Westgate Superbook vice president of risk management Jeff Sherman said his property's NHL handle is up 18%, through Wednesday, from where it was last year. Saturday has a loaded slate of NHL action with many marquee matchups like an Original Six battle between the Leafs and Red Wings or a newer rivalry between the Oilers and Golden Knights. It should be a great game and we look to improve on some of our recent hot streaks like our 30-20 record on game total and team unders this season. All betting lines are from Bet365 and are subject to change. Hockey is a difficult sport to predict so please gamble responsibly. Click here [https://thehockeynews.com/betting/best-bets/oilers-edge-out-win-over-golden-knights-in-defensive-showdown] for Best Bets from other Saturday games Bet: Maple Leafs Red Wings Under 5.5 goals (+100), Red Wings +1.5 (-170) The Leafs edged out a win over the Ducks on Thursday and will look to continue their recent hot streak that has seen them win nine of their last 12 games. It'll be tough against a Red Wings team that regularly keeps games close with a 17-12 record against the spread. Detroit has dominated this matchup as of late with wins in four of their last six matchups but have struggled to win when playing at home. The Leafs have come away with victories in six of their last seven trips to the Motor City and should make for a close matchup between two solid hockey clubs. This will be their 685th meeting all-time and the Leafs hold the advantage with a 301-284-6 record with 93 ties. One thing we can count on in this game is the Leafs backend, that has been shutting down some of the best offences in the sport. They rep the best goals against average in the league at 2.55 tied with the top seed Winnipeg Jets. The Leafs have gone under the listed total in five of their last six games and should be able to keep the game low scoring against a Red Wings team that has a 2.52 goals per game average, which is fifth-worst in the NHL. The Red Wings at home should keep this game competitive and continue their success on the puck line with a 9-5 record against the spread at home this season.
