NHL free picks: Penguins vs. Flyers, Jets vs. Hurricanes
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby skates with the puck. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire)
January 21st, 2020
Keystone State rivals will collide at Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday night, as the Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Philadelphia Flyers. Let's break down that game, as well as the Jets-Hurricanes contest below.
Pittsburgh Penguins at Philadelphia Flyers, 7:30 p.m. ET (NBCSN)
| Team | Puck Line | Moneyline | Total |
|---|
Pittsburgh Penguins | -1.5 | -135 | O 6 |
Philadelphia Flyers | +1.5 | +115 | U 6 |
The Penguins should pick up one more win before the All-Star break against the Flyers.
Pittsburgh enters this contest with six wins in its last seven games. Sidney Crosby returned in the middle of the stretch and has shown no signs of rust. He has three goals and five assists in just four games.
Pittsburgh enters this contest with six wins in its last seven games. Sidney Crosby returned in the middle of the stretch and has shown no signs of rust. He has three goals and five assists in just four games.
The Penguins have been reliable moneymakers as the betting favorite of late. They've cashed in 21 of their last 29 opportunities, including four straight as a road favorite. They’re also 6-1 over their last seven games as a visitor.
The Flyers, still dealing with the absence of defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere and goalie Carter Hart, have dropped seven of their last 10 games as an underdog and four of their last five following a win. The Flyers won't keep up with the Penguins’ potent offense in this spot.
The Flyers, still dealing with the absence of defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere and goalie Carter Hart, have dropped seven of their last 10 games as an underdog and four of their last five following a win. The Flyers won't keep up with the Penguins’ potent offense in this spot.
NHL free play: Penguins moneyline
Winnipeg Jets at Carolina Hurricanes, 7 p.m. ET
| Team | Puck Line | Moneyline | Total |
|---|
Pittsburgh Penguins | -1.5 | -135 | O 6 |
Philadelphia Flyers | +1.5 | +115 | U 6 |
The Hurricanes have been a reliable Under bet of late, and the visiting Jets should not buck this trend.
Carolina netminders James Reimer and Petr Mrazek have stepped their game up over the past two weeks. They've combined to allow just four goals in a six-game span. The loss of All-Star defenseman Dougie Hamilton (injured Jan. 16) has done nothing to upset the apple cart for the Hurricanes.
Carolina netminders James Reimer and Petr Mrazek have stepped their game up over the past two weeks. They've combined to allow just four goals in a six-game span. The loss of All-Star defenseman Dougie Hamilton (injured Jan. 16) has done nothing to upset the apple cart for the Hurricanes.
When The Man Came Around:
— Eden (@LeafsNation619) January 18, 2020
James Reimer and the Hurricanes unfortunately didn't get the win tonight, but Reims had an impressive prefomance despite that, making 35 saves. He was the only reason the Canes got a point & was their saving grace. I'm forever proud!#LetsGoCanes pic.twitter.com/mnCSbC5xkq
Despite playing excellent defense, Carolina is just 3-3 straight up in its last six games. The Hurricanes offense has gone cold, with just 10 goals in that stretch. Winnipeg, 19th in goals per game (2.96), has not fared much better over its last four games, with just seven goals. Left winger Nikolaj Ehlers has been conspicuously absent on the scoresheet in those four games, with just one assist.
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