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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 well-known sports handicapper who runs ATS Stats and the Raymond REPORT. He has over 21 years of experience in the industry and provides expert analysis and predictions for various sports, including football, baseball, hockey, and basketball.

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