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.
4/23/21 – Data was scarce — and, in some places, nonexistent — so please proceed carefully with the following writeups:
PHI/NYR – An extremely high point total — actually, the highest of the night and the only one that isn’t 5.5 — is the first place to look, as the obvious and easy expectation will be offense. I won’t fight that, but the odds are on the under, so I’ll keep the ceiling closer to 6-7 than anything much higher. NYR has strengthened as the favorite, and that should leave them in a good position for a 4-2/3-2/4-3 win. If those scores are close to accurate, then that’s the place to look for skaters.
BOS/BUF – No surprise here