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NHL Public Betting Trends and Best Bets for Tuesday, October 27

NHL Public Betting Trends and Best Bets for Tuesday, October 27

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By: DK Network AI

Looking for today’s NHL public betting trends and odds? Below you’ll find the latest DraftKings Sportsbook Moneyline, Puck Line and total betting percentages for all 11 games on Tuesday’s slate, from the Columbus Blue Jackets visiting the Philadelphia Flyers to the Buffalo Sabres visiting the San Jose Sharks, plus where the public and sharp money are landing before puck drop.


For up-to-date NHL betting information and data, check out the DraftKings Sportsbook betting splits page and player props page!


Best Bets for Tuesday’s NHL Slate

  • Blues -1.5 (+205): St. Louis draws just 25% of Puck Line bets but 94% of the handle, the widest money-over-tickets gap on the slate.
  • Luke Evangelista Over 1.5 Shots on Goal (-160): Evangelista is over in 9 of his last 10 games dating to last season, averaging 3.0 shots.
  • Flyers Moneyline (+105): Only 29% of bets are on Philadelphia, but those tickets account for 66% of the handle.
  • Mitch Marner Over 0.5 Points (-220): Marner has recorded a point in 9 of his last 10 games, averaging 1.2 points.
  • Blue Jackets-Flyers Under 5.5 (-105): The Under draws 45% of bets but 94% of the money in a matchup between two bottom-three scoring teams.

MarketFlyers (PHI)Blue Jackets (CBJ)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline+105-12529% / 71%66% / 34%
Puck Line+1.5 (-245)-1.5 (+200)75% / 25%71% / 29%
TotalOver 5.5 (-115)Under 5.5 (-105)55% / 45%6% / 94%

Team Stats

StatPHICBJ
Record3-7-34-5-0
Goals For/Game1.85 (32nd)2.33 (30th)
Goals Allowed/Game3.15 (15th)3.33 (T-22nd)
Shots For/Game22.7 (30th)26.8 (19th)
Shots Against/Game31.5 (30th)27.7 (18th)
Power Play %16.3% (26th)11.5% (T-29th)
Penalty Kill %82.6% (T-11th)71.0% (24th)

Columbus draws 71% of Moneyline bets, but Philadelphia holds 66% of the handle as a home underdog. With the Flyers ranking 32nd and the Blue Jackets 30th in goals per game, 94% of the Total handle sits on the Under 5.5.


MarketHurricanes (CAR)Bruins (BOS)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline-192+16026% / 74%63% / 37%
Puck Line-1.5 (+130)+1.5 (-155)10% / 90%55% / 45%
TotalOver 6.5 (+105)Under 6.5 (-125)33% / 67%65% / 35%

Team Stats

StatCARBOS
Record9-2-29-2-1
Goals For/Game3.92 (4th)4.00 (3rd)
Goals Allowed/Game2.46 (4th)2.17 (2nd)
Shots For/Game33.9 (2nd)26.2 (T-22nd)
Shots Against/Game22.4 (2nd)27.9 (19th)
Power Play %25.5% (8th)22.2% (T-12th)
Penalty Kill %83.7% (9th)78.6% (18th)

Boston draws 74% of Moneyline bets, but the money sides with Carolina, which holds 63% of the Moneyline handle and 55% of the Puck Line handle on only 10% of tickets at -1.5. The Hurricanes are 8-1-1 in their last 10 and lead the Bruins by more than seven shots per game.


MarketBlackhawks (CHI)Kings (LAK)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline+102-12245% / 55%77% / 23%
Puck Line+1.5 (-258)-1.5 (+210)73% / 27%24% / 76%
TotalOver 5.5 (-135)Under 5.5 (+114)64% / 36%98% / 2%

Team Stats

StatCHILAK
Record3-8-03-5-2
Goals For/Game2.18 (31st)2.70 (26th)
Goals Allowed/Game3.91 (31st)3.50 (T-25th)
Shots For/Game21.4 (31st)27.1 (18th)
Shots Against/Game30.6 (29th)28.8 (23rd)
Power Play %8.3% (32nd)16.7% (25th)
Penalty Kill %76.5% (20th)63.3% (32nd)

The money splits on this one: Chicago holds 77% of the Moneyline handle, while Los Angeles -1.5 draws 76% of the Puck Line handle on 27% of bets. The Over 5.5 owns 98% of the Total handle, with the Kings’ 32nd-ranked penalty kill a soft spot.


MarketStars (DAL)Devils (NJD)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline-125+10578% / 22%82% / 18%
Puck Line-1.5 (+210)+1.5 (-258)35% / 65%73% / 27%
TotalOver 5.5 (-118)Under 5.5 (-102)48% / 52%90% / 10%

Team Stats

StatDALNJD
Record7-3-17-4-0
Goals For/Game2.82 (T-23rd)3.27 (11th)
Goals Allowed/Game1.73 (1st)2.91 (8th)
Shots For/Game27.7 (15th)34.1 (1st)
Shots Against/Game21.7 (1st)23.9 (4th)
Power Play %18.5% (21st)20.6% (T-17th)
Penalty Kill %92.3% (2nd)74.1% (23rd)

Dallas brings a five-game win streak and the league’s stingiest defense, and it draws 82% of the Moneyline handle and 73% of the Puck Line handle at -1.5. The Over 5.5 holds 90% of the money on just 48% of bets.


MarketPredators (NSH)Islanders (NYI)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline-122+10265% / 35%68% / 32%
Puck Line-1.5 (+200)+1.5 (-245)15% / 85%18% / 82%
TotalOver 5.5 (-120)Under 5.5 (+100)75% / 25%98% / 2%

Team Stats

StatNSHNYI
Record4-3-45-4-2
Goals For/Game2.82 (T-23rd)2.91 (T-19th)
Goals Allowed/Game3.00 (T-11th)2.55 (5th)
Shots For/Game25.8 (25th)26.0 (24th)
Shots Against/Game29.3 (25th)26.6 (T-12th)
Power Play %33.3% (3rd)18.2% (22nd)
Penalty Kill %85.7% (T-5th)86.1% (4th)

Nashville draws 65% of Moneyline bets and 68% of the handle, but 82% of the Puck Line money is on the Islanders +1.5. The Predators’ third-ranked power play meets New York’s fourth-ranked penalty kill, and the Over 5.5 holds 98% of the Total handle.


MarketBlues (STL)Canadiens (MTL)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline-122+10230% / 70%41% / 59%
Puck Line-1.5 (+205)+1.5 (-250)25% / 75%94% / 6%
TotalOver 6.5 (+110)Under 6.5 (-130)20% / 80%86% / 14%

Team Stats

StatSTLMTL
Record5-5-16-3-2
Goals For/Game3.18 (13th)3.09 (16th)
Goals Allowed/Game3.18 (16th)3.27 (21st)
Shots For/Game26.4 (T-20th)28.7 (10th)
Shots Against/Game28.4 (T-20th)26.6 (T-12th)
Power Play %24.1% (10th)12.5% (28th)
Penalty Kill %82.8% (10th)82.6% (T-11th)

Montreal draws 70% of Moneyline bets, but St. Louis -1.5 holds 94% of the Puck Line handle on only 25% of tickets. The Over 6.5 shows a similar split, drawing 20% of bets and 86% of the money.


MarketJets (WPG)Panthers (FLA)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline+110-13028% / 72%11% / 89%
Puck Line+1.5 (-230)-1.5 (+190)86% / 14%36% / 64%
TotalOver 5.5 (-135)Under 5.5 (+114)67% / 33%98% / 2%

Team Stats

StatWPGFLA
Record4-4-36-4-2
Goals For/Game2.45 (29th)2.83 (22nd)
Goals Allowed/Game2.82 (6th)3.00 (T-11th)
Shots For/Game27.2 (17th)28.6 (T-11th)
Shots Against/Game29.2 (24th)24.1 (5th)
Power Play %19.4% (20th)19.6% (19th)
Penalty Kill %80.8% (14th)84.9% (7th)

Florida draws 89% of the Moneyline handle, and the Panthers -1.5 holds 64% of the Puck Line money on only 14% of bets. Winnipeg ranks 29th in goals per game, yet the Over 5.5 still owns 98% of the Total handle.


MarketMammoth (UTA)Wild (MIN)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline-125+10559% / 41%37% / 63%
Puck Line-1.5 (+190)+1.5 (-230)20% / 80%88% / 12%
TotalOver 6.5 (-105)Under 6.5 (-115)22% / 78%3% / 97%

Team Stats

StatUTAMIN
Record8-4-08-3-2
Goals For/Game3.83 (5th)3.15 (14th)
Goals Allowed/Game3.33 (T-22nd)2.31 (3rd)
Shots For/Game30.4 (T-4th)31.3 (3rd)
Shots Against/Game23.5 (3rd)24.9 (7th)
Power Play %38.1% (1st)26.2% (7th)
Penalty Kill %66.7% (29th)80.5% (T-15th)

Minnesota holds 63% of the Moneyline handle on 41% of bets, while Utah -1.5 draws 88% of the Puck Line money on just 20% of tickets. The Mammoth own the league’s top power play, but 97% of the Total handle is on the Under 6.5.


MarketDucks (ANA)Canucks (VAN)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline-205+17091% / 9%90% / 10%
Puck Line-1.5 (+114)+1.5 (-135)63% / 38%91% / 9%
TotalOver 6.5 (-125)Under 6.5 (+105)70% / 30%100% / 0%

Team Stats

StatANAVAN
Record5-6-02-10-1
Goals For/Game2.91 (T-19th)2.85 (21st)
Goals Allowed/Game3.36 (24th)4.62 (32nd)
Shots For/Game23.6 (29th)19.9 (32nd)
Shots Against/Game27.2 (T-15th)33.5 (32nd)
Power Play %22.2% (T-12th)21.6% (14th)
Penalty Kill %76.2% (21st)64.4% (31st)

Vancouver is 0-9-1 in its last 10 and ranks last in goals allowed, shots for and shots against, and Anaheim draws 90% of the Moneyline handle and 91% of the Puck Line money at -1.5. All of the Total handle is on the Over 6.5.


MarketGolden Knights (VGK)Senators (OTT)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline-162+13687% / 13%85% / 15%
Puck Line-1.5 (+160)+1.5 (-192)46% / 54%91% / 9%
TotalOver 6.5 (-115)Under 6.5 (-105)19% / 81%23% / 77%

Team Stats

StatVGKOTT
Record8-4-18-4-0
Goals For/Game3.54 (8th)3.00 (T-17th)
Goals Allowed/Game2.92 (T-9th)2.83 (7th)
Shots For/Game29.8 (T-6th)25.4 (27th)
Shots Against/Game25.1 (8th)26.0 (10th)
Power Play %24.4% (9th)11.5% (T-29th)
Penalty Kill %67.7% (28th)79.1% (17th)

Vegas draws 87% of Moneyline bets, and 91% of the Puck Line handle backs the Golden Knights -1.5 on 46% of tickets. Ottawa’s power play ranks T-29th, which limits its ability to exploit Vegas’ 28th-ranked penalty kill, and 77% of the Total money is on the Under 6.5.


MarketSharks (SJS)Sabres (BUF)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline+120-14247% / 53%91% / 9%
Puck Line+1.5 (-205)-1.5 (+170)75% / 25%11% / 89%
TotalOver 6.5 (-122)Under 6.5 (+102)87% / 13%100% / 0%

Team Stats

StatSJSBUF
Record6-5-14-4-3
Goals For/Game3.00 (T-17th)2.82 (T-23rd)
Goals Allowed/Game3.50 (T-25th)3.64 (29th)
Shots For/Game28.1 (13th)26.4 (T-20th)
Shots Against/Game30.3 (T-26th)26.6 (T-12th)
Power Play %26.8% (6th)10.5% (31st)
Penalty Kill %80.5% (T-15th)69.2% (27th)

San Jose holds 91% of the Moneyline handle on 47% of bets, while Buffalo -1.5 draws 89% of the Puck Line money on 25% of bets. The Sharks’ sixth-ranked power play faces the Sabres’ 27th-ranked penalty kill, and all of the Total handle is on the Over 6.5.


Notable Player Props

  • Luke Evangelista (NJD) Shots on Goal O/U 1.5 (-160 / +120): over in 9 of his last 10 games dating to last season
  • Matthew Tkachuk (FLA) Points O/U 0.5 (-225 / +165): over in 9 of his last 10 games
  • Mitch Marner (VGK) Points O/U 0.5 (-220 / +160): over in 9 of his last 10 games
  • Leo Carlsson (ANA) Shots on Goal O/U 2.5 (-110 / -125): under in 10 of his last 10 games
  • David Pastrnak (BOS) Shots on Goal O/U 2.5 (-140 / +100): over in 8 of his last 10 games
  • Jason Robertson (DAL) Shots on Goal O/U 2.5 (-160 / +115): over in 8 of his last 10 games
  • Joel Eriksson Ek (MIN) Shots on Goal O/U 2.5 (+100 / -135): over in 8 of his last 10 games
  • Artemi Panarin (LAK) Shots on Goal O/U 2.5 (-130 / -105): over in 8 of his last 10 games
  • Brayden Schenn (NYI) Shots on Goal O/U 1.5 (-145 / +105): over in 8 of his last 10 games
  • Kirill Kaprizov (MIN) Anytime Goalscorer (-115): scored in 7 of his last 10 games

For more parlay ideas, check out the DraftKings Sportsbook parlays page!

Parlay

Over and Out 📻

No shortage of goals this Tuesday. Take these games to go over in goals!

Odds: +2156

CBJ @ PHI: Over 5.5 Goals Total (Over)
LA @ CHI: Over 5.5 Goals Total (Over)
FLA @ WPG: Over 6.5 Goals Total (Over)
VAN @ ANA: Over 6.5 Goals Total (Over)
BUF @ SJ: Over 6.5 Goals Total (Over)
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Parlay

Traveler's Tale

With a full crowd against them, take these teams to quiet the home crowd on Tuesday!

Odds: +1855

CBJ Blue Jackets to Win (@ PHI) Moneyline (Away)
LA Kings to Win (@ CHI) Moneyline (Away)
MTL Canadiens to Win (@ STL) Moneyline (Away)
FLA Panthers to Win (@ WPG) Moneyline (Away)
BUF Sabres to Win (@ SJ) Moneyline (Away)
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Bet Count: 104
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Parlay

Light the Lamp 🚨

Goals this season: Kaprizov 13 (1st) | Connor 9 (T-4th) | Stankoven 8 (T-7th)

Odds: +1349

Kirill Kaprizov Anytime Goalscorer Anytime Goalscorer
Kyle Connor Anytime Goalscorer Anytime Goalscorer
Logan Stankoven Anytime Goalscorer Anytime Goalscorer
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Bet Count: 231
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Parlay

Ice Breakers 🥶

Goals are going fast on Tuesday. Take these games to score in the opening 10 minutes!

Odds: +1844

BOS @ CAR: Goal in First 10 Min Total Goals - 1st Period (00:00-09:59) (Over)
NJ @ DAL: Goal in First 10 Min Total Goals - 1st Period (00:00-09:59) (Over)
NYI @ NSH: Goal in First 10 Min Total Goals - 1st Period (00:00-09:59) (Over)
MTL @ STL: Goal in First 10 Min Total Goals - 1st Period (00:00-09:59) (Over)
LA @ CHI: Goal in First 10 Min Total Goals - 1st Period (00:00-09:59) (Over)
FLA @ WPG: Goal in First 10 Min Total Goals - 1st Period (00:00-09:59) (Over)
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Bet Count: 177
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Parlay

Home Security 🔒

These Barns are well protected this Tuesday. Back them to secure the win!

Odds: +2097

CAR Hurricanes to Win (vs BOS) Moneyline (Home)
DAL Stars to Win (vs NJ) Moneyline (Home)
NSH Predators to Win (vs NYI) Moneyline (Home)
UTA Mammoth to Win (vs MIN) Moneyline (Home)
ANA Ducks to Win (vs VAN) Moneyline (Home)
VGK Golden Knights to Win (vs OTT) Moneyline (Home)
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Bet Count: 120
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