Happy post-All-Star portion of the NHL season. Now every game should turn into a playoff game as the season heads towards its end. It should be awesome, it should be intense.
So, let's get in on the fun with a pick for the two games on the schedule today.
Game 1: UNDER 6.5 (+100)
The Game: New York Islanders vs Toronto Maple Leafs, 7 PM ET
Since 2018, when this matchup truly began to matter, the average number of goals scored between both teams has been an even 5 (2.2 for the Isles, 2.8 for Toronto). In the five games in Toronto since 2018, the total has gone OVER 6.5. Not to mention that Toronto has kept the UNDER four times in their last six home games.
Game 2: OVER 6.5 (-105)
The Game: Colorado Avalanche vs New York Rangers, 7 PM ET
I'm going in the opposite direction in this game. In four games at MSG between these two clubs since 2018, they've scored an average of 6.5 goals (3.00 for New York and 3.50 for Colorado).
Now add their current form. Specifically, Colorado's form. The total has gone OVER in their last six road games. The line in all six was 6.5 goals or higher.
When it comes to the Rangers, the total has gone OVER seven times in their last nine road games.
