As the NHL season progresses, fans are eagerly anticipating tonight’s matchups, which promise to deliver exciting action and potential betting opportunities.
The New York Islanders will face off against the Montreal Canadiens in a game starting at 7 p.m. ET. Historically, the home team has triumphed in the last nine encounters, with six of the last eight games yielding a combined total of six goals or more. Notably, the Canadiens have an impressive track record, going 10-0 to the Over when competing against teams allowing 2.90 goals or fewer per game, like the Islanders. Player statistics also indicate promising performances: Islanders forward Bo Horvat has netted six goals in 11 games against Canadiens goalie Samuel Montembeault, while Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki have also seen success against Islanders’ starting goalie, Ilya Sorokin. Bets to consider for this matchup include the Over 6 at -118, as well as player props for Caufield, Horvat, and Suzuki to score anytime.
Later in the evening, the Minnesota Wild will take on the Colorado Avalanche at 9 p.m. ET. The Avalanche are coming off a recent victory against the Utah Mammoth and will meet the Wild, who are playing their first game post-Olympic break. Their previous meetings this season have resulted in a shootout win for the Wild and a dominant victory for Colorado, suggesting a competitive dynamic. Minnesota previously demonstrated a strong trend towards hitting the Over, with the first period cashing Over 1.5 goals in 11 consecutive games leading into the break. Bettors might explore the Over 6 at -140 and various player prop bets, including Nathan MacKinnon and Kirill Kaprizov, who have consistently performed well against their respective opponents.
The final matchup of the night pits the Edmonton Oilers against the Los Angeles Kings at 10:30 p.m. ET. Both teams are coming off disappointing losses, with the Oilers experiencing significant struggles in back-to-back situations this season. Despite these issues, the Oilers have shown a tendency to hit the Over, going 6-0-2 in their last eight games overall. With the Kings dealing with their own challenges, including a reliance on a single line, there may be lucrative opportunities for bettors. Consider betting on the Over 6.5 at -110 and player props for Artemi Panarin, who has demonstrated scoring capability against Oilers’ goalie Connor Ingram.
As the NHL scene heats up tonight, fans and bettors alike will be hoping for thrilling games filled with scoring potential and standout performances from key players.