A Post All-Star Break Trend Every NHL Bettor Should Know

This past weekend marked what should be the most popular All-Star break of any major sport each year. But it's the NHL, so most sports fans across the country didn't even know it was happening.

Nevertheless, regular season NHL action returns tonight, and if recent history is any indication, puck bettors are in for treat.

Following the four-day break, fresh legs will be present across the league and nagging injuries should be all but cured. What does that mean for bettors? Goals, goals, maybe a couple saves, and more goals.

Since 2012, the over has gone 32-14-4 on the first day back from the All-Star break, including a ridiculous 19-4-3 the past two seasons.

Like the theory but don't want to end up with 12 hockey plays tonight?  Limit your picks to games in which both teams have win percentages under 60%. Such games have an over record of 21-5-4 since 2012.

Tonight's matches:

• NJD @ BUF over 5.5
• FLA @ NYI over 6.5
• MIN @ CBJ over 5.5
• SJ @ PIT over 5.5
• OTT @ CAR over 5.5
• MTL @ STL over 5.5
• LA @ DAL over 5.5
• COL @ VAN over 5.5

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