Best NHL Bets Today | NHL Picks, December 6

Dallas Stars vs. Florida Panthers

• Time: 7:00 PM E.T. - Wednesday

• Moneyline: Stars (+110) | Panthers (-130)

• Puck Line: Stars +1.5 (-245) | Panthers -1.5 (+200)

• Total: Over 6 (-115) | Under 6 (-105)

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My Pick: Dallas Stars (DAL)

The first nationally televised game of the night and perhaps the biggest game of the week is set as the Dallas Stars (14-6-3) look to redeem themselves on the road against the Florida Panthers (14-8-2). This is the first matchup of the season between the two teams and a potential Stanley Cup Finals preview.

After a solid four-game win streak got the Stars to it overall record of 11-3-1, Dallas would only win 3 of their next eight games. Among the biggest problems for the stars in those eight games has been the inconsistency of the offense. This past Saturday, the Stars dominated the Tampa Bay Lightning at home 8-1 but will lose to the Lightning on the road with a 4-0 score.

The Panthers are also in a serious slump themselves. During the beginning of November, Florida would win seven of eight games, but their slump began when they went on to win only two of their next six games. Like the Stars, the Panthers also suffered an inconsistency on the offensive side of the ice. They are coming off a 4-3 home loss to the New York Islanders.

This matchup is going to be an intense battle between the Stars’ offense versus the Panthers’ defense. Dallas is ranked seventh in the league in goals per game (3.39), while Florida ranks fourth in goals allowed per game (2.54). While Dallas’ offense has been inconsistent within the past few games, their defense has remained stout as they are 10th in goals allowed per game (2.83). It wasn’t long ago that the Panthers’ offense was efficient, but now, they are ranked 20th in goals per game (3.00) as they have fallen hard in terms of efficiency.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

• Time: 7:00 PM E.T. - Wednesday

• Moneyline: Penguins (+114) | Lightning (-135)

• Puck Line: Penguins +1.5 (-225) | Lightning -1.5 (+185)

• Total: Over 6.5 (-115) | Under 6.5 (-105)

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My Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning (TB)

Another game kicking off the night in the Wednesday slate of the NHL is the matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins (11-10-3) at the Tampa Bay Lightning (11-10-5). This would be the second game of the season between the two teams. This game will also be a potential building block for the winner of this game to not only get out of this serious losing slump but to add mental stability in a rough start to the season.

Pittsburgh previously took down Tampa Bay with a 4-2 score on November 30th in Tampa. Eight different players contributed to goals on the board against the Lightning. Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry had himself a great night as not only did he account for 39 saves on 41 shot attempts, but he also became the 17th goalie in NHL history to score a goal on an empty netter late in the game versus the Lightning.

The big matchup on the night will be set between the Penguins' defense versus the Lightning’s offense. Pittsburgh is ranked fifth in the league in goals allowed every game (2.58), which will be a big matchup against a Lightning offense that is ranked ninth in the league in goals per game (3.35).

The Penguins’ offense has been more efficient than the Lightning’ defense, which is among the worst in the league. While the matchup favors Pittsburgh, the talent has not matched the production on the ice much this season, especially within the last few games.

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Edmonton Oilers

• Time: 9:30 PM E.T. - Wednesday

• Moneyline: Hurricanes (+105) | Oilers (-125)

• Puck Line: Hurricanes +1.5 (-238) | Oilers -1.5 (+195)

• Total: Over 6.5 (-130) | Under 6.5 (+110)

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My Pick: Carolina Hurricanes (CAR)

The final game of the night will be set for a huge Eastern versus Western Conference matchup as the Edmonton Oilers host the Carolina Hurricanes. The Hurricanes remain in second place of an incredibly competitive metropolitan division while the Oilers are slowly finding their rhythm and getting back to the Stanley Cup finals competing team they were perceived to be during the preseason.

This game will be the second matchup of the season between the two teams as the Hurricanes took down the Oilers 6-3 on November 22^nd. Hurricanes center Seth Jarvis and forward Teuvo Teravainen each accounted for a goal and an assist. Defender Jalen Chatfield had his presence on the ice felt by assisting in two goals. The Hurricanes were up 4-1 in the first period.

The Hurricanes have been a team that has seen success throughout the season in bursts. They're a team that hasn't established a long-running winning streak, but they haven't lost consecutive games since starting the season with a 3-4 overall record. Carolina has won three of the last five games but is coming off a tough 2-1 road loss to the Winnipeg Jets.

Edmonton has been dreadful for the majority of the season as their atrocious play on defense has caused them to come out with a horrible overall record of 2-9-1. Since making the change at head coach, the Oilers have won six of their last nine games. Their defensive efficiency has improved since the coaching change but by much.

Carolina has the advantages over the Oilers on both sides of the ice. The Hurricanes are right 8th in the league in goals per game, averaging 3.38 goals while the Oilers are 13th in the league averaging 3.3 two goals. Carolina is 17th in goals allowed per game (3.21), while the Oilers are 29th in that category (3.59).

The biggest key will be the play the Hurricanes on the road. Carolina has scored 41 points in the 13 home games this season while also 40 goals in only 11 games. The Oilers are establishing a more consistent defense, but the Hurricanes possess too much firepower for Edmonton to handle.

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