There have been plenty of surprises in the National Hockey League this year. And those surprises are both good and bad. The biggest shockers are how bad the New York Islanders and Philadelphia Flyers have been this year. Consider that New York was a Final Four playoff team that past two seasons. But this year, the roof has caved in with the NHL betting odds. The Isles had to play the first month on the road as their new arena was being completed. As a result, they never recovered. Meanwhile, Philadelphia is a lost cause.
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New York Islanders vs. Philadelphia Flyers NHL Odds
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, January 18, 7:00 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN & Hulu |
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Philadelphia is in a free-fall with seven sports betting losses in its last eight games. Now the Flyers are 13-7-7 and 17-20 under the total. Philadelphia ranks 27th in the NHL for goal scoring, 26th for power play efficiency, 23rd for goals against, and 19th for penalty killing. Head coach Alain Vigneault was fired several weeks ago. Concurrently interim head coach Mike Yeo has no answers either.
Late on, the Islanders have begun trying to dig out. New York got the cash in four of its most recent six games. Under the total has paid in six of the Islanders last seven games. New York stands at 11-13-6 with 10-19 under the total. Overall, the Isles rank 30th for goal scoring, 17th for power play efficiency, 10th for goals against, and 12th for penalty killing.
In this matchup, the Islanders are in better form and bring better defense and goaltending.
Best Bet: New York Islanders
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Rangers NHL Odds
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, January 19, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
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Late on, the Maple Leafs are one of the hottest teams on the board. Toronto has gotten the cash in six of its most recent eight games. Toronto stands at 24-9-3 straight up and 17-18 under the total. The Leafs rank 7th for goal scoring, 2nd for power play efficiency, 6th for goals allowed, and 8th for penalty killing.
In like manner, the Rangers have been NHL betting regulars at the payout window. New York has gotten the cash in six of their most recent eight games. And then only two of their last ten games went over the total. The Broadway Blueshirts are 25-10-4 straight up and 12-25 under the total. The Rangers rank 19th for goal scoring, 10th for power play efficiency, 2nd for goals against, and 3rd for penalty killing.
On the whole, Toronto’s defensive improvement is their most impressive characteristic. And the Maple Leafs have been able to achieve this without losing offensive production. Although the Rangers are winning at a higher rate, their offensive production is not at Toronto’s level. Also, Toronto will get a price break as the road team at a quality opponent.
Best Bet: Toronto Maple Leafs
Washington Capitals vs. Boston Bruins NHL Odds
| Date and Time: | Thursday, January 20, 7:00 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | TD Garden, Boston, MA |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN+ & Hulu |
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The Washington Capitals have hit a rough patch of only one win in their previous five games. As a result, the Caps are 21-8-9 with 19-17 over the total.
Boston is on fire with eight wins in their most recent nine games. The Bruins are 22-11-2 with 17-17 over/under.
Boston is playing its best hockey of the season. Also, Tuukka Rask’s return has been a morale boost.
Best Bet: Boston Bruins