OddsShopper has analyzed data from around the industry and gathered the best NHL picks based on their expected ROI, and right now there is betting value up and down the NHL slate. We will take a look at the best [os_keywords keyword=”NHL bets” sport=”NHL”] for Friday, Nov. 17, picking one +EV side and one total in addition to the player prop for today’s slate. On top of that, we will explore a couple of OddsShopper’s FREE tools, with the arbitrage bet and Free Bet Converter play of the day!
Best NHL Picks Cheat Sheet: +EV NHL Plays for Today
NHL Side: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5 (+145, DraftKings)
NHL Total: Buffalo Sabres vs. Winnipeg Jets First Period Over 1.5 Goals (-136, FanDuel)
NHL Player Prop: Alex Iafallo Under 2.5 Shots on Goal (-146, FanDuel)
Arbitrage betting in sports is taking advantage of line discrepancies between bookmakers and betting all potential outcomes at different sportsbooks. Regardless of the result, these bets are guaranteed to be profitable since the payout for winning on either side of the bet exceeds the total amount wagered. This bet below pays out $7.11 on a $1,000 bet.
Free Bet Converter Play of the Day: Jets -3.5 at BetRivers, Sabres +3.5 at BetMGM
The Free Bet Converter is similar to the Arbitrage Betting tool, only the Free Bet Converter guarantees profitability by specifically targeting sportsbook bonus bets. With today’s play, you will target the Jets alternate spread of -3.5 at BetRivers (+500), then place a 4.31x bet on the Sabres +3.5 at BetMGM (-650). This will lead to a profit of $6.90 on a $10 initial bet. For a full explanation of this process, check out our breakdown here.
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