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NHL Best Bets for Wednesday Night

If you’re looking for the sharpest NHL bets tonight, we’ve got you covered with a breakdown of three key matchups. We’re factoring in analytics, recent team trends, and goaltending matchups to find the best value on the board.

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New York Rangers vs Boston Bruins

The Boston Bruins are riding a two-game win streak, including a 3-0 shutout of the Minnesota Wild. However, their success is about to be tested in a tough road matchup against the New York Rangers, a team they narrowly defeated last week.

Goaltending could be the Bruins’ Achilles’ heel tonight. They opted to start Jeremy Swayman in last night’s victory, leaving Joonas Korpisalo as the projected starter in this one. Boston’s defensive play has also been shaky. They have given up 29 high-danger chances over their last two games and struggled to control play in three of their last five outings.

On the flip side, the Rangers have been trending in the right direction, limiting opponents’ chances while generating more offensive opportunities. Over their past four games, New York has been out-chanced in high-danger situations just once, averaging 11.3 high-danger chances and 24 total scoring opportunities per game.

Despite losing the previous matchup, the Rangers were the better team and are primed for a bounce-back performance on home ice. Look for them to capitalize this time and secure the win.

✅ Best Bet: Rangers Moneyline (-205)

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Edmonton Oilers vs Chicago Blackhawks

After a recent scoring slump, the Edmonton Oilers appear poised to return to their high-scoring ways. They’re coming off a game where they posted 13 high-danger chances at even strength and 18 total scoring opportunities, signaling their offense is clicking again.

That’s bad news for the Chicago Blackhawks, who have struggled defensively while showing flashes of offensive firepower, particularly at home. The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals in three of their last four home games, making them a sneaky contributor to the over.

Adding to the case for a high-scoring game, Edmonton is rolling out Calvin Pickard in net after starting Stuart Skinner last night. Pickard’s .901 save percentage is concerning, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see Chicago take advantage of the Oilers’ backup goaltender.

With Edmonton looking to break out and Chicago’s home-ice scoring trends, expect enough offense to push this one over the total of 6.5 goals (+104).

✅ Best Bet: Over 6.5 Goals (+104)

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Los Angeles Kings vs Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens head into this matchup on the second night of a back-to-back, and they’ll need to overcome their recent scoring struggles to stay competitive. Over their last four games, Montreal has managed just two goals at even strength, with only seven total goals across all situations. At the same time, their defense hasn’t been much better, allowing at least three even-strength goals in four of their last five games.

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Kings continue to control play despite mixed results in the win column. They’ve outplayed their opponents in four of their last six games, posting an impressive 57.3% expected goals-for percentage. The Kings have been creating opportunities but haven’t converted at the rate they should, making them a strong candidate for positive regression.

With Montreal struggling offensively and LA dominating play at even strength, expect the Kings to take care of business at Crypto.com Arena and secure the win at -250 odds.

✅ Best Bet: Kings Moneyline (-250)

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This trio of bets provides a solid mix of moneyline plays and a plus-money over, balancing value and probability for tonight’s NHL slate. The Rangers are in a great bounce-back spot against a tired Bruins team, the Oilers and Blackhawks both contribute to a potential shootout, and the Kings should take care of a struggling Canadiens squad.

If you’re building a parlay, these picks create a strong foundation with a mix of safer bets and plus-money value. Lock them in and enjoy the action on the ice!

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