NHL: 3 Best Pre-Season Picks For Today

With just eight days until the new NHL season begins, pre-season preparations for every team are ramping up as the pre-season action continues on September 23.

A busy slate of games is set across North America, which includes the Toronto Maple Leafs hosting the Ottawa Senators and the Minnesota Wild traveling to the Dallas Stars. You can find our best picks for the NHL pre-season action on Wednesday here.

NHL Best Bets & Top Value Picks

• Best Pick: Dallas Stars (vs. Minnesota Wild)
• Best Value: Ottawa Senators (vs. Toronto Maple Leafs)
• Team to Fade: Los Angeles Kings (vs. Anaheim Ducks)

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Key Game Breakdown & Predictions

Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild Prediction & Odds

Date: Wednesday, September 23 | 8:00 PM ET | American Airlines Center, Dallas 

Game Preview

The Dallas Stars will be back in action at the American Airlines Center on Wednesday, as they bid to follow up back-to-back wins over the St. Louis Blues. The Stars boast one of the deepest rosters in the NHL, especially in their bottom six and defensive corps.

These pre-season matchups will suit the strength that they have in reserve, and their high-quality secondary scoring will give them a major edge against a Minnesota Wild side that is still looking unprepared ahead of the new season.

• Best Bet: Dallas Stars

Anaheim Ducks vs. Los Angeles Kings Prediction & Odds

Date: Wednesday, September 23 | 10:00 PM ET | Honda Center, Anaheim 

Game Preview

The Los Angeles Kings will be a team that we are prepared to fade in the NHL preseason games this Wednesday. This is mainly due to the Kings playing on back-to-back nights on the West Coast, which will play to the strengths of the fresher Ducks.

Anaheim’s core of high-end prospects will be given a chance to shine at the Honda Center this week, and their younger stars have a history of outperforming their reputations in pre-season outings.

• Best Bet: Anaheim Ducks

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators Prediction & Odds

Date: Wednesday, September 23 | 7:00 PM ET | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto 

Game Preview

Despite only being pre-season, the pressure will already be intensifying on the Toronto Maple Leafs following heavy back-to-back losses against the Montreal Canadiens. It has been far from an ideal start to the new campaign after missing out on the playoffs last season.

Therefore, the Ottawa Senators could be the value play to build on the promise that they showed in a narrow overtime loss against the Habs in their pre-season opener on Monday evening.

• Best Bet: Ottawa Senators

Best NHL Pre-Season Parlay Picks Today

• Ottawa Senators, Anaheim Ducks & Dallas Stars All to Win