Daily NHL Odds and Betting Trends – 03/31/21
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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.
Maple Leafs vs Jets | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Maple Leafs -135 Favorites
Toronto saw its three-game winning streak end on Monday and will try to bounce back in the opener of a four-game road trip at Winnipeg. The Maple Leafs are coming off a 3-2 overtime loss to the Oilers as -140 home favorites after beating them four straight times. The UNDER also improved to 3-1 in Toronto’s last four games. The Jets will begin a four-game homestand here, and they have won four of their past five following a 5-1 rout of the Flames in a pick’em matchup Monday. These teams have split four meetings this year, with the OVER on a 3-0 run.
Flyers vs Sabres | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Flyers -181 Favorites
Buffalo will attempt to avoid the longest losing streak in NHL history in the finale of a two-game set against Philadelphia. The Sabres fell to 0-15-3 in their last 18 games after blowing a 3-0 lead in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Flyers as +165 home underdogs in the series opener on Monday. Meanwhile, Philadelphia has won two in a row following a season-high four-game skid. The OVER is 3-1 in the last four games for Philadelphia overall and 13-3 in the team’s past 16 games.
Coyotes vs Avalanche | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Avalanche -255 Favorites
Colorado continues a six-game homestand by hosting Arizona. The Avalanche have won two of the first three games following a 5-2 rout of the Ducks as massive -450 favorites Monday. The OVER also improved to 7-1 in Colorado’s last eight games overall. The Coyotes will be looking to hit a season high for consecutive wins with four after winning their past three. Arizona is coming off a two-game sweep of San Jose, and the OVER is on a 4-1 run in its previous five outings.
Kings vs Golden Knights | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Golden Knights -218 Favorites
Vegas will go for a two-game sweep of Los Angeles and look to stay perfect at T-Mobile Arena with fans. The Golden Knights have gone 6-0 at home since fans returned on March 1 after defeating the Kings 4-1 as -220 favorites on Monday. Los Angeles has now lost four of five meetings against Vegas this season, with the UNDER cashing in the last two. The Golden Knights have won two straight overall and eight of 10 while the Kings have lost three in a row.
Wild vs Sharks | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Wild -155 Favorites
Minnesota hopes to rebound in the finale of a two-game series at San Jose after dropping the opener on Monday as a -160 road favorite. The Wild saw their three-game winning streak come to an end in a 4-3 shootout loss, with Erik Karlsson tallying the game-winner for the hosts on goaltender Cam Talbot following two goals from each team after they were tied 3-3 at the end of regulation. Minnesota fell to 8-8-1 on the road, suffering its fourth consecutive setback away from home, and San Jose is riding a season-high three-game winning streak at the SAP Center.
Flames vs Canucks | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Flames -111 Favorites
Calgary opens a two-game road trip at Vancouver after losing two of three at home. The Flames continued their recent struggles with a 5-1 loss to the Jets in a pick’em matchup on Monday. They have dropped five of their last six games since winning four of five under head coach Darryl Sutter. The UNDER is also 4-1-1 in Calgary’s last six games. The Canucks have not played any better lately, losing three straight since tying a season high with a four-game winning streak. They were just swept at home in two games by the Jets, getting outscored 9-1.
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