The Washington Capitals are on a roll thus far this season but could face a difficult trip to Denver, elsewhere the Knights are planning a raid in Utah and Trevor Zegras represents good value to get on the scoreboard on home ice this evening.
Let’s dive into the current NHL odds at top sportsbooks for some value plays this Friday!
Picks Summary
- Avalanche ML (-125)
- Golden Knights -1.5 (+130)
- Trevor Zegras Over 0.5 Points (+110)
*All odds from Bet365 (check our Bet365 Review)
Washington Capitals vs. Colorado Avalanche
Friday, November 15, 2024 – 09:00 PM ET at Ball Arena
Can the Capitals Avoid this Avalanche?
The Washington Capitals have started the season hot (compared to last year) going 10-4 in their first 14 games. Tonight’s opponents Colorado haven’t as strong a record going 8-8 thus far but the fact Colorado is at home is going to be an issue for the Capitals, who have struggled on the road this season going 2-2.
It was a struggle to start the season for the Avalanche but they have since won 4 of their previous 5 games as well as having gone on a 4-0 streak on home ice. It’s certainly going to be a difficult task to topple the Capitals who have scored the 2nd most amount of goals this season, but we believe they can get the job done tonight.
The Pick
It’s never an easy task to win in Colorado and the Capitals have struggled in recent games, despite losing their previous two at the Ball Arena, they did win the previous three before that but all three victories came at a narrow 3-2 scoreline.
We like the -125 odds available on Colorado to get the job done on home ice tonight. Betable down to -130.
NHL Pick: Avalanche ML (-125) at Bet365
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Utah Hockey Club
Friday, November 15t, 2024 – 09:00 PM ET at Delta Center
Knights to Raid Utah
It’s been a positive start to the season for the NHL’s newest team on the scene the Utah Hockey Club (formally Arizona Coyotes). That said, it’s not a completely new team and they have proven that so far with a 6-3-3- start to the season.
On the flip side, the Vegas Golden Knights have been one of the league’s strongest teams since joining the NHL a number of seasons ago, even winning themselves the Stanley Cup in 2023.
Heading into this game, both teams are 3-3 ATS, both home and away respectively. While both teams have somewhat struggled defensively (allowing just over three goals per game) the Golden Knights are currently the NHL’s 3rd highest goalscorers.
The Pick
Utah have proven they are capable of picking up some wins and this could be another huge scalp for them to take on home ice tonight. This could go either way as the Golden Knights have somewhat struggled on the road in recent games, having gone 2-5 in their previous 7 road games.
That said, they have a strong roaster and Jack Eichel is playing out of his skin right now as one of the league’s top points scorers. We love the value available on the Knights to win this game on the -1.5 PK line at +130, and we would happily bet this number down to as low as +120. Utah are good but the Knights should easily cover this line.
NHL Pick: Golden Knights -1.5 (+130) at Bet365
Detroit Red Wings vs. Anaheim Ducks
Friday, November 15, 2024 – 10:00 PM ET at Honda Center
Slow Start for Trevor
Things haven’t been going well for Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras, who has only managed to score three points thus far this season in 15 games played. Going back to last season, he only managed 31 games for the Ducks and returned 15 points.
In 2022 and 2023 he scored 61 and 65 points respectively, and despite his slow start this year, we believe his odds are strong to score a point tonight on home ice against the Detroit Red Wings. Zegras is looking to break his five-game scoreless streak tonight.
The Pick
Trevor Zegras has a strong overall record against the Red Wings in his career, having played five games in total he has scored seven points and only failed to get on the scoreboard in one of those five matchups as well as having had 2+ points in three of his five career games.
Plus money for one or more points is a strong bet here, although we wouldn’t advise betting any lower than the +110 odds available.
NHL Pick: Trevor Zegras Over 0.5 Points (+110) at Bet365
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