Daily NHL Betting Guide: October 22
Getting a little skin in the game can make watching NHL hockey even more exciting.
During the 2021-22 season, Daily Faceoff will help you become an improved bettor thanks to this betting model and our betting tools.
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.
October 22nd, 2021
Proceed with Caution ⚠️
Dallas Stars (vs. LAK)
Despite the model suggesting a bet on the Stars at -150, there are a couple of factors that make it risky. First, the model is still learning about the Kings. Bringing in Phillip Danault and Viktor Arvidsson has improved this team. Second, the Stars are searching for offence right now. They have the fourth-lowest xGF (1.85) and third-least SCF/60 (21.77) through four games. Thursday’s practice lines are a clear indication that Rick Bowness doesn’t know what to do with his top players right now.
2021-22 Season Record
- Record: 5-3
- Units: +1.09
- ROI: +13.63%