NHL Betting - Conference rivals square off on Thursday night
Sportsbook betting: two huge NHL games slated for Thursday
- Nine games on tap in the NHL
- Canadiens look to ice visiting Flyers
- Class of Western Conference battle in “Hockeytown”
NHL betting fans will have nine games to choose from in their offshore sportsbook on Thursday night, and conference bragging rights will be on the line. Montreal welcomes Philadelphia to town, but home-ice has not given either team an edge so far this season. In the West, the top two teams in the conference square off as San Jose heads to Detroit.
Flyers vs Canadiens odds
The Canadiens should be favored at home on NHL odds, as the Bell Center is one of the most hostile places to play in the league. However, those who bet on sports should know that these two have met twice this season, with the road team winning on each occasion. That gives Philly a great shot in Flyers vs Canadiens betting.
The Flyers are on a roll lately, going 7-1-2 in their last 10; they’ve been paced by the East’s top power play. The Canadiens’ usually-efficient power play has struggled horribly this season, and Montreal is beginning to watch Boston run away with the Northeast Division. Look for the Habs to play with urgency and bet on the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.
Sharks vs Red Wings odds
The Sharks got a small measure of revenge for losing to Detroit in six games in the second round of last year’s playoffs, as they beat the Red Wings 4-2 at home on October 30. The Red Wings might still be favored slightly on Sharks vs Red Wings betting at home on Thursday, as they are 9-3-2 at Joe Louis Arena (though the Sharks are a stellar 9-3-0 on the road so far this season).
The Red Wings aren’t looking as dominant as last year, but they had a stretch like this last season. As long as this team is in reach of making the playoffs, it will be among Stanley Cup betting favorites. However, on this night, bet on the red-hot San Jose Sharks to continue their blazing start to the campaign.
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Who better to offer great sports betting and hockey tips than a native Canadian? Like any good Canuck, Don Melrose eats, sleeps, breathes and bets hockey, making him the perfect NHL handicapper. Thoughts or questions? Email Comments@BetOnline.com.
