Daily NHL Odds and Betting Trends – 10/26/19
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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.
Blackhawks at Hurricanes | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Hurricanes -175 Favorites
The Blackhawks will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak against the Hurricanes when the teams square off on Saturday afternoon. Chicago lost both of its matchups against Carolina last season, and the Blackhawks are 2-6 in the last eight games between the teams dating back to December 2015. The OVER has paid just three times in their last 10 meetings.
Blues at Bruins | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Bruins -150 Favorites
The Blues and Bruins will renew hostilities on Saturday after St. Louis topped Boston in seven games last spring to claim its first Stanley Cup championship in franchise history. Overall the Blues have the slight edge at 6-4 in the last 10 games between the teams dating back to March 2018, while the OVER/UNDER is perfectly split at 5-5 on the totals in those matchups.
Maple Leafs at Canadiens | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Canadiens -115 Favorites
The Maple Leafs are 7-3 in their last 10 games against the rival Canadiens, but Montreal got the better of the matchup in their first meeting of this season on October 5 with a 6-5 road victory at +130 on the NHL moneyline at sportsbooks. That was the fourth straight OVER result between Montreal and Toronto, with the OVER/UNDER 5-3-2 in their last 10 meetings.
Blue Jackets at Flyers | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Flyers -144 Favorites
The Blue Jackets are 4-2 in their last six games heading into this matchup on Saturday night, and they’re also carrying a five-game winning streak against the Flyers into the contest dating back to March 2018. Overall Columbus is a strong 7-3 in its last 10 games against Philadelphia, while totals bettors saw the OVER pay out in six of those games at sportsbooks.
Predators at Lightning | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Lightning -140 Favorites
The Predators have had the Lightning’s number in recent seasons, going 5-1 in their last six meetings and 8-2 in their 10 most recent matchups dating back to February 2015. That includes two victories over the Lightning last November in which Tampa Bay only managed to score three goals. The UNDER has paid off in the last three games between the two teams.
Penguins at Stars | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Stars -135 Favorites
After getting tagged with a loss in eight of their first nine games this season the Stars are riding a three-game winning streak into Saturday’s date with the Penguins. The Stars, though, have lost four straight games against the Penguins since March 2018, including a 4-2 loss in Pittsburgh as a +125 underdog on the NHL lines when the teams last faced off October 18.
Kings at Wild | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Wild -125 Favorites
The Wild have come out on top in each of their last three games against the Kings, including a 3-2 victory as a -160 home favorite on the NHL odds when the teams last met back on January 15. That was the third straight UNDER result in games featuring the Wild and Kings, although the OVER/UNDER is 6-4 in the 10 most recent matchups between the two teams.
Ducks at Avalanche | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Avalanche -150 Favorites
The Ducks are 7-3 in their last 10 games against the Avalanche dating back to April 2016, while the UNDER has only paid off once on the totals in the last four games between the teams. Anaheim began the season with six victories over its first eight games but has struggled lately heading into Saturday’s matchup with losses in three consecutive contests.
Flames vs Jets | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Flames -113 Favorites
The OVER has paid off only three times for totals bettors in the last 10 games between the Flames and the Jets dating back to March 2016 as the two teams prepare for an outdoor game at Regina’s Mosaic Stadium on Saturday. Calgary has the slight edge at 6-4 in their last 10 meetings, but Winnipeg won 2-1 as -130 home favorites when they last met on March 16.
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