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NHL Best Bets for Tuesday Night

Hockey fans, gear up for another exciting night of NHL action with key matchups featuring the Tampa Bay Lightning, Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, and Winnipeg Jets. We dive into the analytics, trends, and betting insights for these games, highlighting the best plays to back tonight.

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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Boston Bruins

The Boston Bruins are looking to rebound from their worst performance of the season as they host the Tampa Bay Lightning. Boston’s offense faltered in their last outing, managing just 12 scoring chances and four high-danger opportunities, contributing to a lackluster 21.6% expected goals-for rating (eGF). Despite these struggles, Boston’s metrics suggest improvement is on the horizon.

On the other side, the Lightning have won two of their last three games but have been outplayed in all three. Tampa Bay’s actual goals-for rating of 55.6% starkly contrasts their expected goals-for rating of 42.0%, signaling potential regression.

While neither team is at its peak, the Bruins are undervalued as home underdogs. Expect Boston to deliver a stronger performance and cash as the value play at +106.

Best Bet: Bruins Moneyline +106

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Dallas Stars vs Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are determined to bounce back after consecutive losses, welcoming the Dallas Stars to Scotiabank Arena. Despite the losses, Toronto’s elite metrics underline their status as one of the league’s top teams.

The Leafs have restricted four of their last six opponents to nine or fewer high-danger chances, reinforcing their defensive improvements. Offensively, they’ve exceeded ten quality opportunities in three of those games, setting up a well-rounded performance against Dallas.

The Stars, meanwhile, have shown defensive cracks, allowing nine or more high-danger chances in five straight games. This decline has led to a 50.9% expected goals-for rating, below their season average. Against Toronto’s efficient offense, Dallas’ defensive lapses could prove costly.

Look for the Leafs to capitalize on the Stars’ loose coverage and end their mini-losing streak with a win at -106.

Best Bet: Maple Leafs Moneyline -106

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Vancouver Canucks vs Winnipeg Jets

The Vancouver Canucks head into this matchup against the Winnipeg Jets on shaky ground. Despite a recent win, Vancouver’s offensive struggles remain evident. Over their last four games, they’ve averaged just 6.8 high-danger chances per game, putting them at a disadvantage against a Jets team that thrives in the attacking zone.

The Jets are on an upward trajectory, creating ten or more quality chances in four of their last five games. This has translated to 14 goals over that span, with ten scored at five-on-five play. Coupled with stellar goaltending, the Jets have allowed just five goals at five-on-five during the same stretch.

With Vancouver’s offense sputtering and Winnipeg’s balanced attack and defense firing on all cylinders, the Jets Moneyline at -156 is the clear choice.

Best Bets: Jets Moneyline -156

*All Odds Courtesy FanDuel