NHL Parlay Picks, Odds and NHL Best Bets for Friday 11/17

⭐ Toronto Maple Leafs win and over 5.5 (+130)

The Red Wings experienced a tough loss to the Senators on Thursday, initiating their series in Sweden. 

The team has noted the impact of jet lag, and facing their second game in consecutive days with relatively less rest due to recent travel adds to their challenges. In contrast, the Maple Leafs are entering this game in better shape and with more rest.

Recently, both teams have been part of high-scoring games. The total has exceeded the over in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games and in all of Toronto’s last 5 games. 

This trend is due to both teams' effective scoring coupled with their less robust defense, leading to consistently high-scoring matches. 

Expect the trend to continue, with the over being a likely complement to a Maple Leafs victory.

⭐ NHL Best Bets: Toronto Maple Leafs win and over 5.5 (+130)

⭐  OVER 6.5 (-115) 

The Jets have been impressively effective offensively this season, ranking sixth in the NHL for goals scored per game. 

Their offensive prowess has been evident over the past two weeks, with a 4-1-0 record in their last 5 games, accumulating 24 goals in that span.

This prolific scoring has contributed to the over hitting in 9 of their 15 games this season, including 5 of their last 6 games. 

Buffalo, while having shown strong scoring capabilities last year, hasn't quite reached their potential this season. 

The Sabres still have the talent to score high, and if they are to keep pace with Winnipeg, it will likely be through scoring rather than defensive play. This matchup shows promise for a game with a high scoring total.

⭐ NHL Best Bets:  OVER 6.5 (-115) 

⭐ Florida Panthers -1.5 (+154)

Both the Panthers and Ducks have been performing well recently, making the +154 odds for the Panthers' puck line an attractive bet. 

The Ducks have been a pleasant surprise this season, but the sustainability of their success is still in question. 

On the other hand, the Panthers, as reigning Eastern Conference champions, have a proven track record. They've won 5 of their last 6 games, with their sole loss being by a narrow margin of just one goal.

The Ducks, however, have lost 3 of their last 5 games, with a goal differential of -7 during this period. This could indicate a shift back to more typical performance levels. 

Capitalizing on their current state with favorable puck lines around +150 seems like a timely strategy and the opportunity to bet on a strong Panthers team at these odds is particularly enticing.

⭐ NHL Best Bets: Florida Panthers -1.5 (+154)