We may not have another huge 13-game slate, but we still have NHL action all throughout the day. There's 5 games on the ice this Sunday to go along with your NFL fix. We should see plenty of hits given the matchups, and we've also targeted our 3 favorite plays. They include one of the earlier games of the day, and the very last. Let's put them together for a mega parlay that can cover your bets for the start of your new week.'
Before we dive in, be sure to check out our NHL picks for today's action.
Pittsburgh Penguins 3-way ML (+165) over Carolina Hurricanes
I considered getting things started with the Minnesota Wild on the puck line over the Ottawa Senators, but I’m going to target a different team on the second night of a back-to-back. The Hurricanes will be hosting the Penguins a couple hours before the time of the usual puck drop, and they will be coming in after quite a tough matchup on Friday. Carolina took on the Dallas Stars, another very defensive team. The Stars have been the top of the Central Division for much of the season, and the 'Canes are likely going to be physically and mentally exhausted from that game.'
Those fatigued skates are one of the reasons the Pens should be able to extend their winning streak. They came through for us when we predicted them to beat the Florida Panthers in their most recent game, which marked their 7th straight win. That brought them to 18-8-4 and within striking distance of the Hurricanes in the Metro Division. Ironically enough, the Pens last loss came at the hands of Carolina in a 3-2 overtime finish. It's clear that things have clicked since then, and the return of Kris Letang certainly doesn't hurt. Pittsburgh will be well rested, having not played since Thursday, and should be able to pull off this slight upset in regulation.'