NHL Picks: Blackhawks vs Wings, Devils vs Flyers and Wild vs Predators

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I donā€™t know if you had the chance to watch any games from yesterday; however, if you didnā€™t, I can tell you that you missed out big time. My favourite match was undoubtedly the Rangers’ win over the Red Wings. In this NHL Picks: Blackhawks vs Wings, Devils vs Flyers and Wild vs Predators article, I will try to give you the best picks and all the information about those teams.

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 Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings

The Chicago Blackhawks are struggling a lot this season and now they are at the bottom of the Central Division with a record of 7 wins and 13 losses. However, they are coming into this match after a great win over the Kraken by 4-3. Despite their recent uplifting victory over the Kraken by 4-3, both their offence and defence have struggled in recent weeks and they will have to improve if they want to go to the playoffs this year as they are only making an average of 2.65 goals per game while allowing an average of 3.65.

On the other hand, the Detroit Red Wings are having a pretty decent season. They’re holding down the fourth spot in the Atlantic division with 11 wins and 7 losses. Nevertheless, they lost their last game to the Rangers by 3-2, which caught me off guard. Now, when you look at their stats, they’re putting up an average of 3.62, making them the fourth-best offence in the league. But on the flip side, they’re allowing an average of 3, which shows there’s room for improvement on the defensive end.

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 Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings
SportsbookChicago Blackhawks Moneyline OddsDetroit Red Wings Moneyline Odds
BetDukes+157-213
BetOBet+167-205
iBet+170-222
PowerPlay Sports+163-200
Odds were correct at the time of writing. Please check the specific site for the most up-to-date odds.
SportsbookChicago Blackhawks Puck Line OddsDetroit Red Wings Puck Line Odds
BetDukes(-154) +1.5(+115) -1.5
BetOBet(-165) +1.5(+115) -1.5
iBet(-141) +1.5(+115) -1.5
PowerPlay Sports(-138) +1.5(+110) -1.5
Odds were correct at the time of writing. Please check the specific site for the most up-to-date odds.

How the game will play out

I find it hard to believe the Blackhawks will pull off a win in their current form, especially since they’re playing on the road.Ā The last time that these two faced each other was back in October with the Blackhawks winning the game by 4-2.Ā 

My pick: The Detroit Red Wings with a puck line of -1.5 at (+110) PowerPlay Sports.

New Jersey Devils vs Philadelphia Flyers

The New Jersey Devils aren’t having the solid season I expected. Despite this, they head into the upcoming match with momentum, securing victories in their last two games, including a notable 5-4 win against the Islanders. Currently, they hold the 6th spot in the Metropolitan Division. Looking at their stats, the Devils boast an impressive offence, scoring an average of 3.60 goals per game, one of the best in the league. However, their defence hasn’t been as strong, allowing an average of 3.65 goals per game, ranking among the lower end in the league.

On the flip side, the Philadelphia Flyers are enjoying a more solid season, currently holding the fourth spot in the Metropolitan Division. Despite this, they’re entering the upcoming match on a bit of a setback, having lost their most recent game against the Hurricanes by 4-1. Nevertheless, their defence is performing admirably, allowing an average of only 2.82 goals per game while their offence scores an average of 2.91.

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New Jersey Devils vs Philadelphia Flyers
SportsbookNew Jersey Devils Moneyline OddsPhiladelphia Flyers Moneyline Odds
BetDukes-147+110
BetOBet-140+116
iBet-135+115
PowerPlay Sports-138+110
Odds were correct at the time of writing. Please check the specific site for the most up-to-date odds.
SportsbookNew Jersey Devils Puck Line OddsPhiladelphia Flyers Puck Line Odds
BetDukes(+170) -1.5(-233) +1.5
BetOBet(+158) -1.5(-232) +1.5
iBet(+165) -1.5(-204) +1.5
PowerPlay Sports(+163) -1.5(-200) +1.5
Odds were correct at the time of writing. Please check the specific site for the most up-to-date odds.

How the game will play out

If I had to make a prediction, I would go with the Devils; however, I wouldnā€™t be slightly surprised if the Flyers manage to make an upset. The last time these two faced each other was back in October, with the Devils winning by 3-2.

My pick: The New Jersey Devils moneyline bet of -140 at BetOBet.

Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators

The Minnesota Wild arenā€™t doing a solid season as they are currently almost at the bottom of the central division, however, I have to say that I was very impressed with their latest win against the Blues by 3-1. Nevertheless, they have only won 1 from their last 8 games which is something that they should be worried. Itā€™s funny because their offence is doing a solid job scoring an average of 2.95 goals per game, however, is their defence that continues to be awful as they tend to allow 3.80, the second worst in the league. 

In contrast, the Nashville Predators are on fire right now, coming to play this match after winning their last 6 matches, which puts them in fifth place in the central division. In terms of offence and defence, there’s a bit of balance for the Predators, as they tend to score an average of 3.33 goals per game while allowing 3.14.

 

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Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators
SportsbookMinnesota Wild Moneyline OddsNashville Predators Moneyline Odds
BetDukes+100-133
BetOBet+104-129
iBet+103-122
PowerPlay Sports+100-125
Odds were correct at the time of writing. Please check the specific site for the most up-to-date odds.
SportsbookMinnesota Wild Puck Line OddsNashville Predators Puck Line Odds
BetDukes(-270) +1.5(+195) -1.5
BetOBet(-290) +1.5(+186) -1.5
iBet(-250) +1.5(+200) -1.5
PowerPlay Sports(-250) +1.5(+200) -1.5
Odds were correct at the time of writing. Please check the specific site for the most up-to-date odds.

How the game will play out

I don’t think it’s hard to predict the outcome of this match, considering the Predators will be playing in their hometown. I would have to choose them. The last time these two faced each other was back in April, with the Predators winning the game 4-3.

My pick: The Nashville Predators moneyline bet of -129 at BetOBet.

These were my NHL Picks: Blackhawks vs Wings, Devils vs Flyers and Wild vs Predators. You can check our online sportsbook reviews so you can get all the details about Canadian sportsbooks. Have a look at SNNOW to watch all NHL games.

About the Author

JoĆ£o Pedro Freitas

JoĆ£o Pedro Freitas has been working in online gambling since 2022, being the most recent addition to the team. He loves to write sports articles and likes to analyse all kinds of sports, especially soccer and UFC. JoĆ£o focuses on writing content and creating strategies to ensure that the team is up to date on all Canadian and American sports.
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