NHL Picks – NHL Network Doubleheader Sunday Picks

Sunday brings an outstanding NHL Network doubleheader with serious NHL Betting playoff implications. After spending the first half of the season in a serious Stanley Cup hangover, the Colorado Avalanche has climbed to within two points of the Western Conference lead. Colorado has a tricky game at the Arizona Coyotes, who are a dangerous 20-11-3 at their temporary home of Mullet Arena. Meanwhile, the Nashville Predators are within striking distance of the final Western Conference wild card spot but will have no margin for error against the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHL Free Picks – Colorado Avalanche at Arizona Coyotes

Faceoff time from Mullett Arena is at 3 p.m. ET with television coverage on NHL Network.

The Colorado Avalanche is 41-22-6 straight up and 25-39 over/under the total. Also, Colorado is 3rd in the Central Division playoff standings. Colorado is two points behind the Dallas Stars in the Central Division. Late on, Colorado has covered seven out of their last eight. At the same time, the Avs have gone 3-5-1 under the Betting on the NHL total in its previous nine matchups.

Colorado has NHL rankings of 14^th for goals scored and 4^th for power play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Avalanche have NHL rankings of 8^th for goals against and 18^th for penalty killing.  

First among Colorado scorers is Nathan MacKinnon with 30 goals, 59 assists, 89 points, and a +22. Also, Mikko Rantanen has 47 goals, 38 assists, 85 points, and a +9.

First goaltender Alexander Georgiev has a .919 save percentage and 2.53 goals against average. His record is 32-14-5 with five NHL Picks Today shutouts.

The Arizona Coyotes are 27-33-11 straight up and 34-34 over/under the total. Also, Arizona is 13^th in the Western Conference playoff standings. Arizona is 18 points behind the Winnipeg Jets in the Western Conference playoff race. Late on, Arizona has covered four out of their last five games. In comparison, the Coyotes have gone 2-4-1 under the total in its previous seven matchups.

Arizona has NHL rankings of 27^th for goals scored and 23^rd for power play efficiency. In comparison, on defense, the Coyotes have NHL rankings of 24^th for goals against and 23^rd for penalty killing.  

First among Arizona scorers is Clayton Keller with 32 goals, 44 assists, 76 points, and a +0. Also, Nick Schmaltz has 21 goals, 27 assists, 48 points, and a +6.

First goaltender Karel Vejmelka has a .904 save percentage and 3.33 goals against average. His record is 18-20-5 with three shutouts.

In this situation, red-hot Colorado will get the road team discount.

BetMaker Best Bet: Colorado Avalanche

NHL Betting Picks – Toronto Maple Leafs at Nashville Predators

Faceoff time at Bridgestone Arena is at 6 p.m. ET with television coverage on NHL Network.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are 42-19-9 straight up and 31-35 over/under the total. Also, Toronto is 2^nd in the Atlantic Division playoff standings. Toronto is 20 points behind the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Late on, Toronto has covered two out of their last five games. While the Maple Leafs have gone over the NHL Best Picks total in three of its previous three matchups.

Toronto has NHL rankings of 9^th for goals scored and 2^nd for power play efficiency. In comparison, on defense, the Maple Leafs have NHL rankings of 9^th for goals against and 12^th for penalty killing.  

First among Toronto scorers is Mitchell Marner with 27 goals, 63 assists, 90 points, and a +13. Also, William Nylander has 35 goals, 44 assists, 79 points, and a +13.

First goaltender Ilya Samsonov has a .914 save percentage and 2.46 goals against average. His record is 24-9-3 with three shutouts.

The Nashville Predators are 35-26-8 straight up and 31-35 over/under the total. Also, Nashville is 4^th in the Western Conference wild card playoff standings. In the Western Conference wild card playoff race, Nashville is five points behind the Winnipeg Jets. But the Preds have three games in hand. Late on, Nashville has covered one out of their last four games. While the Predators have gone under the total in three of its previous five matchups.

Nashville has NHL rankings of 26^th for goals scored and 26^th for power play efficiency. In comparison, on defense, the Predators have NHL rankings of 12^th for goals against and 10^th for penalty killing.  

First among Nashville scorers is Roman Josi with 18 goals, 41 assists, 59 points, and a +5. Also, Josi has 18 goals, 41 assists, 59 points, and a +5.

First goaltender Juuse Saros has a .917 save percentage and 2.76 goals against average. His record is 27-19-7 with one shutout.

Nashville will get a good price against the Maple Leafs, who attract too much casual sector money as the most popular team on the NHL board.

BetMaker Best Bet: Nashville Predators

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