Hockey betting<\/strong><\/a> fans sure are getting their money\u2019s worth from the free nhl picks<\/strong><\/a> we give out here at Capperspicks.com.<\/p>\n Team records:<\/strong> Tonight, 7:00 p.m. ET Call me crazy \u2013 absolutely off my rocker \u2013 but I have a hunch about the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight. In theory, they\u2019re walking into a buzzsaw. The Verizon Center is one of hockey\u2019s toughest buildings to visit (who could\u2019ve imagined that five years ago?); the Caps are hockey\u2019s highest-scoring team, the Leafs are hockey\u2019s worst defensive team; the Caps have hockey\u2019s best power play, the Leafs have hockey\u2019s worst penalty kill. All those factors add up to make the Leafs a +200 underdog, which is a big number for NHL betting.<\/p>\n But I still smell an upset. First off, the Leafs have won two straight against Washington this season, albeit at home. Second, they\u2019ve given some solid efforts in high-profile, tough buildings this year, including a win at Pittsburgh and a game at Chicago that they deserved to win a couple months back. Most importantly, they looked like a different team last night. They skated hard and played confident, smart hockey. Rookie Tyler Bozak has really gelled with Phil Kessel and Nikolai Kulemin on Toronto\u2019s top line, amassing four points in his first three NHL games and showing pro-caliber creativity.<\/p>\n I believe those factors \u2013 not to mention Washington\u2019s woeful goaltending without Semyon Varlamov \u2013 can overcome the awesome power of Ovechkin and the Caps tonight. If you\u2019re feeling lucky, consider this crazy bet.<\/p>\n NHL Betting Trends:<\/strong><\/p>\n The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
\nToronto: 16-23-9
\nWashington: 28-12-6<\/p>\n
\nSportsbook odds: Maple Leafs +200, Capitals -240 <\/p>\n
\nThe total has gone UNDER in 8 of Toronto’s last 10 games when playing Washington
\nToronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
\nThe total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 6 games on the road
\nWashington is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
\nThe total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
\nThe total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games
\nWashington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games <\/p>\n