Today’s NHL Best Bets November 5 — Expert Card
1) Side Pick — Capitals ML (–147) vs Blues
Washington’s form and special-teams edge profile well at home, and St. Louis’ 5-on-5 chance creation has lagged. We’ll ride the Caps on the moneyline at the current price.
2) Total — Sharks vs Kraken: Under 6.0 (–103)
This Pacific matchup projects as slower tempo with both clubs leaning on forecheck-and-dump rather than free-skate track meets. Goalie form and recent shot suppression point toward a 3–2 style finish.
3) Cross-Game Parlay (Estimated +1030) NHL Best Bets November 5
- Flames ML (–120) vs Blue Jackets
- Canucks ML (–160) vs Blackhawks
- Blues vs Capitals — Over 6.0 (–108)
- Sharks vs Kraken — Under 6.0 (–103)
Est. decimal: 11.3 (stake × 11.3). A $100 stake returns ≈ $1,130 total ($1,030 profit). Odds are estimates based on the posted board and will move; shop for best numbers.
Betting Trends & Market Notes
- Washington has typically controlled shot share at home against middling road offenses.
- Sharks–Kraken totals have skewed to tighter results in comparable pace spots.
- Favorites around –150 to –170 at home remain solid parlay anchors when paired with a totals leg.
NHL Best Bets November 5 – Wrap-Up
Our NHL Best Bets November 5 approach: stand-alone plays on Capitals ML and Under 6.0 in Sharks–Kraken, plus a four-leg parlay that builds off Vancouver and Calgary without duplicating the singles.
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