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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, October 21, Frank Ammirante has us covered.
NHL Picks, Predictions Tonight
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- Sabres No OT Moneyline (-105, DraftKings)
- Panthers Moneyline (-110, FanDuel)
Flyers vs Sabres Pick
With only two games on the slate, our options are limited for today's Daily Dangles. But I like two sides here, starting with the Sabres to win in regulation against the Flyers. I don't want to lay such heavy juice (ranging from -175 to -185) on Buffalo here, especially with Philadelphia winning two in a row. We can reduce some risk by targeting them on the three-way moneyline, where you can get them at around -105.
There are a couple of factors at play here. For one, Sabres' top defenseman Rasmus Dahlin is expected to be back in action after missing a few games. That's a huge addition to Buffalo's blue line. On top of that, the Sabres are on three days' rest for this matchup, while the Flyers are playing their third game in the last five nights. But most importantly, the difference lies in 5-on-5 play. The Sabres rank 7th in ShotAttempts%, while the Flyers are 32nd.
Given these factors, we'll ride with Buffalo to win this one in regulation.
Pick: Sabres No OT Moneyline (-105, DraftKings)
Panthers vs Senators Pick
We'll finish it off by taking the Panthers to beat the Senators. Florida is rolling right now, currently on a three-game winning streak. During this stretch, they've scored 18 goals while allowing only eight. Their power play has been incredible, going 6-for-11 in these last three games.
Both Matthew Tkachuk (nine assists) and Brady Tkachuk (six goals, three assists) have been absolutely on fire. It's perfect timing, as it's Brady's return to Ottawa, where he'll be greeted with boos from fans of his former team. That added motivation is enough to make me ride with the Panthers here, especially at the reasonable price around -110 odds at the time of this article.
But on top of that, the Panthers have been the much better team in 5-on-5 situations, ranking 3rd in ShotAttempts%, while the Senators rank 27th. That's enough of an edge at the current cost to make me take the Panthers in this spot.
Pick: Panthers Moneyline (-110, FanDuel)
