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Power Plays & Penalty Kills: Top 10 NHL Betting Trends for December 21st

Hockey fans and bettors, get ready! We’re dropping the puck on the top 10 NHL betting trends for December 21st, 2023. Whether you’re checking the stats or hitting the ice, these trends from the 80% Club are your secret weapon for today’s games!

1. Ottawa Senators: Road Underdog Resilience

ATS: 11-0-1
SU: 5-6
O/U: 4-8-0
Insight: Ottawa shows grit on the road as underdogs, especially after a road loss.

2. Nashville Predators: December Road Warriors

ATS: 9-1-0
SU: 6-4
O/U: 3-6-1
Key Stat: Nashville excels on December roads after a Western Conference matchup.

3. Montreal Canadiens: Underdog Alert

ATS: 15-3-0 (6.5 Total, Last 4 Years)
SU: 10-8
O/U: 10-8-0
Trend Watch: Montreal thrives as road underdogs, scoring consistently.

4. Edmonton Oilers: Non-Conference Road Strength

ATS: 8-2-0
SU: 5-5
O/U: 4-6-0
Note: Edmonton steps up on the road against non-conference foes.

5. Arizona Coyotes: Unpredictable Road Victors

ATS: 8-2-0
SU: 3-7
O/U: 5-5-0
Observation: Arizona shows betting value on the road, especially after a home win.

6. Washington Capitals: Thursday Road Success

ATS: 8-3-0
SU: 9-2
O/U: 7-3-1
Highlight: Washington shines in Thursday road games after division clashes.

7. Colorado Avalanche: Home Favorite Resilience

ATS: 13-10-0 (Last 4 Years)
SU: 19-4
O/U: 9-14-0
Angle: Colorado bounces back as home favorites, even after low-scoring games.

8. Pittsburgh Penguins: Home Underdog Struggles

ATS: 7-6-0
SU: 3-10
O/U: 2-8-3
Insight: Pittsburgh faces challenges at home as underdogs, especially in scoring.

9. Calgary Flames: December Road Favoritism

ATS: 5-5-0
SU: 8-2
O/U: 4-6-0
Perspective: Calgary shows mixed results as road favorites in December.

10. Florida Panthers: Thursday Home Favorites

ATS: 8-2-0
SU: 8-2
O/U: 5-5-0
Spotlight: Florida dominates as home favorites on Thursdays, with a balanced O/U record.

Whether you’re hitting the betting lines or just enjoying the game, these trends add an extra edge to your NHL night. Keep these stats in your playbook and may your bets hit the back of the net! 🏒🎲🍁

Ron Raymond

Ron Raymond is a veteran sports handicapper and founder of ATSstats.com, creator of the Raymond Report sports betting system. Active in the industry since 1996, Ron has nearly three decades of experience analyzing market cycles, performance indicators, and value metrics across the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, and CFL. Ron’s data-driven approach has helped thousands of bettors think strategically, manage risk, and win with confidence.

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