On Saturday there are 11 games on the NHL schedule including the Oilers at the Kings, the Capitals at the Maple Leafs, and the Hurricanes at the Devils in some great showdowns. Here are betting previews for these 11 matchups along with Moneyline and Totals odds, Starting Times, Records, Trends, and Picks from the Sides, Totals, and Puck Line markets.
Canadiens vs Panthers Prediction
| Game Time: | 1:00 EST/10:00 PST |
| Panthers Line: | -325 |
| Canadiens Line: | +260 |
| Total: | 6.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
Florida (10-6-1 at Home) welcomes the Canadiens (4-10-1 on Road) to Sunrise for an Atlantic Division game. In the last 10 series meetings, the Panthers are 8-2 and have won the last 5 in Florida (31 GF-15 GA) in extremely high-scoring games (Over 5-0-0). These Canadiens vs Panthers picks are simple and will back both of these powerful Trends (Over 7-2-1 L10). Picks: Panthers -1.5 -122, Over 6.5
Kraken vs Canucks Prediction
| Game Time: | 4:00 EST/1:00 PST |
| Canucks Line: | -130 |
| Kraken Line: | +110 |
| Total: | 5.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
Seattle (7-11-0 on Road) heads to Vancouver to skate with the Canucks (7-7-5 at Home) in a Pacific Division clash. Looking at the last 10, we see that the Kraken have won 4 of the last 5 with the Over a profitable 9-1-0 with at least 6 Goals scored in the last 10 series meetings. With that in mind, this Kraken vs Canucks pick will look to the Totals market and back another high-scoring Over in Ogopogville and fade the Kraken (4-6-1 L10, Lost 5). Picks: Canucks -130, Over 5.5
Flyers vs Ducks Prediction
| Game Time: | 4:00 EST/1:00 PST |
| Ducks Line: | -148 |
| Flyers Line: | +124 |
| Total: | 6 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
Philadelphia (7-7-3 on Road) heads west to California like Jed Clampett did to face the Ducks (6-10-1 at Home) in an inter-conference matinee on Saturday. Handicapping the last 10 meetings, we see that the Flyers are 7-3, winning 4 of the last 5 meetings in Southern California (19 GF-11 GA). This Flyers vs Ducks pick will back the Broad Street Bullies despite the Travel (2,704 miles) and 3-Hour Time Zone difference (EST to PST). Pick: Flyers +124
Oilers vs Kings Prediction
| Game Time: | 4:00 EST/1:00 PST |
| Kings Line: | +110 |
| Oilers Line: | -130 |
| Total: | 6 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
Los Angeles (10-2-1) has been incredible at Home, but here they will face a tough test with Connor McDavid and the defending Western Conference champion Oilers (9-4-1 on Road) at Crypto.com Arena. In the last 10 series meetings, Edmonton has gone 8-2, winning 6 of the last 7 and the last 2 in Lalaland (7 GF-1 GA) with the Toals split at 5-5 with the Over 4-1 the last 5. This Oilers vs Kings pick will side with the Kings, who have only lost 3 times in this building in 3 months. Pick: Kings +110
Blue Jackets vs Bruins Prediction
| Game Time: | 7:00 EST/4:00 PST |
| Bruins Line: | -230 |
| Blue Jackets Line: | +190 |
| Total: | 6.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
Boston (11-6-2 at Home) has been dominant in this series (8-2 L10), with the Under going 6-3-1 in the last 10 and 6-1-1 in the last 8. With Columbus so poor on the Road (4-11-3) and David Pastrnak and the B’s have been playing better of late (7-2-1 L10) and feeling the dogs nipping at their heels this Blue Jackets vs Bruins pick will back the Home team in the Puck Line market. The Blue Jackets topped the Bruins on Friday. Pick: Bruins -1.5 +110
Capitals vs Maple Leafs Prediction
| Game Time: | 7:00 EST/4:00 PST |
| Maple Leafs Line: | -135 |
| Capitals Line: | +114 |
| Total: | 6 |
| TV: | NHL Network |
Washington (12-5-0 on Road) heads to the Great White North to play the Maple Leafs (14-6-0 at Home) in a game where we may see the great Alexander Ovechkin return from Injury. Looking at the last 10 in the series, we see that Auston Matthews and Toronto have gone 8-2 but lost the last meeting (at Home) earlier this month. The Over is 4-3-3. This Capitals vs Maple Leafs pick will take visitors Washington on the Puck Line getting 1.5 Goals. Pick: Capitals +1.5 -225
Rangers vs Lightning Prediction
| Game Time: | 7:00 EST/4:00 PST |
| Lightning Line: | -162 |
| Rangers Line: | -136 |
| Total: | 6 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
Tampa Bay (10-5-1 at Home) plays host to the Rangers (9-8-0 on Road) in an Eastern Conference collision in the Sunshine State at Amalie Arena. Looking at the last 10 meetings in this series we see that the Bolts are 6-4 but have lost 3 of the last 4 with the Under a powerful 8-2 and 5-1 the last 6 in Tampa (5, 5, 3, 3, 6 and 9). With the Broadway Blueshirts playing so poorly (3-7-0 L10, Lost 2 straight), these Rangers vs Lightning picks will look for another low-scoring affair with the Home team prevailing. Picks: Lightning -162, Under 6
Devils vs Hurricanes Prediction
| Game Time: | 7:00 EST/4:00 PST |
| Hurricanes Line: | -142 |
| Devils Line: | +120 |
| Total: | 6.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
The Hurricanes have held the upper hand in the last 10 series meetings (7-3) with 2 straight Pushes (into Friday) after 4 straight Unders after 4 straight Overs. Sounds familiar? It’s because these two played in New Jersey on Friday night (NJ won 4-2) and with both likely tired, this Devils vs Hurricanes pick will call for another Under in a score-7-to-beat me scenario. Pick: Under 6.5
Senators vs Jets Prediction
| Game Time: | 7:00 EST/4:00 PST |
| Jets Line: | -155 |
| Senators Line: | +130 |
| Total: | 6 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
Ottawa (8-8-1 on Road) has been a very pleasant surprise this season, but the Senators (8-2-0 L10) still find themselves in 5th place in the Atlantic Division and will have to keep on winning games to make the NHL Playoffs. Looking at the last 10 series meetings, we see that these 2 teams are even at 5-5 with the Road team going a surprising 7-2 in the last 9 meetings. The Under is 6-3-1 with 4 straight wins (6, 6, 3, 5). With these Trends in mind, let’s take the Under and the Road team and gamble. Picks: Senators +130, Under 6
Penguins vs Islanders Prediction
| Game Time: | 7:30 EST/4:30 PST |
| Islanders Line: | -142 |
| Penguins Line: | +120 |
| Total: | 6 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
Don’t look now, but both New York teams are in the bottom of the Metropolitan Division standings. New York (6-8-2) hosts Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and the Penguins (6-8-3 on Road) on Long Island for this divisional skate. Looking at the last 10 series meetings we find that the isles have done pretty well, going 7-3 and winning the last 3 (14 GF-11 GA) with the Over 3-0-0 in those games (9,9, 7). So this Penguins vs Islanders pick will look for Pittsburgh to break the spell and keep improving (6-3-1 L1). The Over is also worth a look. Picks: Penguins +120, Over 6
Flames vs Sharks Prediction
| Game Time: | 10:00 EST/7:00 PST |
| Sharks Line: | +140 |
| Flames Line: | -166 |
| Total: | 6 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
Calgary (4-7-4 on Road) heads to San José to face the Sharks (6-8-1 at Home) who have hit a patch of black ice (L5). In the last 10 series meetings, the Flames have been on fire, going a money-making 7-3, winning 7 of the last 8 (35 GF-20 GA) with the Over 6-3-1 but 2 Unders in the last 2 meetings (5, 6). This Flames vs Sharks pick will look to fade the poor San José side who have an NHL-worst Goal Differential (-32) and have lost the last 4 meetings on Homeice. Pick: Flames -166