NHL Picks for Today 1/18/2025

NHL Picks for Today 1/18/2025 NHL Predictions

NHL Picks for Today 1/18/2025

There are 15 games on the NHL schedule on Saturday, including the Stars in Denver to face the Avalanche, the Maple Leafs in Montréal to skate with the Canadiens in a classic Original 6 matchup, and the Oilers at Vancouver in another all-Canadian showdown from British Columbia. Here are your betting previews with predictions for these 15 games with Moneyline and Totals odds, Starting Times, TV coverage, Records, Trends, and NHL Picks for Today 1/18/2025: NHL Predictions from the Sides, Totals, and Puck Line markets.

Flyers vs Devils Prediction

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Game Time: 12:30 pm EST/9:30 am PST
Devils Line: -225
Flyers Line: +185
Total: 6.5
TV: NHL Network

The Flyers (9-9-5 on Road) head to New Jersey to meet the Devils (13-6-4 at Home) in a Metropolitan Division date. In the last 10 series meetings, the two teams have each won 5 times with the Devils 3-2 the last 5 and the Totals also split 5-5-0 with 3 1-Goal games in the last 4. This Flyers vs Devils pick will back the Home team who are in 2nd place and not needing to lose Points to a side like Philadelphia (4-4-2 L10). Flyers Road Goal (Prop) first 10 minutes has won 9 straight now and is on a 20-4 roll. Prediction: Devils -225

Bruins vs Senators Prediction

Game Time: 3:00 EST/12:00 PST
Bruins Line: -125
Senators Line: -105
Total: 5.5
TV: ESPN+

Ottawa (11-7-1 at Home) welcomes Boston (9-12-2 on Road) to the Canadian Tire Centre for an Atlantic Division date. In the last 10 series meetings, each team has won 5 times with the Senators winning the last 2 (6 GF-3 GA) in 2 Unders (4, 5). The Bruins won the previous 4 straight (14 GF-6 GA). The Under is 8-2-0 in the last 10 and 3-1 in the last 4 at Ottawa. This Bruins vs Senators pick will back the Home team who were on a 3-game Winning Streak into a Thursday meeting and shutout Loss (1-0) with Washington, Ottawa’s 9th straight Under. Predictions: Senators -105, Under 5.5

Stars vs Avalanche Prediction

Game Time: 4:00 EST/1:00 PST
Avalanche Line: -125
Stars Line: +105
Total: 5.5
TV: ESPN+

Dallas (16-5-1 at Home) welcomes Colorado (14-9-0 on Road) to Texas for this Central Division game. In the last 10 series meetings, the Stars are 6-4, winning the last 2 (7 GF-4 GA) with the Over 6-3-1 and 5-0-0 the last 5 at the American Airlines Center (9, 7, 8, 8, 8). This Stars vs Avalanche pick will side with another Over. Colorado (16-2-1 L19) struck gold getting new G Mackenzie Blackwood (9-3-1, 1.87 GAA) from the Sharks. Predictions: Avalanche -125, Over 5.5

Ducks vs Panthers Prediction

Game Time: 6:00 EST/3:00 PST
Panthers Line: -345
Ducks Line: +275
Total: 6.5
TV: ESPN+

The Panthers (12-8-2 at Home) welcome the Ducks (9-10-3 on Road) to Sunrise for this interconference date. In the last 10 series meetings, Florida is 7-3 with the Under 6-3-1 and the Black Cats have won 6 of the last 7 meetings (lost last), 4 of those by just 1 Goal. This Ducks vs Panthers pick will back the Over with the last 2 meetings here seeing 7 and 9 Goals. Prediction: Over 6.5

Maple Leafs vs Canadiens Prediction

Game Time: 7:00 EST/4:00 PST
Canadiens Line: +130
Maple Leafs Line: -155
Total: 5.5
TV: NHL Network

Montréal (11-7-3 at Home) welcomes Toronto (10-7-2 on Road) to Quebec for this Original 6 game. In the last 10 series meetings, the Maple Leafs are 7-3, winning 6 of the last 7 but going 2-3 in Montréal. The Under is 7-3-0 over that span, winning the last 4 meetings. This Maple Leafs vs Canadiens pick will lean to another Under. Prediction: Under 5.5

Red Wings vs Lightning Prediction

Game Time: 7:00 EST/4:00 PST
Lightning Line: -198
Red Wings Line: +164
Total: 6.5
TV: ESPN+

Tampa Bay (13-6-1 at Home) welcomes the Red Wings (8-8-2 on Road) to Amalie Arena for this Atlantic Division game. In the last 10 series meetings, Detroit is 6-4, winning the last 3 in a row (12 GF-7 GA) with the Under a profitable 7-3-0, winning the last 2 meetings (6, 3). The Red Wings beat Florida on Thursday in the first game of this Florida Road Swing which saw Detroit score 3 PP Goals. This Red Wings vs Lightning pick will side with the Underdog Road team and their octopus-throwing fans. Detroit is an impressive 8-2 in 10 games under new Head Coach Todd McLellan. Red Wings Goal first 10 Minutes is on a 14-1 run. Prediction: Red Wings +164

Blue Jackets vs Rangers Prediction

Game Time: 7:00 EST/4:00 PST
Rangers Line: -185
Blue Jackets Line: +154
Total: 6.5
TV: ESPN+

New York (9-9-2 at Home) welcomes Columbus (6-12-3 on Road) to Madison Square Garden for this Metropolitan Division meeting between a surprise 4th-place team and a surprise 7th-place team. In the last 10 series meetings, the Broadway Blueshirts are 6-4, winning 5 of the last 7 and the last 3 in NYC with the Totals even at 5-5-0 after 2 consecutive Unders (5, 6). This Blue Jackets vs Rangers pick will side with the Rangers with Columbus so poor on the Road. Prediction: Rangers -185

Penguins vs Capitals Prediction

Game Time: 7:30 EST/4:30 PST
Capitals Line: -205
Penguins Line: +170
Total: 6.5
TV: ESPN+

Alexander Ovechkin (874 Goals, Gretzky 894) and Washington (15-4-4 at Home) play host to Sidney Crosby and Pittsburgh (6-10-5 on Road) in a Metropolitan Division classic from Capital One Arena. In the last 10 series meetings, the two teams are each 5-5 with the Road team winning the last 5. The Under is 5-4-1 with 2 straight Unders (5, 6). Nobody has allowed more Goals than Pittsburgh (173), so with the hosts playing the better hockey (6-1-3 L10), this Penguins vs Capitals pick will take the hotter team. Prediction: Capitals -205

Flames vs Jets Prediction

Game Time: 7:00 EST/4:00 PST
Jets Line: -218
Flames Line: +180
Total: 5.5
TV: ESPN+

Winnipeg (17-4-3 at Home ) welcomes Calgary (7-9-4 on Road) in the second of three all-Canadian games on the maxi-schedule. In the last 10 meetings, both are 5-5 with the Jets winning the last 2 (10 GF-5 GA). The Over/Under is also 5-5-0 with 4 straight Overs (8, 9, 7, 8) however. This Flames vs Jets pick will back the Home team and another Over. Predictions: Jets -218, Over 5.5

Sharks vs Islanders Prediction

Game Time: 7:30 EST/4:30 PST
Islanders Line: -238
Sharks Line: +195
Total: 6.5
TV: ESPN+

New York (7-10-2 at Home) plays host to the Sharks (6-13-5 on Road) in an interconference battle between last-place teams. In the last 10 series meetings, the two teams are split 5-5, with the Islanders winning 3 of the last 4 and the Under 6-4-0 despite straight Overs (9, 9). San José has the NHL’s worst Goal Differential (-44) while NY is 5-5-0 in its last 10. This Sharks vs Islanders pick will take the Home team vs the Western Conference team playing 3 Time Zones away from home (PST to EST). Prediction: Islanders -238

Golden Knights vs Blackhawks Prediction

Game Time: 8:00 EST/5:00 PST
Blackhawks Line: +170
Golden Knights Line: -205
Total: 6.5
TV: ESPN+

Chicago (9-13-0 at Home) plays host to Mark Stone and the Golden Knights (11-6-3 on Road) in this Western Conference game from the Windy City. In their last 10 meetings, the VGK are 6-4 with the Totals split at 5-5-0. This series has seen 7 of the last 10 meetings ending as 1-Goal games (CHI 4-3). With Vegas looking to win the Pacific, getting Points in a game like this may matter in the end. This Golden Knights vs Blackhawks pick is on Jack Eichel and the visitors at the United Center. The First Period Over is 11-1 the last 12 Blackhawks games (lost last). Prediction: Golden Knights -205

Wild vs Predators Prediction

Game Time: 8:00 EST/5:00 PST
Predators Line: -125
Wild Line: +105
Total: 5.5
TV: ESPN+

Nashville (9-8-3 at Home) welcomes Minnesota (16-4-3 on Road) to Opryland for this Central Division collision. In the last 10 series meetings, the Wild are 6-4, winning the last 3 in a row (12 GF-8 GA) with the Over a profitable 7-4-0 over that span and 5-2-0 in the last 7. With Minnesota on a small series streak and playing so well this season, this Wild vs Predators pick will back the Wild who have one of the best Road Records in the NHL. Prediction: Wild +105

Blues vs Utah Hockey Club Prediction

Game Time: 9:00 EST/6:00 PST
UHC Line: -142
Blues Line: +120
Total: 6.5
TV: ESPN+

The Utah Hockey Club (6-10-4 at Home) welcomes St. Louis (11-10-3 on Road) to Salt Lake City for this Central Division game. In their last 10 games, the Blues are 6-4-0 while the future Utah Yeti are 2-7-1 and had lost 2 in a row into Thursday’s slate.This Blues vs Utah Hockey Club pick will look for the Road team to win in a building where the new team has shown absolutely no Home dominance. Prediction: Blues +120

Oilers vs Canucks Prediction

Game Time: 10:00 EST/7:00 PST
Canucks Line: +124
Oilers Line: -148
Total: 6.5
TV: ESPN+

Vancouver (7-8-6 at Home) welcomes Connor McDavid and Edmonton (13-6-2 on Road) in the last of a 5-game Road Trip for the Oilers in this Pacific Division game from British Columbia. In the last 10 series meetings, both teams have gone 5-5 with Edmonton winning 3 consecutive (15 GF-6 GA) with the Over 5-4-1. One strange thing is how poor Vancouver has been at Home, and with Edmonton playing so well on the Road, this Oilers vs Canucks pick will side with Edmonton. Prediction: Oilers -148

Kings vs Kraken Prediction

Game Time: 10:00 EST/7:00 PST
Kraken Line: +120
Kings Line: -142
Total: 5.5
TV: ESPN+

Seattle (9-10-3 at Home) plays host to Los Angeles (10-10-4 on Road) in a Pacific Division game from the Emerald City. In the last 10 series meetings, the two teams are split 5-5 with the Under 6-4-0. LA has won 4 of the last 5 series meetings (14 GF-8 GA). The Under is 4-1-0 the last 5 (4, 5, 3, 7, 3). This Kings vs Kraken pick will back another Under. Prediction: Under 5.5 

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