Brandon Velaski and Lou Saccomando offer their favorite wagers for today’s NHL slate.
Coyotes ML vs. Blackhawks + Panthers ML at Devils (+170)
Brandon Velaski: The Blackhawks haven’t won a road game since Nov. 9, 2023, the Panthers have won 11 of their last 12 games, and the Devils just fired their head coach. Seems like a slam dunk for +170 odds.
SGP: Oilers ML vs. Bruins & Over 6.5 (+250)
Lou Saccomando: The Oilers have won four straight games and three consecutive games on the road. The Bruins have struggled recently, losing nine of their last 14 games. The teams met on Feb. 21, and it was a classic with Boston winning 6-5 in overtime. Since its coaching change, Edmonton has turned its season around and been one of the best teams in hockey, so I love the +250 here.
Predators ML vs. Canadiens + Jets ML vs. Kraken (+122)
Lou Saccomando: The Predators and Jets are arguably the two hottest teams in the NHL. Nashville has won its last eight games and finds itself tied with the Kings for the first wild card in the Western Conference. The Jets have won nine of their last 11 games, including their last five at home. With the Canadiens losing their last five road contests and the Kraken playing a second game of a back-to-back, this seems like a lock at +122.