Top 3 NHL Odds, Picks & Predictions: Monday (10/31)
Let’s start the week with some matchups on the ice. We have some teams playing really well offensively who I like continuing that run today, and then we have one of the better defensive teams in the league in an exciting matchup.
(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
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Los Angeles Kings (+100) vs. St. Louis Blues (-120) | o/u 6 (-115/-105)
The Kings have been rolling offensively to start the season and come into this matchup seventh with 3.50 goals per game and have +2.52 expected goals for above expected. The defense has been solid on the blue line, and Cal Peterson has been great in the crease. Yet, Jonathan Quick is just 2-4-0 with a 3.81 GAA to start the season.
The Blues are coming off their worse game of the season in the 7-4 loss at home to the Canadiens. In that game, Jordan Binnington had his worse performance allowing six goals. However, it could be a one-off with how stellar he’s been all season and is still allowing just 2.60 goals per game.
The Kings have the offensive advantage in this matchup, while you trust the Blues’ goaltending more. I don’t think Binnington will have a game like last time, but he will let a few get past him in this matchup. The Blues are not that good, 5-on-5, but have been one of the best with a man advantage, while LA is average in penalty kills. I’ll take the over.
Pick: Over 6 (-115)
Washington Capitals (+158) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (-192) | o/u 6.5 (-106/-114)
The Capitals’ offense is getting their usual production from their mainstay of stars on the top line, but the depth has also been showing its worth. The defense seems to be carrying this team, with Nick Jensen and Dmitry Orlov combining for 26 blocked shots and 1.5 points share.
You can say all the same things about the Hurricanes. On the top line, Martin Necas and Andrei Svechnikov combined for 12 goals and eight assists. Brady Skjei and Brett Pesce have 2.0 combined defensive point shares, allowing just 2.88 goals per game.
This will be a fun, evenly-matched game to watch. I’ll give the offensively slightly over the Canes. They attack the zone better, and they’re better near the crease with their rebounding and second-chance opportunity. This will be a close game, but I like Carolina to come away with a win.
Pick: Hurricanes -1.5 (+128)
New Jersey Devils (+158) vs. Buffalo Sabres (-192) | o/u 6.5 (-106/-114)
The Red Wings have struggled this year and have not won consecutive games since the first two of the season. This has been a living range of average as they’re in the middle in both goals scored and allowed. Lucas Raymond has struggled this season and had not scored until getting two goals on Saturday. Hopefully, it’s a sign of things to come.
Buffalo is tied with New Jersey, allowing just 2.75 goals per game. It’d been the work on the net that’s been a critical piece for Buffalo, as Craig Anderson is allowing just 1.63 goals per game and 1.064 goals saved above expected. Both are top seven.
The Detroit defense has allowed 12 goals in their last three games, and the Sabres’ impressive offense should be able to light the lamp plenty in this game.
Pick: Sabres -1.5 (+164)
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