Whoever is responsible for putting together the 2023 NHL schedule must really enjoy riding roller coasters. Thursday night’s 12-game peak now turns into Friday night’s two-game valley. A strong three out of four correct picks on Thursday brings the 2023 season hit rate to an even 70%. The ice is fresh, the winners are primed for picking, and Friday night’s theme is points, points, and more points. So grab a beverage, build your NHL Underdog entry, and pad your bankroll with more winners. Here are my three best NHL Underdog Fantasy Picks for November 3.
The Quick Pick: Daily NHL Underdog Fantasy Pick ’em Picks for November 3
Cam Atkinson Higher Than 0.5 Points
Friday night, the Flyers head to the City of Good Neighbors looking to get back to .500 on the season. Yes, you are reading correctly. We are voluntarily taking a Flyers player to try and make us a few shillings. But before you ask if I have scheduled my CT Scan, let’s quickly dissect the numbers in 2023.
Atkinson has notched 6 goals, 3 assists and is peppering goalies with about 3 shots per game. He also has a strong history of filling up the box score against the Sabres. Throw in the fact that he netted a goal on the Sabres two days ago, and you start to see there is a method to my madness. Go ahead and press the Higher Than 0.5 Points on Cam Atkinson.
Casey Mittelstadt Higher Than 0.5 Points
To say that I have a love-hate relationship with the 24-year-old Sabres centerman would be an understatement. Currently, in 2023, Casey and I are enjoying the love portion of our relationship. He has tallied seven points in his last four games, and it’s no coincidence that the Sabres have won three of those four.
Mittelstadt has also registered the same number of points as the more household Sabres names like Thompson and Dahlin. Coming off a two-point night in Philly two days ago, I expect “Mitts” to be buzzing on home ice Friday night. Like Lennon sang in Mind Games, “Love is the answer.” Tonight, our love is Casey Mittelstadt, and the answer is Higher Than 0.5 Points.
Jesper Bratt Higher Than 1.5 Points (1.25X Odds)
For our third NHL Underdog entry, we’re taking the New Jersey Devils’ Jesper Bratt to go Higher Than 1.5 Points. I have no way to be sure, but Bratt may be hotter than the actual devil in hell right now. He is currently posting an eight-game point streak and a three-game goal streak to go along with it. On Friday night, the Devils head to St. Louis, and I see no evidence that Bratt plans to slow down. This entry comes with a warning label at 1.25X odds, but fear not, smash Jesper Bratt Higher Than 1.5 Points.
