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.
NSH/CHI – A slight move to the over on the point total, but nothing to make me overly excited. If anything, I like the fact that people are, at least, considering the under. That makes me want to own some offense here, albeit limited. As usual, the low point total with a chance of a 3-2 game leads to, not surprisingly, a close game in the odds. People do like NSH to win — technically, if we include the PL, then win easily — but I’ll show some love to CHI, too. I’d go with two goals apiece and set this to 3-2 NSH.
MIN/ARI – Good. MIN was