The NHL schedule on Monday offers four games, starting at 7:30 PM ET. The New Jersey Devils (-145) play the Vancouver Canucks, and the New York Islanders (-135) face the Columbus Blue Jackets in the early games. Later, the Dallas Stars (-220) host the Minnesota Wild at 8 PM ET, and the Utah Hockey Club (-166) takes on the Detroit Red Wings at 9 PM ET.
The Islanders, Wild, and Devils are all competing for playoff spots. SportsLine`s computer model and experts have analyzed each game to identify top NHL picks. This model is highly successful, with a 28-13 record on its best puck-line picks this season, earning bettors over $1,214 in profit from $100 wagers. SportsLine also has profitable NHL experts providing regular picks.
Here are SportsLine`s recommended picks for Monday`s NHL games:
Devils to Defeat Canucks (-145 at Caesars)
This pick is from SportsLine expert Matt Severance, who has a strong 93-49 record on NHL side picks.
Severance notes that while Vancouver is talented, their goaltending is weak with their main goalie, Thatcher Demko, having missed much of the season due to injury. Demko is nearing a return but hasn`t played in six weeks, likely meaning Kevin Lankinen will start again. Lankinen has struggled recently, losing five of his last six games. Additionally, key Vancouver forwards Elias Pettersson, Filip Chytil, and Nils Hoglander are expected to be out. This benefits New Jersey goalie Jacob Markstrom, who previously played for Vancouver and shut them out earlier this season. Caesars Sportsbook offers the best odds at -145.
Boone Jenner Over 1.5 Shots on Goal in Blue Jackets vs. Islanders (-188 at FanDuel)
Despite not scoring many goals or assists recently, Boone Jenner has been shooting a lot, with 13 shots in his last three games. The prediction model considers his recent success in exceeding his shots on goal prop in five of the last six games. It projects him to have 2.4 shots in this game, making this a valuable NHL prop pick, even at -188 odds.
Wild to Defeat Stars (+179 at FanDuel)
The Wild are currently leading the Western Conference wild-card race, but with the Blues and Flames close behind, they need to keep winning. Although playing away, the Wild have performed better on the road (22-10-3) than at home (18-15-2) this season. SportsLine`s model predicts Minnesota will win 43% of the time, making this a good value bet at the current odds.
Utah to Cover -1.5 Puck Line Against Red Wings (-150 at DraftKings)
This pick is from SportsLine expert Bruce Marshall, who is on an 8-4 run with his NHL side picks.
Marshall points out that the Red Wings are struggling with only two wins in their last 11 games, jeopardizing their playoff chances in the East. Their current road trip, including losses to Washington (4-1) and Vegas (6-3), adds to their difficulties. Goalie Petr Mrazek, recently re-acquired, has not performed well, allowing 4 goals against Washington. Meanwhile, Utah is still in the Western Conference playoff picture and has won their last two home games against the Sabres and Lightning, scoring 11 goals in total. DraftKings Sportsbook has the best line for this bet at -150.
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