Daily NHL Odds and Betting Trends – 02/04/20
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Here’s a look at the NHL odds and betting trends for the games on today’s schedule.
All NHL betting lines below are as listed at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com.
Stars at Islanders | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Islanders -120 Favorites
The Stars will be playing the second game of a back-to-back situation against the Islanders on Tuesday after beating the Rangers 5-3 on Monday. Dallas has won two straight, three of four and five of seven when playing the second game of a back-to-back – all on the road. Meanwhile, New York is coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday as a -135 home favorite, falling for the fourth time in its last five games overall.
Golden Knights at Lightning | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Lightning -165 Favorites
Two streaking teams will meet in Tampa Bay when the Lightning host the Golden Knights. Tampa Bay will be going for its fourth consecutive victory in the opener of a three-game homestand after winning four of six on the road. Vegas has won its last two games following the NHL All-Star break, with both of them also coming away from home and as an underdog each time. The Golden Knights have won three of the four all-time meetings versus the Lightning, with the UNDER cashing three times.
Canucks at Bruins | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Bruins -175 Favorites
A pair of division leaders will square off in Boston when the Canucks visit the Bruins. Boston rides a three-game winning streak into this matchup as the top team in the Atlantic Division, holding a five-point lead on Tampa Bay. Vancouver is coming off a 4-3 shootout loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday as a +165 road underdog, halting a five-game winning streak. The Canucks still sit atop the Pacific though, three points ahead of the Edmonton Oilers.
Avalanche at Sabres | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Avalanche -145 Favorites
The Avalanche continue a five-game road trip against the Sabres after losing the opener to the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Saturday as -150 favorites. Colorado had won its previous three games, but the OVER still cashed for the third straight time in another high-scoring affair. Buffalo ended a three-game skid with a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday as a -105 home underdog. The UNDER is also on a 3-1 run for the Sabres.
Kings at Capitals | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Capitals -250 Favorites
The Capitals hope to bounce back from their second loss in three games when they host the Kings. Washington fell at home to the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Sunday as a -145 favorite, with the OVER improving to 5-0-1 in the team’s last six games. Los Angeles begins a four-game road trip and has dropped six of seven and nine of 11, with the UNDER on a 3-0-1 run.
Predators at Jets | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Pick’em -105 Odds
A key Central Division matchup will take place in Winnipeg when the Jets host the Predators. Nashville will be trying to overtake its opponent in the standings with a victory, as both teams also look to stay in contention for a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference playoff race. The Predators kick off a four-game road trip through Canada here following a 3-0 loss to the Golden Knights as -125 home favorites on Saturday. The Jets ended a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory against the St. Louis Blues as +125 home underdogs on Saturday.
Hurricanes at Blues | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Blues -130 Favorites
The slumping Blues host the Hurricanes in the opener of a three-game homestand, looking to turn things around in a positive direction. St. Louis has lost two games in a row and five of six, with the OVER on a 4-1-1 run. Carolina is coming off a 4-3 shootout win over Vancouver as a -190 home favorite on Sunday, the team’s third victory in four games, with all of them at home. The Hurricanes start a four-game road trip and have gone 12-10-2 away from home.
Oilers at Coyotes | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Coyotes -115 Favorites
An important Pacific Division clash will take place in Arizona when the Oilers visit the Coyotes. Edmonton has won two games in a row to move into sole possession of second place in the division while Arizona has lost a season-high five straight. The Coyotes have also dropped three of the past four meetings in the series, with the OVER cashing in the last two.
Also on today’s schedule: Canadiens at Devils, Panthers at Blue Jackets, Ducks at Senators, Blackhawks at Wild and Sharks at Flames.
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