Wednesday night’s TNT doubleheader kicks off a strong lineup with the NHL betting odds this week. Certainly, New Jersey Devils coach Lindy Ruff is in the conversation for the Jack Adams Trophy as NHL coach of the year. On Wednesday night Ruff and his Devils will face the improved Detroit Red Wings. The Wednesday nightcap is strong with Tampa Bay Lightning at the Minnesota Wild. On Thursday night Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals are at the Columbus Blue Jackets. And then, on Sunday, the Dallas Stars host the Florida Panthers.
New Jersey Devils vs. Detroit Red Wings Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, January 4, 2023, 7 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Late on, the Red Wings are slumping, with only three payouts in their previous ten games. Detroit has gone over the total in five of their last six games. In like manner, the Devils have only two payouts in their last ten tilts. Only two of their previous nine games went over the total. Still, the Devils remain in second place behind the Boston Bruins in the Metropolitan Division.
SBG Best Bet: New Jersey Devils.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Minnesota Wild Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, January 4, 2023, 7 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Tampa Bay enters this TNT matchup at Minnesota with eight wins in its previous ten games. The Lighting rank 5th in the NHL for goal scoring. Minnesota has perked up after a slow start, with eight wins in its last ten games. Just two of those ten games went over the total. Minnesota’s goal scoring has been inconsistent this season and ranks only 19th in the NHL.
SBG Best Bet: Tampa Bay Lightning.
Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, January 5, 2023, 7 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Washington is one of the hottest teams on the offshore betting board, with eight wins in its previous ten games. The Caps went under the total in three of their previous ten games. By contrast, it has been a disappointing season for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Fans and gamblers were excited about the arrival of Johnny Gaudreau from the Calgary Flames, but it hasn’t translated into success. Columbus has dropped seven of their previous eight games. Only two of their last eight tilts went over the total. Columbus ranks 27th in the NHL for goal scoring and 31st for goals allowed.
SBG Best Bet: Washington Capitals
Florida Panthers vs. Dallas Stars Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, January 8, 2023, 3:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas |
| TV Coverage: | NHL Network |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Dallas leads the Central Division and is one of the most improved teams in NHL betting.
First year head coach Pete DeBoer has impacted Big D. Late on, the Stars have won seven of their last nine games. Only two of their last six games went over the total. This year, Florida has been a major disappointment after winning its division in 2021-22. The Panthers have dropped seven of their last ten and rank 22nd for goals against.
SBG Best Bet: Florida Panthers,