Thursday NHL Odds, Predictions and Best Picks for All 10 Games on December 2nd
- The NHL features a 10-game slate on Thursday, December 2nd
- The Panthers host the Sabres, while the Flames visit the Kings
- Read below for Thursday’s NHL odds, plus our best NHL picks
It’s a busy Thursday night in the NHL with 10 games on the docket for December 2nd. The Florida Panthers will look to continue their dominance on home ice when they welcome the struggling Buffalo Sabres to Sunrise.
Elsewhere in the NHL odds, the Calgary Flames are being listed as -150 road favorites against the Los Angeles Kings. Darryl Sutter’s team is 9-2-2 on the road and will aim to shutdown a low-scoring LAK offense.
Let’s take a look at the Thursday NHL odds and provide you our two best bets.
Thursday NHL Odds – December 2nd
| Game Time (ET) | Team | Puck Line | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday Dec. 2 | Ottawa Senators | +1.5 (+100) | O 6 (-110) | +235 |
| 7:08pm | Carolina Hurricanes | -1.5 (-120) | U 6 (-110) | -300 |
| Game Time (ET) | Team | Puck Line | Total | Moneyline |
| Thursday Dec. 2 | Buffalo Sabres | +1.5 (+100) | O 6 (-120) | +250 |
| 7:08pm | Florida Panthers | -1.5 (-120) | U 6 (+100) | -320 |
| Game Time (ET) | Team | Puck Line | Total | Moneyline |
| Thursday Dec. 2 | Colorado Avalanche | -1.5 (+135) | O 6.5 (+100) | -165 |
| 7:08pm | Montreal Canadiens | +1.5 (-155) | U 6.5 (-120) | +145 |
| Game Time (ET) | Team | Puck Line | Total | Moneyline |
| Thursday Dec. 2 | St. Louis Blues | +1.5 (-200) | O 5.5 (-115) | +120 |
| 8:08pm | Tampa Bay Lightning | -1.5 (+170) | U 5.5 (-105) | -145 |
| Game Time (ET) | Team | Puck Line | Total | Moneyline |
| Thursday Dec. 2 | Boston Bruins | -1.5 (+185) | O 5.5 (-115) | -120 |
| 8:08pm | Nashville Predators | +1.5 (-225) | U 5.5 (-115) | +100 |
| Game Time (ET) | Team | Puck Line | Total | Moneyline |
| Thursday Dec. 2 | New Jersey Devils | +1.5 (-165) | O 6 (-105) | +140 |
| 8:08pm | Minnesota Wild | -1.5 (+145) | U 6 (-115) | -160 |
| Game Time (ET) | Team | Puck Line | Total | Moneyline |
| Thursday Dec. 2 | Columbus Blue Jackets | +1.5 (-165) | O 5.5 (+100) | +150 |
| 8:38pm | Dallas Stars | -1.5 (+145) | U 5.5 (-120) | -175 |
| Game Time (ET) | Team | Puck Line | Total | Moneyline |
| Thursday Dec. 2 | Calgary Flames | -1.5 (+170) | O 5.5 (+120) | -150 |
| 10:38pm | Los Angeles Kings | +1.5 (-200) | U 5.5 (-140) | +130 |
Odds as of December 1st at DraftKings
Sabres vs Panthers Odds and Betting Trends
The Panthers have won 12 of 13 home games entering Thursday’s clash with the Sabres at FLA Live Arena. Buffalo is listed as heavy +250 road underdogs as they aim to improve their 2-5-2 road record. The Sabres have lost six of their last seven games overall.
𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗜𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗘!!!!!!!!!!!
Sam Reinhart scores with 14 seconds left for the Panthers 4th goal of the period to take the 5-4 lead!!!!!!!!!!!@FlaPanthers | #TimeToHunt pic.twitter.com/q9P7SJf3fR
— Bally Sports Florida: Panthers (@BallyPanthers) December 1, 2021
There isn’t much value taking the Panthers on the moneyline considering the heavy juice involved, but the puck line is a smart play. The Panthers are scoring a whopping 4.31 goals per game on home ice this season, while the Sabres are giving up almost four goals against per game on the road.
Sabres vs Panthers Recent Results
| Date | Home-Away | Moneyline | Puck Line | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/04/20 | BUF 3 – FLA 2 | BUF | BUF | Under |
| 11/24/19 | FLA 2 – BUF 5 | BUF | BUF | Over |
| 10/11/19 | BUF 3 – FLA 2 SO | BUF | BUF | Under |
| 02/19/19 | FLA 4 – BUF 2 | FLA | FLA | Push |
| 01/03/19 | BUF 4 – FLA 3 | BUF | BUF | Over |
Buffalo has found a way to beat Florida in recent years, but they are 1-6 in the last 7 meetings in Florida. This 2021-22 Panthers team is built different and almost unbeatable in their own barn. Look for Florida to continue their dominance on home ice against a Sabres team struggling to keep the puck out of their net.
Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5 (-120)
Flames vs Kings NHL Pick and Prediction
The Flames are listed as -150 road favorites over the Kings. Darryl Sutter’s team has been rising in the Stanley Cup odds thanks to some stellar play away from home. Calgary has won three straight games on the road to improve their overall road record to 9-2-2.
A little 3-on-3 before we head to Hollywood. pic.twitter.com/5l6l7KL2lU
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) December 1, 2021
The Kings have lost five of six games during an extended homestand, getting outscored 22-15 in the process. Los Angeles has the seventh-lowest scoring offense in the NHL and will struggle to score against a Flames defense leading the NHL in GAA. Goalie Jacob Markstrom has five shutouts.
Flames vs Kings Recent Results
| Date | Home-Away | Moneyline | Puck Line | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/12/20 | LAK 5 – CGY 3 | LAK | LAK | Over |
| 12/07/19 | CGY 4 – LAK 3 | CGY | LAK | Over |
| 10/19/19 | LAK 4 – CGY 1 | LAK | LAK | Under |
| 10/08/19 | CGY 3 – LAK 4 OT | LAK | LAK | Over |
| 04/01/19 | LAK 2 – CGY 7 | CGY | CGY | Over |
The Flames are 4-1 in their last five road games, while the Kings are 2-10 in their last 12 games as a home underdog. Calgary’s Andrew Mangiapane is the NHL’s leading goal scorer on the road, while Johnny Gaudreau is heating up with six points in his last five games. Bet the Flames on the NHL betting line as road favorites in Thursday’s NHL odds.
Pick: Calgary Flames ML (-150)
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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.
