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Monday, December 23
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NY Rangers VS New Jersey
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
NYR 1.7 +200
NJ 4.5 -250
Spread Pick
+1.5 -120
-1.5 +100
Total Pick
U 6 -115
O 6 -105
  • The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Rangers' last 7 games.
  • NY Rangers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
  • NY Rangers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against New Jersey.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Rangers' last 5 games on the road.
  • NY Rangers are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games when playing on the road against New Jersey.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Rangers' last 6 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 9 of New Jersey's last 9 games.
  • New Jersey are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 7 of New Jersey's last 10 games against NY Rangers.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 5 games at home.
  • New Jersey are 5-10 SU in their last 15 games when playing at home against NY Rangers.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
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Winnipeg VS Toronto
OVER 6 Goals
+100

Both offenses have been humming of late scoring 4.2 goals each in recent samples. Getting both under the same roof this afternoon in Toronto should see the total go OVER six goals.

We've also seen the total go OVER often when the Jets and Leafs meet in Toronto with the total going OVER five times in the last seven meetings. 

Expert Pick: Michel Anderson
Tavares Anytime Goal
+170

Tavares has two hat-tricks this year, one against the Sabres and another against the Jets earlier in the year when Johnny-T helped end the Jets' season-opening winning streak. In Tavares's last five games against the Jets, he has six goals making him a good candidate to score again tonight.

Expert Pick: Michel Anderson
+600 Jets vs Maple Leafs SGP
+600

Maple Leafs ML: Toronto has been great at home lately going 7-3SU in their last 10 and have had the Jets number winning three in a row against Winnipeg at Scotiabank Arena. The Jets have been "good" on the road recently going 3-2SU, but those aren't convincing wins having come against the Sharks, Hawks, and Sabres, three teams pegged to the bottom of the NHL standings. 

UNDER 6 Goals: Yes, I know I said the total would go OVER 6 goals but the Odds Shark staff outvoted me and said the total would go UNDER. Looking at my expert picks record this year, I can't say I blame them for fading me.

Tavares O3.5 SOG: Tavares's line might seem a tad high, but we must remember that Auston Matthews won't play today, which means the Leafs will lean on Tavares even more as their only true top-six center. The Jets also allow the 10th-most shots in the league from centers at 10.3 per game.

Expert Pick: Odds Shark Staff
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
WPG 3.6 +105
TOR 2.4 -125
Spread Pick
+1.5 -245
-1.5 +205
Total Pick
U 6 -120
O 6 +100
  • The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Winnipeg's last 16 games.
  • Winnipeg are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games.
  • Winnipeg are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games against Toronto.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Winnipeg's last 12 games on the road.
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto.
  • Winnipeg are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games.
  • Toronto are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Toronto's last 14 games at home.
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing at home against Winnipeg.
  • Toronto are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
  • Toronto are 13-3 SU in their last 16 games against an opponent in the Central Division division.
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Washington VS Boston
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
WAS 3.3 +115
BOS 2.8 -135
Spread Pick
+1.5 -210
-1.5 +175
Total Pick
U 5.5 -105
O 5.5 -115
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games.
  • Washington are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games.
  • Washington are 4-9 SU in their last 13 games against Boston.
  • Washington are 10-2 SU in their last 12 games on the road.
  • Washington are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games played in December.
  • The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games.
  • Boston are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games against Washington.
  • Boston are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home.
  • Boston are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Washington.
  • The total has gone OVER in 9 of Boston's last 12 games played in December.
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Montreal VS Columbus
Laine O0.5 PPP
+280

Laine has scored five goals in three games ALL of them have come on the power play. That's pushed the Habs' power play to an outstanding 27% efficiency in their last nine games with eight goals on 30 opportunities.

Meanwhile, Columbus may have only allowed a single PP goal in six games, but they hold the sixth-worst PK efficiency in the league at 74%. The Blue Jackets are a flawed team on the PK, and Laine should easily exploit that.

Expert Pick: Michel Anderson
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
MON 3.4 +100
CLB 2.8 -120
Spread Pick
+1.5 -225
-1.5 +195
Total Pick
U 6.5 -115
O 6.5 -105
  • Montreal are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games.
  • Montreal are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games against Columbus.
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games on the road.
  • Montreal are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against Columbus.
  • The total has gone OVER in 13 of Montreal's last 19 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
  • Montreal are 4-10 SU in their last 14 games against an opponent in the Metropolitan Division division.
  • The total has gone OVER in 11 of Columbus' last 16 games.
  • Columbus are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games.
  • The total has gone OVER in 8 of Columbus' last 10 games at home.
  • Columbus are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against Montreal.
  • Columbus are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
  • The total has gone OVER in 6 of Columbus' last 8 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division division.
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St. Louis VS Detroit
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
STL 3.0 -110
DET 3.0 -110
Spread Pick
+1.5 -270
-1.5 +220
Total Pick
U 5.5 +100
O 5.5 -120
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis' last 5 games.
  • St. Louis are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games.
  • St. Louis are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against Detroit.
  • St. Louis are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road.
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis' last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis' last 6 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
  • Detroit are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games.
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games against St. Louis.
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games at home.
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis.
  • Detroit are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
  • Detroit are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games against an opponent in the Central Division division.
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Tampa Bay VS Florida
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
TB 3.8 +135
FLA 2.4 -160
Spread Pick
+1.5 -170
-1.5 +150
Total Pick
U 6.5 -110
O 6.5 -110
  • Tampa Bay are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
  • Tampa Bay are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games against Florida.
  • Tampa Bay are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games on the road.
  • Tampa Bay are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida.
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
  • The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division division.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Florida's last 8 games.
  • Florida are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games at home.
  • Florida are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay.
  • Florida are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division division.
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Philadelphia VS Pittsburgh
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
PHI 3.8 -110
PIT 2.3 -110
Spread Pick
+1.5 -250
-1.5 +210
Total Pick
U 6.5 -115
O 6.5 -105
  • The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 9 games.
  • Philadelphia are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games.
  • Philadelphia are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games against Pittsburgh.
  • The total has gone OVER in 10 of Philadelphia's last 15 games on the road.
  • Philadelphia are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh.
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
  • Pittsburgh are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games against Philadelphia.
  • The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games at home.
  • Pittsburgh are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Pittsburgh's last 15 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
  • Pittsburgh are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games against an opponent in the Metropolitan Division division.
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Buffalo VS NY Islanders
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
BUF 2.6 +135
NYI 3.5 -160
Spread Pick
+1.5 -179
-1.5 +159
Total Pick
U 5.5 +100
O 5.5 -120
  • Buffalo are 0-10 SU in their last 10 games.
  • Buffalo are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Buffalo's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders.
  • Buffalo are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo's last 6 games played on a Monday.
  • NY Islanders are 7-13 SU in their last 20 games.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Islanders' last 8 games against Buffalo.
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Islanders' last 7 games at home.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Islanders' last 5 games when playing at home against Buffalo.
  • NY Islanders are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
  • NY Islanders are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing as the favourite.
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Chicago VS Minnesota
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
CHI 3.0 +185
MIN 3.0 -225
Spread Pick
+1.5 -140
-1.5 +120
Total Pick
U 5.5 +105
O 5.5 -125
  • The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Chicago's last 20 games.
  • Chicago are 6-12 SU in their last 18 games.
  • Chicago are 1-13 SU in their last 14 games against Minnesota.
  • Chicago are 1-9 SU in their last 10 games on the road.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota.
  • Chicago are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games.
  • Minnesota are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games against Chicago.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Minnesota's last 11 games at home.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago.
  • Minnesota are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
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Carolina VS Nashville
Hurricanes ML
-125

Seeing Nashville win three of its last five and Carolina struggling with a 5-5SU record over its last 10 initially had me jumping on the Preds moneyline, but then I remembered my 37-50-1 record this year and thought I should go the other way.

Carolina has won three of its last four games, only losing 3-1 to the Caps on the 20th, a game where Carolina dominated shot share (63%) and expected goals (56%). The Canes are an excellent team worthy of their 0.652 points percentage and it's hard to trust that the Predators are all of a sudden fixed. So the Canes on the moneyline it is!

Expert Pick: Michel Anderson
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
CAR 2.8 -120
NAS 3.4 +100
Spread Pick
-1.5 +210
+1.5 -250
Total Pick
U 6 -115
O 6 -105
  • The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Carolina's last 6 games.
  • Carolina are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games.
  • Carolina are 13-7 SU in their last 20 games against Nashville.
  • Carolina are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games on the road.
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 6 games when playing on the road against Nashville.
  • Carolina are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Nashville's last 20 games.
  • Nashville are 3-10 SU in their last 13 games.
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games against Carolina.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Nashville's last 9 games at home.
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 6 games when playing at home against Carolina.
  • Nashville are 1-10 SU in their last 11 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
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San Jose VS Vancouver
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
SJ 2.8 +185
VAN 3.4 -225
Spread Pick
+1.5 -125
-1.5 +105
Total Pick
U 5.5 +100
O 5.5 -120
  • San Jose are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games.
  • San Jose are 1-13 SU in their last 14 games against Vancouver.
  • San Jose are 5-15 SU in their last 20 games on the road.
  • San Jose are 0-7 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Vancouver.
  • The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Jose's last 8 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
  • The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Jose's last 6 games played on a Monday.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vancouver's last 6 games.
  • Vancouver are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
  • The total has gone OVER in 11 of Vancouver's last 13 games against San Jose.
  • Vancouver are 6-13 SU in their last 19 games at home.
  • Vancouver are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against San Jose.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vancouver's last 5 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
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Dallas VS Utah
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
DAL 2.6 -170
UTA 3.6 +145
Spread Pick
-1.5 +145
+1.5 -165
Total Pick
U 6 -110
O 6 -110
  • The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Dallas' last 10 games.
  • Dallas are 8-0 SU in their last 8 games against Utah.
  • Dallas are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road.
  • Dallas are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Utah.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Dallas' last 7 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas' last 5 games against an opponent in the Central Division division.
  • Utah are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
  • Utah are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games at home.
  • Utah are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Dallas.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games against an opponent in the Central Division division.
  • The total has gone OVER in 7 of Utah's last 9 games played on a Monday.
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Anaheim VS Vegas
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
ANA 2.1 +265
VGK 4.1 -330
Spread Pick
+1.5 +110
-1.5 -130
Total Pick
U 6.5 +100
O 6.5 -120
  • Anaheim are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games.
  • Anaheim are 5-13 SU in their last 18 games against Vegas.
  • Anaheim are 2-13 SU in their last 15 games when playing on the road against Vegas.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Anaheim's last 11 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Anaheim's last 12 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division division.
  • Anaheim are 5-10 SU in their last 15 games played in December.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Vegas' last 9 games.
  • Vegas are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vegas' last 5 games against Anaheim.
  • Vegas are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home.
  • Vegas are 13-2 SU in their last 15 games when playing at home against Anaheim.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Vegas' last 11 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
Computer Picks Results - Last 100 Games
Last 100 To Win Moneyline Total O/U
$ Units (Opening)$362-$938-$1063
$ Units (Closing)$234-$742-$850
Record (Opening)57 - 42 - 152 - 45 - 344 - 46 - 10
Record (Closing)57 - 42 - 154 - 4645 - 49 - 6
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We've combined statistical analysis and machine learning to make these computer picks. The table above shows you how the computer has done in its last 100 picks against the moneyline, spread (puckline), and the total with $100 units. 

Seeing where the computer has had success (or has failed) can give you some insight into where the betting value might lie going forward.

How to Use the NHL Computer Picks Table

Use our computer picks as the starting point in your handicapping journey. Our computer analyzes every stat in our database and chooses the bet that has the most likely outcome. Now use our other tools to do your own research and see if that research agrees or disagrees with the computer.

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Moneyline

An NHL moneyline bet is simple – all you need to do is pick a winner. Whether that’s in regulation or overtime, they don't ask how but how many, right?

TeamMoneyline Odds
Edmonton Oilers-130
Florida Panthers+110


As with all moneyline odds, the team with the minus (-) is the favorite, while the side with the plus (+) is the underdog.

Betting $100 on Edmonton at -130 would net you $176 in winnings (if they win the game), $76 of profit plus your initial $100 wager. Conversely, if you bet on Florida and they win you get $210 -- $110 in profit plus your initial $100 bet.

Spread (Puckline)

The puckline is the NHL's version of the spread, where each team is given a certain amount of goals to either win/lose by. Unlike the NFL or the NBA, the NHL spread doesn't typically change from 1.5 for each side. The spread is designed to make betting on the favorite more enticing. 

TeamMoneyline OddsPuckline Odds
Edmonton Oilers-130-1.5 (-110)
Florida Panthers+110+1.5 (-180)


The favorite (Edmonton at -1.5) would need to win by at least two goals for the bet to cash. If Edmonton wins by two or more goals - in other words "covers the bet" - you'd get $191 in winnings instead of $176 by taking them on the moneyline.

There are two ways for the underdog (Florida at +1.5) to "cover" a +1.5 puckline bet. They can lose by a single goal or win outright to cash! The odds are shorter but you've got options on this bet. 

Totals (OVER/UNDER)

With a total bet, you're wagering on the total number of goals scored by both teams. You aren't backing any single side to win.

TeamTotal Odds
Edmonton OilersO5.5 (-115)
Florida PanthersU5.5 (-105)

 

Sportsbooks will set a line for the game, in this case, it's 5.5 goals. Your job is to figure out if Edmonton and Florida will score more or less than 5.5 goals (not counting the shootout).

If you see a line that's an even number, like 6.0, those bets can end in a push where your wager is refunded if the game ends at exactly six goals.

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You know what the moneyline, spread (puckline) and total bets are, you're ready to start betting on NHL hockey. But before you just start placing bets with your gut, make sure to check out our betting tools and betting guides.

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