Carolina, Buffalo, and Ottawa bets, plus today's DFS picks

Buffalo Sabres are one of the most fun teams to watch in the NHL right now. Tage Thompson is leading the team in every scoring category and is well on pace for 60 goals this year. The Sabres have found a formula this season and are able to get games into overtime. Minnesota Wild are not favored all that much in this matchup.

Carolina Hurricanes cover the Columbus Blue Jackets -1.5 -120. Johnny Gaudreau is having a great season for the Canes. Carolina lost their last game despite having 67 shots on goal in regulation. Columbus is in a year where they are just trying to build their next core and develop their talent.

Seattle Kraken and Ottawa Senators are playing a game. Seattle has some balanced scoring and beat the Maple Leafs 5-1 recently. Ottawa has a solid forward group but their analytics have been poor this season. Their team save percentage is .887.

Logan Thompson is the projected starter for Vegas. Thompson has been a revelation for the team and is in the running for Calder Trophy this season. The Kings are a top-ten team in CF/60 and SF/ 60, but middle of the road in putting pucks in net. LA's implied live is currently under three goals.

Michael Bunting, Auston Matthews and William Nylander are available on TOR1. Toronto has the highest implied live (4.4) and is playing a Red Wings team with a backup goalie.