Daily NHL betting guide: December 3
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NHL MODEL PICKS
Each day we will look at each game, the Sportsbook Odds (via PointsBet), and the odds of each team winning based on the model created by Philip Bulsink. Based on those two numbers, we can quickly identify which teams we need to bet on, which teams to avoid and which lines to keep an eye on throughout the day.
You can quickly determine which teams are the best bets by following this simple table:
All “Recommended Bets” are 1 unit wagers.
I will also provide some analysis on the best bets and update this post throughout the day to point out big injury news, lineup changes, and backup goalies starting.
The number to keep an eye on is the “Diff.” which is the percentage difference between the model’s projected Win% and the projected Win% based on PointsBet odds. To find out how odds turn into percentages, use our Odds Calculator.
Brock Seguin’s Pick
Recommended Bet
Edmonton Oilers (@ SEA)
Despite getting badly outplayed on Wednesday, the Oilers walked away with a 5-2 win thanks to the strong play of Mikko Koskinen and the quick-strike offense led by Connor McDavid. The Oilers aren’t a perfect team. They are heavily reliant on their power play and are missing several defensemen tonight. Still, at -111, the model sees plenty of value on the Oilers tonight. They’ve won five of their last six and are 7-4-0 on the road this season.
Seattle is dealing with plenty of injuries of its own as well, missing Jordan Eberle, Jaden Schwartz and Mark Giordano in its most recent game. It’s unclear whether or not any of them return tonight.
1 Unit Bet: EDM -111
Tyler Yaremchuk’s Picks
Recommended Bet
NYR in regulation (-125) vs SJS
The Rangers have been rolling as of late. They’ve won four in a row and have scored 18 goals in that span. They’re also a great home team with six wins in eight games at MSG. As for the Sharks, they are coming off a win last night against the Islanders, but they’re getting towards the end of a long road trip. They also don’t produce a lot of offense, ranking 23rd in goals scored. I like the Rangers to keep their streak alive tonight.
Mika Zibanejad over 0.5 assists (+130) vs. SJS
The Ranger’s top-line center has 13 assists on the year and has picked up an apple in three of his last four games. I’m surprised this line is set at +130 so I’m all over it. He also plays on their top power-play unit. The Rangers are big favorites and I like the chances of Zibanejad being involved in the offense tonight.
Record this year: 47-30-2 (+14.4 units)