Wednesday NHL Picks & Predictions: 2 Monster Total Edges in Nationally Televised Games

The NHL is now in full swing, with action seemingly every single night from here until March. Wednesday brings us just three games on the slate, but we have identified edges on the total in both Rangers vs. Islanders and Lightning vs. Ducks. Both games will be nationally televised on TNT as a Wednesday night back-to-back. What better than having an edge on the total and sitting back and watching hockey for the entire night? Rangers vs. Islanders 7:30 p.m. on TNT The Rangers are coming off the second night of a back-to-back and will have to make the short trip over to Long Island. It's not just any back-to-back, either. The Rangers went toe-to-toe with the defending Stanley Cup champion Avalanche and lost in a shootout. The Islanders are off to a slow 2-4 start after being picked by some to be a contender in the Metropolitan Division. This could be a massive get-right opportunity against their cross-city rivals. Action Network's pro line set the total of this game at 8.25. That gives over 6 (-106) a 24.2% edge against the number. That's one of the biggest edges of the season so far. Keep an eye out for starting goalie announcements, as it's likely the Rangers go with backup goaltender Jaroslav Halak after Igor Shesterkin faced 46 shots last night. PRO Report Pick: Over 6 (-105) (Click HERE to add Over to your betting slip via FanDuel QuickSlip!) Lightning vs. Ducks 10 p.m. ET on TNT This is expected to be a fun inter-conference matchup between the dynasty of the Lightning and a young up-and-coming team in the Ducks. The Ducks have struggled to get anything going this season after a 1-4 start. They've scored just 14 goals, which is the second-lowest in the NHL. With young offensive firepower, there is an expectation for some positive regression in the near future. The Lightning haven't played up to their usual standard after starting the season 3-4. Our pro line sets the total for this game at 7.58. Despite the high total at 6.5 (-115), that still gives the over a 10.1% edge against the number. That makes it another A+ edge for Wednesday night. PRO Report Pick: Over 6.5 (-115) (Click HERE to add Over to your betting slip via FanDuel QuickSlip!)