Two Tuesday National Hockey League games offer sharp parlay value. Here are the best combinations for May 12.
Tuesday Night National Hockey League Parlay Picks - May 12, 2026
Tuesday's National Hockey League slate serves up two intriguing matchups: the Buffalo Sabres visiting the Montréal Canadiens at 20:00 ET, and the Anaheim Ducks heading into Vegas to face the Golden Knights at 22:30 ET. With live market data in hand, let's carve out the best parlay combinations and flag where the books may have left some value on the table.
Game 1: Buffalo Sabres @ Montréal Canadiens (20:00 ET)
The Canadiens open as moderate home favourites at -130 (theScore Bet), which implies a 56.5% win probability. Buffalo's moneyline at +115 (Fanatics) is genuinely interesting - that price implies just under 47% and represents a slight overlay for a team that is far from outclassed here. These are two lottery-level franchises who have spent recent seasons near the bottom of the standings, so treating either as a heavy favourite feels generous.
The total sits at 6.5, and the lean here is Under 6.5 at -125 (DraftKings). Neither goaltending corps is elite, but end-of-season or developmental-mode teams often play tighter, lower-event hockey. The market respects the under here and so do we.
Value flag: Buffalo Sabres ML at +115 (Fanatics) stands out. Books have this closer to a coin flip, but the plus-money price on the road underdog offers genuine overlay - worth a sprinkle as a standalone or parlay anchor.
Game 2: Anaheim Ducks @ Vegas Golden Knights (22:30 ET)
The Vegas Golden Knights are comfortable home favourites at -145 (Caesars) against an Anaheim Ducks side that has been in full rebuild mode. Vegas, playing at T-Mobile Arena, is one of the league's elite home environments and the Golden Knights consistently exploit that advantage. The -145 moneyline is reasonable but not explosive for a parlay.
The more interesting angle is the Golden Knights -1.5 spread at +162 (Caesars). That price - implying roughly 38% probability - looks generous for a Golden Knights team that regularly wins at home by multiple goals against rebuilding opposition. Covering 1.5 goals at plus-money is the kind of value that drives parlay building.
The total is 6.5 again, with the over available at +105 (DraftKings). The Ducks have leaky defensive structures and Vegas generates high-quality shots at home. Over 6.5 at plus-money has appeal.
Value flag: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5 at +162 (Caesars) is the standout price of the night. Getting plus-money on a strong home favourite covering 1.5 is a genuine edge - the market may be accounting for Anaheim's unpredictability, but Vegas at home is a tough place for a rebuilding team.
Recommended Parlay Combinations
Parlay 1 - The Value Double: Buffalo ML + Vegas -1.5 (Combined: +388)
- Buffalo Sabres ML +115 (Fanatics) - Plus-money on a team not significantly outclassed
- Vegas Golden Knights -1.5 +162 (Caesars) - Elite home team covering against a rebuilding Ducks side
This combination pairs two plus-money legs for a combined price around +388. Both sides are backed by logical reasoning rather than just line-shopping, making this a high-value two-legger.
Parlay 2 - The Totals Double: Under 6.5 Canadiens/Sabres + Over 6.5 Ducks/Knights (Combined: +129)
- Under 6.5 (Sabres/Canadiens) -125 (DraftKings) - Tight hockey from two developmental squads
- Over 6.5 (Ducks/Knights) +105 (DraftKings) - Vegas offensive firepower inflates this total at home
A totals-based double using DraftKings for both legs. Combined odds land around +129 - modest but logical for a two-leg same-book parlay. This is a safer build for bettors who prefer process-driven totals picks over moneyline variance.
Parlay 3 - The Three-Legger: Canadiens ML + Vegas -1.5 + Under 6.5 Game 1 (Combined: +511)
- Montréal Canadiens ML -130 (theScore Bet) - Home advantage counts at this level
- Vegas Golden Knights -1.5 +162 (Caesars) - Best value leg on the board tonight
- Under 6.5 (Sabres/Canadiens) -125 (DraftKings) - Tighter game in Montreal supports the under
This three-leg combination builds around the Golden Knights' spread value as the anchor and surrounds it with two logical supporting legs. The combined price of approximately +511 gives you a strong return for a well-reasoned ticket. The Canadiens at home as a mild favourite is a sustainable ML inclusion even at -130.
Best Bets Summary
- Best value pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5 +162 (Caesars)
- Best standalone play: Buffalo Sabres ML +115 (Fanatics)
- Best totals lean: Under 6.5 Sabres/Canadiens -125 (DraftKings)
Tuesday's two-game National Hockey League slate is lean in quantity but rich in angles. Shop those Caesars and DraftKings lines early - the Golden Knights spread in particular could move as money comes in on Vegas.
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