The NHL sports betting fans are seeing some interesting developments as the teams continue to work through the 2011-2012 NHL season. The Winnipeg Jets had the promise of a playoff team when the season started, but so far things have been rough for the Jets. The Minnesota Wild had made some off-season changes that got people’s attention, and now the Wild are turning those changes into wins on the ice.
Los Angeles Kings @ San Jose Sharks
Monday, 10:30 PM ET
It is early in the season, but the Pacific Division is looking to be the most competitive in hockey. The first place Dallas Stars and last place Anaheim Ducks are only separated by four points. Right in the middle of the division are the Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks. After a hot start that had the betting sites buzzing, the Kings have slowed down just a little. The San Jose Sharks were making a move up the standings but ran into a slight problem in the last two games where San Jose barely won one game and lost the other. These two teams will be battling for the top spot in the Pacific Division all season long. In this battle, the Kings take the prize.
Betting NHL Hockey Online Pick: Los Angeles Kings
Winnipeg Jets @ Buffalo Sabres
Tuesday, 7:00 PM ET
The Sabres keep falling lower and lower in the standings as the team just cannot win at home. The entire team looks lethargic and world-class goalie Ryan Miller is not sharp at all. The Jets could either be just what the Sabres ordered to get out of the funk they are in, or Winnipeg could be the gutsy and hungry young team that comes in and makes life even worse for Buffalo. The Sabres are a veteran team that is still trying to get things together. While this will be a close game, the Sabres should be able to pull out this game against the struggling Jets. The interesting thing to watch in this game is whether the Sabres play Ryan Miller in goal, or if Buffalo is giving a more serious look at back-up Jhonas Enroth.
Betting NHL Hockey Online Pick: Buffalo Sabres
Minnesota Wild @ Calgary Flames
Tuesday, 9:30 PM ET
The Minnesota Wild start its west coast road trip with a visit to play the struggling Calgary Flames. The online sportsbooks look for some sign each season that the Flames will be able to put together a winning season, but every year the Flames fall just short of making the playoffs. This year, the problem in Calgary seems to be offense. The Flames are averaging less than 2 ? goals per game while Calgary goaltending is keeping the opposition to less than 3 goals per game. The Wild are getting some great goaltending and play well on the road. The Flames play their best hockey at home, but it won’t be enough to fend off the visiting Wild.
Betting NHL Hockey Online Pick: Minnesota Wild