Free NHL Picks For Today, Sunday 10/20/2024

Week 2 of the new NHL season concludes with three games, and here you can get the NHL Picks for Sunday 10/20/2024. 

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction NHL Picks 10/20/24

Penguins at Jets at 3 PM ET

The Pittsburgh Penguins enter this matchup seeking to recover from a recent 4-1 defeat to the Carolina Hurricanes. Evgeni Malkin is the leading scorer for the Penguins, accumulating 11 points, which includes a team-high of 9 assists and 2 goals. Sidney Crosby follows with 6 points, comprising 5 assists. Drew O’Connor has contributed 4 points, featuring 3 goals, while Lars Eller also has 4 points, consisting of 2 goals and 2 assists. Both Erik Karlsson and Jesse Puljujarvi have recorded 4 points, each with 1 goal and 3 assists. Additionally, Rickard Rakell has netted 3 goals, Kris Letang has scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist, and Marcus Pettersson has 1 goal along with 2 assists. In goal, Joel Blomqvist holds a record of 2-2 with a 3.16 GAA and a .908 save percentage, while Tristan Jarry has a record of 1-1, with a 5.47 GAA and an .836 save percentage this season.

The Winnipeg Jets approach this contest with the objective of preserving their unbeaten streak, having advanced to a 4-0 record after a commanding 8-3 win over San Jose in their last outing. Mark Scheifele stands out with a team-leading 7 points, which includes 4 goals and 3 assists, while Nikolaj Ehlers follows with 5 points, featuring 2 goals and 3 assists. Josh Morrissey and Neal Pionk have each contributed 1 goal and 4 assists, and Kyle Connor has amassed 4 points, including 3 goals. Cole Perfetti has also recorded 4 points, consisting of 2 goals and 2 assists, while Vladislav Namestnikov has achieved 4 points with 3 assists. Adam Lowry and Mason Appleton have both garnered 3 points, with 2 assists each, and Gabe Vilardi has added 3 assists to his tally this season. In net, Connor Hellebuyck remains undefeated at 4-0, with a goals-against average of 1.25 and a save percentage of .952.

The Pick:

I understand the appeal of betting on Pittsburgh, yet one must consider which version of the team will take the ice. Will it be the squad that has triumphed by netting six goals in their victories or the one that has managed two goals or fewer in their defeats? Given Connor Hellebuyck’s current form, I am led to believe it will be the latter, thus I am opting for the Jets to maintain their undefeated status.

LA Kings vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction NHL Picks 10/20/24

Kings at Ducks at 8 PM ET

The Los Angeles Kings currently hold a record of 2-1-2 this season, following their recent victory over Montreal, which concluded with a score of 4-1. After falling behind 1-0 in the first period, the Kings rallied to score the final four goals of the match, securing the win. In terms of statistics, Los Angeles outshot Montreal 32-27, achieved a face-off win percentage of 40.7%, and was unsuccessful on both power play opportunities. The goals for Los Angeles were scored by Kempe, Laferriere, Anderson, and Englund, while Rittich made 26 saves on 27 shots faced.

This season, the Anaheim Ducks have achieved a record of 2-1-1 after their latest game, in which they fell to Colorado by a score of 4-3 in overtime. The Ducks initially established a 2-0 advantage but required a last-minute goal, scored with 13 seconds left, to send the game into overtime, where they were ultimately defeated by MacKinnon’s goal. Throughout the match, Anaheim faced a considerable disadvantage in shots, being outshot 49 to 20, winning only 39% of face-offs, and failing to score on any of their three power-play attempts. The goals for Anaheim were netted by Carlsson, Strome, and Terry, while Dostal recorded 45 saves from 49 shots.

The Pick:

The Los Angeles team successfully broke their three-game losing streak with a triumph over Montreal in their latest encounter, yet they continue their extended road trip to kick off the season. The Ducks have shown commendable defensive strength at the beginning of the year, and I find their early performance quite promising. I anticipate that Anaheim will get victory on their home ice.

Colorado Avalanche vs San Jose Sharks Prediction NHL Picks 10/20/24

Avalanche at Sharks at 8 PM ET

The Colorado Avalanche experienced a defeat against the Bruins but secured a victory over the Ducks. Currently, the team averages 3.4 goals per game and successfully converts 41.2 percent of their power play chances. Mikko Rantanen is the leading scorer for Colorado with 4 goals, while Cale Makar contributes significantly with 8 assists, and Nathan MacKinnon has recorded 22 shots on goal. On the defensive side, the Avalanche are conceding an average of 5.6 goals per game and managing to kill off 64.3 percent of their opponents’ power plays. In terms of goaltending, Alexandar Georgiev has allowed 20 goals from 106 shots faced, whereas Justus Annunen has surrendered 4 goals on 17 shots.

The San Jose Sharks have faced defeats against the Stars, Blackhawks, and Jets. They are currently averaging 2.2 goals per game and scoring 15.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Tyler Toffoli is the top scorer for the Sharks with 4 goals, while Mikael Granlund has contributed 5 assists, and Jake Walman has recorded 14 shots on goal. On the defensive front, the Sharks are allowing an average of 4.2 goals per game and successfully killing 76 percent of their opponents’ power plays. Mackenzie Blackwood has conceded 12 goals from 96 shots, while Vitek Vanecek has allowed 8 goals on 74 shots faced.

The Pick:

The Colorado Avalanche have secured nine consecutive victories against the San Jose Sharks, with many of these contests being one-sided affairs. In these nine games, the Avalanche have outscored the Sharks by an impressive margin of 42 to 16. Additionally, the Sharks have not been demonstrating strong performance lately. Given this track record, it seems likely that the Avalanche will capitalize on this opportunity. I suggest betting on the Avalanche and including the point line to maximize betting returns.