The upcoming NHL schedule on Monday includes a four-game lineup, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET. The New Jersey Devils (-138) face off against the Vancouver Canucks, while the New York Islanders (-127) go head to head with the Columbus Blue Jackets. At 8 p.m. ET, the Dallas Stars (-216) will play host to the Minnesota Wild, with the Utah Hockey Club (-167) battling the Detroit Red Wings at 9 p.m. ET.
The Islanders, Wild, and Devils are all contending for playoff spots, prompting expert reviews of their performance in today’s games. SportsLine’s model, proven victorious through simulations, has recorded a 28-13 success rate on its top-rated puck-line bets this season, yielding over $1,214 profit for $100 bettors.
For every NHL matchup on Monday, here are the top picks:
Devils to Triumph Against the Canucks (-138 at Caesars)
This recommendation comes from SportsLine expert Matt Severance, who has an impressive 93-49 record with NHL side picks.
"Vancouver's roster holds significant talent, but their goaltending has faltered. No. 1 goalie Thatcher Demko has only appeared in 17 games due to injuries and might be returning, yet hasn't played in over six weeks, leaving Kevin Lankinen in net, who has struggled recently. New Jersey's Jacob Markstrom, a former Canucks player, has effectively shut them out earlier this season."
Boone Jenner to Score Over 1.5 Shots on Goal in Blue Jackets vs. Islanders (-188 at FanDuel)
Despite modest scoring numbers, Jenner has recently been shooting frequently, with 13 total shots in his last three games. His performance model indicates significant likelihood for him to exceed this shots-on-goal mark.
Wild to Overcome the Stars (+178 at FanDuel)
The Wild currently lead the wild-card race within the Western Conference, chasing hard as playoff competition heats up. SportsLine's prediction shows a strong value play given Minnesota’s away success this season.
Utah to Cover -1.5 Puck Line Against the Red Wings (-150 at DraftKings)
Bruce Marshall, another SportsLine expert maintaining an 8-4 success rate on NHL side bets, notes that the Red Wings find themselves in deep trouble, having sustained losses. Utah aims to keep their playoff position amidst good momentum.
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