The Hurricanes continue to dazzle from an analytical standpoint, even if the results haven't been there on the scoreboard lately. However, the Sabres will give Carolina a great chance to grab a W on Wednesday night.

We have a couple of standalone NHL games on TNT tonight, and I’m diving into each of these contests from a sports betting perspective. Below I’ll touch on the odds and key information, before wrapping up with my favorite wager and betting analysis for each game.

Remember that the margin is larger overall, as favorites are 417-273 across the 690 NHL games so far this season (60.4%). Is it a small sample size? Yes, but it's also logical that it becomes more difficult to set odds when both teams are very good.

With Eriksson Ek set to line up against McDavid and/or Draisaitl all night, and the Oilers allowing just 2.48 goals per game with a league-best 88.1 penalty-kill percentage through their past 29 games, this is a nightmare matchup for the Minny center.

Discover top NHL betting picks, including the Hurricanes vs Sabres and Oilers vs Wild. Get our insights, predictions and analysis for tonight’s key matchups

There are many different ways to get in on the action for tonight’s 13-game NHL slate, including DFS. Below is the nine-man lineup I’ve locked in for tonight’s schedule. This roster is playable in DraftKings’ classic $50,