NHL Odds, Picks & Predictions: Saturday (11/2)

Hockey season is in full swing and things are already exciting to the start the NHL season. There are a few intriguing matchups early on, so let's look at the games to target.

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Saturday's NHL Best Bets

(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)

Dallas Stars (-110) at Florida Panthers (-110) | O/U 6.5 (+100/-120)

The Panthers are riding a four-game winning streak, including yesterday’s victory against the Stars. We're beginning to see the offense’s full potential as they scored 20 goals in that span, with players like Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Reinhart scoring multiple goals.

Sergei Bobrovsky played last night, so Spencer Knight will be between the pipes today. Knight and Bobrovsky haven't played much differently - Bobrovsky has a 2.97 GAA and Knight’s GAA is 3.02. 

The Stars have also finally been able to score recently, with 13 goals in their last three games. They've been slightly underwhelming offensively compared to past years, as they sit 22nd in expected goal percentage (48%). Players like Roope Hintz and Jason Robertson are scoring under a point per game.

They're as good as they are because of the goaltending. They lead the league in goals allowed per game (1.89). Jake Oettinger and Casey DeSmith are confident in net.

We saw 10 goals in their matchup yesterday. That should continue in this game.

Pick: Over 6.5 Goals (+100)

Montreal Canadiens (+160) at Pittsburgh Penguins (-192) | O/U 6.5 (-125/+105)

It looks like another underwhelming season for the Canadiens. Neither side of the ice is playing well; the offense is 31st in expected goal percentage (40.85%) and expected goals against (30.4).

It's unfortunate because they have some great players; Nick Suzuki has 13 points (16th) and Cole Caufield is lighting it up as his ten 10 are tied for first.

The Canadiens have been getting some of the worse goaltending this year, but so have the Penguins. They are last in expected goals against (32.5 and the offense can't keep up. Their -12 goal differential is the third-worst mark in the league.

The Pens are still solid offensively with their future Hall of Famers and supporting cast - the Habs don’t have that. Look for Pittsburgh to get the win.

Pick: Penguins 60-Minute Moneyline (-120)