If you want more Action Network content, be sure to add us as a preferred source on Google.
This is Daily Dangles, a column featuring our top expert’s NHL picks, predictions, and best bets.
Every day, one of our experts will provide you with some of the sharpest, high-value betting analysis on what the NHL schedule offers us.
For Tuesday, November 10, Nick Martin has us covered.
NHL Picks, Predictions Tonight
Follow me in the Action Network App for additional bet notifications.
- Wild vs Canadiens Under 6.5 Goals (-120 BetMGM, Play to -130)
- Jimmy Snuggerud Over 2.5 Shots on Goal +110 (FanDuel, Play to +105)
Wild vs Canadiens Pick
Based on Hockeystats.com's model, Jesper Wallstedt and Calder Trophy favorite Jacob Fowler have been the two best goaltenders in the NHL this season, and both are expected to start in this matchup.
Fowler enters tonight's contest sporting a record of 8-1-1 to go alongside a .925 save percentage. While Fowler's excellent work in goal is the greatest reason Montreal has gotten off to a strong 11-3-3 start, head coach Martin St. Louis' side has still shown improvements defensively relative to years past and currently ranks 14th in xGA/60 at even strength.
Dating back to the start of last season, the Wild have allowed just 2.75 goals against per game, which is the third-best mark in the NHL. They have allowed only 2.7 xGA/60 this season and lead the league in allowing just 2.2 goals against per game where it counts.
This game offers a good measuring stick for two contenders, and it wouldn't surprise me if we see a well-contested game where sloppy defensive mistakes are rare. While both teams have produced offense at a better-than-average rate this season, I'm surprised to see totals of 6.5 currently available, even if they are juiced to the under.
At -130 or better, there looks to be value in backing this matchup to feature fewer than 6.5 goals.
Pick: Under 6.5 Goals -120 (BetMGM, Play to -130)
Red Wings vs Blues Pick
Blues forward Jimmy Snuggerud has recorded over 2.5 shots on goal in just three of his last ten games played. For bettors who base their handicapping strategy on "hit rate," that mark is going to look pretty unappealing.
However, oddsmakers are obviously capable of looking at game logs, and we want to be basing our strategy off of more than simply checking how often a prop has hit.
In Snuggerud's instance, his recent shot production is surprisingly low given his playing style and usage as the team's primary shooter on a strong top line and top power play. Tuesday's matchup looks like a good time to buy with Snuggerud priced at +105 or better on the majority of the most popular online sportsbooks.
The Blues' top line of Snuggerud, Robert Thomas and Dylan Holloway holds a 53.3% expected goal share this season and was among the very best lines in the league in 2025-26. Thomas is one of the better pure playmakers in the league and is a good fit alongside Snuggerud, who possesses a great shot and strong offensive instincts.
The Red Wings have actually been better than league average defensively this season, but a home matchup against them is still not overly bad for Snuggerud, and head coach Jim Montgomery should still be able to find some soft matchups for his top line with last change, unless he is fully committed to going strength-on-strength.
Snuggerud is still mainly working the left flank on the Blues' 1-3-1 power play setup, which makes him the primary shooting option on paper.
At +110 there looks to be value in backing Snuggerud to record at least three shots on goal Tuesday.
Pick: Jimmy Snuggerud Over 2.5 Shots on Goal +110 (FanDuel, Play to +105)
