NHL Picks for Today 1/16/2025
There are 13 games on the NHL schedule on Thursday, including the Devils at the Maple Leafs, the Oilers at the Avalanche, and the Canucks at the Kings. Here are your betting previews with predictions for these 13 games with Moneyline and Totals odds, Starting Times, TV coverage, Records, Trends, and NHL Picks for Today 1/16/2025: NHL Predictions from the Sides, Totals, and Puck Line markets.
Devils vs Maple Leafs Prediction
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| Game Time: | 7:00 EST/4:00 PST |
| Maple Leafs Line: | -115 |
| Devils Line: | -105 |
| Total: | 5.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
The Devils (13-9-1 on Road) head to Toronto to face the Maple Leafs (17-9-0 at Home) in an Eastern Conference meeting. Looking at the last 10 in this series we see that Toronto is 7-3-0, winning the last 2 with the Totals 5-5-0 over that span. The Road team has been freakishly effective (9-1 last 10), going 8-0 the last 8 and winning 7 of the 8 as solid Moneyline Underdogs. This Devils vs Maple Leafs pick will back this rare Trend and take New Jersey at Toronto where it has won the last 3 meetings. Prediction: Devils -105
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Capitals vs Senators Prediction
| Game Time: | 7:00 EST/4:00 PST |
| Senators Line: | -105 |
| Capitals Line: | -115 |
| Total: | 5.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
Ottawa (11-7-1 at Home) welcomes Washington (14-6-1 on Road) to the Canadian Tire Centre for an Eastern Conference skate. In the last 10 series meetings, both teams have won 5 times with Ottawa going 5-2 in the last 7. Washington is 3-2 in the 5 games at Ottawa. The Over is 6-4-0 with 3 Overs in the last 4. Both teams are coming off Shutouts on Tuesday night with the Capitals blanking the Ducks (3-0) and the Senators shutting out the Islanders (2-0). This Capitals vs Senators pick will back the Under. Prediction: Under 5.5
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Ducks vs Lightning Prediction
| Game Time: | 7:00 EST/4:00 PST |
| Lightning Line: | -290 |
| Ducks Line: | +235 |
| Total: | 5.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
Tampa Bay (13-6-1 at Home) faces Anaheim (9-10-3 on Road) in an interconference game from Amalie Arena. In the last 10 series meetings, the Lightning have gone 8-2, winning all 4 meetings in Tampa (21 GF-7 GA). The Totals are split at 5-5-0 with 3 straight Unders (6, 5, 5). With the Bolts so dominant in this series and Anaheim playing 3 Time Zones from home (PST), this Ducks vs Lightning pick will side with TB in the Puck Line market. Prediction: Lightning -1.5 -115
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Red Wings vs Panthers Prediction
| Game Time: | 7:00 EST/4:00 PST |
| Panthers Line: | -230 |
| Red Wings Line: | +190 |
| Total: | 5.5 |
| TV: | ESPN |
The Panthers (12-8-2 at Home) welcome the Red Wings (8-8-2 on Road) to Sunrise for this Eastern Conference date. In the last 10 series meetings, Florida is 9-1, going 4-1 at Home with the Under 6-2-2, winning the last 4 in a row (2, 5, 4, 5). The Black Cats have won the last 2 meetings (7 GF-2 GA). This Red Wings vs Panthers pick will side with Florida to win again. Prediction: Panthers -230
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Sharks vs Blue Jackets Prediction
| Game Time: | 7:00 EST/4:00 PST |
| Blue Jackets Line: | -205 |
| Sharks Line: | +170 |
| Total: | 5.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
Columbus (15-5-3 at Home) welcomes San José (6-12-5 on Road) to the Ohio capital for this interconference game. In the last 10 series meetings, the Blue Jackets are 6-4 and 4-1 at Nationwide Arena. The Under is 6-4-0 in the last 10, winning the last 2 (6, 3). With Columbus 4-1 in the last 5 series meetings and so much better at Home, this Sharks vs Blue Jackets pick will side with the hosts. Prediction: Blue Jackets -205
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Flyers vs Islanders Prediction
| Game Time: | 7:30 EST/4:30 PST |
| Islanders Line: | -148 |
| Flyers Line: | +124 |
| Total: | 5.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
New York (7-9-2 at Home) sits in last place in the Atlantic Division with the Islanders (5-5-0 L10, W3) welcoming the Flyers (9-9-5 on Road) to Long island on Thursday. In the last 10 series meetings, New York is an impressive 7-3, winning 4 of the last 5 with the Under 6-4-0 over that span. With the Islanders playing better and owning this series, this Flyers vs Islanders pick will side with the Home team. Prediction: Islanders -148
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Flames vs Blues Prediction
| Game Time: | 7:30 EST/4:30 PST |
| Blues Line: | -135 |
| Flames Line: | +114 |
| Total: | 5.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
St. Louis (9-10-1 at Home) welcomes Calgary (7-8-4 on Road) to the Enterprise Center not to rent a car, but to hip-check each other into the next decade while hurling friendly insults. This is Hockey. In the last 10 series meetings, the Blues are 9-1, winning 5 consecutive vs the Flames (20 GF-10 GA). The Over is 6-4-0, going 3-1-0 in the last 4. This Flames vs Blues pick will support the Side series Trend and expect another 1- or 2-goal Blues win. Prediction: Blues -135
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Blackhawks vs Predators Prediction
| Game Time: | 7:30 EST/4:30 PST |
| Predators Line: | -265 |
| Blackhawks Line: | +215 |
| Total: | 5.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
Nashville (8-8-3 at Home) plays host to Chicago (5-15-2 on Road) in a Central Division meeting between the 7th- and 8th-place teams. In the last 10 series meetings, the Predators have gone a dominating 9-1, winning the last 5 (18 GF-8 GA) with the last 3 all Unders (3, 6, 5). With Chicago owners of the worst Record in the NHL (14-28-2), so poor on the Road, and 1-9 in the last 10 in this series, this Blackhawks vs Predators pick will take the better Home team. Because of the high price, maybe use this Side as a Parlay element. Prediction: Predators -265
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Canadiens vs Stars Prediction
| Game Time: | 8:00 EST/5:00 PST |
| Stars Line: | -258 |
| Canadiens Line: | +210 |
| Total: | 5.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
Dallas (16-5-1 at Home ) welcomes Montréal (9-11-1 on Road) to the American Airlines Center for this interconference game. In the last 10 meetings, Dallas is 7-3, winning the last 2 (5 GF-3 GA) although Les Habs are 3-2 the last 5 in Big D. This Canadiens vs Stars pick will back the Home team and the Over with 8, 6, and 7 goals scored in this spot the last 3 times (2-0-1 O/U). Predictions: Stars -258, Over 5.5
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Kraken vs Jets Prediction
| Game Time: | 8:00 EST/5:00 PST |
| Jets Line: | -225 |
| Kraken Line: | +185 |
| Total: | 5.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
Winnipeg (16-4-3 at Home) plays host to the Kraken (10-13-0 on Road) in a Western Conference game from the Great White North. In the last 10 series meetings, Winnipeg is 8-2, winning the last 3 (11 GF-6 GA) and 4 of the last 5 at the Canada Life Centre. The Over/Under is 5-5-0 with 2 straight Overs (7, 7). This Kraken vs Jets pick will take the Jets and the team with the Western Conference’s best Record (63 points). Prediction: Jets -225
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Rangers vs Utah Hockey Club Prediction
| Game Time: | 9:00 EST/6:00 PST |
| Utah Hockey Club Line: | -115 |
| Rangers Line: | -105 |
| Total: | 5.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
Utah Hockey Club (12-8-3 at Home) plays host to the Rangers (11-11-0 on Road) in this interconference game from Salt Lake City. In their last 10 games, the future Utah Yeti are 2-6-2 while the Rangers are 4-5-1 and have now won 2 of 3 after falling to the Avalanche in OT in Denver on Tuesday night (3-2). This Rangers vs Utah Hockey Club pick is on the Broadway Blueshirts to win this one in the Beehive State. Prediction: Rangers -105
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Oilers vs Avalanche Prediction
| Game Time: | 9:30 EST/6:30 PST |
| Avalanche Line: | -125 |
| Oilers Line: | +105 |
| Total: | 6.5 |
| TV: | ESPN |
Colorado (13-8-1 at Home) welcomes Connor McDavid and Edmonton (12-6-2 on Road) for a huge Western Conference collision and the best game of the night. In the last 10 series meetings, the Avalanche are 7-3, with the Under 7-3-0 and hitting the last 2 (5, 6) and 4 of the last 5. This Oilers vs Avalanche pick will buck the trend and take a chance on the Road Underdogs with Colorado possibly a little worn down from an OT game with the Rangers and a 3-0 Loss at Winnipeg in its last 2 outings. Prediction: Oilers +105
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Kings vs Canucks Prediction
| Game Time: | 10:00 EST/7:00 PST |
| Canucks Line: | -115 |
| Kings Line: | -105 |
| Total: | 5.5 |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
Vancouver (7-8-6 at Home) welcomes Los Angeles (10-10-4 on the Road) for this Pacific Division game from British Columbia. In the last 10 series meetings, both teams have won 5 times with the Under a profitable 7-2-1, despite the fact the last 2 meetings were Overs (9,6). This Kings vs Canucks pick will look for a third straight Over. Prediction: Over 5.5