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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 Wednesday, November 11, Frank Ammirante has us covered.
NHL Picks, Predictions Tonight
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Rangers vs Flames Pick
The Rangers (10-8-1) have gone 4-5-1 in their last 10 games. This was a team that exceeded expectations with their hot start to the season, so it's not surprising to see them start to regress. They're on the road in a winnable game, but they feel too expensive in this spot.
Yes, the Flames (8-9-1) are considered to be one of the worst teams in the NHL. However, they're playing their best hockey of the season right now, going 6-3-1 in their last 10 games. I like getting them at +125 odds as home underdogs at the time of this article.
The Rangers have one of the worst power plays in the NHL at 22nd, while the Flames are good on the penalty kill, coming in at ninth. Calgary's power play is also excellent, ranking fourth in the league. That advantage on special teams, along with home ice, has me rolling with the Flames at this appealing price.
Pick: Flames ML
Penguins vs Sharks Pick
The Penguins (6-10-2) are really slumping right now, going 3-6-1 in their last 10 games. This includes a 5-2 loss on the road against the Ducks in their last game. Pittsburgh has now allowed 5+ goals in two of their last three games.
On the other side, the Sharks (8-11-1) got back on track with a 3-2 win in a shootout against the Islanders in their last game. With a superstar like Macklin Celebrini, I don't think San Jose is nearly as bad as their current record. It's likely that they'll start to pick up the pace.
Facing a team that has trouble keeping the puck out of the net, I like Celebrini to lead the Sharks to a second consecutive win at home. You have to like getting them at +115 odds in this spot, especially with Pittsburgh similarly struggling this year.
Pick: Sharks ML
Predators vs Ducks Pick
The Predators (9-4-5) are one of the best defensive teams in the NHL, ranking sixth in goals allowed. Nashville has won five in a row, giving up a combined four goals in their last four games.
The Ducks (10-7-1) are also on a five-game winning streak, where they've scored 5+ goals in each of those games. But this was against teams like the Penguins, Flames, Oilers, Canucks, and Senators. The first four of those teams have issues keeping the puck out of the net.
Now, the Ducks go up against a stout Predators team. You can get Under 6.5 at +100 at the time of publication, which looks like an appealing price considering how good Nashville is defensively.
Pick: Under 6.5
