Written by Scott on Monday, January 27th, 2025
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5 games yesterday. Had one tip and it was a loss.
Went with the Rangers to win against the Avalanche but the Avs got a big game from Makar and they won 5-4.
The Sens beat Utah 3-1 and are now 7-2-1 in last 10. The Jets picked up their 3rd win in a row when they beat the Flames 5-2 snapping the Flames win streak at 3 games. The Knights beat the Panthers 4-1 thanks to big game from Hill in goal.
5 games again tonight.
Devils vs Flyers
Devils are 4-3-3 in last 10 and are on a 2 game win streak. On the road they have gone 14-9-2
The Flyers are 5-4-1 in last 10 and on a 2 game losing skid. At home they are 11-11-1.
This is the 2nd game these teams have played this season with the Flyers winning the first one 3-1. They play again on Wednesday.
With the Devils losing Markstrom for 4-6 weeks, I’m curious to see how they handle his loss.
Kings vs Wings
Kings are 5-4-1 in last 10 and 11-11-5 on the road. I know I’ve mentioned it before but I still find it crazy that their home record is amazing, 15-3-1, vs their road play.
The Wings have won 2 in a row and are 6-3-1 in last 10. At home they’ve gone 14-11-2.
The Kings won the first game between these teams 4-1.
The Wings have better CF, CA, FF, FA, shooting more and scoring more. Kings have the advantage in SA and GA. Looking at XGA and the Kings should be allowing more than they do. With this being in Detroit and the data pointing to a Wings win I’m willing to go with it.
Ontario: 2.20 Odds at Sports Interaction
Rest of Canada: 2.25 Odds at BetOnline.
USA: +125 Odds at BetOnline.
Everyone Else: 2.25 Odds at BetOnline.
(Odds correct as of 2025/01/27 8:06:27 AM EST but are subject to change.)
Canucks vs Blues
Still off of the Canucks. They are 3-5-2 in last 10.
Blues another team I’m generally don’t bother betting on. They are 23-23-4 and 4-6 in last 2 and on a 2 game skid.
Kraken vs Oilers
These teams played at the start of the month and the Oilers won 4-2.
Kraken are 5-5 in last 10 and are in 6th in the Pacific. On the road they have gone 10-14-0.
The Oilers are on a 2 game win streak and are 7-3-0 in last 10. At home they have gone 17-8-1.
I would have to take the Oilers -1.5 and the odds of that are only 1.90ish which isn’t worth the risk.
Penguins vs Sharks
Pens on a 2 game skid and are 3-6-1 in last 10. On the road they are 8-13-5.
The Sharks are a mess right now. They have lost their last 6 games in a row and are 1-9-0 in last 10. At home they are 8-16-1.
With both teams results I have zero confidence in either team. I would lean towards a Penguins win but it would have to be in regulation and as we can see from their road record it isn’t something have faith in.
Edmonton news says McDavid stayed in Edmonton and has been doing a lot of practice over the last week. Oilers had home games the whole time of McDavid’s suspension, and are playing well. Oilers then get two days off before two more games at home. Oilers are healthy.
To WIN moneyline: Oilers
Prop: San Jose Granlund, OVER 1.5 shots
Full game OVER 5.0: Vancouver/St. Louis
Lean: Tie in regulation: Vancouver/St. Louis
Lean: Oilers win on the puckline
I have no idea who wins or what the score will be between the rudderless, hopeless and full of holes Penguins and the Sharks who recently added 5 players to their injured list. I don’t bet on Penguins games. But at least one Sharks player is showing consistent spark in the stats library, Granlund, who, against the defenseless Penguins, should find many opportunities to approach the twine.
The “Tie in Regulation” bell is ringing loudly today for the Canucks/Blues game. The stats suggest it, but don’t know if I’ll go for it; it’s two teams I don’t see as reliable.