Two Tuesday and Wednesday National Hockey League fixtures offer sharp parlay value. Here are the best combinations from tonight's slate.
National Hockey League Parlay Picks - Tuesday & Wednesday May 5-6
Two National Hockey League fixtures are on the slate to kick off the week, and the market lines are presenting some genuinely interesting parlay opportunities. Let's break down Minnesota Wild @ Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night and Montréal Canadiens @ Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday, and identify where the real value lies.
Minnesota Wild @ Colorado Avalanche - Tuesday May 5, 9:10 PM ET
Colorado comes into this one as a heavy home favourite at -189 on the moneyline (Hard Rock Bet), which makes the straight ML a difficult sell at that price. However, the Avalanche -1.5 spread at +125 (theScore Bet) is where the value lives. Laying the puck line and still getting plus money on Colorado at home is a standout number - that's essentially the market offering you a discount on what should be a comfortable Avs performance on home ice at Ball Arena.
The total sits at 6.5, with the over available at +100 (Fanatics) - an even-money shot on a game featuring two of the Western Conference's more offensively capable rosters. Getting even money on a 6.5 total with Colorado's pace of play in this matchup looks generous. The Wild are a capable team but face a significant task on the road here.
Best bet: Colorado Avalanche -1.5 at +125 (theScore Bet) - this is the standout value line of the night. Puck line plus money on a home favourite is a rare gift from the market.
Montréal Canadiens @ Buffalo Sabres - Wednesday May 6, 8:00 PM ET
This is a fascinating line. The Sabres are firm home favourites at -122 (FanDuel) on the moneyline, which is reasonable enough. But the Buffalo -1.5 puck line at +200 (theScore Bet) is an eye-opener - that's a massive return if you trust Buffalo to win decisively at home against a Canadiens side that has shown inconsistency on the road this season.
The total market is equally interesting. The Under 5.5 at +105 (theScore Bet) offers plus-money on the under, which is unusual and suggests the market is slightly split on whether this plays out as a tighter defensive contest. Given that both these teams have trended toward lower-scoring affairs late in the season, the under looks worth a look as a standalone and as a parlay piece.
Best bet: Buffalo Sabres ML at -122 (FanDuel) combined with the Under 5.5 at +105 (theScore Bet) for a strong Wednesday night double.
Recommended Parlay Combinations
Parlay 1 - The Value Puck Line Double (+266 combined)
- Colorado Avalanche -1.5 @ +125 (theScore Bet)
- Buffalo Sabres ML @ -122 (FanDuel)
This two-legger pairs the standout value puck line with a straightforward Sabres home win. Colorado covering -1.5 at plus money is the engine of this parlay, while Buffalo at -122 keeps the combined price attractive. Estimated combined odds: +266.
Parlay 2 - The Totals Double (+108 combined)
- Over 6.5 (Wild/Avs) @ +100 (Fanatics)
- Under 5.5 (Canadiens/Sabres) @ +105 (theScore Bet)
A totals-focused parlay that plays both sides of the goal-scoring debate. The Avs-Wild game should be a faster, more open affair while the Sabres-Canadiens matchup has the feel of a tight, lower-scoring contest. Getting both totals at essentially even money creates a combined line around +108 - razor sharp but worth it given the reasoning behind each leg.
Parlay 3 - The Three-Leg Accumulator (+518 combined)
- Colorado Avalanche -1.5 @ +125 (theScore Bet)
- Buffalo Sabres ML @ -122 (FanDuel)
- Under 5.5 (Canadiens/Sabres) @ +105 (theScore Bet)
For those looking for a bigger return, stacking the Colorado puck line with both Buffalo legs - the ML win and the under - creates a compelling three-legged accumulator. If the Sabres win a tight 3-2 or 2-1 game, all three legs cash simultaneously. Combined odds around +518 make this the highest-upside play of the night.
Value Flag
The Buffalo Sabres -1.5 at +200 (theScore Bet) deserves a special mention as a standalone value flag. A home favourite available at double your money on the puck line is an unusually generous number and represents a strong single-game value bet for those comfortable with the extra risk of a two-goal cushion requirement.
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