{"id":250554,"date":"2026-04-03T21:02:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T21:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/250554\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T21:02:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T21:02:09","slug":"nhl-best-bets-today-predictions-for-flyers-islanders-blues-ducks-leo-carlsson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/250554\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Best Bets Today (Predictions for Flyers-Islanders, Blues-Ducks, Leo Carlsson)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7k\">The NHL heads into the weekend with just two games on Friday night.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7n\">We hit the UNDER at Madison Square Garden last night, along with the Mammoth beating the Kraken. I\u2019m looking to keep that going to end the week.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7q\">Read on as I break down my NHL best bets \u2013 and their odds at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/betting\/usa\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">best betting sites<\/a> \u2013 for Friday, April 3.<\/p>\n<p>NHL Best Bets for Friday, April 3<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7w\"><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/4kJjtBu\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook<\/a><\/p>\n<p>New York Islanders (-142) vs. Philadelphia FlyersAnaheim Ducks (-142) vs. St. Louis BluesLeo Carlsson OVER 2.5 Shots on Goal (-110) vs. BluesNew York Islanders (-142) vs. Philadelphia Flyers<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-7\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"85\">Rest is important at this time of the season, and the Islanders have a huge rest advantage tonight.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"88\">The Flyers are coming off a hard-fought loss to Detroit last night, while the Islanders have had two days off since a loss in Buffalo.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8b\">It\u2019ll be Ilya Sorokin between the pipes for the Islanders, and he\u2019s showing why he\u2019s the Vezina Trophy favorite recently. The Isles should be bigger favorites tonight against a tired Flyers team, especially since they won the last meeting 4-0 in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<p>Anaheim Ducks (-142) vs. St. Louis Blues<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-11\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8h\">It\u2019s home-ice advantage that\u2019ll be the difference in the late game tonight.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-12\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8k\">The Blues are just 13-19-5 on the road this season and have already lost the first two games of this California road trip. Meanwhile, the Ducks are 23-10-3 at home and finally have a homestand after a lot of travel in recent weeks.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-13\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8n\">Anaheim is pushing for the top spot in the Pacific Division while the Blues are trying to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. The Ducks will put a dent in them tonight.<\/p>\n<p>Leo Carlsson OVER 2.5 Shots on Goal (-110) vs. Blues<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-15\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8t\">Leo Carlsson has been aggressive with the puck in recent games. He has nine shots on goal in his last two games, and has gone OVER 2.5 SOG in six of his last nine contests.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-16\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8w\">Much like his team, Carlsson has also been much better at home, at least in terms of shooting the puck. The center has gone OVER 2.5 SOG in three straight home games, five of his last six, and eight of his last 10.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-18\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"91\">Claim the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/betting\/sportsbook-promos\/draftkings-promo-code\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DraftKings promo code<\/a> offer today. Sign up and get <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/4kJjtBu\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">$200 in bonus bets instantly when you make your first $5 bet.<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-19\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"94\">Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-20\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"97\">If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The NHL heads into the weekend with just two games on Friday night. 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