NHL Betting Opportunities for Week 23 of the Season

We’re less than one month away from the start of the 2023 National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs. Teams are still battling for playoff positioning, while others are playing out the schedule.

With that in mind, there’s plenty of intriguing NHL betting matchups this week.

NHL Betting Opportunities for Week 23 of the Season

Ottawa Senators vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

Odds: Pittsburgh -2 | Ottawa -135, Pittsburgh +115 | O/U 220.5
When: Monday, March 20, 2023 at 7:00 pm ET
Where: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
TV / Streaming: NHLPP|ESPN+

The Pittsburgh Penguins (-165) host the Ottawa Senators (+134) on Monday night. The over/under is 6.5, with the over and under paying out -130 and +106, respectively. Pittsburgh has a puckline of -1.5 (+138) and the Senators have a puckline of +1.5 (-170).

Ottawa is 38-31 against the spread (ATS) this season, including 18-16 on the road. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, is 29-39 ATS and a dismal 10-24 ATS at home. The Ottawa puckline, then, is an attractive bet for obvious reasons, but the Senators moneyline (+134) is even better value.

The Senators have lost five games in a row and are desperate for a win to get back into the wild card race. They looked to be turning the corner at home against the Maple Leafs on Saturday, but Matt Murray made 48 saves in a 5-4 shootout victory for Toronto.

NHL Pick: Senators Moneyline | Bet Ottawa vs. Pittsburgh Today
MyBookie Betting Lines for the Game

San Jose Sharks vs. Edmonton Oilers

Odds: Edmonton -2 | San Jose -135, Edmonton +115 | O/U 220.5
When: Monday, March 20, 2023 at 9:30 pm ET
Where: Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB, Canada
TV / Streaming: NHLPP|ESPN+

The Edmonton Oilers are a -330 moneyline favorite against the San Jose Sharks on Monday night. The Oilers are playing their best hockey of the season and shouldn’t have trouble beating the Sharks, but there’s hardly any value in the ML bet.

The over/under is 7 and the over is paying out +101. Edmonton has scored 20 goals in their last four games. The over is 46-21 in Oilers games this season and 40-28 in Sharks games, so hit the over tonight.

NHL Pick: Over | Bet San Jose vs. Edmonton Today
MyBookie Betting Lines for the Game

Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers

Odds: Carolina -2 | Carolina -135, New York +115 | O/U 220.5
When: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 7:00 pm ET
Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
TV / Streaming: NHLPP|ESPN+

The Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers meet Tuesday in a potential playoff preview. New York has won four games in a row, outscoring its opposition 22-5, while the Hurricanes are 2-2 in their last four games.

The home team has won four of the last five games involving the Rangers and Hurricanes. New York beat Carolina 6-2 at home on February 23. The Rangers offense is firing on all cylinders and should keep rolling at Madison Square Garden Tuesday. Take the Rangers ML.

NHL Pick: Minnesota | Bet Carolina vs. New York Today
MyBookie Betting Lines for the Game

Minnesota Wild vs. New Jersey Devils

Odds: Carolina -2 | Carolina -135, New York +115 | O/U 220.5
When: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 7:00 pm ET
Where: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
TV / Streaming: NHLPP|ESPN+

The New Jersey Devils have been one of the best teams in the league this season, but they’ve been somewhat underwhelming on home ice, considering their overall record. The Devils are 19-13-3 at home as opposed to 26-5-4 on the road. They’re only 13-22 ATS on home ice also.

The Minnesota Wild, meanwhile, is 19-15 ATS on the road. Take the Wild to cover the +1.5 puckline on Tuesday.

NHL Pick: Minnesota to cover | Bet Minnesota vs. New Jersey Today
MyBookie Betting Lines for the Game

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers

Odds: Carolina -2 | Carolina -135, New York +115 | O/U 220.5
When: Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 7:00 pm ET
Where: FLA Live Arena, Sunrise, FL
TV / Streaming: NHLPP|ESPN+

Florida is falling out of the playoff race, and likely won’t play meaningful hockey in April, while the Maple Leafs are looking for consistency as they gear up for another first-round meeting with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The Maple Leafs ML should be a good bet on Wednesday against the Panthers. Toronto has won its last two games on the road in Florida.

NHL Pick: Toronto | Bet Toronto vs. Florida Today
MyBookie Betting Lines for the Game

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