Best NHL Prop Bets Today: Hurricanes Look to Get Back on Track

After a mediocre stretch of play, the Carolina Hurricanes have steadily fallen down the Metropolitan division standings while the Washington Capitals have grown their lead for first. Fortunately for the Hurricanes, they have the opportunity to get back in the win column with a favorable matchup against Buffalo as the Sabres rank near dead last in Expected Goals For and Expected Goals Against in All Situations.

Later in the night, the Edmonton Oilers look to chip away at the Vegas Golden Knights lead for first in the Pacific division standings by neutralizing the Minnesota Wild’s anemic offense. Generating offensive production has been a struggle for Minnesota this season as their front line currently ranks well below league average in Expected Goals For in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play.

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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Buffalo Sabres - Prop Bets (6:00 PM, EST)

Carolina Hurricanes 60 Minute Moneyline (+100) at BetMGM Sportsbook

After rivaling the Capitals for first place in the division standings earlier in the year, the Carolina Hurricanes have trended in the wrong direction as they have struggled to win at a consistent rate. Even during their underwhelming stretch of play, the Hurricanes have managed to maintain their high marks on offense as their front line currently ranks second overall in Expected Goals For in All Situations with an average of 3.60 Expected Goals per game.

On Wednesday, the Hurricanes offense will have the opportunity to light up the scoreboard as they face off against a Buffalo Sabres defense who ranks near dead last in Expected Goals Against in All Situations. Their lack of production in net has played a major role in their low level of play as Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen currently averages 3.02 Goals Against per game. Factor in Buffalo’s offense struggling to play at a competitive level and the Hurricanes will have a great opportunity to secure the win in regulation.

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JJ Peterka Under 2.5 Shots on Goal (-200) at BetMGM Sportsbook

Even though the Hurricanes defense has regressed as of late, the Sabres offense will struggle to break through their back line as they rank near dead last in Expected Goals For in All Situations. That spells trouble for JJ Peterka as he has underwhelmed in his efforts of generating offensive production this season as he averages just 0.24 Expected Goals per game. With minimal support from his surrounding cast, expect Peterka to continue to struggle with weaving the puck through low quality shooting lanes.

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Edmonton Oilers vs. Minnesota Wild - Prop Bets (8:30 PM, EST)

Minnesota Wild Team Total Under 2.5 (-120) at BetMGM Sportsbook

Even after going 7-3-0 in their last 10 contests, negative regression looms large over the Minnesota Wild as their offense continues to underwhelm in their efforts of creating high quality scoring opportunities. As of writing, the Wild front line ranks 27th overall in Expected Goals For in All Situations with an average of 2.81 Expected Goals per game. To make matters worse for Minnesota, they are still expected to be without their main source of offensive production as Kirill Kaprizov is dealing with an injury.

Without Kaprizov, Minnesota’s offense will continue to struggle with creating high quality Shots on Goal as they face off against an Edmonton back line who ranks second overall in Expected Goals Against in All Situations. The Wild lack the versatility needed to stretch out the Oilers elite coverage as only three active players average more than 0.25 Expected Goals per game. If Kaprizov is able to make his return from injury, then lessen the size of your wager.

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Mats Zuccarello Under 2.5 Shots on Goal (-190) at BetMGM Sportsbook

Even with Kaprizov out with an injury, Mats Zuccarello has struggled to capitalize on his increased usage as the Wild forward has only generated more than two Shots on Goal in four of his last nine contests while averaging 0.20 Expected Goals per game. With Edmonton’s defense excelling at smothering opposing shot attempts as their high mark in Expected Goals Against in All Situations indicates, expect Zuccarello to struggle to break away from their coverage and be held to under 2.5 Shots on Goal.

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