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NHL Best Bets for Wednesday Night
The NHL season is heating up, and several marquee matchups this week bring intriguing betting opportunities. The Pittsburgh Penguins face a pivotal clash with the Detroit Red Wings, the Vegas Golden Knights meet the Anaheim Ducks in a high-stakes scoring battle, and the Los Angeles Kings challenge the Colorado Avalanche. Let’s break down the analytics, trends, and predictions for these games to uncover the best bets.
Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche
The Los Angeles Kings are poised to challenge the struggling Colorado Avalanche. LA boasts an impressive 56.9% expected goals-for rating, second-best in the league, and has outpaced that in four of their last six games. Conversely, Colorado is grappling with both defensive and offensive woes, held to six or fewer high-danger chances in four of their last seven games. The Kings have successfully contained their recent opponents and are well-positioned to capitalize on the Avalanche’s recent downturn.
Best Bet: Kings Moneyline: +115
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Detroit Red Wings vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Despite a challenging 6-9-2 season start, the Pittsburgh Penguins have a favorable opportunity against the Detroit Red Wings. Pittsburgh’s advanced stats are improving, holding a 51.4% expected goals-for rating, which they’ve surpassed in three of their last four games. Most recently, they’ve boosted that to a 54.7% mark, hinting at a turnaround. Meanwhile, Detroit lags with a 46.7% expected goals-for rating, ranking them 24th in the league. Detroit has only outperformed its opponents in four games this season, making Pittsburgh a strong favorite. If you are in Pennsylvania and jumping on our Pens pick, check out the latest sportsbook promos in your state first.
Best Bet: Penguins Moneyline: -140
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Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks
High-scoring games have become the norm for the Vegas Golden Knights, who face a rising but defensively weak Anaheim Ducks team. While Anaheim has struggled historically, they’re starting to show offensive potential, surpassing 14 high-danger chances in two of their last four games. Vegas allows an average of 9.5 high-danger chances per game and remains one of the league’s highest-scoring teams, averaging 4.2 goals per game. With both teams’ defenses showing vulnerabilities, expect a fast-paced, high-scoring game.
Best Bet: Over 6.5 Goals: +100
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