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Cruising into March: Blues vs Stars NHL Picks

Our team of experts has identified 12 profitable betting opportunities across the NHL today, featuring a 70% edge on the ice. Don't miss out on the action — click now to see who we like!

Sherlock
Analysis and editorial

We've got 12 NHL plays for you today, including a couple of big dogs that we like. Yesterday was a solid day overall, going 13-10 (+0.07 units). Here are our top picks for this evening's action. Good luck!

Today's NHL Plays

  • Toronto Maple Leafs @ Anaheim Ducks (10:00 PM ET) — UNDER 6.5 (+110) | Model: 51.5% | Implied: 47.6% | Edge: +5.7% | EV: +0.08u | Stake: 0.29u
  • St. Louis Blues @ San Jose Sharks (10:00 PM ET) — UNDER 5.5 (+110) | Model: 51.5% | Implied: 47.6% | Edge: +5.7% | EV: +0.08u | Stake: 0.14u
  • New Jersey Devils @ New York Rangers (7:00 PM ET) — New Jersey Devils +1.5 (+220) | Model: 52.9% | Implied: 31.2% | Edge: +22.9% | EV: +0.69u | Stake: 0.64u
  • Dallas Stars @ Boston Bruins (7:00 PM ET) — Dallas Stars +1.5 (+205) | Model: 51.8% | Implied: 32.8% | Edge: +20.4% | EV: +0.58u | Stake: 0.48u
  • Ottawa Senators @ Florida Panthers (7:00 PM ET) — Florida Panthers ML (+142) | Model: 49.9% | Implied: 41.3% | Edge: +10.2% | EV: +0.21u | Stake: 0.29u
  • Ottawa Senators @ Florida Panthers (7:00 PM ET) — Ottawa Senators +1.5 (+142) | Model: 48.5% | Implied: 41.3% | Edge: +8.9% | EV: +0.17u | Stake: 0.06u
  • Ottawa Senators @ Florida Panthers (7:00 PM ET) — UNDER 5.5 (+114) | Model: 51.3% | Implied: 46.7% | Edge: +6.5% | EV: +0.10u | Stake: 0.17u
  • Dallas Stars @ Boston Bruins (7:00 PM ET) — UNDER 5.5 (+110) | Model: 51.5% | Implied: 47.6% | Edge: +5.7% | EV: +0.08u | Stake: 0.14u
  • New Jersey Devils @ New York Rangers (7:00 PM ET) — New York Rangers ML (+100) | Model: 52.0% | Implied: 50.0% | Edge: +4.2% | EV: +0.04u | Stake: 0.08u
  • Dallas Stars @ Boston Bruins (7:00 PM ET) — Boston Bruins ML (+100) | Model: 51.2% | Implied: 50.0% | Edge: +3.4% | EV: +0.02u | Stake: 0.05u
  • Carolina Hurricanes @ Columbus Blue Jackets (7:30 PM ET) — Carolina Hurricanes +1.5 (+180) | Model: 51.7% | Implied: 35.7% | Edge: +17.5% | EV: +0.45u | Stake: 0.32u
  • Carolina Hurricanes @ Columbus Blue Jackets (7:30 PM ET) — Columbus Blue Jackets ML (+110) | Model: 50.2% | Implied: 47.6% | Edge: +4.5% | EV: +0.05u | Stake: 0.20u

Breaking Down the Value

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We have identified a few plays with significant edges in tonight's NHL action. The first is the New Jersey Devils (+105) visiting the New York Rangers (-125). Our model gives the Devils a 51% chance to win, but Vegas has priced them as underdogs. We see value in betting on the Devils due to their recent form and the line discrepancy.

Another play is the Carolina Hurricanes (+105) visiting the Columbus Blue Jackets (-125). Our model gives the Hurricanes a 50% chance to win, but Vegas has priced them as underdogs. We see value in betting on the Hurricanes due to their recent form and the line discrepancy.

Finally, we recommend the Ottawa Senators (+180) visiting the St. Louis Blues (-250). Our model gives the Sens a 39% chance to win, but Vegas has priced them as underdogs. We see value in betting on the Senators due to their recent form and the line discrepancy.

In contrast, we advise against betting on the Dallas Stars (-160) visiting the Boston Bruins (+140). Our model gives the Bruins a 50% chance to win, but Vegas has priced them as underdogs. We see no value in betting on the Stars due to their recent form and the line discrepancy.

Lastly, we recommend avoiding the Tampa Bay Lightning (-140) visiting the Philadelphia Flyers (+120). Our model gives the Lightning a 63% chance to win, but Vegas has priced them as favorites. We see no value in betting on the Flyers due to their recent form and the line discrepancy.

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Final Word

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  1. Chicago Blackhawks -140 over the St. Louis Blues
  2. Florida Panthers +165 over the Tampa Bay Lightning
  3. Pittsburgh Penguins -120 over the New Jersey Devils
  4. Los Angeles Kings -180 over the Arizona Coyotes
  5. Buffalo Sabres +190 over the Toronto Maple Leafs
  6. Edmonton Oilers -170 over the Carolina Hurricanes
  7. Dallas Stars -220 over the Detroit Red Wings
  8. New York Rangers -140 over the Montreal Canadiens
  9. Colorado Avalanche +145 over the Vegas Golden Knights
  10. San Jose Sharks -120 over the Anaheim Ducks
  11. Calgary Flames +170 over the Winnipeg Jets
  12. Nashville Predators -160 over the Washington Capitals All lines courtesy of BetOnline.ag as of Saturday, February 8th at 5pm EST. Good luck!

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