04/19/2021 Mon-Weds NHL Betting Odds, Picks Podcast

April 19, 2021 | The Hockey Betting Podcast

Big dogs are cashing in left, right, and center on the April 19, 2021 episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast. Brian Blessing and Cam Stewart focus on teams that are hustling to make the playoffs as the game play changes after the trade deadline. Did the trade deadline hurt the Islanders in their pivot to make the playoffs? Are NHL teams that have clinched their playoff spots to be trusted as heavy favorites? Hear the guys adjust their handicapping as teams begin to tighten up for the playoffs. Listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast for all of Brian and Cam's free NHL predictions, situational betting angles, and a few laughs along the way.

Monday, April 19, 2021 NHL Betting Lines, Analysis, Picks

Carolina Hurricanes at Tampa Bay Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning would never have been a (-120) favourite on home ice as of a couple of months ago. But things have changed in the NHL Central Division, with the Carolina Hurricanes ascending to the top of the heap and looking for a 30th regular-season win on Monday night in Tampa. Listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast for all of Brian and Cam's NHL insights, hockey betting strategies, and free NHL picks.

Columbus Blue Jackets at Florida Panthers

Are the expert pundits of The Hockey Betting Podcast confident in Florida's chances after a pair of barn burners with Tampa Bay? NHL bettors certainly are, helping the Panthers to a (-220) line to win against the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets. Are the Blue Jackets already on the bus? Hear the guys discuss the situational handicapping angles on this NHL match-up on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.

Detroit Red Wings at Dallas Stars

NHL speculators who glance at the standings may wonder why the Dallas Stars are a strong (-230) money line favourite to defeat the Detroit Red Wings. But look closely and notice the "Games Played" column, and it's apparent that Big D is in fine position to make the playoffs, assuming they can earn three points against the Dead Wings. Brian and Cam see the possibilities in this NHL match-up. Listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast for the complete details.

Chicago Blackhawks at Nashville Predators

The Chicago Blackhawks (+120) have scored four goals in three of their last four contests, while the Nashville Predators offence hit a recent high-mark with seven goals against Tampa Bay. But NHL oddsmakers are nodding to percentages and history with a careful (5.5) goal total on Monday night's faceoff in Tennessee. Cam reads between the betting lines, and Brian sees this as a mini-playoff series. Hear the guys hash out the picks on this NHL game on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.

Minnesota Wild at Arizona Coyotes

Kirill Kaprizov's club is a popular (-150) pick to beat an Arizona Coyotes team stuck at .500 on the season, but will Arizona's greater need for two or three points cause the guys to fade the Minnesota Wild and lean to another NHL underdog? Cam looks to the record and discusses sides and totals. Hear the guys hash out the picks on this NHL match-up on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.

Ottawa Senators vs Calgary Flames

Calgary can still make the NHL playoffs with a hot streak, while the Ottawa Senators have been polishing golf clubs for weeks, helping the Flames to a (-210) money line for a game with a falling (6) O/U total. Which bus will Brian and Cam take on this NHL match-up? Hear the conversation on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.

Montreal Canadiens at Edmonton Oilers

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are NHL co-leaders with 71 and 63 points respectively as the pair rivals Wayne Gretzky and Jari Kurri's PPG stats from another era of Edmonton ice hockey. That hasn't stopped the Oilers vs Canadiens O/U line from slipping to (6) as Edmonton earns a favourite's ML of (-130). Brian is skeptical of the Canadiens' recent play. Listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast for all of Brian and Cam's NHL predictions, hockey betting common sense, and laughs.

San Jose Sharks at Vegas Golden Knights

Believe it or not, a late-season NHL goal total is on the rise at (6) tallies even, as gamblers expect offence from the Vegas Golden Knights and San Jose Sharks on Monday night at T-Mobile Arena. Listen to Brian and Cam's take on this NHL match-up on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.

Tuesday, April 20, 2021 NHL Betting Lines, Analysis, Picks

Carolina Hurricanes at Tampa Bay Lightning

As you may have guessed, the guys have plenty of angles to consider on the second straight night of Tampa Bay vs Carolina pond shinny. But is the best Tuesday night betting pick contingent on what happens Monday night? Hear the guys hash out their picks on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.

Columbus Blue Jackets at Florida Panthers

Another shotgun rematch opens with nearly identical odds in Sin City, this time with the Florida Panthers a (-225) favourite over the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets.

New York Rangers at New York Islanders

The New York Rangers (+108) have three losses and only two wins against the New York Islanders in 2020-21, and must improve to .500 in the season series to gain ground in a tight East Division playoff race. The guys discuss how the trade deadline has hurt the Islanders. Cam prepares his court defence of the Rangers. Hear the guys discuss this NHL match-up on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.

New Jersey Devils at Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh opens as a (-240) favourite over the New Jersey Devils, who have lost six games in a row to fall completely out of Stanley Cup playoff contention for 2020-21. The Devils are so bad that they guys hold their noses to make their predictions on this NHL match-up. Hear the conversation on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.

Detroit Red Wings at Dallas Stars

The Dallas Stars open with a (-225) money line for a follow-up faceoff against visiting Detroit on Tuesday night. Listen to the guys discuss this match-up on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.

Anaheim Ducks at Los Angeles Kings

It's interesting to note that neither the Los Angeles Kings (-132) nor the Anaheim Ducks are close to mathematically eliminated in the NHL West Division. L.A. forward Anze Kopitar is ninth in the National Hockey League in assists with 34 helpers on the season. But with four combined losses in the teams' previous four games, the time is nigh for either club to make a run in the standings. Goalies make the discussion. Hear the guys hash out their picks on this NHL game on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.

Boston Bruins at Buffalo Sabres

The guys have sworn by Buffalo as an underdog since the Sabres upgraded between the pipes. Is there betting value in Boston's (-111) puck line market for Tuesday night? Brian and Cam make dinner reservations and prepare a contract signing. Hear the guys discuss their betting angles on this NHL match-up on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.

Toronto Maple Leafs at Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks spent time as a sexy underdog pick in midseason, but have since slipped below .500 in the W/L column. Still, enough NHL speculators like Vancouver's chances at home against the Toronto Maple Leafs to have shrunk the Canucks' line to (+205) with early betting action. How will Toronto respond to their Sunday loss to the Canucks? Listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast and hear the guys' opinions on this NHL match-up.

Wednesday, April 21, 2021 NHL Betting Lines, Analysis, Picks

Brian and Cam take a look ahead at Wednesday's NHL schedule and make their predictions and leans. Brian and Cam focus on a few games that actually matter out of the many rematches of the week and discuss comeback betting strategies based on Monday and Tuesday outcomes. Listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast and hear the guys discuss how they adapt their bets based on how the game play is changing as we approach the playoffs.

Nashville Predators at Chicago Blackhawks

Minnesota Wild at Arizona Coyotes

San Jose Sharks at Vegas Golden Knights

Montreal Canadiens at Edmonton Oilers

Listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast for all of Brian and Cam's NHL picks predictions, hockey betting insights, and situational handicapping angles.