NHL Picks December 19: Panthers Versus Bruins Featured Game

The NHL season is more than a third complete and teams look to make a strong push heading to the end of 2022. There are several games set to tip off on December 19 with the Bruins hosting the Panthers headlining the action.

Florida Panthers versus Boston Bruins

Boston comes into the contest first in the Atlantic Division while the Panthers are fifth in the division. The Bruins are “average down” versus “ice cold down” on the Team Strength Oscillator and +30 to +17 on the Power Ranks Indicator. The teams have been involved in games “over” the line in eight of their last 12 combined. The Score Predictor has the Bruins by a 4-1 score with 61 percent confidence. Boston has been extremely consistent with regard to their favorite/underdog status at +12 on the Team Volatility Oscillator. I like Boston to win by two goals in a game “over” the line.

Detroit Red Wings versus Washington Capitals

Detroit heads to Washington fourth in the Atlantic Division and the Capitals are sixth in the Metropolitan Division. After losing four straight, Detroit is “ice cold down” on the Team Strength Oscillator and +12 on the Power Ranks Indicator. On the flip side, the Capitals are “burning hot down” and +21, respectively. The teams have been involved in games “over” the line in seven of the last 12, and the Score Predictor has the Capitals by a 4-3 score with 41 percent confidence. Both teams are consistently performing with regard to their favorite/underdog status. I like Washington at home by a goal but pass on the “over/under” bet.

New York Islanders versus Colorado Avalanche

Colorado comes into play fourth in the Central Division and hosts the Islanders, who are in the middle of the pack in the Metropolitan Division. Both teams are “ice cold down” on the Team Strength Oscillator and the Avalanche have a +18 to +17 edge on the Power Ranks Indicator. The teams have been trending in games “over” the line, but the Score Predictor has Colordao by a relatively low 3-2 score with 44 percent confidence. Both teams have been moderately stable, according to the Team Volatility Oscillator. Look for the Avalanche to win, perhaps in overtime, but pass on the “over/under” bet.

Buffalo Sabres versus Vegas Golden Knights

Vegas enters with the best record in the Western Conference and the Sabres are in the middle of the Atlantic Division. Both teams are “burning hot” after winning two straight games and Vegas has a +28 to +11 edge on the Power Ranks Indicator. Note that the teams have been trending in games “over” the line and the Score Predictor has the Golden Knights by a 4-3 margin with 71 percent confidence. Consistency with regard to their “favorite/underdog” status is shown by both teams. In the end, go with Vegas by two goals in a high-scoring game “over” the line.

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