Saint Louis Blues over Philadelphia Flyers: This is a stand alone road game for Phil. They are off a big comeback home win against Bost. They have a home game Thurs against Mtl. Stl ends a 5 game home stand and will hit the road They have won 9 in a row at home. We get a med adv on offense and in goal with Binnington vs. Elliot. The biggest adv is on the defensive end where Stl is ranked 3rd at home and Phil is 30th on the road. I have this game at 1.88 giving us excellent value.
Minnesota Wild over Vancouver Canucks: This is a really tough spot for Vanc. Game 4 of 5 game road trip. Yesterday they played an afternoon game in Buff now they travel for another afternoon game in Minn this will be their 4th game in 6 days. Minn has played the 4th ranked strength of schedule while Vanc comes in at 26. I have this game at 1.58 giving us excellent value.
Saint Louis Blues over Arizona Coyotes: Stl is in good form having won 8 in a row. Ariz has played better on the road than at home. Their defensive style better suited to the road. Raanta is a very good back-up but that is what he is; so we get an adv in net with Binnington. Ariz is 3-4 vs. top 10 teams and tonight arguably they get the best team in the NHL. Defensively these teams are about equal but give the adv on offense to Stl who is ranked 9th on the road. I have this game at 1.33 giving us excellent value.
New York Islanders over Chicago Blackhawks: Nyi stumbled into the break after a very good 1st half. This is a good spot for them to get right. It is easier out of a holiday break to start on the road than play at home. This will be game 1 of a 3 game road trip. Chic already a weak defensive club will be without Seabrook and de Haan throw in forward Saad as well. These clubs are fairly even offensively however the big difference is on defense. Nyi are ranked 2nd on the road while Chic at home is ranked 21st.
Saint Louis Blues over Los Angeles Kings: Stl is in good form having won 5 in a row. They have been on the west coast after beating Sj Saturday night. Lak come back after a gruelling 6 game road trip finishing in Buff Sat night. Lak are 3-6 vs. top 10 teams. We also get a med adv in net with Binnington vs. Quick. I have this game at 1.49 giving us excellent value.
Washington Capitals over Columbus Blue Jackets: Clb has some substantial injuries not fully factored into the line. 1 week ago Clb went into Wash and picked up a rare win 5-2. Wash will not be taking this team lightly. Wash is 8-2 in their last 10. Wash is ranked 1st in offense on the road. I made this game game 2.02 giving us excellent value.
Arizona Coyotes over New Jersey Devils: Big juice here but we still get value. This line will go up for a number of reasons. Not expecting Hall to lay again as he waits to be traded. NJ played in the altitude of Col last night and lost but did give a good effort. NJ is 3-4-0-1 on zero days rest as they come from the altitude travel and play back to back. This is the last game of a 4 game road trip. Nj is 2-8 in their last 10 and have lost 7 in a row. We will have a big adv in goal regardless who starts for Nj. Kuemper .935 save % slated to go for Ariz.
Florida Panthers over Minnesota Wild: Minn has been playing better. We ger an opportunity to sell high. Minn also has somer serious home/away dichotomy. Both teams go with goalies with 1 carer starts so there is some risk on both sides however we will go with the team much more gifted offensively. Flor is 4th home on offense Minn is ranked 25th on the road. I have this game at 1.32 giving us excellent value.
Vancouver Canucks over Los Angeles Kings: Lak return home from a 4 game road trip and have had 3 days rest. After a slow start the Vanc offense has turned it on. Markstrom vs. Quick we get a med adv in net. I have this game at 1.34 giving us excellent value.
Edmonton Oilers over Detroit Red Wings: After a fast start Edm has cooled down somewhat. However Det is ice cold having lost 8 in a row. Edm is much more responsible defensively on the road not looking to put on a show for the home fans. Also makes sense since Edm is so top heavy the 2nd and 3rd lines are contributing little offensively so they must be responsible on the defensive side. Meanwhile Det struggles to get anything going offensively. I have this game at 1.51 giving us excellent value.