NHL Daily Picks 12/7

1. Philadelphia Flyers at Boston Bruins

• Moneyline: Bruins (-200), Flyers (+170)

• Point Spread: Bruins -1.5

• Over/Under: 5.5 goals

• Pick: Bruins to win and cover the spread; over 5.5 goals

• Analysis: Boston’s strong home performance and superior roster depth position them to secure a decisive victory over Philadelphia.

2. Utah Hockey Club at Buffalo Sabres

• Moneyline: Sabres (-180), Utah (+160)

• Point Spread: Sabres -1.5

• Over/Under: 6.0 goals

• Pick: Sabres to win; under 6.0 goals

• Analysis: Buffalo’s defensive improvements are expected to limit Utah’s scoring opportunities, leading to a controlled, low-scoring game.

3. Winnipeg Jets at Chicago Blackhawks

• Moneyline: Jets (-150), Blackhawks (+130)

• Point Spread: Jets -1.5

• Over/Under: 6.0 goals

• Pick: Jets to win and cover the spread; over 6.0 goals

• Analysis: Winnipeg’s goaltender, Connor Hellebuyck, boasts a 16-5 record with a .927 save percentage and 2.14 GAA, positioning the Jets favorably against Chicago’s struggling defense.

4. Carolina Hurricanes at New York Islanders

• Moneyline: Hurricanes (-110), Islanders (-110)

• Point Spread: Hurricanes -1.5

• Over/Under: 5.5 goals

• Pick: Hurricanes to win; under 5.5 goals

• Analysis: Carolina’s disciplined defense is expected to stifle New York’s offense, resulting in a tight, low-scoring contest.

5. San Jose Sharks at Florida Panthers

• Moneyline: Panthers (-220), Sharks (+190)

• Point Spread: Panthers -1.5

• Over/Under: 6.5 goals

• Pick: Panthers to win and cover the spread; over 6.5 goals

• Analysis: Florida’s high-scoring offense is anticipated to dominate San Jose’s defense, leading to a high-scoring game.

6. Nashville Predators at Ottawa Senators

• Moneyline: Predators (-120), Senators (+100)

• Point Spread: Predators -1.5

• Over/Under: 5.5 goals

• Pick: Predators to win; under 5.5 goals

• Analysis: Nashville’s recent defensive form suggests they can contain Ottawa’s attack, resulting in a low-scoring affair.

7. Colorado Avalanche at Detroit Red Wings

• Moneyline: Avalanche (-140), Red Wings (+120)

• Point Spread: Avalanche -1.5

• Over/Under: 6.0 goals

• Pick: Avalanche to win; over 6.0 goals

• Analysis: Colorado’s offensive firepower is expected to outmatch Detroit’s defense, leading to a game exceeding the total goals.

8. Washington Capitals at Montreal Canadiens

• Moneyline: Capitals (-130), Canadiens (+110)

• Point Spread: Capitals -1.5

• Over/Under: 5.5 goals

• Pick: Capitals to win; under 5.5 goals

• Analysis: Washington’s experience and defensive capabilities give them the edge in a potentially low-scoring matchup.

9. Toronto Maple Leafs at Pittsburgh Penguins

• Moneyline: Maple Leafs (-125), Penguins (+105)

• Point Spread: Maple Leafs -1.5

• Over/Under: 6.5 goals

• Pick: Maple Leafs to win; over 6.5 goals

• Analysis: Toronto’s potent offense is likely to capitalize on Pittsburgh’s defensive inconsistencies, resulting in a high-scoring game.

10. Minnesota Wild at Los Angeles Kings

• Moneyline: Kings (-115), Wild (-105)

• Point Spread: Kings -1.5

• Over/Under: 5.5 goals

• Pick: Kings to win; under 5.5 goals

• Analysis: Los Angeles’ home advantage and defensive structure are expected to limit Minnesota’s scoring, leading to a low-scoring victory.

11. St. Louis Blues at Edmonton Oilers

• Moneyline: Oilers (-160), Blues (+140)

• Point Spread: Oilers -1.5

• Over/Under: 6.5 goals

• Pick: Oilers to win and cover the spread; over 6.5 goals

• Analysis: Edmonton’s offensive stars are anticipated to exploit St. Louis’ defensive weaknesses, resulting in a high-scoring game.

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