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.
TOR/WPG – A nice shift in the odds toward the under, even though the number hasn’t moved and the people disagree. I like it. The fact that it sits at 6 isn’t great, in itself, but we can probably cap the game there. The other move I like is the favorite (TOR) gaining more love from the people and the odds throughout the day. There is not a huge chance for a big win, though, and I’ll set this at 3-2 TOR.
PHI/BUF – Another game with strong movement toward the under, but the fact that the point total hasn’t dropped makes me think the oddsmakers are concerned it might go high-scoring. I wouldn’t expect an explosion here, but I would be careful to not use a goalie. More importantly, people are going with the typical approach of picking the underdog to win outright or the favorite to win easily. That will always point me to