NHL Predictions Tonight | December 12, 2016

 

Only two games in the NHL tonight, so let’s make the most of our time and make the smartest possible bets. They will both be fun games, as we start out with The Arizona Coyotes playing the World Champion Pittsburgh Penguins. As well, we’re also pleased to say we have an Original Six The Boston Bruins playing the Montreal Canadiens, in Montreal. Both games are played out east, with no nightcap game out west. So tune in early and jump back and forth between the two games. 

NHL Predictions For Tonight

The Arizona Coyotes at the Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction

BET THE PENGUINS (-350) . You know, you could see this game as an opportunity. The Arizona Coyotes are tied for last place in the west, and the entire league, actually. They’re traveling to world champs’ rink to play the Pittsburgh Penguins. Do we smell an upset??? Meh. No, not really. A game like this requires a letdown from the favoured team. And right now the Penguins have hit their stride and are playing like the defending Stanley Cup champions. The have won their last 5 games, after a mini slide in November. They’re clicking on all cylinders and look poised to climb the Eastern conference standings.

Meanwhile, the Coyotes do have a hint of swagger, as they’re coming off a 4-1 win over Nashville. That win stopped a 6 game backslide. Teams coming off a long losing streak will often win 2 of 3 games, with a tad of newfound confidence. But that’s going to be tough, as they start a road trip in the Champ’s rink, then play the Red Wings, the Leafs and the Wild on the road. All of the games after this are far more winnable. Don’t do anything we wouldn’t do tonight.

The Boston Bruins @ The Montreal Canadiens Prediction

BET THE BRUINS (+130) . Who’s ready for an Original Six matchup tonight? We sure as hell always are. The Bruins are limping into the game tonight, losers of their last 3 games against the Capitals, Avalanche and Leafs. Prior to that, they had won their last 3 games, so December has been a real emotional rollercoaster for the Bruins so far. They’re looking to build some consistency and right the ship. 

Elsewhere, after losing their footing, Montreal has recovered and have won their last 2 games, which included a 10-1 absolute pounding of Colorado. After an insane start, Montreal has been relatively cool as of late, as they are no longer the league’s best team defensively (on paper) and have given up their standing atop the NHL in save %. Nonetheless. It’s a chore to score on them, night in and night out. The Bruins are rock solid on D, but very average offensively. They are, however, wounded and hungry. They’re also going to be pumped for this game, so we’re taking the Bruins in a low scoring affair.

 

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