The NHL returns to the ice on Friday with a super-size slate of 14 games including the Panthers vs Hurricanes in Charlotte and the Jets vs the Golden Knights in Las Vegas. Here are betting previews for the 14 matchups with moneyline and totals odds, starting times, records, trends, and picks and predictions from the Sides, Totals, and Puck Line markets.
Rangers vs Flyers Prediction
| Game Time: | 1 EST/10 PST |
| Flyers Line: | +133 |
| Rangers Line: | -165 |
| Total: | 6.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
The Flyers (10-10-3, 7-1-0 at Home) welcome the Rangers (12-8-1, 7-4-0 on Road, L4) to Philadelphia on Black Friday for an Eastern Conference Metropolitan Division showdown. This Rangers vs Flyers pick and prediction will side with the Broadway Blueshirts who are 8-2 the last 10 in this series and 5-0 the last 5 in Philly (18 GF-7 GA) Pick: Rangers -165
Blackhawks vs Wild Prediction
| Game Time: | 2:00 EST/11:00 PST |
| Wild Line: | -278 |
| Blackhawks Line: | +215 |
| Total: | 5.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
The Trends rule this matchup with the Wild 9-1 in the last 10 series meetings—but losing the last one—and the Under 8-1-1. These Blackhawks vs Wild predictions and picks will back the hosts on the Puck Line and the Under (6-0-1 L7). Picks: Wild -1.5 +100, Under 5.5
Panthers vs Hurricanes Prediction
| Game Time: | 3:00 EST |
| Hurricanes Line: | -137 |
| Panthers Line: | +110 |
| Total: | 5.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
The best game from the Eastern Conference on the schedule, this Panthers vs Hurricanes prediction will take the Home team even with Goalie Frederik Andersen out as Sebastian Aho and Carolina are great at Home and the Home team has won the last 5 skates in this series. The Under is 7-3-0 the last 10 meetings. Pick: Hurricanes -137
Canucks vs Sabres Prediction
| Game Time: | 3:00 EST |
| Sabres Line: | -108 |
| Canucks Line: | -114 |
| Total: | 6.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
This Canucks vs Sabres pick and prediction will back the visiting Canucks who are good on the Road (8-2-0), 2-0-0 the last 2 in Buffalo, and 6-4 the last 10 series meetings. Pick: Canucks -114
Devils vs Red Wings Prediction
| Game Time: | 3:00 EST |
| Red Wings Line: | +133 |
| Devils Line: | -165 |
| Total: | 6.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
This Devils vs Red Wings Black Friday pick and prediction will side with Colin Quinn and New Jersey who are playing better hockey than Detroit, going 7-3-0 its last 10 compared to the Wings 4-5-1 mark. Pick: Devils -165
Flames vs Blue Jackets Prediction
| Game Time: | 3:00 EST |
| Blue Jackets Line: | -109 |
| Flames Line: | -114 |
| Total: | 6.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
Despite how well Columbus has played at Home recently and won 3 of the last 4 in this series, this Flames vs Blue Jackets prediction and pick will back the Road side from Canada who have gone 7-3-0 the last 10 series meetings. Pick: Flames -114
Lightning vs Predators Prediction
| Game Time: | 3:00 EST |
| Predators Line: | -112 |
| Lightning Line: | -112 |
| Total: | 6.5 |
| TV: | NHL Network |
This Lightning vs Predators prediction and pick will back the visitors with Tampa Bay going 7-3 the last 10 series meetings and Nashville 3-4-3 its last 10 and in last place in the Central Division. Pick: Lightning -112
Islanders vs Capitals Prediction
| Game Time: | 3:00 EST |
| Capitals Line: | -165 |
| islanders Line: | +133 |
| Total: | 6.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
This Islanders vs Capitals prediction and pick will back the hosts, even without Alexander Ovechkin, despite the fact the Road teams have done so well the last 10 series meetings (6-4). Washington is 7-4-1 at Home and on a 2-game winning streak. Pick: Capitals -165
Kings vs Ducks Prediction
| Game Time: | 3:30 EST |
| Ducks Line: | +125 |
| Kings Line: | -155 |
| Total: | 5.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
These Kings vs Ducks picks and predictions are easy ones with Los Angeles 9-1 over the last 10 skates with Anaheim and the Under 6-3-1 (Under 4 straight). Los Angeles would make a great parlay element with other solid Favorites today like the Wild, Bruins, and Oilers. Picks: Kings -155, Under 5.5
Kraken vs Sharks Prediction
| Game Time: | 3:30 EST |
| Sharks Line: | +143 |
| Kraken Line: | -177 |
| Total: | 6.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
This Kraken vs Sharks pick and prediction is to back the Road team who has won 2 of the last 3 in this stadium. The Under is 7-3-0 the last 10. The oddsmakers making Seattle such big chalks over SJ (-23 GD) speaks volumes. Pick: Kraken -177
Penguins vs Bruins Prediction
| Game Time: | 6:30 EST |
| Bruins Line: | -166 |
| Penguins Line: | +133 |
| Total: | 6.5 |
| TV: | TNT, Max |
This Penguins vs Bruins prediction and pick sides with the Home team against a side with the worst Goal differential in the NHL (-33). The B’s are 7-3 the last 10 series meetings and have won 5 out of 6 vs the Pens. Pick: Bruins -166
Jets vs Golden Knights Prediction
| Game Time: | 8:30 EST |
| Golden Knights Line: | -109 |
| Jets Line: | -114 |
| Total: | 5.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
This Jets vs Golden Knights pick and prediction between two division leaders is not easy, and this is a game best watched and a toss-up. Winnipeg has the best record Power Play and Penalty Kill while VGK is hot, and at Home (8-2-0) and coming off a tough loss to the Avalanche on Wednesday. Pick: Jets +1.5 -238
Avalanche vs Stars Prediction
| Game Time: | 9:00 EST |
| Stars Line: | -159 |
| Avalanche Line: | +112 |
| Total: | 6.5 |
| TV: | TNT, Max |
This Avalanche vs Stars prediction and pick will gamble on Jake Oettinger and host Dallas (8-2-0 at Home) who are 4-1 the last 5 series meetings (19 GF-11 GA) vs Cale Makar and Colorado. Pick: Stars -159
Oilers vs Utah Hockey Club Prediction
| Game Time: | 9:00 EST |
| Utah Hockey Club Line: | +125 |
| Oilers Line: | -155 |
| Total: | 6.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
This Oilers vs Utah Hockey Club vs prediction and pick will stick with Connor McDavid and the defending Western Conference champs as Utah (4-4-1 at Home) has lost 4 of its last 6 and played 2 Unders in 10 games (6 Overs, 2 Pushes) while Edmonton (6-3-1 on Road) has alternated Wins and Losses over its last 4 outings. Pick: Oilers -155