Daily NHL Odds and Betting Trends – 04/04/21
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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.
Red Wings vs Lightning | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Lightning -526 Favorites
Tampa Bay wraps up a four-game homestand with the finale of a two-game set against Detroit. The Lightning won the opener 2-1 over the Red Wings as massive -450 favorites on Saturday, scoring twice in the first period for an early 2-0 lead before surrendering one goal in the third. Tampa Bay has won two in a row now, with the UNDER on a 3-0 run. Detroit is riding a three-game skid following the narrow defeat, and the UNDER has cashed in the team’s last five.
Capitals vs Devils | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Capitals -165 Favorites
Washington looks to complete a sweep of New Jersey in the second of two games after a 2-1 victory on Friday. The Capitals needed overtime to edge the Devils and cashed as -150 road favorites thanks to Dmitry Orlov’s game-winner with 21 seconds remaining in the extra session. The UNDER also cashed for the first time in Washington’s last four games. New Jersey lost its second game in a row and for the fourth time in five games, with the UNDER on a 3-1 run. The Devils have dropped all seven meetings with the Capitals this year, including five by one goal.
Blue Jackets vs Panthers | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Panthers -155 Favorites
Florida hopes to extend its season-high winning streak to six games in the finale of a two-game set versus Columbus. The Panthers routed the Blue Jackets 5-2 as -170 home favorites on Saturday for their fifth straight victory, and third by three goals during that stretch. The OVER cashed though to end a 3-0 UNDER run for Florida. Columbus has lost six of its last seven, with the UNDER going 4-0 in the team’s previous four before Saturday. The Blue Jackets have also lost three in a row and five of six when playing the second game of a back-to-back situation.
Stars vs Hurricanes | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Hurricanes -155 Favorites
Dallas will be trying to win three straight for the first time since the beginning of the season in the finale of a two-game series at Carolina. The Stars started 2021 at 4-0 before losing eight of nine and 12 of 14, but they have the opportunity to get back into the playoff race with a second consecutive victory against the Hurricanes. Dallas upset Carolina 3-2 as a +145 road underdog on Saturday, with the UNDER moving to 3-0-1 in the team’s last four games. The Hurricanes have lost two of three as solid favorites, and they reside in third place in the Central Division.
Maple Leafs vs Flames | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Maple Leafs -148 Favorites
Toronto continues a four-game road trip with the second leg at Calgary. The Maple Leafs are coming off a two-game sweep of the Jets away from home on Wednesday and Friday, with the UNDER cashing each time and going 3-0 in their last three overall. The Flames begin a four-game homestand here after dropping two straight and six of seven, with four of those losses taking place on the road. The UNDER is also on a 5-1-1 run in Calgary’s previous seven games.
Coyotes vs Ducks | OddsShark Matchup Report
Opening NHL Odds: Coyotes -128 Favorites
Arizona will attempt to sweep Anaheim in the finale of a two-game set. The Coyotes won the opener 4-2 as -125 road favorites on Friday, with the OVER cashing in their second game in a row and sixth in seven games. Arizona has won four of its last five games after losing six of seven. The Ducks have dropped two straight games overall along with five of seven and nine of 12. The OVER has gone 2-0 in the last two for the Ducks too following a 4-0 UNDER run.
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