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NHL Best Bets for Tuesday, Oct. 29
Looking for the best NHL bets tonight? We’ve got you covered with top picks and expert insights on Tuesday’s key matchups. From the Pittsburgh Penguins looking to break their slump against the Minnesota Wild to the Ottawa Senators unleashing their offense on the  St. Louis Blues and a potential low-scoring showdown between the Anaheim Ducks and New York Islanders, these betting tips highlight where the value lies. Dive into our game breakdowns and find out which bets offer the best edge in tonight’s NHL action.
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Minnesota Wild vs Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins return to PPG Paints Arena after a grueling road trip where they went 0-3-1, seeking a fresh start against the visiting Minnesota Wild. The Penguins have faced tough times, with the betting market heavily favoring the Wild. However, Pittsburgh’s home performance tells a different story. In their three home games, the Penguins have created 12.0 high-danger chances and 23.7 scoring chances on average. Despite these opportunities, they’ve only managed seven goals with a shooting percentage of 7.0% overall, which drops to a low 3.2% at five-on-five. Returning to home ice for a three-game stand, Pittsburgh is due for an offensive breakout.
Adding fuel to the fire, former Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury will start for the Wild. Fleury has struggled in recent Pittsburgh outings, recording a .805 save percentage across his last two starts and conceding eight goals on 41 shots. Meanwhile, the Wild’s defense has faltered, with a 47.4% expected goals-for rating over their last six games. These conditions suggest an advantage for the home team, making Penguins Moneyline +106 a value pick. Before you make the play check out the latest available promos in Pennsylvania.
The Pick: Penguins Moneyline +106
St. Louis Blues vs Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators have spent years building a young and talented roster, and now their offensive potential is starting to show. Ottawa enters this matchup with a 4-4-0 record and has racked up 17 goals over their last four games, nine of which came at five-on-five. This offensive firepower gives them an edge against the St. Louis Blues, a team struggling to keep up defensively.
Although the Blues are above .500, their metrics tell another story. St. Louis ranks in the bottom half of the league with a 48.5% expected goals-for rating, and they’ve been consistently outplayed, especially in high-danger scoring chances. They’ve been out-chanced in four of their last five games, showing weaknesses that the Senators can exploit. Ottawa’s high-energy offense and defensive discipline provide them with the upper hand, making Senators Moneyline -152 a solid choice.
The Pick: Senators Moneyline -152
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Anaheim Ducks vs New York Islanders
A defensive showdown is expected when the Anaheim Ducks visit the New York Islanders on Long Island. Both teams emphasize defense over offense, and recent performances indicate that goals will be scarce. Anaheim has been limited offensively, with fewer than six high-danger chances in four of their last five games, scoring just ten goals during this span. Despite their struggles, the Ducks have held opponents to nine or fewer high-danger chances in three of those games.
On the other side, the Islanders continue to be one of the most defense-focused teams in the NHL. They’ve limited opponents to 7.8 high-danger chances per game over their last five outings and haven’t exceeded ten quality chances offensively. With both teams emphasizing defensive strategies, there’s value in backing the Under 5.5 +108 for a low-scoring battle at UBS Arena. Islanders fans can back our pick and others with the latest promos offered in New York.
The Pick: Under 5.5 +108
