NHL Picks and Predictions for 1/25/22 Free NHL Picks

Pick: Ottawa Senators -165

Arizona Coyotes +315 Pittsburgh Penguins -420 Total: 6

I could see the Penguins scoring six goals themselves the way they are playing as of late. The Coyotes' defense and goaltending situation is not great and it looks like everyone not named Clayton Keller could be on their way out. Give me the over as I see plenty of goals (mostly by one side), as the Pens money line and puck line are not at bettable prices. 

Pick: Over 6

Dallas Stars -135 New Jersey Devils +115 Total: 5.5

I will take a shot with the home dog in the Devils here as even though the Stars are tough, I much rather prefer Dallas on its home ice than on the road. The Devils have had their moments and I think this is one of them. 

Pick: New Jersey Devils +115

Vegas Golden Knights +140 Carolina Hurricanes -165 Total: 6

With Vegas on the back-to-back, Carolina is a no-brainer at home here. This is not too bad of a price in my opinion and I could see this one rising to the -180+ range, so I would lock this one in early. 

Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -165

Philadelphia Flyers +160 New York Islanders -185 Total: 5.5

Neither team is scoring a lot of goals as of late and taking the Islanders at -185 is not an option with how inconsistent they have been. The Flyers have been through two big-time losing streaks this year but the Islanders know what that feels like a little too much for me to take a side here. 

Pick: Under 5.5

Florida Panthers -160 Winnipeg Jets +135 Total: 6

I think we see a high-scoring and quite entertaining game here in Winnipeg. We know the Cats can light the lamp often and the Jets' defense and goaltending have been downright unpredictable. I think we see both teams at 3 or more goals here. 

Pick: Over 6

Edmonton Oilers -125 Vancouver Canucks +105 Total: 6

With the way the Oilers have played in the past month, there is no way I can lay any price with them on the road. I will take the home dog here with Vancouver, a team that has cooled off a bit after starting the Bruce Boudreau era on a scorcher. 

Pick: Vancouver Canucks +105

Nashville Predators -160 Seattle Kraken +135 Total: 5.5

I like the Preds here at this price, even on the road. The Kraken are a few years away from being anywhere near competitive and these are the type of games Nashville cannot let slip if it wants a Central Division crown. 

Pick: Nashville Predators -160