Free NHL Picks, Best Bets, and Parlays For 2/18/22.

Since the NBA is off for a few days for the All-Star Break, we are taking a shot at betting hockey and giving our free picks. Let’s look at the schedule.

Nashville 28-17-4 at Carolina 32-11-4: This is a good matchup between two very good teams. Carolina is cruising along and playing very well and they are consistent. They are tough at home and have a good home-ice advantage. Meanwhile the Predators have been slumping some as of late and could use a victory to snap out of mini-slide. This should be a close one. PAPA DUDES PICK: The MoneyLine on Carolina -165

*PAPA DUDES BEST BET OF THE DAY* Florida 33-10-5 at Minnesota 30-12-3: This is a potentially great game between two legitimate Stanley Cup winners. Both teams are playing great and there isn’t much to pick from. I think Florida is a little better but Minnesota is tough at home. PAPA DUDES BEST BET: Bet the MoneyLine on Minnesota +105

Dallas 26-19-2 at Chicago 18-25-7: The Stars are currently in 5th place in the Central division and are fighting for a playoff spot. They need every win they can get and need to win against the Hawks. Chicago played last night and gave up seven goals to Columbus in a losing effort on home ice. Simply put; the Hawks aren’t very good. PAPA DUDES PICK: Bet the MoneyLine on Dallas -145

Los Angeles 24-17-7 at Las Vegas 28-18-3: This is an important game involving two teams battling for playoff spots in the Pacific division. The Kings currently are sitting in the 4th and final playoff in the division, but have three other teams nipping at their heels. They need every win they can get, and if they could go into Vegas and pull off a victory, that would be a huge boost. Meanwhile, the Golden Knights have been struggling of late, and they are looking to get back on track. They have surrendered first place to the red-hot Calgary Flames and they sit in 2nd place in the Pacific. But their playoff spot is anything but secure. This is a big game for both teams. PAPA DUDES PICK: Bet the MoneyLine on Vegas -170