Unfortunately, the gambling gods had it out for our Tuesday night NHL Underdog entry. It would have felt great, but the back-to-back-to-back bangers just weren’t to be. After a woeful one out of three correct picks last night, our season-successful pick rate dropped slightly to 74%.
Luckily, there’s an eight-game slate on the ice tonight to help us get right back on track. In the words of a fictitious pilot, “Let’s kick the tires and light the fires, big daddy!” We’ve got a banger to build! Here are my three best NHL Underdog Fantasy Picks for December 14.
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The Quick Pick: Daily NHL Underdog Fantasy Pick ’em Picks for December 14
Daniel Sprong Higher Than 0.5 Points (1.25X Odds)
The Red Wings are having a wonderful 2023 season, but it will be an uphill battle without star Dylan Larkin. A lot of the young guys, like Daniel Sprong, need to step up to keep their foot on the gas.
The 26-year-old winger has put together a solid season for himself, with seven goals and 12 assists. Coming into Thursday night’s matchup against the Hurricanes, Sprong is riding a mini two-game point streak.
He also has five points in six games in December, so the spicy 1.25x odds on him tonight look scrumptious. So, let’s spring on Sprong with our first NHL Underdog entry. Go ahead and press Higher Than 0.5 Points for Daniel Sprong against the Hurricanes.
Nazem Kadri Higher Than 0.5 Points
Loyal readers are noticing that Nazem Kadri is becoming a regular here along the lines of The Quick Pick articles. But that will always happen when you’re sporting a five-game point streak. Kadri has added a three-game goal-scoring streak to go along with seven points in his last five games.
Nazem’s streak inside a streak is like some next-level Christopher Nolan NHL Inception-type stuff. Adding to his laundry list of superlatives, Kadri also registered a point against the Wild just over a week ago. We’re looking for a kick up the levels with Kadri’s streak inside the streak on Thursday against Minnesota. We’ll find it by taking Nazem Kadri Higher Than 0.5 Points!
Evan Bouchard Higher Than 0.5 Assists
Our third NHL Underdog pick needs no introduction because, these days, he’s starting to look like a Norris Trophy favorite. Evan Bouchard brings along a monster 12-game point streak into Thursday’s matchup against the Lightning.
During this streak, Bouchard has also tallied an absolutely insane 13 assists. Simply put, Evan Bouchard is currently hotter than a dish of Kung Pao chicken.
Let’s trust the fate of Thursday night’s banger in the hands of Evan Almighty and ask him for an apple. We’re smashing Evan Bouchard to go the Higher Than 0.5 Assists at home against the Lightning.
Best Ways to Build Your Wednesday Card
-Play all three players together using the “Standard” option on Underdog for a 7.5x winner
-Play all three players together using the “Insured” option on Underdog for a chance at a 3.75x winner for all three or a 1.25x winner for getting two out of three.
