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It’s a light slate of NHL games on Friday with only six games taking place. Let’s take a look at a free play on each of the games to make your Friday a winning one.
Florida Panthers -175 at Detroit Red Wings +155 Total 6
The Florida Panthers have gotten out to a perfect start to the season, but the Red Wings have also looked pretty good winning four of their first seven games. The Panthers offense has been good but more impressive has been their defense that is giving up only 1.86 goals per game. The Red Wings are going to struggle to score and that will be the difference as the Panthers win this game.
Play: Panthers ML
Columbus Blue Jackets +155 at New York Rangers -175 Total: 5.5
These are both teams who have good defenses and that will lead to a low scoring game. Columbus is giving up 2.5 goals per game while the Rangers are giving up 2.57 goals per game. Look for both offenses to have issues getting good scoring chances, and the under will cash.
Play: Under
Arizona Coyotes +230 at Washington Capitals -263 Total: 6
I don’t love having to lay this type of number, but the Capitals are the much better team. The Coyotes are averaging only 1.83 goals per game Their defense is also giving up 4.83 goals per game, and this game is going to get out of hand early. Back the Capitals on the puck line.
Play: Capitals -1.5
Chicago Blackhawks +167 at Carolina Hurricanes -192 Total: 5.5
The Chicago Blackhawks have had trouble on and off to start the season. In the last game, the Blackhawks looked like they could beat the Maple Leafs, but blew their lead late. Chicago is averaging only two goals per game and their lack of scoring is going to let them down. Look for the Hurricanes to score four or five goals, and this game one will be over quickly. Back the Hurricanes on the puck line.
Play: Hurricanes -1.5
Anaheim Ducks +210 at Vegas Golden Knights -250 Total: 5.5
The Anaheim Ducks have had issues this season, but they have found success against the puck line. Even though the Ducks have a 2-5 record overall they are 6-1 against the puck line. The Golden Knights defense hasn’t been great this season, and that will be enough for the Ducks to get the job done on the puck line.
Play: Ducks +1.5
Ottawa Senators +160 at Dallas Stars -180 Total: 5.5
The Senators and Stars have both struggled this season and the biggest issue has been the offense. Ottawa is averaging 2.5 goals per game while the defense is giving up 1.86 goals per game. Look for both offenses to struggle and the under will cash.
Play: Under 5.5
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AUTHOR: Shane Mickle
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