Our three favourite anytime goal-scorer bets for Tuesday price out at +2690 as a parlay for bettors looking to take a chance on a lottery ticket on the best NHL betting sites. The picks also appear to hold standalone value as straight bets, something worth noting given that we have gone 2-for-3 quite often this season despite only going 3-for-3 once.
Anytime goal-scorer bets are among the most exciting bets available in any sport. The rush of hitting a long shot goal-scorer is hard to match, but even the NHL’s top scorers are less than 50% likely to score on average, and it is a volatile market subject to randomness, so as always, we do recommend staying within your means. Regardless of the score, any uncashed goal-scorer bet is still live to win, while hitting this type of wager early in any matchup is also extremely satisfying.
Nick’s AGS parlay
Juraj Slafkovsky +200
In what is arguably the most exciting matchup from Tuesday’s NHL slate, the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens will renew their rivalry for the fourth time this season. The Canadiens have scored 3.66 goals per game in the previous three matchups, and appear to have a strong chance of offering another potent offensive output Tuesday.
The Bruins were lucky to get a point last night in New Jersey, as despite clearly getting some favourable calls, they allowed 34 shots on goal and ultimately lost in overtime. They did not look great defensively on Saturday versus the Washington Capitals, and both of those teams are far from offensive powerhouses right now.
Over the last 15 games, the Bruins have allowed 3.83 xGA/60 and, despite excellent play in goal from Jeremy Swayman, have still allowed 3.13 goals against per game.
Juraj Slafkovsky has been generating a ton of chances of late, which is no surprise given his fantastic performance for Slovakia at the Olympics and the fact that he is now skating alongside Nick Suzuki on Montreal’s top line.
Slafkovsky has averaged 0.58 individual expected goals over the last 12 games. Though his four goals in that span is nothing to scoff at, especially relative to his price of +200 to score Tuesday, the underlying metrics suggest that on average he would have been likely to generate an even greater output.
Kirill Marchenko +200
Kirill Marchenko remains one of the NHL’s more underrated skaters and is a major reason why the scorching hot Columbus Blue Jackets officially control their own destiny in terms of earning a playoff spot. Marchenko excels at both ends of the ice, and is a savvy player in terms of finding open ice to use his wicked wrister.
Over the last 10 games, Marchenko has scored six goals and added five assists. He was dominant on Saturday versus the Philadelphia Flyers, as he recorded a goal and five shots across 22:06 of time-on-ice, and was named the First Star of the game.
While the Carolina Hurricanes tend to carry the vast majority of the play, they do tend to give up quality chances off the rush and have received mediocre play in goal. As a result, they have allowed 2.90 goals against per game over the last 10 matchups. Tuesday’s game features a total of 6.5 goals, and does not appear to be a horrible spot to ride with Marchenko to score looking at his recent form.
Across 241.8 minutes of play, the Blue Jackets’ current top line of Marchenko, Adam Fantilli, and Mason Marchment has scored 4.22 goals per 60. All three skaters are capable of hounding pucks effectively down low, and Fantilli and Marchment have done a good job of helping Marchenko get opportunities to use his excellent shot.
Pavel Dorofeyev +210
Six goals across the final 15 games and Dorofeyev will hit the rare 40-goal plateau after breaking out with 35 last season. While his high shooting percentage of 18% does suggest some regression is on the horizon, he is a lethal shooter with an excellent one-timer from his off side, and is well-situated to continue putting that skillset to good use based on his current usage.
Entering the season, I outlined why Mitch Marner’s addition to the Vegas Golden Knights made Jack Eichel to score 30 goals at +110 looked like a strong bet. While that bet may still get there, Marner’s elite playmaking abilities have actually proven to be a key reason for Dorofeyev’s goal-scoring output.
Across 233.7 minutes of play, the Knights’ current second line of Dorofeyev, Marner, and Tomas Hertl holds a 66.7% goal share and has scored 3.12 goals per 60.
While Dorofeyev is well-situated to continue getting quality looks at even strength, his role on the Knights’ excellent top power-play unit is particularly appealing. Dorofeyev ranks second in the NHL with 18 power play goals, and he remains the preferred end point for a unit that has moved the puck around quite effectively this season.
Dorofeyev has tallied eight goals over the last 10 games and is averaging 5.5 shot attempts per game during that span. Many of those come following passes through the middle of the ice, and are ultra threatening as a result.
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