Our first game on the card today is the NHL Global Series matchup between Florida and Dallas, taking place at Nokia Arena in Finland.
Elsewhere, we like an anytime goalscorer in the Buffalo vs. NY Islanders matchup, and Winnipeg travels to Columbus for what is expected to be an intriguing matchup.
Picks Summary
- Carter Verhaeghe Over 2.5 Shots (-135)
- Tage Thompson Anytime Goalscorer (+170)
- Jets/Blue Jackets Under 6 (-120)
*All odds from Bet365 (check our Bet365 Review)
Florida Panthers vs. Dallas Stars
Friday, November 01, 2024 – 02:00 PM ET at Nokia Arena
Global Series
Two of the league’s strongest teams come face to face in Finland today. The Florida Panthers are defending Stanley Cup champions whilst the Dallas Stars made it all the way to the Western Conference finals last season before being dumped out by the Edmonton Oilers.
This will be a tight game between two teams looking to showcase their skills on the world stage in what is set to be the final NHL Global Series game of 2024.
The Panthers are 7-3 in their previous 10 games against the Dallas Stars and tonight some of the top-rated sportsbooks have both teams set at -110 NHL betting odds on the moneyline. However, we are staying away from that and taking a look at one of the league’s top shot-takers, Carter Verhaeghe.
The Pick
Verhaeghe has hit 3+ shots in 9 of his 11 games played thus far this season, and 4+ shots in 7 of 11 including his previous five games.
We can’t believe the line we’re being offered here! Despite laying the juice, we’d happily take the 3.5 line at plus money. Verhaeghe is averaging 4.2 shots per game, which ranks 3rd overall in the NHL this season.
NHL Pick: Carter Verhaeghe Over 2.5 Shots (-135) at Bet365
New York Islanders vs. Buffalo Sabres
Friday, November 01, 2024 – 07:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center
Tage to Get Back on Scoreboard
Although Tage Thompson ended last season as the Buffalo Sabres’ highest scorer, he only scored 29 goals. Thus far this season, Thompson has banged in 7 goals in 10 games played and is projected to end the season with 57 goals. Although he likely won’t keep up the same scoring rate and hit that 57 mark, he should still end the season with 40+ goals at least.
Thomspon failed to get on the scoreboard last time out against Florida, but we are loving his plus-money odds to do so tonight on home ice where Thomspon has scored 4 goals in 6 games this season.
The Pick
Thompson has scored in 6 of his 10 games this season. We cannot believe the +170 NHL betting odds available on him to do so again tonight.
Despite the NY Islanders being a strong defensive team, we believe Thompson should get a few decent chances on home ice and we would happily bet on the Arizona native to score anytime down to as low as +140.
NHL Pick: Tage Thompson Anytime Goalscorer (+170) at Bet365
Winnipeg Jets vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Friday, November 01, 2024 – 07:00 PM ET at Nationwide Arena
Jets Can’t Stop Winning
It’s been a 9-1 start to the season for the Winnipeg Jets, who are comfortably sitting top of the Western Conference. Their only defeat came two games ago during a 6-4 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Jets have scored 4.6 goals per game, which is the highest in the league thus far. Defensively, they are allowing only 2.4 goals per game (the 4th best). The Jets have won every game on the road thus far, whilst opponents Columbus are 3-0 in their previous three home games.
The Pick
It might be an intriguing matchup here but unfortunately, we are not expecting many goals to be scored and the under 6.0 line at -120 looks very tempting. Both teams combined have been allowing only 5.2 goals per game and their previous 10 matchups have produced an average of 5.9 goals per game.
Interestingly, 6 of the previous 10 games between these two teams ended exactly on 7 goals. If you think history can repeat itself, the odds on exactly 7 goals tonight with the top-rated sportsbooks are +350.
NHL Pick: Jets/Blue Jackets Under 6 (-120) at Bet365
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