The Stanley Cup playoffs kick off today featuring two intriguing matchups on the ice.
If you're dabbling in said parlays today, we'll help keep things simple — and profitable — for you with our best SGP NHL picks from April 20's games.
Today's NHL same game parlay picks
Our betting experts have scoured through today's NHL odds to find your best SGP bets for each of the two Game 1s on Saturday's playoff slate:
Islanders vs Hurricanes same-game parlay (SGP)
Hurricanes -1.5
Seth Jarvis anytime goal
If we are backing Carolina to win by two or more goals, then we need some pucks to find the back of the net. A good option to back in that department is forward Seth Jarvis, who finished second on the team with 33 goals.
Not only is Jarvis a threat to score at even strength, but he also leads the team in power-play goals. I mention this because New York finished last in penalty-kill percentage.
Read Tony Sartori's full Islanders vs. Hurricanes predictions.
Maple Leafs vs Bruins same-game parlay (SGP)
David Pastrnak anytime goal
Auston Matthews anytime goal
Each team Over 1.5 goals
Along with expecting David Pastrnak to keep haunting Toronto, we'll be backing Auston Matthews to find the back of the net tonight. The Leafs phenom finished with a league-high 69 goals this year and has 10 goals in as many games against the B’s.
For my final leg, I’ll take both teams to go Over 1.5 goals scored. The Leafs had the best road offense in the NHL this season, averaging 3.59 goals per game. They also allowed 3.18 goals per game, so the Bruins should be able to net 2+ tonight, just as they’ve done in the last seven meetings against Toronto.
Read Mike DiStefano's full Maple Leafs vs. Bruins predictions.
Learn how to bet a same-game parlay with these helpful tips and strategies.
