As the NHL season heats up, tonight's slate features several intriguing matchups with strong betting value, highlighted by the red-hot Ottawa Senators riding a four-game winning streak as they face the struggling Nashville Predators.
Our NHL best bets and picks focus on teams showing defensive excellence, with the Washington Capitals (16-4-5 at home) and New York Islanders (winners of seven of their last eight) standing out as particularly compelling plays.
From analyzing scoring trends to goaltender performances, we've identified several value opportunities across the board, including some promising under plays in what projects to be a defense-heavy evening of hockey.
