Sitting on a 9-4-1 win streak with Best Bets, and even with just two games on the card tonight, I do see some value in tonight’s non-conference clash between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes.
The Knights enjoyed some time atop the NHL, but have slipped into a second-place tie in the Western Conference, along with Edmonton, both with 61 points and four back of Winnipeg.
The Hurricanes are tied for the fourth overall seed in the East, with defending champion Florida, as Washington is atop the conference.
Both could use a win tonight.
Let’s do a deep dive into this one:
WHY VEGAS: Everyone knows the Knights aren’t as bad as their current 1-3 skid, and with this being the first of a back-to-back set before playing in Chicago tonight, you can expect to see a top-notch effort against the high-octane ‘Canes. Vegas has won three of four on the road after Tuesday’s 5-3 loss in Nashville, so confidence in getting it done in an opposite barn shouldn’t be hard to find.
WHY CALGARY: The Hurricanes have lost two straight against teams they likely shouldn’t be losing to: Anaheim and Buffalo. Back home for one game before visiting Chicago on Monday, the Hurricanes could lean on their series domination against Vegas, as they’ve won seven of the last 10 meetings.
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THE PICK: Over-6, -105 — With both teams desperate for a win, it wouldn’t be surprising to see an offensive explosion. As a bonus, take a look at the first-period total as well, because both teams are the type to come out flying, looking to establish early dominance. We certainly could see a late surge from both squads, as the Knights have scored 64 goals in the third period, while the Hurricanes have scored 57. Look for this one to land on at least seven goals.
(Season Record: 14-14-1, Net: -130$, based on 100$ units)
