NHL Odds, Picks & Predictions: Monday (12/22)

We have just four games to choose from for our Monday wagers. Here are my favorite bets.

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Monday’s NHL Best Bets & Picks

(Odds Courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)

Seattle Kraken (+154) @ Anaheim Ducks (-185)

The Kraken (13-14-6) head into Anaheim to take on the Ducks (21-13-2) in what features cellar dwellers against division pacers. Anaheim is 12-5 on the friendly Honda Center ice. While Seattle took the first meeting 3-1 at Climate Pledge Arena back on October 9, the Ducks took two of three matchups last season. However, they did drop the game at home. Each of Anaheim's last eight games on home ice has hit the Over. Additionally, Over 1.5 Goals 1P (-140) has cashed four straight contests in this series.

Pick: Over 6.5 Goals (-115)

Vancouver Canucks (+114) @ Philadelphia Flyers (-135)

The Canucks (15-17-3) head to the City of Brotherly Love to take on the Flyers (17-10-7) on Monday night. Philadelphia is 10-5-4 on the friendly Xfinity Mobile Arena ice. While Vancouver took the last meeting 3-0 in Philly, that was October 19, 2024, and the Flyers had won the three matchups before that, dating back to October 17, 2023.

Trevor Zegras has recorded at least one point in seven straight games and 25-of-34 (74%) games this season. He has also scored a goal in five of his last six games and seven of his last nine. He has also lit the lamp in two straight home contests and recorded a point in seven of his last eight home games, as well.

Pick: Trevor Zegras Point (-175)

Robert Thomas and Trevor Zegras Point Parlay: +169

Favorite SOG Plays

So far this season, bets on the UNDER on Shots on Goal rated 3 to 5 stars are up 32.78 units. Here are the best options for Monday.

Player	Matchup	Line	Odds
Nikita Kucherov	STL @ TB	3.5	-165
Oliver Bjorkstrand	STL @ TB	1.5	+105
Brayden Point	STL @ TB	2.5	-160
Darren Radish	STL @ TB	2.5	-155
Evander Kane	VAN @ PHI	2.5	-157

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