Top NHL Betting Picks of the Week – December 4th, 2023
Like every weekend, the National Hockey League has a fantastic matchups on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, the Arizona Coyotes travel to Boston to take on the Bruins, the Vegas Golden Knights host the Dallas Stars in a massive Western Conference game, and the Los Angeles Kings throw down against the New York Islanders. Then on Sunday, it’s New Jersey at Edmonton, Montreal hosting Nashville, and Seattle versus Minnesota. Check out the analysis and picks for six of this weekend’s top NHL matches.
Top NHL Betting Picks of the Week (December 4th, 2023)
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Arizona Coyotes vs. Boston Bruins
- When: Saturday, December 9th, 2023, 1:00 PM ET
- Where: TD Garden, Boston, MA
- TV: NHL Network
- Radio: KGME 910 AM (Coyotes) // 98.5 The Sports Hub (Bruins)
- Live Stream: ESPN+
- NHL Betting Odds: TBA
No doubt, the Coyotes are going to be a big underdog versus Boston. Arizona is 6 points behind Central Division leading Colorado.
But that’s not why oddsmakers will favor the Bruins. Boston has 37 points in the tough Atlantic Division. The likely odds in this one could make the Bruins unplayable.
Not only that, but Arizona has 5 straight as of Thursday, December 6. Give the Coyotes a shot.
NHL Betting Pick: Coyotes
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Dallas Stars
- When: Saturday, December 9th, 2023, 4:00 PM ET
- Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
- TV: NHLPP, ESPN+
- Radio: 1460 AM (Golden Knights) // 1310 The Ticket AM (Stars)
- Live Stream: ESPN+
- NHL Betting Odds: TBA
Defending champions Las Vegas has won 3-of-4 heading into this matchup versus the Stars. The Knights’ victories came against the Canucks and Capitals 4-1 and in a 6-3 contest against St. Louis.
Dallas has lost 3-of-4 not counting their December 7 match versus Washington. That means the Golden Knights are the for sure play, right? Nope. The Stars have a chance to turn things around and eventually Vegas takes a backward step.
NHL Betting Pick: Stars
Los Angeles Kings vs. New York Islanders
- When: Saturday, December 9th, 2023, 7:30 PM ET
- Where: UBS Arena, Elmont, NY
- TV: NHLPP, ESPN+
- Radio: LA Kings Audio Network (Kings) // ESPN Radio New York City 1050 AM (Islanders)
- Live Stream: ESPN+
- NHL Betting Odds: TBA
The Metropolitan Division is deep, which is why the Islanders are 10 points behind the division leading Rangers. NYI played the Blue Jackets on Thursday night. Make sure to check out the result of that one before dumping on the Islanders.
Even if NYI wins, the Kings should be an attractive play. Not counting the December 7 game versus Montreal, the Kings have won 7 of their last 8 matches. Los Angeles gets it done.
NHL Betting Pick: Kings
New Jersey Devils vs. Edmonton Oilers
- When: Sunday, December 10th, 2023, 4:00 PM ET
- Where: Rogers Place, Edmonton, Canada
- TV: NHLPP, ESPN+
- Radio: 104.5 The Team ESPN Radio (Devils) // 630 CHED AM (Oilers)
- Live Stream: ESPN+
- NHL Betting Odds: TBA
The Devils play Calgary on Saturday. So check out the result of that one before deciding to bet on either team in this matchup.
New Jersey has underperformed overall this season. However, the Devils had won 4-of-5 heading into their Thursday contest versus the Seattle Kraken.
Edmonton has won 5 straight heading into their December 8 game versus Minnesota. New Jersey will be Edmonton’s third straight home game. The Devils should be tired to hang with the Oilers.
NHL Betting Pick: Oilers
Nashville Predators vs. Montreal Canadiens
- When: Sunday, December 10th, 2023, 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Rogers Place, Edmonton, Canada
- TV: NHLPP, ESPN+
- Radio: 102.5 FM The Game (Predators) // TSN 690 (Canadiens)
- Live Stream: ESPN+
- NHL Betting Odds: TBA
Although it’s early, neither the Predators nor the Canadiens look like playoff caliber squads. Montreal is 12 points behind Boston in the Atlantic.
Nashville is 8 points behind Colorado in the Central. Montreal has the edge because they’re at home, but the Predators project to offer an overlay number. Backing Nashville makes sense.
NHL Betting Pick: Predators
Minnesota Wild vs. Seattle Kraken
- When: Sunday, December 10th, 2023, 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Rogers Place, Edmonton, Canada
- TV: NHLPP, ESPN+
- Radio: KFAN FM 100.3 (Wild) // 93.3 KJR FM (Kraken)
- Live Stream: ESPN+
- NHL Betting Odds: TBA
Heading into their Thursday versus the Canucks, the Wild have rolled. Minnesota is on a 4-game winning streak heading into their battle with Vancouver.
Seattle is the opposite heading into their matchup versus New Jersey on Thursday. The Kraken have lost 6-of-7. Seattle could step it up since this is on their ice. The likelier scenario is that the Wild score a road victory.
NHL Betting Pick: Wild
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