On Tuesday, we have 10 games on the NHL slate including the defending Western Conference champion Oilers in Las Vegas to face the Golden Knights in the night’s best matchup. Here are our betting previews for the 10 skates along with moneyline and totals odds, starting times, records, trends, and picks and predictions from the Sides, Totals, and Puck Line markets.
Red Wings vs Bruins Prediction
| Game Time: | 7:00 EST |
| Bruins Line: | -205 |
| Red Wings Line: | +170 |
| Total: | 5.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+, Hulu |
The Bruins (12-11-3, 7-6-2 at Home) host the Red WIngs (10-11-3, 5-5-1 on Road) in Beantown in an Atlantic Division date. The last 10 series meetings show the Bruins have won the last 2 (7 GF-4 GA) and 3 of the last 4 at home with the Under 6-3-1 despite 3 Overs in the last 4 meetings. The Red WIngs vs Bruins pick will stick with the Home team who needs to start winning with TB and Buffalo right behind them in the division standings. Pick: Bruins -205
Avalanche vs Sabres Prediction
| Game Time: | 7:00 EST |
| Sabres Line: | +120 |
| Avalanche Line: | -143 |
| Total: | 6.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
Both the Sabres (11-11-2, 6-6-1 at Home) and Avalanche (12-12-0, 6-5-0 on Road) head in with losing streaks in this interconference clash. The last 10 meetings in this series reveal that Colorado is 8-2-0 with 4 wins in the last 5 in Buffalo. The Avalanche vs Sabres pick is for Nathan MacKinnon and the visitors to snap their mini-slide. Pick: Avalanche -162
Islanders vs Canadiens Prediction
| Game Time: | 7:00 EST |
| Canadiens Line: | +130 |
| Islanders Line: | -155 |
| Total: | 6 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
The Canadiens (8-13-3, 5-5-2 at Home) and Islanders (9-10-6, 5-5-4 on Road) have both had dismal starts with New York losing 6 games in OT or SO’s, and 4 of those on the Road. Both teams have played 14 Overs, 10 Unders, and 1 Push. The last 10 meetings in this series show that the Home team has won 7 straight with 5 Overs in the last 6 meetings. These Islanders vs Canadiens picks will back those Trends and suggest taking Led Habs and the Over. Picks: Canadiens +130, Over 6
Panthers vs Penguins Prediction
| Game Time: | 7:00 EST |
| Penguins Line: | +145 |
| Panthers Line: | -175 |
| Total: | 6.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
The worst team in the Metropolitan Division, the Penguins (10-12-4, 4-6-2 at Home) welcome the best team in the Atlantic Division, the Panthers (15-9-1, 7-4-0 on Road) to the Steel City in a game where Pittsburgh will seek its 4th straight win. The last 10 series meetings show that defending Stanley Cup champions Florida have won 4 straight (15 GF-6 GA) with 3 Unders in the last 4 games. This Panthers vs Penguins pick will actually side with Sidney Crosby and the Home Underdogs who have been playing better hockey these last 10 days. Pick: Penguins +145
Sharks vs Capitals Prediction
| Game Time: | 7:00 EST |
| Capitals Line: | -285 |
| Sharks Line: | +230 |
| Total: | 6.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
The Capitals (17-6-1, 8-4-1 at Home) are still waiting on the return of Alexander Ovechkin, and on Tuesday, the host the Sharks (9-13-5, 3-7-4 on Road) in a game where the oddsmakers will make the hosts Washington (7-2-1 L10) huge Favorites. The last 10 series meetings show that San Jose has won 3 of the last 5 with 2 of those at DC and that the sharks have been favored in every meeting. This Sharks vs Capitals pick will side with the Capitals on the Puck Line to take some sting out of the high price. Pick: Capitals -1.5 -115
Kraken vs Hurricanes Prediction
| Game Time: | 7:00 EST |
| Hurricanes Line: | –270 |
| Kraken Line: | +220 |
| Total: | 6 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
The Kraken (11-13-1, 7-6-1 at Home) have been losing (L3) while the Hurricanes (11-13-1, 7-5-1 on Road) have also been scuffling (L2), so someone will snap out of it in this inter-conference meeting from the Emerald City. This Hurricanes vs Kraken prediction will be to take the visitors who are 5-2 in the 7 lifetime meetings where The Under is 5-1-1. Pick: Hurricanes -1.5 -110
Canucks vs Wild Prediction
| Game Time: | 8:00 EST |
| Wild Line: | -148 |
| Canucks Line: | +124 |
| Total: | 6.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
The Wild (15-4-4, 10-1-3 at Home) have been playing some of the best hockey this fall, but will face a feisty Canucks (13-7-3, 10-2-0 on Road) squad who has been absolutely fabulous on the Road. This Canucks vs Wild pick will back Minnesota who have gone 8-2 in the last 10 meetings and won 5 straight in St. Paul (25 GF-16 GA). The last game saw 17 goals (MIN 10 VAN 7). Pick: Wild -143
Blues vs Jets Prediction
| Game Time: | 8:00 EST |
| Jets Line: | -205 |
| Blues Line: | +165 |
| Total: | 5.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
The Jets (18-7-0, 9-1-0 at Home ) are in a slump (L3), but being at Home should help Winnipeg wake back up. Here against the Blues (11-12-2, 6-6-1 on Road), expect the Home team to roll here. The Jets are 9-1 in the last 10 meetings and have won 4 straight (16 GF-8 GA) as St. Louis scored twice in all 4 games. This Blues vs Jets pick will take Winnipeg on the Puck Line. Pick: Jets -1.5 +114
Blue Jackets vs Flames Prediction
| Game Time: | 9:00 EST |
| Flames Line: | -150 |
| Blue Jackets Line: | +120 |
| Total: | 6.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
The Flames are struggling (L4), but get an early Christmas gift here in the form of the Blue Jackets (11-9-3, 3-6-2), a team who has been awful away from home the last couple of seasons. Calgary (9-3-0 at Home) plays much better at Home and the American team in Canada and Time Zone (EST to PST) and Travel angles all come into play. This Blue Jackets vs Flames pick will be to take Calgary who have won 4 of the last 5 at Home although bettor beware, Columbus has won the last 3 in this series (13 GF-5 GA). Pick: Flames -150
Oilers vs Golden Knights Prediction
| Game Time: | 10:00 EST |
| Golden Knights Line: | +106 |
| Oilers Line: | -130 |
| Total: | 6.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+, Hulu |
The Golden Knights (15-7-2, 9-3-0 at Home) have been good at The Fortress while the defending Western Conference champs Edmonton (13-9-2, 8-3-1) are waking up (W3) and playing very well on the Road. The last 10 series meetings show 2 Overs, 2 Unders and 2 Pushes in the series with 6, 6, 4, 9, 7 and 7 Goals scored in those games. After the Utah Hockey Club exploded for 6 Goals in the first 2 periods at VGK on Saturday, the thought here is that at least one team will have 4 goals and another will have at least 3. This should be a really good game in Sin City. Pick: Over 6.5