Today`s NHL schedule features four exciting matchups. The New Jersey Devils are set to face off against the Vancouver Canucks, while the New York Islanders will battle the Columbus Blue Jackets in the early games. Later in the evening, the Dallas Stars will host the Minnesota Wild, and the Utah Hockey Club will go head-to-head with the Detroit Red Wings.
The Islanders, Wild, and Devils are all in contention for NHL playoff spots. Experts have carefully analyzed each game to bring you the best NHL picks for today. Their prediction model simulates each NHL game thousands of times and has demonstrated a strong performance this season in top-rated puck-line picks.
Here are the recommended picks for today`s NHL games:
Devils to Defeat the Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks possess a talented roster, but their goaltending has been inconsistent, especially with their primary goalie recently returning from injury. This situation puts pressure on their backup goalie, who has been struggling. Additionally, key forwards for Vancouver are expected to be out due to injuries. This could be advantageous for the Devils` goalie, who has a history with the Canucks and previously shut them out earlier this season.
Boone Jenner Over 1.5 Shots on Goal in Blue Jackets vs. Islanders
Despite his overall scoring stats, Boone Jenner has been consistently generating shots on goal recently, with a significant number in his last few games. Statistical models predict he will exceed 1.5 shots on goal in this game, highlighting this as a valuable prop bet.
Wild to Defeat the Stars
The Wild are currently leading the wild-card race in the Western Conference and need to maintain their momentum. Interestingly, the Wild have performed better as the away team this season than at home. Prediction models suggest the Wild have a strong chance of winning this game, making it a worthwhile pick at the given odds.
Utah to Cover -1.5 Puck Line Against the Red Wings
The Red Wings have been struggling recently, with only a few wins in their last several games, jeopardizing their playoff aspirations in the Eastern Conference. Their current road trip adds to their challenges. Their recently acquired goalie has not provided the expected boost. In contrast, Utah is still in the playoff hunt in the West and is coming off consecutive wins at home, where they have been scoring effectively.
