NHL Best Bets for Wednesday, May 6<\/p>\n
Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook<\/a><\/p>\n Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres OVER 5.5 (-122)Anaheim Ducks (+136) at Vegas Golden KnightsMontreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres OVER 5.5 (-122)<\/p>\n I broke down this pick in the Canadiens vs. Sabres betting preview<\/a>:<\/p>\n I\u2019m surprised that this total is set at 5.5 \u2013 shocked, even.<\/p>\n Sure, the Canadiens and Lightning played a bunch of low-scoring games, especially late in the series, but things open back up in the early stages of a new series. Teams feel each other out with the referees more willing to call penalties, especially in the first three games of a series.<\/p>\n All four meetings this season had at least six goals in them, and both of these teams are capable of putting a few on the board in Game 1.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for a side in this game, I would take the Sabres due to the slight rest advantage. They finished up their series on Friday night while the Canadiens had to battle the Lightning on Sunday evening.<\/p>\n Anaheim Ducks (+136) at Vegas Golden Knights<\/p>\n I explained in the Ducks vs. Golden Knights Game 2 betting preview<\/a> why I like the road underdog tonight:<\/p>\n The Golden Knights came away victorious in Game 1, but the Ducks held their own and certainly weren\u2019t out of their depths. They actually outshot the Knights 34-21, and out-chanced them 25-14 at 5-on-5 play.<\/p>\n Anaheim followed a similar script in the first round in Edmonton, and the Ducks did win the only regular-season meeting in Vegas this year.<\/p>\n I\u2019ll take the Ducks as a value play as road underdogs tonight.<\/p>\n This is also a game that could go to overtime given how close Game 1 was.<\/p>\n Claim the latest DraftKings promo code<\/a> offer today. Sign up and get $100 in bonus bets instantly when you make your first $5 bet.<\/a><\/p>\n Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.<\/p>\n If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/p>\n
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