We have 12 NHL games on the betting menu for Saturday, including Winnipeg at Florida and Dallas at Minnesota as four of the best teams collide. Here are your handicapping previews for all 12 matchups with picks and predictions from the Sides, Totals, and Puck Line markets.
Blues vs Bruins Prediction
| Game Time: | 1:00 EST |
| Bruins Line: | -218 |
| Blues Line: | +180 |
| Total: | 6.5 |
| TV: | NHL Network |
The Blues (7-9-1, 3-4-1, L4) head to Beantown to face the Bruins (8-8-2, 5-3-1 at Home) for this matinee between two sides with more losses than wins. St. Louis took a 3-game losing streak to Buffalo on Thursday where the Blues lost, 4-3. This Blues vs Bruins prediction will back the B’s who are 7-3 in the last 10 in this series, but note that all 3 St. Louis’ wins came in Boston. The Under is 5-3-2 in those 10 games. Pick: Bruins -218
Islanders vs Kraken Prediction
| Game Time: | 4:00 EST |
| Kraken Line: | -130 |
| Islanders Line: | +110 |
| Total: | 6 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
This inter-conference matchup sees the Islanders (6-6-4, 4-3-2 on Road) in the Emerald City to play the Kraken (7-8-1, 4-3-1 at Home) in a game, like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, a long, long way from home (2,902 miles). These two teams have only played six times since the Kraken expanded into the league, with Seattle going 4-2 and winning the last 2 in PK Shootouts. The Under is also 4-2 with games averaging 4.8 gpg with 7 the most being scored (twice). With that in mind, this Islanders vs Kraken prediction will side with the Under. Pick: Under 6
Blue Jackets vs Canadiens Prediction
| Game Time: | 7:00 EST |
| Canadiens Line: | -148 |
| Blue Jackets Line: | +124 |
| Total: | 6.5 |
| TV: | NHL Network |
This battle of last place teams in the Atlantic and Metropolitan divisions sees the Canadiens (5-9-2, 2-5-1 at Home) hosting the Blue Jackets (5-8-2, 1-5-2 on Road). We love fading Columbus on the Road, and with the Blue Jackets on a 6-game losing streak and worn out from travel, the Blue Jackets vs Canadiens prediction is a no-brainer. Les Habs have won the last 5 in this series (22 GF-8 GA) after Columbus won the previous 5 in a row. The Blue Jackets are 10-30-9 on the Road since the start of last season. Pick: Canadiens -148
Sabres vs Flyers Prediction
| Game Time: | 7:00 EST |
| Senators Line: | -115 |
| Flyers Line: | +105 |
| Total: | 6.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
This Eastern Conference game from Philadelphia sees the Flyers (7-8-2, 4-4-2 on Road) trading elbows with the Sabres (7-8-1, 2-3-1 on Road). Philadelphia is always a hard team to handicap, but this Flyers vs Senators prediction and free NHL pick will take the Over with the last three Flyers games going Over the Total and seeing 7, 7, and 9 goals (7.67 gpg). Buffalo has gone 7-3 in the last 10 meetings and won 4 of the last 5 in the City of Brotherly Love and High-Sticking Penalties (23 GF-16 GA). Pick: Sabres Over 6.5
Sharks vs Penguins Prediction
| Game Time: | 7:00 EST |
| Penguins Line: | -205 |
| Sharks Line: | +170 |
| Total: | 6.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
This inter-conference matchup sees the Sharks (5-10-3, 2-6-2 on Road) heading to the Steel City to face Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and the Penguins (6-9-3, 3-4-1 at Home) in a game which sees hosts Pittsburgh as huge Favorites. Both sides are on 2-game losing streaks. This Sharks vs Penguins prediction is best used as a parlay element. The series Trends show Pittsburgh has won the last 3 meetings (19 GF-6 GA), defeating the Sharks by 3, 8, and 2 goals so a Puck Line bet may be considered. Pick: Penguins -205
Jets vs Panthers Prediction
| Game Time: | 7:00 EST |
| Panthers Line: | -142 |
| Jets Line: | +120 |
| Total: | 6.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
This inter-conference matchup is the best game of the day with the Jets (15-2-0, 7-1-0 on Road) in Sunrise, Florida to play the Panthers (11-5-1, 5-3-1 at Home). Surprisingly, both come in losers with Winnipeg suffering its first Road loss of the year in Tampa on Thursday and Florida losing 2 straight Home skates to the upstart Devils.Our Jets vs Panthers prediction and picks will side with the Jets to bounce back in a high-scoring game. Winnipeg is 7-3 the last 10 meetings, winning 4 straight (18 GF-10 GA) with the Over 7-2-1, hitting 6 of the last 7 meetings. Picks: Jets +120, Over 6.5
Devils vs Lightning Prediction
| Game Time: | 7:00 EST |
| Lightning Line: | -110 |
| Devils Line: | -110 |
| Total: | 6 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
If Winnipeg (14/1 to win Stanley Cup, DraftKings) is the surprise team in the Western Conference, then New Jersey (16/1 to win Stanley Cup) is the shocker in the Eastern Conference, and on Saturday the Devils (12-6-2, 8-3-0 on Road) meet the Lightning (8-6-1, 5-1-1 at Home) in what should be a great game. This Devils vs Lightning prediction is to back the hot Road team, NJ, and buck the Trends which show that TB is a dominating 8-2 in the last 10 meetings and has won 4 in a row. The Over is 7-3-0 the last 10 and has hit 5 of 6. The Trend is your friend until he deflates your bike tires. Pick: Devils -110
Oilers vs Maple Leafs Prediction
| Game Time: | 7:00 EST |
| Maple Leafs Line: | -105 |
| Oilers Line: | -1152 |
| Total: | 6.5 |
| TV: | NHL Network |
This inter-conference meeting and dream Stanley Cup matchup for most Canadians sees Connor McDavid and the Oilers (8-7-1, 3-5-1 at Home) facing Auston Matthews and the Maple Leafs (10-6-2, 3-3-2 on Road) in Ontario for Hockey Night in Canada. This Oilers vs Maple Leafs prediction is from the Totals market—if the oddsmakers don’t hang a 7—with the Over 2-1-2 the last 5 in games that saw 9, 6, 11, 7, and 6 scores. Toronto has gone 7-3 in the last 10 meetings, winning 4 of 5 in Hogtown. Pick: Over 6.5
Senators vs Hurricanes Prediction
| Game Time: | 7:00 EST |
| Hurricanes Line: | -198 |
| Senators Line: | +164 |
| Total: | 6.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
The Senators (8-7-1, 3-5-0 on Road) are in Charlotte to play the Hurricanes (11-4-0, 5-1-0 at Home) in a classic Canadian team playing in the USA handicap to the Americans.This Senators vs Hurricanes prediction will blend Site and series Trends as Carolina is 7-3 the last 10 meetings and has won 4 consecutive (19 GF-8 GA). Of note, the Senators went 0-for-16 on the Power Play in those 4 losses. Pick: Hurricanes -198
Stars vs Wild Prediction
| Game Time: | 8:00 EST |
| Stars Line: | -130 |
| Wild Line: | +110 |
| Total: | 6 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
This enticing Western Conference skate sees the Wild (10-2-3, 7-1-2 on Road) in Big D to shoot with the Stars (9-5-0, 6-1-0 at Home) in what could be a preview of a Western Conference Playoff series. Looking at the last 10 meetings, we see that Dallas is 7-3 and has won the last 6 meetings (30 GF-8 GA). So this Wild vs Stars prediction is to take Jake Oettinger and Dallas. Pick: Stars -130
Red Wings vs Kings Prediction
| Game Time: | 8:00 EST |
| Kings Line: | -205 |
| Red Wings Line: | +170 |
| Total: | 6 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
The Kings (9-6-3, 4-1-1 at Home) welcome the Wings (7-7-1, 4-3-0 on Road) to Lipstick City for an inter-conference matchup and tough NHL handicap. A look at the series Trends reveals that Los Angeles is 7-3 in the last 10 games as is the Over which has hit 5 times in a row (8, 8, 7, 7, 7). This Red Wings vs Kings prediction will bank on at least 7 pucks being put in the back of the net (again). Pick: Over 6
Blackhawks vs Canucks Prediction
| Game Time: | 10:00 EST |
| Canucks Line: | -250 |
| Blackhawks Line: | +205 |
| Total: | 6.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
The last game on the big betting board sees Connor Bedard and the Blackhawks (6-10-1, 4-6-1 on Road) in Ogopogoville to play the Canucks (6-8-1, 3-3-1 at Home) in another USA team in Canada matchup. Vancouver has completely dominated this series going 9-1-0 over the last 10 and winning 8 straight (31 GF-13 GA), all but one by 2 or more goals. Because of the high Moneyline price here, cooking up a Penguins, Hurricanes, and Canucks pizza parlay may hit the spot. Pick: Canucks -1.5 -102