In this column, I go through the night’s NHL games and give my reads solely based on lines, odds, betting trends, and how I perceive others perceive the game. It’s the reading of all lines, and I try to keep a free-flowing, train-of-thought approach. The purpose of these reads is to find an edge either in DFS, actual picks, or both. Sometimes, no edge exists — or simply can’t be found. I make it a point to note that, as well. As always, please do your own research and due diligence and play responsibly.
NJD/WSH – A shift in the odds for the point total also coincides with people sliding from the under to the over. That’s not too telling, in itself, but it does mean that people expect some offense and the oddsmakers are aware that it’s a possibility. The easy answer here is that WSH wins in the typical 3-2/4-2 fashion, but that would make their offense a solid target today. What if the original odds on the under were right? This scales back my expectations slightly, but it also moves NJ’s offensive ceiling lower. I’ll say the high side is, indeed, 4-3, but I would lean on WSH more in the 3-1 win category.
ANA/STL – Another