The online wagering sites are seeing NHL betting action in full swing now as some of the teams from the Western Conference make a trip out east to take on the top teams in the Eastern Conference. Struggling teams are still trying to gain a foothold in the standings while the winning teams are finding it difficult to stay on top.
Tuesday November 8, 2011
Winnipeg Jets @ Buffalo Sabres
The Winnipeg Jets will play the 2011-2012 season in the Eastern Conference before switching over to the Western Conference next year. In the meantime, the Jets get to log more travel miles than any other team in the league as Winnipeg has to play the schedule of an Eastern Conference team while being based in the west. This game against the Sabres will be interesting because there seems to be some question as to which goalie will carry the Sabres to the playoffs this season. Superstar Ryan Miller has had his challenges while back-up Jhonas Enroth is undefeated in four starts this season.
Pick: Buffalo Sabres
Edmonton Oilers @ Montreal Canadiens
What a great hockey game this should be. Both the Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers are benefiting from great goaltending and timely scoring. Edmonton’s rookie sensation Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is living up to the hype while Montreal goalie Carey Price has found his game again. This will be a close game, but the Canadiens have a slight edge in offense that will help them win the game.
Pick: Montreal Canadiens
Colorado Avalanche @ Detroit Red Wings
The bookie software shows the Detroit Red Wings on a horrible slump. Detroit is 4-5-1 in the last 10 games and looking for anything that can help create positive momentum. Unfortunately for Detroit, the Colorado Avalanche are almost unbeatable on the road this season.
Pick: Colorado Avalanche
