)
The Rangers are buzzing right now. They are 12-2-2 since January 1 and they have won 5 straight games entering Wednesday. In those 12 wins, the Rangers won by 2+ goals in 8 of those games. Their goal differential is +27 among those 12 wins for an average win by 2.25 goals. Lately, when the Rangers win, they win big. They have a favorable matchup on Wednesday which leaves no indication that those trends will change any time soon. The Rangers also have a little extra pep in their step lately with General Manager Chris Drury doubling down on this roster by acquiring Vladimir Tarasenko from the Blues last week. Tarasenko wasted no time scoring in his new sweater and adds even more depth to an already deep team. Things are looking very good for the Rangers these days.
The Canucks have not exactly flourished under their new coaching staff. That’s not to say it’s the fault of Rick Tocchet and company. They just have not had an identity all season long and that fact has remained over the last couple of weeks. They are 3-4-1 in their last 8 games and have allowed 35 goals in that span. The Canucks are not scoring enough to keep up with the pace with which they are allowing goals. The Rangers have several statistical advantages as it is. So if both teams just play to their averages, New York should be able to take care of business just fine.
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Buffalo Sabres -1.5 over Anaheim Ducks (+125)
The Sabres’ next 2 games present a major get-right spot starting tonight in Anaheim before then going to San Jose. Buffalo has lost 4 straight games entering Wednesday in ugly fashion, and with that they have lost ground in the standings. If there is a glass half-full, it is that they faced tough opponents. Nonetheless, the Sabres are another team where if they are going to make a push for the playoffs, they have to get the job done regardless of the opponent. Fortunately for them, the Ducks are not good — potential top overall draft pick not good. Buffalo shouldn’t take this game lightly because they have to get off their current skid, as well as keep pace in the push for the playoffs.
These teams played a few weeks ago in a game that ended how most would think. Buffalo won 6-3 and displayed their major advantages over Anaheim. As long as the Sabres show up to play and stick to what has made them successful this year, they should have a repeat result of last month’s win over the Ducks. Among NHL ranks, the Ducks are 2nd-last in goals scored per game, last in goals allowed per game, 3rd-last in power play conversion, 5th-last in penalty kill conversion and last in shots allowed per game. This one has Sabres domination written all over it.
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