October 13, 2024 at 10:15 PM EDT
The opening week of the new NHL season will close with four games, and here you can take a look at the NHL Picks for Sunday 10/13/2024.
Minnesota Wild vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction NHL Picks 10/13/24
Wild at Jets at 6 PM ET
The Minnesota Wild enter this matchup seeking to recover from a narrow 5-4 overtime defeat against the Seattle Kraken on Saturday. Matt Boldy leads the team with 5 points, comprising 2 goals and 3 assists, while Kirill Kaprizov follows closely with 4 points, including 3 assists. Mats Zuccarello contributes with 3 points, featuring 2 goals and an assist, and both Marcus Johansson and Marco Rossi have each recorded 2 assists. In goal, Filip Gustavsson boasts a record of 1-0, with a goals-against average of 2.00 and a save percentage of .939, whereas Marc-Andre Fleury holds a record of 0-0-1, with a 3.72 GAA and a .882 save percentage for the season.
The Winnipeg Jets are set to compete in this game with the goal of improving their record to 3-0, following a narrow 2-1 overtime triumph over Chicago in their last outing. Mark Scheifele leads the Jets with a total of 4 points, which includes 3 goals and an assist. Mason Appleton has also made a significant contribution with 3 points, comprising 1 goal and 2 assists, while Josh Morrissey has recorded 3 assists. Additionally, both Adam Lowry and Kyle Connor have each scored 1 goal and provided 1 assist, and Nino Niederreiter and Nikolaj Ehlers have each contributed 2 assists. Connor Hellebuyck has been exceptional in goal, maintaining a 2-0 record along with a .982 save percentage and a 0.50 goals-against average this season.
The Pick:
My confidence in the Wild’s offensive performance remains low, especially given Minnesota’s lackluster showing in the second half of back-to-back games last season. On the other hand, Winnipeg has effectively navigated its challenges this season and consistently proves to be a difficult team to defeat on their home ice. I am going to back the Jets.
Seattle Kraken vs Dallas Stars Prediction NHL Picks 10/13/24
Kraken at Stars at 8 PM ET
On Saturday, the game was not characterized by overwhelming dominance; however, the Kraken managed to score four goals, ultimately securing victory in a shootout. Jordan Eberle delivered an impressive performance, netting two goals, indicating that the offense will need to maintain its effectiveness moving forward. Despite the win, the goaltending was not particularly strong, and an improvement in defensive play will be essential. Joey Daccord was the starting goaltender, successfully stopping 34 of the 38 shots directed at him.
The Stars have launched their season with great success, currently enjoying a 2-0 record. In their latest encounter on Saturday with the New York Islanders, they triumphed with a score of 3-0. Tyler Seguin was a standout performer, scoring two goals. Mason Marchment also contributed significantly, finishing the game with two assists. Jake Oettinger was exceptional in the opening match, successfully blocking all 34 shots he faced.
The Pick:
As both teams are showing signs of exhaustion, no team holds a distinct advantage. The game’s outcome will depend significantly on defensive strength, and the Stars’ defense is anticipated to perform exceptionally well. The Kraken’s defense has not been effective in the first few games, and this is expected to continue. The Stars’ offense is set to launch a rapid attack, enabling Dallas to achieve a comfortable victory. Supporting the Stars on the money line would be a smart move.
Calgary Flames vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction NHL Picks 10/13/24
Flames at Oilers at 8 PM ET
The Calgary Flames currently hold a record of 2-0-0 this season after their 6-3 victory against the Flyers on Saturday night. The Flames established a 2-0 advantage by the end of the first period, but by the third period, they were only leading 3-2 before they managed to secure a more comfortable win. Throughout the match, Calgary was outshot 40-32, recorded 29 hits, and successfully executed 2 of 5 power play opportunities. Huberdeau excelled with two goals and two assists, while Kadri contributed two goals and three shots on goal. Wolf’s performance in net was commendable, as he stopped 37 of 40 shots, achieving a .925 save percentage.
The Edmonton Oilers have begun their season with a record of 0-2-0 after suffering a 5-2 loss to the Blackhawks on Saturday. Although the Oilers equalized the score at one in the second period, they subsequently allowed three consecutive goals, which sealed their defeat. The team outshot Chicago 38-20, recorded nine hits, and converted 1-3 on the power play, yet they also permitted three power-play goals against them. Draisaitl and Perry each netted a goal, while McDavid provided an assist. Goaltender Pickard managed to stop 15 out of 20 shots, achieving a save percentage of .750.
The Pick:
The beginning of the season has been difficult for Edmonton, as they have been outscored 11-2. Nevertheless, a crucial rivalry game against the Flames may be just what they need to regain their momentum. The Oilers clearly have a greater level of talent compared to Calgary, and despite my concerns regarding Skinner, I would still choose Edmonton’s goaltending over that of their rivals. It is advisable to back Edmonton to win by a minimum of two goals.
Anaheim Ducks vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction NHL Picks 10/13/24
Ducks at Golden Knights at 10 PM ET
In their first game, the Anaheim Ducks secured a victory against the Sharks. The team is currently averaging 2 goals per game and has yet to score during power-play situations. Isac Lundestrom stands out as the top scorer for Anaheim with 1 goal, while Cam Fowler has provided 1 assist, and Olen Zellweger has taken 4 shots on goal. Defensively, the Ducks are impressive, allowing no goals per game and effectively killing 100 percent of their opponents’ power plays. Lukas Dostal has faced 30 shots without conceding a goal.
The season began positively for the Vegas Golden Knights, who secured wins against both the Avalanche and the Blues. The team is currently averaging six goals per game and achieving a 40 percent success rate on power plays. Ivan Barbashev stands out as the top scorer with three goals, while Jack Eichel has provided five assists, and Victor Olofsson has made five shots on goal. Defensively, the Golden Knights are allowing 3.5 goals per game and managing to kill off 60 percent of their opponents’ power play opportunities. Adin Hill has faced 54 shots, resulting in seven goals allowed.
The Pick:
The Ducks remain in a phase of rebuilding and played a match last night. However, they have shown profitability for bettors since the end of last season, winning their last three games against the Vegas Golden Knights. In those contests, the Ducks have outscored the Golden Knights 13-5. Furthermore, they have achieved victory in three out of their last four games when positioned as underdogs with odds of +200 or higher. This situation offers significant value. I am willing to take a risk on the Ducks in their upcoming road game on Sunday night.