NHL Picks

The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night in the NHL, for their second and final regular season matchup of the season. These are two strong teams from different conferences who are in tight battles for their respective divisions. This should be a tight and fun matchup, and we are here with our Stars vs. Maple Leafs predictions.

Toronto was booed off the ice in their most-recent home game, in a 3-0 loss against the Vancouver Canucks. It was a poor effort, and the team knows it. They are still at home, and have a chance to right a wrong, and bounce back. Toronto is in desperate need to step up, and welcoming a strong team like Dallas is a game that everyone will need to be ready. This is Dallas’ fifth straight road game, and they are coming off a loss to a much-weaker Ottawa Senators team, proving they are still showing signs of inconsistency. Toronto was very successful in their first matchup with Dallas this season in a 5-3 win, and I expect the same success here. For our Stars vs. Maple Leafs predictions, take Toronto on the money line.

Stars vs. Maple Leafs predictions: Toronto Maple Leafs money line (+105) available at time of publishing. Playable to (-105).

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The Tampa Bay Lightning will be taking their one-game winning streak on the road to Boston to take on the Bruins. The Lightning have been scoring at an impressive clip this season, which has led them to be the NHL’s leading offensive team averaging 3.68 goals per game. They also have the league’s fourth best powerplay unit which makes them incredibly difficult to hold off of the scoresheet. In one previous meeting with the Bruins less than one week ago, the Lightning beat them 4-1. I believe it is their offensive depth that separates them from the Bruins. Outside of David Pastrnak, the Bruins do not really have any legit offensive threats, while the Lightning have three on one line in Guentzel, Point and Kucherov.

The Bruins have been struggling as of late, posting a 2-7 record in their last nine games played. They have surrendered three or more goals in their last five games. This shaky defensive play will not hold up well against the league’s highest scoring team. This is an important divisional matchup as these teams are only separated by two points. I think the talented veteran lineup of the Lightning will be able to get this done in Boston. I will be taking the Lightning on the money line.

Lightning vs Bruins prediction: Tampa Bay ML (-125) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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On Tuesday in the NHL, the New Jersey Devils host the Florida Panthers, and two of the best Eastern Conference teams should bring us a great game here. However, they are both slipping, as the Panthers are now 3-5-1 in their last 9 games, and the Devils are 2-4-1 in their last 7. They are both in major need of a win, and our Panthers vs. Devils predictions will help see what could happen.

One consistent trend for both teams has been low-scoring games, as the Devils have played in six-straight games that have gone under, while eight of the last eleven Panthers games have gone under. I expect that trend to continue. This game should be extremely close, as both teams are within the cream of the crop in the NHL. That is a known fact, and we could see everyone bring their A-game. Plus, some of the NHL’s best goaltenders will be suiting up when Jacob Markstrom and Sergei Bobrovsky suit up for their team. This game should be fun in a way that every goal is extremely important, as we may not see a ton. For our Panthers vs. Devils predictions, take the under 6 on Tuesday.

Panthers vs. Devils predictions: Under 6.0 (-115) available at time of publishing. Playable to -120.

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The Vancouver Canucks travel to Winnipeg to take on the Jets for the first time this season, and this matchup will feature a pair of very good goalies who are each capable of stealing a win for their respective teams. Thatcher Demko has had to battle injuries all season–which explains why his numbers have been so poor this season– but when healthy, he’s one of the better goalies in the game. Connor Hellebuyck needs no introduction. He’s the favorite to win the Vezina trophy and is making a strong case to also win the Hart. 

Vancouver was able to snap their losing streak with a 3-0 win against the Leafs. That game also saw the return of Elias Pettersson, who had missed some time due to injury. It’s nice to see this team is finally getting healthy, but even with almost everyone back, the Jets are the better overall team and they have been very consistent this season. Demko’s game still needs work and he might find it quite challenging having to face a Winnipeg offense that is elite on the power play and can also fill the net 5-on-5. Expect the Jets to come out and take care of business.

Winnipeg Jets Money Line (-160) available at the time of publishing. Playable at that number or better.

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The New York Rangers travel to Colorado to take on the Avalanche for the first time this season. New York has won 2 in a row and 3 of their last 5, but don’t let that distract you from the fact that they are 20-20-2 on the season and are scoring under 3 goals per game. This team has fallen apart after a red-hot October and it doesn’t look like they will be able to turn their season around. Igor Shesterkin hasn’t been elite in net, but he can’t do it alone, and that’s been the case far too often for New York lately.

The Avalanche have been a completely different hockey team since trading for Mackenzie Blackwood. Despite taking the loss against Winnipeg, he allowed just 2 goals. He’s never allowed 3 or more in an Avalanche jersey. The consistency he brings in goal is welcomed. Colorado has a dynamic offense on home ice and there’s nothing to suggest that the Rangers will be able to slow it down. This game is going to be very one-sided and will probably be dominated by the home team.

Rangers vs Avalanche prediction: Avalanche 3-way ML (-115) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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