Hello and welcome everyone to the Monday edition of the NHL Best Bets on December 9th, 2024! 

It was a big week last week as the NHL picks went on a tear of 8-3 overall and netted over 3 units! We will look to continue that momentum tonight as we have 3 games on the NHL slate to pour over!

 

 

 

NHL Picks, Predictions & Best Bets Today, 12/9

In this NHL Best Bets Today article you will find a wide array of choices from some Money Lines and Team totals to plenty of player props for the action today in NHL Picks! 3 games on this weekday slate let’s dive right into it!

Now, let's dive into my expert NHL Best Bets today!

  • Regular Season Record: 88-69-1
  • Bankroll: +9.9 Units

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Red Wings vs. Sabres Prediction: Monday, December 9th

The game sides of this game are a little too tight for my liking but luckily, we have the player prop markets! This is where I will be making my wager for my game writeup today as the Red Wings are allowing 32.2 shots per game on the road this season which is the 4th highest rate in the NHL.

Their Corsi numbers are also poor on the road so we should expect that Buffalo will carry the play tonight and that has me very interested in Tage Thompson of the Sabres. Thompson is playing with a chip on his shoulder right now after getting left off the roster for the 4 nations Cup and it’s been showing with his 14 goals this season and a shooting percentage of 18.4%! 

Thompson has had a slow go in December in terms of shots on goal though which I don’t expect to continue as in November he went over 3.5 shots in 6 of 9 total games. I think he has plenty of chances tonight so make that my wager of the day!

 

 

 

Best NHL Prop Bets & Other Picks Today, 12/9