NHL Odds, Lines and Picks for All 10 Games – Avalanche Listed as Road Underdogs in Thursday NHL Odds
- The NHL features a large 10-game slate on Thursday, October 21st
- The Hurricanes visit the winless Canadiens, while undefeated Florida hosts Colorado as favorites in the NHL odds
- Read below for NHL odds and best bets for Thursday’s slate
The NHL schedule is loaded with a heavy 10-game slate on Thursday, October 21st, 2021. Among the marquee matchups in the NHL odds is a clash between the Panthers and Avalanche. Colorado is listed as small road underdogs on the NHL betting line.
Elsewhere around the league, Carolina Hurricanes’ Jesperi Kotkaniemi plays his first game against his former team the Montreal Canadiens. The Canes are -132 favorites at the Bell Centre.
Here are the NHL odds and two betting picks for the big Thursday slate.
NHL Odds – Oct 21st
| Game Time (ET) | Team | Puck Line | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday Oct. 21 | Washington Capitals | -1.5 (+198) | O 6 (-118) | -132 |
| 7pm | New Jersey Devils | +1.5 (-245) | U 6 (-104) | +112 |
| Game Time (ET) | Team | Puck Line | Total | Moneyline |
| Thursday Oct. 21 | Colorado Avalanche | +1.5 (-255) | O 6.5 (-108) | +106 |
| 7pm | Florida Panthers | -1.5 (+205) | U 6.5 (-112) | -110 |
| Game Time (ET) | Team | Puck Line | Total | Moneyline |
| Thursday Oct. 21 | Carolina Hurricanes | -1.5 (+205) | O 5.5 (-112) | -132 |
| 7pm | Montreal Canadiens | +1.5 (-255) | U 5.5 (-108) | +112 |
| Game Time (ET) | Team | Puck Line | Total | Moneyline |
| Thursday Oct. 21 | San Jose Sharks | -1.5 (+235) | O 5.5 (-112) | -110 |
| 7pm | Ottawa Senators | +1.5 (-285) | U 5.5 (-108) | -108 |
| Game Time (ET) | Team | Puck Line | Total | Moneyline |
| Thursday Oct. 21 | New York Islanders | -1.5 (+188) | O 5.5 (+100) | -146 |
| 7pm | Columbus Blue Jackets | +1.5 (-235) | U 5.5 (-122) | +124 |
| Game Time (ET) | Team | Puck Line | Total | Moneyline |
| Thursday Oct. 21 | Calgary Flames | -1.5 (+202) | O 5.5 (-110) | -134 |
| 7:30pm | Detroit Red Wings | +1.5 (-250) | U 5.5 (-110) | +114 |
| Game Time (ET) | Team | Puck Line | Total | Moneyline |
| Thursday Oct. 21 | Anaheim Ducks | +1.5 (-146) | O 5.5 (-110) | +168 |
| 8pm | Winnipeg Jets | -1.5 (+120) | U 5.5 (-110) | -200 |
| Game Time (ET) | Team | Puck Line | Total | Moneyline |
| Thursday Oct. 21 | New York Rangers | +1.5 (-295) | O 5.5 (-114) | -102 |
| 8pm | Nashville Predators | -1.5 (+235) | U 5.5 (-106) | -116 |
| Game Time (ET) | Team | Puck Line | Total | Moneyline |
| Thursday Oct. 21 | Vancouver Canucks | +1.5 (-245) | O 5.5 (-148) | -198 |
| 8pm | Chicago Blackhawks | -1.5 (+198) | U 5.5 (+120) | +166 |
| Game Time (ET) | Team | Puck Line | Total | Moneyline |
| Thursday Oct. 21 | Edmonton Oilers | -1.5 (+130) | O 6.5 (-104) | -198 |
| 10pm | Arizona Coyotes | +1.5 (-156) | O 6.5 (-118) | +186 |
Odds as of October 20th at FanDuel.
Hurricanes Betting Odds & Analysis vs Habs
The Hurricanes will look to beat the Canadiens for the ninth time in 11 games when the two teams clash at Bell Centre on Thursday evening. Jesperi Kotkaniemi makes his return to Montreal after signing an offer sheet with Carolina in the offseason. He’ll look to show out against the team that let him go.
Hurricanes vs Canadiens Recent Results
| Date | Home-Away | Moneyline | Puck Line | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/29/2020 | Montreal 4 – Carolina 3 OT | MTL | CAR | Over |
| 12/31/2019 | Carolina 3 – Montreal 1 | CAR | CAR | Under |
| 10/03/2019 | Carolina 4 – Montreal 3 SO | CAR | MTL | Over |
| 03/24/2019 | Carolina 2 – Montreal 1 OT | CAR | MTL | Under |
| 12/13/2018 | Montreal 6 – Carolina 4 | MTL | MTL | Over |
These two teams are writing different stories in the early going of the season. Montreal is winless through its first four games, while Carolina is 2-0 after wins over the Islanders and Predators. The Canes have exploded for nine goals, while Montreal has been outscored 15-3 during their four-game losing streak.
2-0-0 pic.twitter.com/7p98FSXdbK
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) October 17, 2021
There’s good value betting the Canes as road underdogs in the NHL odds on Thursday. Montreal is without Carey Price, Shea Weber, and Joel Edmundson and have appeared lifeless this season. The Hurricanes are very deep offensively and feature eight different players with multiple points. Bet on Carolina handing Montreal a fifth straight loss.
Pick: Carolina Hurricanes ML (-132)
Panthers vs Avalanche Offensive Production & Total Odds
The Avalanche and Panthers are likely to light up the scoresheet when they faceoff at FLA Live Arena on Thursday. Both teams boast high-powered offenses and have cashed the over in four straight meetings. The Panthers continue to rise in the Stanley Cup odds following a 3-0 start to the season.
Avalanche vs Panthers Recent Results
| Date | Home-Away | Moneyline | Puck Line | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2019 | Colorado 3 – Florida 4 OT | FLA | FLA | Over |
| 10/18/2019 | Florida 4 – Colorado 5 OT | COL | COL | Over |
| 02/25/2019 | Colorado 3 – Florida 4 OT | FLA | FLA | Over |
| 12/06/2018 | Florida 2 – Colorado 5 | COL | COL | Over |
| 12/14/2017 | Colorado 2 – Florida 1 | COL | FLA | Under |
Colorado has underwhelmed with a 1-2-0 start to the season, but there are signs things could turn around. Captain Gabriel Landeskog is returning against Florida after serving his two-game suspension, while superstar Nathan MacKinnon is still getting back up to speed after missing time due to COVID.
Nate’s pumped to play.
We’re pumped to have him!#GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/tCBwXaeDeV
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) October 19, 2021
The Panthers are the NHL’s second-highest scoring team, while the Avalanche have the weapons to break out any game now. These two teams always tend to play high-event hockey, which is why at least seven goals have been scored in the past four meetings. Look for Landeskog’s return to spark the Avs on the road in Florida.
Pick: Over 6.5 (-108)
Brady is the lead NHL and College Football editor at Sports Betting Dime, where he specializes in betting odds and data-driven analysis. Brady has over 10 years experience working in sports media, with work published by outlets such as ESPN, CBS Sports, Yahoo! Sports and Fox Sports.
