The 2022-23 National Hockey League (NHL) season is coming to an end with this weekend being the last of the regular season. The 2022-23 season concludes next Friday, so this weekend’s games have plenty of meaning. There’s no better time to get in on the betting action.
Let’s take a look at some of the must-bet NHL games for this weekend for the 25th week of the season.
NHL Betting Opportunities for Weekend Games for Week 25
Week 24 of the NHL: April 3-13, 2023
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Buffalo Sabres
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When: Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 12:30 pm ET
Where: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, New York
TV / Streaming: NHLPP|ESPN+
Buffalo and Carolina meet Saturday afternoon in one of 16 games on a loaded NHL schedule. If the Sabres win, they could be four points back of the last wild card spot in the East with a game in hand. That makes the game a must-win for Buffalo, which is hoping to keep pace with the Florida Panthers, New York Islanders, and Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Sabres are still a longshot to make the playoffs, but they’ll keep fighting. They’re 44-32 against the spread (ATS) this season, while the Hurricanes are just 31-46 ATS. Take the Sabres +1.5 puckline if offered.
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Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Detroit Red Wings
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When: Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 1:00 pm ET
Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
TV / Streaming: NHLPP|ESPN+
Pittsburgh is just one point back of the last wild card spot in the East and have a better chance at qualifying for the playoffs than the Sabres. They’ll be especially motivated to get the two points against Detroit on Saturday afternoon.
The Penguins are also 21-17 ATS on the road this season and Detroit is 20-18 ATS at home. Take the Penguins ML.
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Edmonton Oilers vs. San Jose Sharks (Saturday)
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When: Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 1:00 pm ET
Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
TV / Streaming: NHLPP|ESPN+
Edmonton has been one of the hottest teams in the league during the last month. They won a franchise record 12 games in March and have continued to impress in April. They’re 9-0-1 in their last 10 games.
Edmonton will win this game as San Jose doesn’t really have much to play for. But the total is the number we’re targeting on Saturday. The over-under-push is 51-25-3 in Oilers games this season, but they’ve been scoring less and playing better defense as of late with the under hitting in each of their last four games.
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Calgary Flames vs. Vancouver Canucks
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When: Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 10:00 pm ET
Where: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, Canada
TV / Streaming: NHLPP|ESPN+
Calgary kept its playoff hopes alive on Wednesday night with a 3-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets. They play a Vancouver Canucks team that has lost four games in a row on Saturday, but need to be ready to play. Calgary lost 4-3 to Chicago earlier this week.
While we’ve gone with the teams still in playoff contention earlier, the Canucks are a strong play here Saturday, at least for the +1.5 puckline bet. Vancouver is 43-34 ATS this season and Calgary is a league-worst 30-49.
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Boston Bruins vs. Philadelphia Flyers
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When: Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 10:00 pm ET
Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
TV / Streaming: TNT
Boston vs. Philadelphia is one of two games on Sunday night and has very little meaning for either team. The obvious bet here is the Bruins ML, but the Flyers +1.5 puckline should have great value. Philadelphia has the best ATS record in the league at 48-29, including 24-15 at home.
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2023 NHL Standings: Wild Card Standings
Eastern Conference |
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| # | Atlantic Division | GP | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | xy-Boston Bruins | 77 | 60 | 12 |
| 2 | x-Toronto Maple Leafs | 77 | 45 | 21 |
| 3 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 78 | 46 | 27 |
| # | Metropolitan Division | GP | W | L |
| 4 | x-Carolina Hurricanes | 77 | 50 | 18 |
| 5 | x-New Jersey Devils | 78 | 79 | 21 |
| 6 | x-New York Rangers | 78 | 46 | 21 |
| # | Wildcard | GP | W | L |
| 7 | Florida Panthers | 78 | 40 | 31 |
| 8 | New York Islanders | 78 | 39 | 30 |
| 9 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 78 | 38 | 30 |
| 10 | Buffalo Sabres | 46 | 37 | 342 |
| 11 | Ottawa Senators | 78 | 37 | 34 |
| 12 | Detroit Red Wings | 77 | 35 | 33 |
| 13 | Washington Capitals | 77 | 34 | 34 |
| 14 | Philadelphia Flyers | 77 | 29 | 35 |
| 15 | Montreal Canadiens | 78 | 30 | 42 |
| 16 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 77 | 24 | 45 |
Western Conference |
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| # | Central Division | GP | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado Avalanche | 76 | 46 | 24 |
| 2 | Dallas Stars | 77 | 42 | 21 |
| 3 | Minnesota Wild | 77 | 44 | 23 |
| # | Pacific Division | GP | W | L |
| 4 | Vegas Golden Knights | 78 | 48 | 22 |
| 5 | Edmonton Oilers | 79 | 47 | 23 |
| 6 | Los Angeles Kings | 78 | 43 | 23 |
| # | Wildcard | GP | W | L |
| 7 | Seattle Kraken | 77 | 43 | 26 |
| 8 | Winnipeg Jets | 78 | 43 | 32 |
| 9 | Calgary Flames | 79 | 37 | 28 |
| 10 | Nashville Predators | 77 | 39 | 30 |
| 11 | St. Louis Blues | 78 | 36 | 35 |
| 12 | Vancouver Canucks | 77 | 34 | 36 |
| 13 | Arizona Coyotes | 78 | 27 | 28 |
| 14 | San Jose Sharks | 77 | 22 | 39 |
| 15 | Chicago Blackhawks | 77 | 25 | 46 |
| 16 | Anaheim Ducks | 78 | 23 | 45 |
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