NHL Picks 1/16

1. New Jersey Devils @ Toronto Maple Leafs

• Moneyline: Devils (-110), Maple Leafs (-110)

• Spread: Devils -1.5

• Over/Under: 5.5 goals

• Pick: Devils to win and cover; over 5.5 goals

• Reasoning: New Jersey’s potent offense should exploit Toronto’s defensive inconsistencies in a high-scoring matchup.

2. Washington Capitals @ Ottawa Senators

• Moneyline: Senators (-120), Capitals (+100)

• Spread: Senators -1.5

• Over/Under: 5.5 goals

• Pick: Senators to win; under 5.5 goals

• Reasoning: Ottawa’s defensive structure and home advantage should stifle Washington’s offense in a lower-scoring affair.

3. Anaheim Ducks @ Tampa Bay Lightning

• Moneyline: Lightning (-300), Ducks (+250)

• Spread: Lightning -1.5

• Over/Under: 6.5 goals

• Pick: Lightning to win and cover; under 6.5 goals

• Reasoning: Tampa Bay’s depth and experience should dominate Anaheim in a controlled, lower-scoring win.

4. Detroit Red Wings @ Florida Panthers

• Moneyline: Panthers (-150), Red Wings (+130)

• Spread: Panthers -1.5

• Over/Under: 5.5 goals

• Pick: Panthers to win and cover; under 5.5 goals

• Reasoning: Florida’s home ice and defensive edge should shut down Detroit in a low-scoring game.

5. San Jose Sharks @ Columbus Blue Jackets

• Moneyline: Blue Jackets (-200), Sharks (+170)

• Spread: Blue Jackets -1.5

• Over/Under: 6.5 goals

• Pick: Blue Jackets to win and cover; over 6.5 goals

• Reasoning: Columbus’ offensive firepower should overwhelm San Jose in a high-scoring contest.

6. Philadelphia Flyers @ New York Islanders

• Moneyline: Islanders (-130), Flyers (+110)

• Spread: Islanders -1.5

• Over/Under: 5.5 goals

• Pick: Islanders to win and cover; under 5.5 goals

• Reasoning: New York’s defensive consistency should limit Philadelphia’s scoring in a methodical game.

7. Calgary Flames @ St. Louis Blues

• Moneyline: Blues (-140), Flames (+120)

• Spread: Blues -1.5

• Over/Under: 5.5 goals

• Pick: Blues to win and cover; over 5.5 goals

• Reasoning: St. Louis’ ability to capitalize on home ice and Calgary’s defensive lapses should lead to a higher-scoring win.

8. Chicago Blackhawks @ Nashville Predators

• Moneyline: Predators (-200), Blackhawks (+170)

• Spread: Predators -1.5

• Over/Under: 5.5 goals

• Pick: Predators to win and cover; under 5.5 goals

• Reasoning: Nashville’s strong goaltending and defensive prowess should control Chicago in a low-scoring game.

9. Montreal Canadiens @ Dallas Stars

• Moneyline: Stars (-180), Canadiens (+160)

• Spread: Stars -1.5

• Over/Under: 5.5 goals

• Pick: Stars to win and cover; over 5.5 goals

• Reasoning: Dallas’ offensive depth and home ice should overpower Montreal in a high-scoring affair.

10. Seattle Kraken @ Winnipeg Jets

• Moneyline: Jets (-140), Kraken (+120)

• Spread: Jets -1.5

• Over/Under: 5.5 goals

• Pick: Jets to win and cover; under 5.5 goals

• Reasoning: Winnipeg’s defensive stability and crowd advantage should give them the upper hand in a low-scoring game.

11. New York Rangers @ Utah Grizzlies

• Moneyline: Rangers (-150), Grizzlies (+130)

• Spread: Rangers -1.5

• Over/Under: 5.5 goals

• Pick: Rangers to win and cover; under 5.5 goals

• Reasoning: New York’s defense and goaltending should control the game tempo against Utah.

12. Edmonton Oilers @ Colorado Avalanche

• Moneyline: Avalanche (-140), Oilers (+120)

• Spread: Avalanche -1.5

• Over/Under: 6.5 goals

• Pick: Avalanche to win; over 6.5 goals

• Reasoning: Colorado’s offensive depth and home advantage should edge out Edmonton in a high-scoring thriller.

13. Los Angeles Kings @ Vancouver Canucks

• Moneyline: Kings (-130), Canucks (+110)

• Spread: Kings -1.5

• Over/Under: 5.5 goals

• Pick: Kings to win and cover; under 5.5 goals

• Reasoning: Los Angeles’ defensive precision should stifle Vancouver in a controlled, low-scoring win.

Best Parlay Option

3-Leg Parlay

1. Lightning -1.5

2. Predators -1.5

3. Avalanche Moneyline (-140)

Odds: Approx. +450

$10 Bet Payout: ~$55