Daily NHL Odds and Betting Trends – 02/25/20

Daily NHL Odds and Betting Trends – 02/25/20
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Feb 21, 2020; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Boston Bruins defenseman Jeremy Lauzon (79) fights with Calgary Flames left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

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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.

Flames at Bruins | OddsShark Matchup Report

Opening NHL Odds: Bruins -210 Favorites

The Flames fell 4-3 at home to the Bruins when the teams just met on February 21, losing as +120 underdogs on the NHL odds in that OVER result on the betting totals. Overall Calgary is just 1-5 over its last six games against Boston dating back to March 2017. The OVER has paid out in each of their last three meetings and in seven of their last 10 meetings since 2015.

Rangers at Islanders | OddsShark Matchup Report

Opening NHL Odds: Islanders -133 Favorites

The Islanders snapped a three-game losing streak against the Rangers with a 4-2 victory at -110 on the road on the moneyline on January 21, after the Rangers had picked up 6-2 and 3-2 wins over the Islanders earlier in January. The Islanders have the edge at 6-4 in their last 10 games against the Rangers dating back to January 2018 with the OVER/UNDER going 4-5-1.

Maple Leafs at Lightning | OddsShark Matchup Report

Opening NHL Odds: Lightning -188 Favorites

The Lightning have won eight of their last 10 games against the Maple Leafs dating back to April 2017, including a 7-3 victory as slight -105 road underdogs in the first meeting of the season between the two teams on October 10. That was Tampa Bay’s third straight victory over Toronto, with the OVER/UNDER at 5-5 on the totals over their 10 most recent meetings.

Jets at Capitals | OddsShark Matchup Report

Opening NHL Odds: Capitals -190 Favorites

The Jets have earned only two wins over their past six games against the Capitals dating back to November 2016 as the teams head into their first meeting of the season on Tuesday. Winnipeg and Washington split two matchups last season, with the Jets winning 3-1 as -180 home favorites in November and Washington winning 3-1 as -140 home favorites in March.

Blackhawks at Blues | OddsShark Matchup Report

Opening NHL Odds: Blues -201 Favorites

The Blackhawks have already been defeated twice by the Blues this season, falling 4-0 as +110 home underdogs on December 2 and 4-3 as +170 road underdogs on December 14. That dropped Chicago to 5-5 in its last 10 games against St. Louis dating back to March 2018, and the OVER has paid off for totals bettors in seven of their 10 most recent matchups.

Oilers at Ducks | OddsShark Matchup Report

Opening NHL Odds: Oilers -140 Favorites

The Oilers and Ducks met for the first time this season on November 10, with Edmonton rolling to a 6-2 victory as +105 road underdogs on the NHL betting lines. Overall the teams have split their last 10 meetings at five wins apiece dating back to May 2017. November’s result was an OVER play on the totals, with the OVER/UNDER 4-6 in their last 10 meetings.

Also on today’s schedule: Stars at Hurricanes, Canucks at Canadiens, Sharks at Flyers, Devils at Red Wings, Blue Jackets at Wild, Senators at Predators, and Panthers at Coyotes.

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