NHL Betting East Picks

Washington Capitals +120 over BUFFALO SABRES

This is what I love about NHL lines. Ovechkin and his Capitals are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games, with a blowout loss to Philadelphia on the road as their only recent blemish. The Sabres? They just managed to break a three game losing streak by vanquishing the Islanders 4-3. So if you’re smart, you’ll make an NHL betting play on the thundering Capitals despite a 3-7 SU record when facing Buffalo. You bet on streaks in hockey, and very few teams are as hot as the Capitals right now.

Boston Bruins +100 over PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

Pittsburgh as managed to give Boston fits, but they’ve played only once this season with the Pens winning 2-1. Boston has been stream rolling the league since then, going undefeated in their last five games overall and undefeated in their last five roadies as well. Against Pittsburgh on the road, they’ve struggled, but an 11-5 SU record over Pittsburgh in their last 16 overall clashes should entice the betting market quite favorably. Also, with the Pens struggling as of late (just 1-4 SU in their last 5 games) I don’t have too much faith in Sidney Crosby right now.

Montreal Canadians -125 over TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING

The Bolts have been horrid this season, winning just one game in their past six at home. With Montreal coming to town, this is an open shut case. In fact, you bet against Tampa until further notice. Quite frankly, they don’t even belong in the NHL right now. What a waste of supreme scoring talent.

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS -150 over Atlanta Thrashers

In their last five meetings, Toronto has beat Atlanta four times. In that span, they’ve outscored them 20-12. Anymore questions?