Happy Thursday to everyone out there in the sports betting space, I hope your week has gone well to this point and everyone is keeping warm! Thursday in the NHL is one of my favorite days of the week because they are almost always jam packed slates with tons of action to lay on the books. With that mentioned we do have 13 games tonight and some of them got me real pumped up to dive into and wager on. In today's article you will find a pair  of Money Line bets, and a game total bet and of course the Dog of the Day is back! If you like the rationale then tail the picks, if you don't feel free to fade as sometimes the best bets are the ones not taken!

  • Season Record: 68-57-3
  • Bankroll: +5.25 units
  • Dog of the Day Record: 6-6 (+2.05 Units)

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**all bets are one unit unless specifically mentioned.

NHL Best Bets for January 11th

Calgary Flames at Arizona Coyotes

Home and road splits aren't everything when looking into betting a game but I will tell you this it certainly doesn't hurt your cause! The Coyotes have been one of the more surprising teams this NHL season as they were expected bottom feeders but now at the halfway point for most teams they are right in the playoff hunt. This is thanks to a 13-8 record on home ice in front of the college rink crowd and of course clutch goaltending from Connor Ingram. Ingram is leading the league in shutouts right now with 4 to go along with his GAA of 2.62 and record of 14-8 on the season. It's too early for confirmations but if he goes I am backing the Coyotes 100% against a Flames team that has allowed 3.43 goals per game on the road this season and has a record of 8-15 straight up on the Money Line. There's also the added bonus that the Coyotes are underdogs and at plus money, what a great night to root on the Yotes!

Pick: Arizona Coyotes Money Line (+100 on BetMGM)

 

Edmonton Oilers at Detroit Red Wings

When a game total hits 7 you get a bit nervous as a prospective over bettor but you also know you're in store for a hell of a contest and that's what we have today with the Oilers and Red Wings. Over the past 30 days each offense has hit another gear as the Oilers on the road are averaging 4 goals per game and the Red Wings at home are averaging 3.8 goals per game. Due to these trends and more overall seasonal ones the Red Wings have hit the over in 11 of 19 games this season and the Oilers in 10 of 18 games on the road. The goaltenders have yet to be announced but I will tell you this they better buckle up because each of these teams fly around the ice at all times and are front loaded with talent. Give me the over on 7 goals, I'm not scared one bit. 

Pick: Oilers & Red Wings Over 7 Goals (-105 on Caesars)

 

Toronto Maple Leafs at New York Islanders

In the year of 2024 I can't believe I am saying this but sign me up for any game with Martin Jones in front of the cage for the Toronto Maple Leafs… This was a player I though had retired coming into the season but here is Marty with a 8-3 record, 1.97 GAA and .934 SV%! More recently he has won 4 straight games and has allowed just 3 goals on 106 shots during that span, the man is red hot. Combine that with the fact the Islanders defense isn't daunting anymore you have a recipe for a road team Money Line. The Islanders have allowed 3.6 goals per game over the past 30 days at home and are sliding down the standings losing 6 of their last 10 games. The Islanders love to play overtime though so Puck Lines and regulation lines are tricky but the Maple Leafs have plenty of value just straight up on the Money Line so let's hit that. 

Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs Money Line (-125 on BetMGM)

DOG OF THE DAY

Ottawa Senators Money Line vs Buffalo Sabres (+110 on DraftKings)