Daily NHL Odds and Betting Trends – 12/21/19
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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.
Ducks at Islanders | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Islanders -185 Favorites
The OVER has paid off just twice in the last 10 games between the Ducks and the Islanders dating back to March 2015, with the UNDER having gone 3-0 in the last three games between the two teams. Anaheim blanked New York 3-0 in the first meeting of the season between the teams on November 25, picking up that victory as a +105 home underdog on the moneyline.
Red Wings at Maple Leafs | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Maple Leafs -280 Favorites
The Maple Leafs have already beaten the Red Wings twice this season, winning 5-2 as -190 away favorites on the NHL odds on October 12 and 6-0 as -235 away favorites on November 27. Overall the Maple Leafs are 7-3 in their last 10 games against the Red Wings dating back to October 2017, with the OVER having paid out on the totals in six of those 10 meetings.
Canadiens at Oilers | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Canadiens -110 Favorites
The Oilers hold the clear edge at 7-3 in their last 10 games against the Canadiens dating back to October 2014, but Montreal managed to beat Edmonton 4-3 as -170 home favorites in the most recent game between the teams last February. That was the third OVER result in the last four games between the teams, with the OVER/UNDER 6-3-1 in their past 10 meetings.
Predators at Bruins | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Bruins -170 Favorites
The Predators are 6-4 in their last 10 games against the Bruins dating back to December 2014, but just 2-3 in the five most recent meetings between the teams with the OVER 3-1 in their last four matchups. Boston rides a losing skid into Saturday’s contest, having fallen to defeat in seven of its last eight games with the OVER/UNDER at 1-3-1 in its last five games.
Flyers at Senators | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Flyers -130 Favorites
The Flyers and Senators have split their two meetings so far this season, with Ottawa winning 2-1 as a +120 home underdog on the NHL betting lines on November 15 and Philadelphia winning 4-3 as a -210 home favorite on December 7. The Flyers have won two straight games heading into Saturday’s contest, but have managed to go just 3-4 in their last seven outings.
Lightning at Capitals | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Capitals -120 Favorites
The Capitals have put up nine goals in their two victories over the Lightning so far this season, winning 4-3 as -125 home favorites on November 29 and 5-2 as +120 road underdogs on December 14. Overall the teams have split their last 10 meetings at five wins apiece dating back to May 2018, with the OVER paying out in each of their last five matchups.
Blackhawks at Avalanche | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Avalanche -225 Favorites
The Blackhawks have been tagged with a loss in each of their last three and five of their last six games against the Avalanche dating back to last February, with the OVER having paid out on the totals in just three of their last 10 meetings. Colorado topped Chicago 4-1 as a -145 road favorite on the NHL odds at sportsbooks in the last game between them on Wednesday.
Blues at Sharks | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Blues -120 Favorites
The Blues are riding a three-game winning streak against the Sharks into Saturday night’s contest, picking up the victory in six of their last 10 meetings dating back to March 2018 with the OVER/UNDER going 4-6 in that stretch. The Sharks have managed to win just one of their last eight games, falling 3-2 at home to Arizona at -105 on the moneyline on Tuesday.
Also on today’s schedule: Kings at Sabres, Jets at Wild, Panthers at Hurricanes, Devils at Blue Jackets, and Penguins at Canucks.
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