NHL Picks and Predictions for 1/31/22 Free NHL Picks

Pick: Over 6.5

Vancouver Canucks -105 Chicago Blackhawks -115 Total: 5.5

I like the home team in the Blackhawks here as Chicago's offense is starting to heat up a bit. Four goals against the Avs last time out, eight goals against the Red Wings the game before is quite the promising sign for a team that is near the bottom of the league in scoring. 

Pick: Chicago Blackhawks -115

Edmonton Oilers -190 Ottawa Senators +165 Total: 6.5

The newly acquired Evander Kane has already had an impact with an Oilers team that could use a spark. I think we see another strong performance here by Edmonton and I like the Oilers on the puck line. 

Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5

Anaheim Ducks -105 Detroit Red Wings -115 Total: 5.5

At this price, it is hard not to like the Ducks here even on the road. I expect a pretty rough second half for a Red Wings team that is still not ready to compete in the Eastern Conference. This is the type of game we are getting a great price because of the Wing's success early on. 

Pick: Anaheim Ducks -105

New Jersey Devils +270 Toronto Maple Leafs -340 Total: 6.5

I think this total is far too steep as I think the Maple Leafs have one of the stronger defenses in the Eastern Conference and I think the Devils struggle to find the back of the net on the road here. I could see a game in the 3-1, 4-1 range but I like the under nonetheless. 

Pick: Under 6.5