NHL Team Point Over/Unders 2022-23: Can the Avs exceed expectations again and will the Blackhawks tank correctly?
As we inch closer to the start of the NHL’s regular season October 7, it’s finally time to take a look at where oddsmakers have placed team point totals for the 2022-23 campaign.
For the most part, the league is done with major roster moves for a bit—save for some surprising rookies who may end up earning their way into the NHL—and most health concerns are well known by now.
The Colorado Avalanche easily surpassed their 110.5 point total last year (119) en route to the Stanley Cup. This year the bar is about the same for the reigning champs at 111.5 points.
Overall, nine teams have point total lines set at 100.5 or above compared to six last season. One of the biggest jumps belongs to the Ottawa Senators, who after a monster offseason saw their line jump from 72.5 points in 2021-22 to 86.5 points this year.
The race for the No. 1 overall pick in 2023 is expected to be a bit less crowded than it was last season, when only three teams held point total lines below 70 points. This time around, only the Chicago Blackhawks (67.5) and Arizona Coyotes (66.5) fall under the 70-point threshold.
How many clubs will cash their overs after 22 teams exceeded expectations last year?
Odds via BetMGM.