Daily NHL Odds and Betting Trends – 12/23/19
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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.
Flames at Wild | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Wild -123 Favorites
The Wild wrap up a quick two-game homestand before the holiday break by hosting the Flames on Monday. Minnesota is coming off a 6-0 loss to Winnipeg on Saturday as a -125 favorite, with the OVER cashing for the third time in four games. Meanwhile, Calgary ended a three-game skid with a 5-1 rout of Dallas on Sunday as a +125 road underdog, but the team has dropped five of seven when playing the second game of a back-to-back situation.
Panthers at Lightning | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Lightning -150 Favorites
The Lighting open up a three-game homestand and will try to break a two-game skid when they host the Panthers. Tampa Bay has also dropped three of its last four games, with two of the losses coming against the Metropolitan Division-leading Washington Capitals. Florida is three points ahead of its opponent in the Atlantic standings thanks to a three-game winning streak, totaling 17 goals during that stretch, with the OVER cashing twice.
Capitals at Bruins | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Bruins -120 Favorites
The premier matchup of the day will take place in Boston with the Bruins hosting the Capitals in the final regular-season meeting between the teams. Washington has won the first two meetings by identical 3-2 scores, with the first one decided in a shootout on the road. Boston is really struggling right now, losing eight of nine following a season-high eight-game winning streak. The Bruins have also dropped 16 of the past 17 meetings dating back to 2014.
Rangers at Flyers | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Flyers -176 Favorites
The Rangers will look to beat the Flyers for the second straight time in the first meeting between the Metropolitan Division rivals this season. New York ended a six-game series skid with a 3-0 victory at Philadelphia as a +145 road underdog on March 31. However, Philadelphia has won three games in a row overall, outscoring foes by a 15-6 margin.
Canadiens at Jets | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Jets -120 Favorites
The Jets hope to build off a 6-0 rout of the Wild when they host the Canadiens. Winnipeg upset Minnesota as a +105 road underdog on Saturday in a rout after losing three of its previous four games. Montreal will be playing its fourth straight game away from home after winning two of the first three, falling 4-3 at Edmonton on Saturday as a -125 favorite.
Coyotes at Predators | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Predators -135 Favorites
The Coyotes will be playing on back-to-back days as they visit the Predators off a 5-2 road win over the Red Wings on Sunday. Arizona closed as a -225 favorite and rebounded from a disappointing 8-5 home loss to Minnesota as -165 chalk on Thursday. Nashville has won three of its last four following a 4-3 road victory at Boston as a +135 underdog on Saturday.
Oilers at Canucks | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Canucks -135 Favorites
The Oilers will attempt to win consecutive games for the first time in almost a month when they visit the Canucks. The last time Edmonton won two in a row was November 24, and the team beat Montreal 4-3 as a +105 home underdog on Saturday. Vancouver has won two straight at home but has dropped four of the past five meetings to its Pacific Division rival.
Avalanche at Golden Knights | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Pick’em -110 Odds
The Golden Knights return home to host the Avalanche after a successful two-game road trip that saw them earn three of a possible four points. Vegas topped the San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Sunday as a -145 road favorite, and the team has won three in a row and five of six when playing the second game of a back-to-back situation. However, Colorado has won the past three meetings by a combined score of 13-4.
Also on today’s schedule: Hurricanes at Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets at Islanders, Sabres at Senators, Devils at Blackhawks and Blues at Kings.
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