It has been an another weird scheduling week in the NHL with a league-wide off day on Friday, the leagues returns with another jam-packed 15-game docket Saturday. I've got you covered from a sports betting angle, as I've narrowed in on a duo of best bets from the seemingly endless betting board. Here are my top NHL picks and bets for Saturday, April 11th.
Saturday's Best NHL Bets
Season: 4-4 | Last: 0-2 | Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook
Ottawa Senators (-130) vs. New York Islanders (+110) | O/U 6.5 (+114/-135)
Matthew Schaefer has recorded a point in three of his last four games and six of his last eight. He has also cashed this prop in four of his last six home games. Schaefer has scored 18 points in his last 19 games, including six points in his last six home games.
The rookie had a goal in his last game against the Sens on March 19. He has faced the Senators twice and notched a point in both contests.
Back the rookie to reach the 60-point milestone for the first time. A goal would break a tie (23) with Brian Leetch (1988-89) for most goals by a rookie d-man.
Pick: Matthew Schaefer 1+ Point (-140)
Vancouver Canucks (+180) vs. San Jose Sharks (-218) | O/U 6.5 (-115/-105)
Alexander Wennberg has recorded a point in eight of his last nine games and 12 of his last 16. He has also cashed this prop in six straight home games. Wennberg has 15 points in his last 16 games, including eight points in his last six home games,
The 31-year-old Swede had an assist in his last game against the Canucks on January 27. He has faced the 'Nucks thrice and notched a point in each contest.
He has already scored a career-high 18 goals, surpassing his old record of 17 from 2020-21. Back the Sea Dog to tally his 55th point in what is shaping up to be his best overall season since 2016-17.
Pick: Alexander Wennberg 1+ Point (-150)
