Picks Summary
- Wild vs. Stars: Under 5.5 (-115) at Bet365
- Kings vs. Oilers: Kings +1.5 (-115) at Bet365
Using our NHL computer picks, we were able to place tonight’s bets based on the information generated.
After turning a profit last night hitting the NJ Devils on the ML at +140, our computer picks are looking to make it another successful night on the ice.
Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 – 08:00 PM EDT at American Airlines Center
Minnesota Still Alive
Despite the Dallas Stars being -140 to advance past Minnesota in this First Round series, the Wild have kept the matchup alive as the series is currently tied at 2-2.
Although they will be up against it tonight as they narrowly beat Dallas on the road in Game 1 (in overtime) and then were hammered 7-3 in the next matchup at the American Airlines Center. That said, they have won 4 of their previous 6 games on the road against Dallas.
Dallas Ramping Up Home Form
Having now won 5 of their previous six games on home ice and failing to lose in regulation in their previous six games, the Dallas Stars seem to have finally asserted themselves on home ice.
However, it hasn’t been plane sailing since the turn of the year as Dallas had gone 5-12 in their previous 17 games prior to the winning streak. With both teams scoring and conceding 13 goals each and the series tied up at 2-2, it’s all to play for.
The odds are now heavily in Dallas’s favor again as these have swung back into -140 to advance with tonight’s game being on home ice. They have the advantage of playing 2 of their next three at home (if it goes that far).
The Pick
Both the Wild and Stars ranked as the 3rd and 4th best Under 5.5 total teams in the Western Conference, with both teams hitting at a 50% rate this season.
- Minnesota has seen a 19-22 record to the under 5.5 on the road.
- Dallas has seen a 21-20 record to the under 5.5 at home.
Just one of the previous four games between these teams saw 6+ goals at the American Airlines Center and that was Game 2 of the series. Things have tightened up since then with 6 and 5 goals being scored. The Stars can’t afford to go down 3-2 and play next in Minnesota.
Take the under in this matchup. They ranked as the 3rd and 7th best defensive teams this season and we see another tight, low-scoring game on the cards.
Score Prediction: Minnesota Wild 1 – Dallas Stars 3
NHL Pick: Under 5.5 (-115) at Bet365
Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 – 09:30 PM EDT at Rogers Place
Kings Hitting 50% Win Rate at Rogers Place
It took the Edmonton Oilers seven games last season to dispose of the LA Kings and it seems they might have to do just that again this season as Los Angeles has tied the series at 2-2 with both victories coming after regulation, proving they are a difficult out.
Having won 50% of their previous 10 games in Edmonton, they will fancy their chances again tonight.
Oilers and Kings Trade Wins in Opening Games
It’s been blow for blow this series with the Kings winning unexpectedly in Game 1, then the Oilers winning 4-2. In Game 3, the Kings took a 2-1 series lead and Edmonton made it 2-2 with a win on the road in California last time out.
At this stage last season, after four games, it was also tied at 2-2. Last season it was the LA Kings who won.
The Pick
We believe the LA Kings are worth a bet here on the +1.5 PK line at only -115. The Kings have proven to us their ability to cover the spread this season, having done so in 21 of their previous 25 games.
Although the Oilers themselves brought in +2.1 units of profit ATS this season, the Kings have been better bringing in +6.1 units.
Our computer predicts a one-goal win for the Oilers. We don’t mind how the Kings get it done as long as they don’t lose by more than one goal.
Score Prediction: Kings 2 – Oilers 3
NHL Pick: Kings +1.5 (-115) at Bet365
