The streaking New York Islanders head to Canada’s Nation’s Capital on Wednesday night looking to put another nail in the coffin of Ottawa’s slim playoff hopes. New York is playing their best hockey of the season strangely, going 4-0-1 in their last five games while Ottawa has matched that record over their last five games – maybe a little late.
The Philadelphia Flyers will make the trip out to Missouri for a visit with the Western Conference-leading St. Louis Blues.
The Anaheim Ducks return home after a three game road trip on the heels of an dominant 5-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks to face a Winnipeg Jets team that is coming to grips with the realization that everyone on the roster is playing for a roster spot next year rather than a desired playoff spot this year.
Blackhawks vs. Sharks Game 1
Team Records:
Chicago: 52-22-8
San Jose: 51-20-11
Sportsbook Odds:
Blackhawks: +105 +1.5 (-280) Over 5.5 (-130)
Sharks: -125 -1.5 (+230) Under 5.5 (+110)
Hockey Gambling fans sure are getting their money’s worth from the free nhl picks we give out here at Capperspicks.com.
After a trade deadline in which very few significant deals happened, it’s especially tough for bettors to see which teams “won” or “lost” yesterday.
On Thursday evening, Pittsburgh will be at Atlanta and BetUS NHL odds moneyline favors the Pens only at -130, solidifying oddsmakers think the Thrashers will give one of the East-best all they can handle despite being 7-8-2 and Pittsburgh 11-4-3.
