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NHL Best Bets for Wednesday Night

With NHL action in full swing, we’re breaking down two exciting matchups for tonight: the Carolina Hurricanes visiting the Buffalo Sabres and the Edmonton Oilers taking on the Minnesota Wild. We’ve analyzed the stats, trends, and odds to highlight the best betting opportunities in these Eastern and Western Conference clashes.

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Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres have had a tough season, sitting near the bottom of the Atlantic Division. Despite the struggles, they’ve managed to put together some impressive analytics-driven performances of late. Hosting the Carolina Hurricanes, Buffalo will need to maintain its defensive structure and build on recent successes.

The Sabres have allowed six or fewer high-danger chances in four of their last five games, leading to improved expected goals-for ratings. They’ve also outplayed opponents in three of those five contests, including two of their last three, making them a dangerous underdog at +162.

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On the other hand, the Hurricanes, known for their analytics dominance, have shown weaknesses. Carolina has given up 12 high-danger chances in two of their last four games, and their offensive production has been underwhelming, tallying just two goals in three of their last four outings. On the road, the Canes’ struggles are amplified, having been out-chanced in high-danger opportunities in five straight road games.

With the Hurricanes overpriced as heavy favorites, there’s significant value in backing the Sabres Moneyline as the home underdogs.

Best Bet: Sabres Moneyline +162

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Edmonton Oilers vs. Minnesota Wild

The Edmonton Oilers travel to St. Paul to face the Minnesota Wild in a battle of Western Conference rivals. The Wild, typically known for their defensive prowess, have been slipping of late, winning just one of their last three games.

Minnesota’s defensive structure has cracked, allowing a combined 49 scoring chances in their last two games—far above their season average of 20.6 allowed per game. They’ve also been out-chanced in three of their last five games, contributing to deteriorating expected goals-for ratings.

Conversely, the Oilers have been dominant, outplaying their opponents in seven consecutive games. Edmonton’s offense has been relentless, creating more than ten high-danger chances in six of their last seven outings while limiting opponents to eight or fewer quality chances in five of those games.

Although the -210 Moneyline is steep, the Oilers’ recent form justifies the price. Backing Edmonton as the road favorite provides a clear edge against a struggling Wild team.

Best Bet: Oilers Moneyline -210

*All Odds Courtesy FanDuel