The Hockey Betting Podcast

February 8th, 2021 | The Hockey Betting Podcast

It may be hangover Monday for football fans - and, for once, the NFL's referees are getting more grief than officials on the ice - but Cam knows the cure for seven Jager bombs, eight rum and cokes, and 17 beers is of course Tampa Bay and the under. On this episode, it’s another crazy day of regular season NHL betting for Brian Blessing and Cam Stewart as they preview the odds for games on Tuesday, February 9, and Wednesday, February 10, 2021. And be ready, because Cam has a bone to pick about teams not announcing goalies in advance, and Brian is coming at you with more angles than a geometry teacher. Listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast to get all of Brian and Cam’s NHL betting tips, free picks and laughs.

Monday, February 8, 2021 NHL Betting Lines, Analysis

Programming note: Today’s episode was published later than typical and does not cover Monday’s games.

Monday's NHL action included a number of tightly-handicapped faceoffs and only a few bold puck lines on the betting board. Two-loss Carolina went into a rematch with Columbus as a (-140) favorite after a drama-filled 6-5 win on Saturday, but the 'Canes fell 3-2. The Isles and Rangers went into a cross-town contest as near EVEN-odds opponents, with the New York Islanders winning 2-0 behind Semyon Varlamov's shut-out. A series of fights overshadowed Leon Draisaitl's two points and steadied the pace of an easy O/U winner as Edmonton beat Ottawa 3-1. Brian and Cam turn into boxing analysts and heap on the (Bert) sugar, prognosticating on players' pugilistic skills in case the next Senators-Oilers engagement gets physical.

Puck line bets on the victorious Toronto Maple Leafs only paid (+105) thanks to Vancouver's frustrations in the series. Cam thinks the Leafs were out-played in the second game and a candidate for "fading," or looking to wager on a club's upcoming opponents. Brian dishes on Vancouver's goaltending, comparing the Canucks' plight to the Carson Wentz debacle in Philadelphia.

Tuesday, February 9, 2021 NHL Betting Lines, Picks

Philadelphia Flyers -120, o6 at Washington Capitals

Tuesday night's lines on the pond include Philly's (-122) odds to beat Washington, as the host Capitals try to snap a three-game skid. Cam loves Washington's markets and calls Philadelphia "smoke and mirrors." The boys agree that NHL lines are getting mis-priced by distracted bookies, such as the Islanders' (-120) odds for Monday's low-stress win. Cam thinks the price is right on Calgary to beat Winnipeg. Listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast for Cam and Brian’s loose line discussion.

Edmonton Oilers at Ottawa Senators

Bookmakers are giving "plus" payoff odds on Under (6.5) for