Bet Wednesday NHL: Peterson picks Toronto Maple Leafs vs Winnipeg Jets, L.A. Kings vs Las Vegas Golden Knights

Toronto Maple Leafs (-135) @ Winnipeg Jets (+115), 7:30 pm EDT

Sitting at No. 2 in the North Division and winning 4 of their last 5 (including stealing 2 of 3 from No. 1 Toronto just a few weeks ago), the Winnipeg Jets look primed to take over the top spot in the North starting with a victory over Toronto Wednesday night. The Maple Leafs are 3-2 in their last 5 games, averaging 2.8 goals per game while allowing 2.4. On the flip side, the Jets are averaging 3.8 goals per game and allowing 1.8. With the added boost of Winnipeg playing at home in this contest, take the Jets Moneyline here.

PICK: Winnipeg Jets Moneyline (+115)

Los Angeles Kings (+185) @ Vegas Golden Knights (-225), 10 pm EDT

Sitting at the top of the West Division, the Vegas Golden Knights play host to the Los Angeles Kings Wednesday night. Within the past 2 weeks, Vegas has defeated LA by 2+ goals on 3 separate occasions. The Golden Knights are 8-2 in their last 10 and are averaging 3.5 goals per game. The Kings are 3-7 in their last 10 and averaging 2.4 goals per game. Take Vegas on the Puck Line here as they have recently dominated LA on multiple occasions.

PICK: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5 (+115)