Daily NHL Odds and Betting Trends – 08/06/20
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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.
Canucks vs Wild | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Canucks -120 Favorites
The Canucks will go for their second straight win against the Wild in this best-of-five qualifying round series following a 4-3 victory in Game 2 as a -105 underdog on Tuesday. Vancouver has not won consecutive games since February 25, closing the regular season by losing five of seven. Meanwhile, Minnesota showed the ability to rally in Game 2 but fell short despite holding a 2-1 edge in the third period. The Wild had won four of five prior to that setback.
Capitals vs Flyers | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Capitals -167 Favorites
The Flyers will attempt to pull even with the Tampa Bay Lightning atop the Eastern Conference round-robin standings with a win over the Capitals. Philadelphia routed the Boston Bruins 4-1 in the first game for both teams as a +115 underdog on Sunday. The UNDER cashed in the fourth straight game for the Flyers dating back to the regular season. Philadelphia goaltender Carter Hart had a lot to do with that, making 34 saves, and he went 1-0-1 with a 1.45 goals-against-average in two starts against Washington during the regular season. The Capitals are coming off a 3-2 shootout loss to the Lightning.
Golden Knights vs Blues | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Golden Knights -128 Favorites
The Golden Knights can earn an opportunity to play for the Western Conference’s top seed with a victory against the Blues in a key round-robin matchup. The Golden Knights rallied for a 5-3 win over the Dallas Stars as -140 favorites on Monday, overcoming a 3-1 deficit with four unanswered goals in the third period. Vegas plays the unbeaten Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, and another win here would guarantee the team at least the No. 2 seed. St. Louis lost to Colorado 2-1 in its first game as a +100 underdog on Sunday on a last-second shot.
Maple Leafs vs Blue Jackets | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Maple Leafs -155 Favorites
The only qualifying round series with a pair of shutouts in the first two games will continue in Toronto when the Maple Leafs face the Blue Jackets. Toronto dropped the series opener 2-0 as a -160 favorite on Sunday but then rebounded with a 3-0 victory as a -155 favorite on Tuesday. The Maple Leafs have seen the UNDER go 5-0 in their last five games, with the winning team scoring two goals or less four times. The UNDER is also on a 5-0 run for Columbus, with the losing team scoring one goal or less four times.
Flames vs Jets | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Flames -172 Favorites
The Flames will try to close out this qualifying round series with the Jets after the teams have alternated wins and losses in the first three games. Calgary has outscored Winnipeg 10-3 combined in Games 1 and 3 and fell 3-2 in Game 2, closing as a solid favorite each time. The Jets could be short-handed again, as Mark Scheifele (leg) and Patrik Laine (wrist) are still dealing with injuries. Both players were injured in Game 1 but have not been ruled out for Game 4. The UNDER is on a 5-2 run for the Flames.
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