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NHL Best Bets for Wednesday Night

The midweek NHL slate is packed with enticing matchups, and there’s no shortage of betting opportunities. From the Vancouver Canucks battling the Washington Capitals, to the Chicago Blackhawks facing the Colorado Avalanche, and the Los Angeles Kings hosting the Calgary Flames, there are intriguing angles for hockey bettors. Let’s dive into the analytics and highlight the best bets for tonight’s games.

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Vancouver Canucks vs. Washington Capitals

The Vancouver Canucks are pinning their hopes on the return of Thatcher Demko, and for good reason. While Demko’s start to the season has been rocky — a 3.34 goals against average and a .881 save percentage — his latest outing (.917 save percentage) hints at better days ahead. This could spell trouble for the Washington Capitals, who have struggled offensively, averaging just 6.0 high-danger chances per game over their last three contests.

The Capitals‘ metrics suggest they’re due for a correction, having overachieved early in the season. With Demko back in the fold and finding his form, this is an excellent spot to take a shot on the underdog Canucks at +146.

Best Bet: Canucks Moneyline +146

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Colorado Avalanche vs. Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks might be stuck in the Central Division basement, but they’ve been severely underachieving relative to their metrics. With a 0.978 PDO and a goals-for rating five points below expected, it’s only a matter of time before the Blackhawks see positive regression.

Meanwhile, the Colorado Avalanche are trending in the opposite direction. Despite their reputation, the Avs have been outplayed in four straight games, posting a lackluster 47.2% expected goals-for rating. This matchup sets up as a classic case of an undervalued underdog against an overvalued favorite. At +205, the Blackhawks are worth a flier to surprise the struggling Avalanche.

Best Bet: Blackhawks Moneyline +205

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Calgary Flames vs. Los Angeles Kings

The Los Angeles Kings continue to assert themselves as one of the NHL’s elite teams. Their underlying metrics are among the best in the league, ranking third in expected goals-for rating. They’ve won four straight games and enter this matchup with a clear edge over the Calgary Flames, who are showing signs of regression.

The Flames have dropped three of their last four games and face a brutal stretch of road matchups. Meanwhile, the Kings are balanced, consistent, and dominant at home. While the price is steep at -235, backing the Kings feels like a safe play as they look to extend their winning streak.

Best Bet: Kings Moneyline -235

*All Odds Courtesy FanDuel