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2/14 NHL Main Slate of Games – Beginning 7 p.m. ET
*All odds below have been obtained from DraftKings Sportsbook and are accurate as of the time of writing*
2/14 NHL Bet
Florida Panthers ML (-120) – Bet MGM – 0.5 Units
Florida Panthers/Pittsburgh Penguins – Under 6.5 (-138) – FanDuel – 0.5 Units, Under 6 (-110) Bet MGM – 0.5 Units
These are two teams simply headed in opposite directions. Pittsburgh has lost seven of their last ten games, while the Panthers are 6-2-2 across that same span, with wins in six of their last seven. The Cats have been winning in low scoring fashion with the totals going under six in five of those seven games.
Florida’s fine defensive form does not bode well for Pittsburgh. The once vaunted Penguins offense has been struggling all season, but particularly of late. The Panthers only allow 2.50 goals per game and should limit the Penguins offense, which only averages 2.90 goals per game. Pittsburgh’s games have gone under a six total in a whopping eight of their last nine games.
The Penguins have lost three straight games against the Panthers. The Panthers have won nine of their last 10 games on the road. That streak includes eight consecutive road wins. So along with the under let’s throw a small “pizza bet” on the Panthers to come through visiting Pittsburgh. However, most of our money will go on the Under which you should be sure to shop around for on your local books.
Minnesota Wild ML (-118) – FanDuel – 1 Unit
Speaking of teams headed in opposite directions, the Coyotes have been really sliding as of late. Arizona has dropped six straight games while the Wild come in winners of three straight. Minnesota has also won seven of their last ten games. These teams are fairly close in the standings due to hotter start to the year than expected for Arizona and a sluggish start to the season for the Wild. However, that is likely about to continue to change over the next few weeks.
It must be noted that the Coyotes have at least kept things close during their last three games/losses. We probably don’t want to try to mess with any spreads here. However, the -118 Minnesota money line at the moment is more than generous enough considering the talent disparity and difference in recent form between these two teams.
Connor Ingram is projected to start in goal for Arizona as of the time of writing. He has been absolutely terrible as of late with a 5.26 GAA and an .857 save across the Coyotes’ recent skid. This definitely doesn’t feel like a get right spot for him. Minnesota simply has too much skill and well they have been underwhelming for the most part, the gears are finally clicking for them. A few weeks ago, the Wild suffered an embarrassing 6-0 loss to Arizona. Expect them to get some revenge as they try to make a playoff push.
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