NHL Picks for Sunday 11/17/24: Top 4 NHL Predictions

There are four games on the NHL betting schedule for Sunday, with three of the matchups between Eastern Conference and Western Conference clubs. Here are your handicapping previews for the four games with expert picks and predictions from the Sides, Totals, and Puck Line markets in another slate that looks good for the oddsmakers Favorites.

Blues vs Hurricanes Prediction

The Blues (7-9-1, 3-4-1 on Road, L4 into Saturday) conclude their 3-game Road trip in Charlotte against Sebastian Aho and the Hurricanes (11-4-0, 5-1-0 at Home). Carolina is 3-1 at Home in the last 4 meetings (13 GF-7 GA) and with St. Louis likely tired, this Blues vs Hurricanes prediction is to back Pyotir Kochetkov (8-2-0, 2.56 GAA) and the hosts who have just 1 Home loss—to the Lightning on Opening Night—and have won 5 straight at the Lenovo Center, outscoring some quality Eastern Conference opponents (NJD, BOS, WAS, PHIL, PIT) 27-11 in the process. The Over is 4-2 in the last 6 meetings. Both teams will be playing their second game in two nights. Pick: Hurricanes -245

Capitals vs Golden Knights Prediction

This inter-conference matchup pits the Golden Knights (11-4-2, 8-1-0 at Home) against 39-year-old Alexander Ovechkin (5 Goals, 4 assists +/- of +2 in 12 games vs VGK) and the Capitals (10-4-1, 3-2-0 on Road) in a clash between two sides off to very nice starts. VGK—who have been extremely strong in the First Period of games this season—has lost only once at the Fortress (Hurricanes) and have dominated the lifetime series, going 7-3 over the last 10 meetings and winning the last 5 at Home in Sin City (22 GF-11 GA). This Capitals vs Golden Knights prediction will side with Jack Eichel (25 points) and the Home team for dominating both at T-Mobile Arena and in the series. Pick: Golden Knights -143

Rangers vs Kraken Prediction

This inter-conference meeting from Seattle sees Artemi Panarin (10 goals, 13 assists, 23 points; all team highs) and the Rangers (10-4-1, 5-1-0 on Road) facing the Kraken (8-8-1, 5-3-1 at Home) with the hosts playing some good hockey of late (W3). The Rangers vs Kraken prediction here is to back the series Trends, which shows Igor Shesterkin (7-4-1, 2.78 GAA) and the Broadway Blueshirts are a profitable 5-1 in the 6 lifetime meetings (23 GF-12 GA). NY has been playing very well on the Road this season with just 1 loss (Capitals) so far. New York has scored 6 Power Play goals in the 6 meetings to Seattle’s 4. The Under is 4-2 in those games, but a spotless 3-0 in the Emerald City with an average of 4.67 gpg at Climate Pledge Arena. Pick: Rangers -195

Predators vs Canucks Prediction

The last game on the betting board sees the Canucks (8-4-3, 2-3-3 at Home) hosting the Predators (5-10-3, 1-4-3 on Road) in yet another USA team playing in Canada matchup, after Vancouver faced Chicago on Saturday night. This Canucks vs Predators prediction and pick weighs the Site and the recent seriesTrends which show that the Canucks have completely dominated this series going 8-2-0 over the last 10. But bettors beware as Vancouver will be playing its second game in three nights and Nashville (L3) has won the last 2 meetings at Rogers Arena, holding the hosts to just 1 goal in both games. With low-scoring games the last 5 (1, 3, 7, 4, 5) and the Under 4-1 over that span, the Totals lean is to Juuse Saros (4-7-2, 2.64 GAA), Kevin Lankinen (8-2-2, 2.60 GAA), and the Under with the side lean to the Canucks. Picks: Under 6, Canucks -132