NHL Betting Trends – The Bubbles Start To Burst For Some Teams

Sports betting enthusiasts know that the last 10 games of the NHL regular season can be some of the most exciting games all year. Just like the excitement of March Madness betting grabs the imagination of basketball fans, the late-season NHL playoff scramble is something fans look forward to. Here are some of the games that will have a profound effect on the NHL standings by the time the regular season is over.

Devils Bruins Betting – Tuesday, 7:00 PM ET

The story of the 2010-2011 New Jersey Devils will go down as one of the most courageous comebacks in NHL betting history. But with only 10 games left in the season and a playoff spot still seven points away, it looks to be over for the Devils. But that will not stop New Jersey from trying to keep rolling against the Boston Bruins. The Bruins need to keep winning to stay in first place over the surging Montreal Canadiens. But the Devils are not done yet, and they should be your pick in this game.

Senators Hurricanes Betting – Tuesday, 7:00 PM ET

The last thing that the Carolina Hurricanes need is a team that is becoming very good at playing the spoiler. But, in this matchup with the Ottawa Senators, that is exactly what the Hurricanes are getting. The Senators are 6-4-0 in the last 10 games and playing some very inspired hockey. The Hurricanes are in ninth place in the Eastern Conference trailing eighth place Buffalo by three points. This will not be an easy game, but the Hurricanes should be able to skate past the Senators by a one-goal margin.

Islanders Lighting Betting – Tuesday, 7:30 PM ET

The Islanders have not been in the playoff hunt all season. But the Tampa Bay Lightning used to be one of the top three teams in the Eastern Conference. In the last 10 games the Lightning have gone 2-4-4, have fallen out of first place in the Southeast Division and are sitting in fifth place in the conference. The Lightning are not in any threat of missing the playoffs, but they could use some momentum heading into the post-season. The Islanders have one regulation loss in their last 10 starts and have been playing well enough to delay that momentum that the Lightning are looking for.

Sabres Canadiens Betting – Tuesday, 7:30 PM ET

This game has incredible significance for the Buffalo Sabres and the Montreal Canadiens. The Canadiens trail the Boston Bruins by only one point for the Northeast Division lead, and the Sabres trail the New York Rangers by three points for seventh place in the conference. The Canadiens are 7-3-0 in the last 10 games and playing some very strong hockey. The Sabres have posted a 5-3-2 record in the last 10 games, but are having a lot of problems on defense. Look for the Canadiens to exploit the Sabres’ weaknesses in this critical game.

Oilers Predators Betting – Tuesday, 8:00 PM ET

The Edmonton Oilers have tried to play the role of spoiler late in this season, but they just don’t fit the role. In the last 10 games, the Oilers are 3-5-2 and holding on to the worst record in the NHL. The Predators are in seventh place in the Western Conference, but they only hold on to a playoff spot by one point. Look for the Predators to win this game and move themselves further up in the standings.