Last Updated on January 27, 2026 9:31 am by Anthony Rome
Will the Sharks take down the Canucks as a road favorite at 10:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday night? Will the Capitals also claim a road victory over the Kraken in Seattle at 10:00 p.m. ET? Is the Bruins-Predators total set too high at 7:00 p.m. ET? Our Tuesday NHL Best Bets Jan. 27 column offers selections for these three matchups.
NHL Best Bet: Sharks -127 (at Canucks)
The San Jose Sharks have quietly been one of the more undervalued teams this season. While they don’t grab headlines often, their offensive success against struggling defensive teams has shown up in the odds and projections, with models tilting slightly in their favor in this matchup.
Why this matters for bettors:
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The Canucks have been inconsistent defensively, and their goaltending remains volatile — especially on the road.
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San Jose’s puck possession numbers and shot metrics suggest they’re not as weak as their record, and they’ve produced goals at times when counted out.
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At around -130 range on the moneyline, Sharks represent a value play vs a Vancouver team that has shown head-to-head results close and tilting toward the visitor.
Play: Sharks ML (expect San Jose to capitalize on Canucks defensive lapses).
NHL Best Bet: Capitals -135 (at Kraken)
The Capitals have a strong overall record and a recent edge in head-to-head vs Seattle — the clubs have met numerous times with Washington more often coming out on top, particularly when at full strength.
Why this is solid:
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Washington’s scoring depth — including secondary scoring beyond star forwards — gives them the edge over a Kraken side that leans heavily on defense and can struggle to generate offense.
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The Kraken’s O/U profile suggests many of their games stay close and low scoring; if the Caps can get the first goal, they’re adept at squeezing defensive play afterward, which benefits a moneyline bet.
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With moneyline odds near -140 to -150, you’re getting a favorite that actually wins those wagers at a respectable clip in similar situations — and that’s a key edge.
Play: Capitals ML (lean on Washington’s experience and offensive balance).
NHL Best Bet: Predators/Bruins under 6.5
This totals play is not a moneyline, but given patterns in this matchup and historical context, it’s one worth targeting.
Why the Under makes sense:
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Both Nashville and Boston have displayed tight defensive structures in recent meetings — Bruins have leaned into structured defense under Swayman in goal, and Predators seldom blow teams out offensively.
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Head-to-head and recent game scripts show a tendency toward lower totals, especially in cold weather or tighter divisional play.
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In hockey betting, totals often reflect true expected goals better than side lines — and this one suggests a 5-goal or below final is highly plausible.
Play: Under 6 Goals (good value versus typical o6.5 lines).
Tuesday NHL Best Bets Jan. 27
- San Jose Sharks -127
- Washington Capitals -135
- Predators/Bruins under 6.5
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