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Thursday, February 2
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Ice picks: Thursday’s best NHL bets
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Nashville Predators at Philadelphia Flyers (-130, 5.5)
So far, the Nashville Predators are doing a good job of keeping Ryan Suter’s contract status from being a distraction.
Suter told reporters over the All-Star break that he didn’t think he was going to sign a contract extension before the trade deadline, which sparked a lot of controversy.
However, it’s not like the team isn’t trying to get a deal done. Nashville management met with Suter’s agent again early this week and seem determined to keep the rearguard around.
And why wouldn’t they? Suter and Shea Weber could be the best defensive pairing in the league and are a huge factor in Nashville’s success this season.
The Preds have lost just once in their last 11 games and that was when they gave starting goaltender Pekka Rinne a rest midway through last month.
Despite Philadelphia’s potent offense, the Flyers are going to have a tough time generating quality scoring chances on Thursday.
Pick: Predators
Montreal Canadiens at New Jersey Devils (-150, 5)
The Montreal Canadiens seek their fifth straight victory in the Garden State on Thursday when they face the New Jersey Devils. This is the third of four meetings between the clubs this season. They split the first two games with the road team winning both contests.
The Canadiens haven't missed the postseason since 2007, but are tied for the second-fewest points in the Eastern Conference. Earning victories on the road has been a tough task. The Canadiens' 2-6-1 road record since Dec. 15 is second-worst among East teams, even though they've been tied or leading after two periods in their last six away from home.
Meanwhile, the Devils will be without Cs Travis Zajac and Adam Henrique, who are both out with injuries. Dainius Zubrus will center the top line with Ilya Kovalchuk and captain Zach Parise despite being a natural right wing.
Kovalchuk is on a hot streak again and the Devils are dangerous, but this is too much chalk for our liking.
Pick: Over
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Thursday, February 2
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Ice picks: Thursday’s best NHL bets
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Nashville Predators at Philadelphia Flyers (-130, 5.5)
So far, the Nashville Predators are doing a good job of keeping Ryan Suter’s contract status from being a distraction.
Suter told reporters over the All-Star break that he didn’t think he was going to sign a contract extension before the trade deadline, which sparked a lot of controversy.
However, it’s not like the team isn’t trying to get a deal done. Nashville management met with Suter’s agent again early this week and seem determined to keep the rearguard around.
And why wouldn’t they? Suter and Shea Weber could be the best defensive pairing in the league and are a huge factor in Nashville’s success this season.
The Preds have lost just once in their last 11 games and that was when they gave starting goaltender Pekka Rinne a rest midway through last month.
Despite Philadelphia’s potent offense, the Flyers are going to have a tough time generating quality scoring chances on Thursday.
Pick: Predators
Montreal Canadiens at New Jersey Devils (-150, 5)
The Montreal Canadiens seek their fifth straight victory in the Garden State on Thursday when they face the New Jersey Devils. This is the third of four meetings between the clubs this season. They split the first two games with the road team winning both contests.
The Canadiens haven't missed the postseason since 2007, but are tied for the second-fewest points in the Eastern Conference. Earning victories on the road has been a tough task. The Canadiens' 2-6-1 road record since Dec. 15 is second-worst among East teams, even though they've been tied or leading after two periods in their last six away from home.
Meanwhile, the Devils will be without Cs Travis Zajac and Adam Henrique, who are both out with injuries. Dainius Zubrus will center the top line with Ilya Kovalchuk and captain Zach Parise despite being a natural right wing.
Kovalchuk is on a hot streak again and the Devils are dangerous, but this is too much chalk for our liking.
Pick: Over
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