We’ve only had a handful of games close with a total of 7 or more this season in the NHL, and those games certainly did not have juice of -120 or more on the OVER. Yet, that’s where we are as two of the most explosive offenses combined with two porous defenses meet at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto tonight. Despite that, most of the action is still on the OVER and we could see this one close with a total of 7.5 before it’s all said and done.
I’m taking a lead from Jonny OddsShark here and looking to capitalize on these high-scoring teams with an obscure bet that is likely buried in the first-period options at your book. Having combined with their opponents for 169 first-period goals in their games this season, the Hawks are the most likely team in the league to help cash this bet.
For their part, the Leafs are No. 10 in the league, having scored 66 first-period goals.
The O/U is 23-2-1 in Chicago’s last 26 games.away The OVER has cashed in five of Toronto’s last six home games.home The first meeting between these teams this season had 13 total goals.