The NHL is in full swing as we start to see teams with breathing room towards the top of their respective divisions. Of course, due to these games coming thick and fast, there is still plenty of opportunity for teams to turn their seasons around, with many squads playing significantly fewer matches than those at the top of the table.
Much to the delight of hockey fans around the world, games continue at a fast pace this week, as a total of 44 matches are scheduled between the 29th of October to the 3rd of November 2024. We share 4 predictions for this time period, looking at some of the biggest games that could certainly be full of entertainment and drama.
Game 1: Los Angeles Kings @ San Jose Sharks
- Date: Tuesday 29th October 2024
- Time: 10:00 pm EDT
- Our Pick: Under 6 Goals
The first betting prediction we have for this week in the NHL is the San Jose Sharks vs the Los Angeles Kings, who also met last Friday in Los Angeles, with the home team taking a 3-2 victory in what was an incredibly entertaining affair.
We can see a similar scoreline in this game and while this game will be held inside of the SAP Center, the Sharks have been struggling to find the back of the net. They have only managed 18 goals in 9 games, while the Kings have 28 in the same number of matches. The Los Angeles Kings money line could be another bet to consider, too, as they’ve won 9 of the 10 previous encounters between the two.
Game 2: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Anaheim Ducks
- Date: Thursday 31st October 2024
- Time: 7:00 pm EDT
- Our Pick: Over 5 Goals
When it comes to games between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Anaheim Ducks, regardless of where they’re hosted, it tends to be a game packed with goals. The over 5 goals bet has landed in three of their past five encounters, however, recent scorelines from both teams would indicate that their defense is severely lacking.
Both the Penguins and the Ducks have been struggling this season, sitting at 7th in their respective divisions. Mike Sullivan and Greg Cronin will be eager to turn this around, with this game presenting the prime opportunity to do exactly that. We think both teams will play aggressively and when combined with their lack of defensive prowess, this could be a high-scoring affair to enjoy.
Game 3: Florida Panthers @ Dallas Stars
- Date: Friday 1st November 2024
- Time: 1:00 pm EDT
- Our Pick: Dallas Stars Money Line
On the 1st of November, the Dallas Stars host the Florida Panthers in a game that seems to be rather balanced, as reflected in the NHL odds. Both teams have an almost identical run of form and due to their respective positions in the Atlantic and Central Divisions, this game could determine a lot towards the top of the table.
We think this will be a game that revolves around defense, which is why we have picked the Dallas Stars money line bet in this encounter. Jake Oettinger has allowed less than 20 goals this season, while the veteran Sergei Bobrovsky has allowed over 30. If the Stars can remain defensively strong, as they’ve proved in their recent games, while maintaining their attacking prowess, they should be able to secure the win against the Florida Panthers.
Game 4: Tampa Bay Lightning @ Winnipeg Jets
- Date: Sunday 3rd November 2024
- Time: 4:00 pm EDT
- Our Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5
Out of all the games that are happening this week, this one has the potential to be an absolute barn-burner, as the Jets head to Tampa Bay to face off against the Lightning. The Jets are in superb form, winning all eight of their games as they sit alone at the top of the Atlantic Division. Adversely, the Tampa Bay Lightning are also having a relatively strong season by their standards, as they look to improve on their 4th-place from last year.
It’s hard to bet against the Jets, especially with all they’ve shown this season already. Although the Lightning has a reasonable offense, the team from Winnipeg are incredibly strong at the back, with Connor Hellebuyck only allowing 16 goals in their first 8 games of the season. We think the Jets take a relatively comfortable win here in what promises to be a game full of entertainment!
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2. Head to the hockey betting section of our website.
3. Go to the NHL odds page and find the game(s) you would like to bet on.
4. Browse through the markets and pick a selection.
5. All that’s left to do then is input your desired stake size and confirm the bet!
Here at BetVictor, we have a huge range of ice hockey betting options, with in-play markets also going live as soon as a game is in progress. This allows you to keep track of all the statistics as they happen on the ice, while also seeing the odds update in real time. Last but not least, be sure to check out our offers page for a variety of bonuses, many of which can be used when betting on the NHL online!
Frequently Asked Questions About our NHL Betting Picks
We have a total of four picks for this week on NHL games. These include under 6 goals in the San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings game, over 5 goals in the Anaheim Ducks vs the Pittsburgh Penguins game, Dallas Stars to beat the Florida Panthers, and Winnipeg Jets -1.5 in their game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
In our opinion, the game to keep an eye out for in this week of the National Hockey League is the Winnipeg Jets vs the Tampa Bay Lightning. This clash of the titans match is loaded with potential, with the Winnipeg Jets being a highly entertaining team to follow this season. The Jets will be looking to extend their unbeaten run at the top of the Central Division, while the Tampa Bay Lightning will be looking to play spoiler and continue their improving 2024-25 trajectory.
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