The day has finally came, tonight starts the 2018-19 NHL season. We have 4 games on tonight’s slate with some exciting matchups! Two games I will be betting on are, Montreal Canadiens vs. Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals.
Montreal Canadiens vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
I’m sure all eyes at some point will be tuning into this game to see the regular season debut of John Tavares. What a big splash the Maple Leafs made in free agency this year to acquire this guy! John Tavares is arguably one of the best centers in the NHL today. He will be looking for his first win in a Maple Leafs jersey at 7pm vs Montreal Canadiens.
On Fanduel Sportsbook the current lines are:
Montreal Canadiens: +1.5 -125 puckline, +210 moneyline.
Toronto Maple Leafs: -1.5 +105 puckline, -250 moneyline.
This game has a over/under of a total of 6 goals.
What bet I like:The Maple Leafs open up the 2018-19 season at home. Toronto is 23-8 in their last 31 home games. The Montreal Canadiens on the other hand are 5-13 in their last 18 games against the Atlantic Divison. In that case give me Toronto Maple Leafs puckline -1.5 +105. I’m putting my trust in a well coached team led by Mike Babcock, I think the Maple Leafs make a statement tonight on their first game of the season against the Canadiens by lightning the lamp and playing excellent defense!
Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals
First thing I would like to do is to congratulate the Washington Capitals on a wonderful season last year and winning the Stanley Cup!
The defending Stanley Cup champions will host the Boston Bruins tonight at 7:30pm on NBCSN.
Capitals will be raising a very special banner tonight into the rafters, for all of you Washington Capitals fans that stuck with this team through all the upsets over the years this will be a beautiful moment for you.
Bruins will look to get a quick start against defending Stanley Cup Champions, by spoiling their home opener tonight.
On Fanduel Sportsbook the current lines are:
Boston Bruins: +1.5 -250 puckline, +105 moneyline
Washington Capitals: –1.5 +210 puckline, -125 moneyline
Over/Under in this game is at 5.5 goals.
What bet I like: Boston Bruins moneyline
I think the Bruins ruin this home opener for the Capitals. Bruins are in a very tough division with teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning. They can not afford to lose too many big games this year with these two teams in their division. I think they start the season off with a great road win against the Washington Capitals!
Thank you for reading my article remember sports betting is something to do for fun and if you can afford it. No bet is a sure thing, I like sports betting for entertainment. I hope everyone enjoyed this article and enjoys watching some great NHL games tonight
Devin Swisher
FD-GURU NHL Writer