May 6, 2021 | The Hockey Betting Podcast Our "knuckle-dragging Neanderthals" open the show with rave reviews of the Rangers-Capitals 3-fight opening draw on the May 6, 2021 episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast. Brian Blessing and Cam Stewart discuss the relevant purpose of fighting in the NHL, how it differs from dirty play, and how fighting keeps dirty play in check. Betting favorites becomes a shaky play as the end of regular season quickly approaches, and new betting angles come in to play as teams prepare for the playoffs or vacations. Listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast for all of Brian and Cam's hockey handicapping, NHL insights, and free picks. Thursday, May 6, 2021 NHL Betting Lines, Analysis, Picks New Jersey Devils at New York Islanders Can anyone trust the New York Islanders after what happened in Buffalo? Somebody sure does, with the Isles' moneyline actually thinning beyond a consensus (-240) at various NHL betting books. New York Rangers at Boston Bruins The New York Rangers have played their way out of Stanley Cup contention, and oddsmakers predict the Bruins to ambush the Rangers. Boston Bruins (-1.5) stands at (Even) odds for a faceoff with a steady (5.5) O/U total. Buffalo Sabres at Pittsburgh Penguins A rising O/U total (6) highlights a game for which gamblers are not biting on Buffalo after watching the Sabres earn two fat money line wins against the Isles. Pittsburgh's line to win has swelled to (-350) with early shifting. Chicago Blackhawks at Carolina Hurricanes The (6) goal total is falling for Thursday's faceoff in Raleigh, but that doesn't mean bookmakers don't think the Hurricanes (-310) will dismiss the eliminated Chicago Blackhawks. Montreal Canadiens at Toronto Maple Leafs Finally, an NHL underdog's recent handiwork shines through on the hockey odds board, as bettors pass on the Montreal Canadiens (+190) following the Habs' latest debacle in Ottawa. Vancouver Canucks at Edmonton Oilers With the Vancouver Canucks preparing to walk the plank for the dumbest series of NHL games ever, the solid Edmonton Oilers are a (-260) money line favourite to win and keep the pressure on North Division-leading Toronto. Friday, May 7, 2021 NHL Betting Lines, Analysis, Picks Detroit Red Wings at Columbus Blue Jackets National-team scouts will be thick in an otherwise restricted Friday crowd in Ohio. It might not be a barrel of laughs for the laptop brigade, with a Columbus vs Detroit O/U total reaching Dante's barrel-bottom at (5) goals. Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals Washington Capitals money lines of (-195) are strangely steady for a club that's still three losses away from potentially finishing fourth in the East Division. Perhaps NHL bettors are more focused on the Caps' (-1.5) puck line, or on a shrinking (6) goal total. Dallas Stars at Tampa Bay Lightning Most handicappers would agree the Dallas Stars are desperate compared to Tampa Bay (-165), but effort can only take a team so far on its own. Five games of lost and dropped points brings the Stars to a must-win scenario in Florida. Anaheim Ducks at Minnesota Wild Minnesota has surprisingly lost two in a row at home. Is it time for the guys to hold up a stop sign on another heavily-juiced (-275) favourites' market against the dead-in-the-water Anaheim Ducks? Or will Cam and Brian argue for a parlay-play on a team that's bound to rebound? St. Louis Blues at Vegas Golden Knights The St. Louis Blues are surging to the finish line and outplaying common opponents of the Vegas Golden Knights (-165), but the public still likes Friday's host to prevail straight-up. Colorado Avalanche at Los Angeles Kings NHL speculators are less enthused about Colorado's puck line (+100) on Friday, even against the L.A. Kings, who checkmated themselves out of a Stanley Cup bid with another slump late in the season. Arizona Coyotes at San Jose Sharks The Arizona Coyotes will play their final two games of the year in San Jose. With no hope of a playoff bid, will the Coyotes go through the motions, or play loose and easy pond hockey to help cover a (5.5) total? Saturday, May 8, 2021 NHL Betting Lines, Analysis, Picks New York Rangers at Boston Bruins Buffalo Sabres at Pittsburgh Penguins Ottawa Senators at Winnipeg Jets New Jersey Devils at New York Islanders Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers Detroit Red Wings at Columbus Blue Jackets Montreal Canadiens at Toronto Maple Leafs Carolina Hurricanes at Nashville Predators Anaheim Ducks at Minnesota Wild St. Louis Blues at Vegas Golden Knights Colorado Avalanche at Los Angeles Kings Vancouver Canucks at Edmonton Oilers Arizona Coyotes at San Jose Sharks Sunday, May 9, 2021 NHL Betting Lines, Analysis, Picks Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks Ottawa Senators at Calgary Flames Monday, May 10, 2021 NHL Betting Lines,...
