Free NHL Picks For Today, Thursday 2/6/2025

The NHL action brings us a 9-game slate today, and here you can check out the NHL Picks for Thursday 2/6/2025.

Utah Hockey Club vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction 2/6/25 NHL Picks

Hockey Club at Blue Jackets at 7 PM ET

Utah has displayed inconsistency as they approach this game; however, they recently achieved a significant victory. In their last match against the Philadelphia Flyers, they triumphed in overtime with a score of 3-2. Dylan Guenther excelled, contributing two goals and one assist. Karel Vejmelka performed admirably in goal, stopping 18 of the 20 shots he encountered. This season, Utah is averaging 2.77 goals per game, while their defense concedes an average of 2.93 goals. Offensively, they are positioned 24th in the league, whereas their defensive ranking stands at 14th.

In their recent game against the Buffalo Sabres, the Blue Jackets recorded two goals, but their defense faltered, conceding three goals, which led to their defeat. Although they scored again in the third period, it was ultimately too late to make a difference. Ivan Provorov had a commendable game, scoring a goal and contributing an assist. The Blue Jackets’ offense averages 3.24 goals per game, while their defense allows 3.296 goals. They are currently ranked 8th in offensive performance and 26th in defensive performance within the league.

The Pick:

The Blue Jackets currently have an average of 3.24 goals per game, and in their recent encounter with this opponent, they emerged victorious. In contrast, Utah’s offense is struggling, averaging only 2.72 goals per game, which is unlikely to improve in this matchup. It is anticipated that the Blue Jackets will score a minimum of three goals, sufficient for Columbus to secure the win. Back the Blue Jackets on the money line for this contest.

Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction 2/6/25 NHL Picks

Capitals at Flyers at 7 PM Et

The Washington Capitals faced the Florida Panthers and emerged victorious with a score of 6-3. Nic Dowd had a notable performance, netting one goal and assisting on another. Goaltender Logan Thompson made 30 saves from 33 shots faced during the game. The Capitals are averaging 3.55 goals per game, while their defensive unit is allowing 2.45 goals per game. Both the offensive and defensive units are currently ranked second in the league standings.

In their most recent match against the Utah Hockey Club, the Flyers suffered a defeat, losing 3-2 in overtime. The Flyers initiated the scoring with a goal in the first period; however, they managed to score only one additional goal, ultimately leading to their loss. Currently, the Flyers are averaging 2.78 goals per game, while their defense concedes an average of 3.3 goals. The offensive unit is positioned 22nd in the league rankings, whereas the defensive unit is ranked 27th.

The Pick:

The Flyers are averaging just 2.78 goals per game, suggesting that their offensive output is far from satisfactory. I predict that they may score no more than one goal in this game. On the other hand, the Capitals have maintained a strong offensive performance throughout the season and should have no trouble accumulating points in this matchup. I anticipate that the Capitals will score at least four goals, leading to a straightforward victory. Back the Capitals on the puck line for a profitable return.

Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction 2/6/25 NHL Picks

Senators at Lightning at 7 PM ET

The Senators recently encountered the Tampa Bay Lightning in their latest game, where they were unable to execute enough successful plays, ultimately leading to their defeat. Drake Batherson had a commendable performance, netting a goal, but it was not sufficient to secure a win. In goal, Linus Ullmark recorded 34 saves out of 37 shots faced. This season, the Senators are averaging 2.87 goals per game, while their defense concedes an average of 2.68 goals. Offensively, the team ranks 18th in the league, while defensively, they hold the 6th position.

The Lightning competed against the Ottawa Senators in their most recent match, achieving a narrow 4-3 victory. Victor Hedman contributed significantly to the offense with two assists. In goal, Andrei Vasilevsky recorded 25 saves out of 28 shots faced. Currently, the Lightning are averaging 3.46 goals per game, while their defense allows 2.78 goals per game. The offense ranks third in the league, whereas the defense holds the tenth position.

The Pick:

The Senators currently have an average of 2.87 goals per game, indicating that they may face significant challenges in this matchup. While the Lightning’s offense has performed well overall, they will be up against a Senators defense ranked 6th in the NHL. Consequently, the Lightning are unlikely to generate numerous high-quality scoring opportunities, suggesting that the total score for this game will remain low.  Go with Under. This represents a solid betting option.

Vegas Golden Knights vs New Jersey Devils Prediction 2/6/25 NHL Picks

Golden Knights at Devils at 7 PM ET

The Vegas Golden Knights are poised to rebound from their recent 2-1 loss to the New York Islanders, which has resulted in a season record of 31-17-6. Jack Eichel stands out with a team-leading 66 points, consisting of 18 goals and 48 assists. Mark Stone follows closely with 47 points, including 13 goals and 34 assists. Ivan Barbashev has contributed 33 points, with 15 goals and 18 assists, while Tomas Hertl has achieved 41 points, featuring 20 goals and 21 assists. Pavel Dorofeyev has also made a notable contribution with 35 points, comprising 22 goals and 13 assists. Shea Theodore has recorded 45 points, with 39 assists to his name. In terms of goaltending, Adin Hill has a record of 19-10-4, with a 2.69 GAA and a .900 save percentage, while Ilya Samsonov has posted a record of 12-7-2, with a 2.71 GAA and an .897 save percentage this season.

The New Jersey Devils enter this matchup aiming to build on their recent 3-2 shootout victory against Pittsburgh, which improved their record to 30-19-6 for the season. Jack Hughes leads the team with 63 points, comprising 23 goals and 40 assists. Jesper Bratt follows closely with 61 points, including 16 goals and 45 assists, while Nico Hischier contributes significantly with 43 points, featuring a team-high of 24 goals alongside 19 assists. Additionally, Stefan Noesen has accumulated 30 points with 18 goals and 12 assists, and Timo Meier has recorded 37 points, consisting of 15 goals and 22 assists. Dougie Hamilton has also made a notable impact with 35 points, primarily through 27 assists. In goal, Jacob Markstrom boasts a record of 21-9-5, with a 2.20 GAA and a .912 save percentage, while Jake Allen has a record of 8-10-1, with a 2.68 GAA and a .905 save percentage this season.

The Pick:

While New Jersey has shown fluctuations in performance lately, the Golden Knights have been persistently losing matches. I am confident that New Jersey can achieve a victory on their home ice at a reasonable cost. My preference is for New Jersey.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Minnesota Wild Prediction 2/6/25 NHL Picks

Hurricanes at Wild at 7:30 PM ET

The Carolina Hurricanes experienced losses to the Kings and the Jets. They are currently averaging 3.26 goals per game and achieving a power play success rate of 19.9 percent. Leading the team in scoring is Seth Jarvis with 20 goals, while Martin Necas has provided 39 assists. Additionally, Andrei Svechnikov has taken 147 shots on goal. On the goaltending front, Spencer Martin has surrendered 27 goals on 175 shots, and Pyotr Kochetkov has allowed 81 goals on 835 shots faced.

The Minnesota Wild faced defeats against the Senators and the Bruins. The team is currently averaging 2.83 goals per game and achieving an 18.8 percent success rate on power play opportunities. Kirill Kaprizov leads the team with 23 goals, Marco Rossi has tallied 28 assists, and Matt Boldy has amassed 187 shots on goal. In goal, Filip Gustavsson has allowed 91 goals on 1,045 shots, while Marc-Andre Fleury has surrendered 46 goals on 512 shots faced.

The Pick:

The Carolina Hurricanes have proven to be one of the more well-rounded teams this season, achieving points in seven of their last nine games. I have more faith in the Hurricanes than in the Wild, particularly based on their performances over the past week. Historically, the road team has won four of the last six games played between the Hurricanes and the Wild. The odds are quite acceptable. I will be supporting the Hurricanes on the road this Thursday night.

Florida Panthers vs St. Louis Blues Prediction 2/6/25 NHL Picks

Panthers at Blues at 8 PM ET

The Florida Panthers approach this contest with the intention of recovering from their previous 6-3 loss to the Washington Capitals, striving to improve their season record to 32-20-3. Leading the team in scoring is Sam Reinhart, who has accumulated 60 points, including 31 goals and 29 assists. Sam Bennett follows with 33 points, made up of 17 goals and 16 assists, while Anton Lundell has contributed 35 points, consisting of 12 goals and 23 assists. Aleksander Barkov has also achieved 48 points, with 35 assists, and Carter Verhaeghe has recorded 42 points, which includes 15 goals and 27 assists. Matthew Tkachuk has added 51 points to the tally, featuring 19 goals and 32 assists. In terms of goaltending, Sergei Bobrovsky has a record of 22-12-2, with a 2.71 goals-against average and a .901 save percentage, while Spencer Knight stands at 10-8-1, with a 2.49 GAA and a .906 save percentage for the season.

The St. Louis Blues enter this matchup seeking to recover from a recent 3-2 overtime defeat against Edmonton, aiming to enhance their record to 24-25-5 for the season. Jordan Kyrou stands out as the leading scorer for the Blues, accumulating 44 points through 23 goals and 21 assists. Pavel Buchnevich follows with 33 points, comprising 11 goals and 22 assists. Additionally, Dylan Holloway has recorded 39 points, divided into 16 goals and 23 assists, while Colton Parayko contributes 29 points with 12 goals and 17 assists. In goal, Joel Hofer has achieved a record of 10-6-1, boasting a 2.87 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage, whereas Jordan Binnington holds a record of 14-19-4, with a 2.83 GAA and an .899 save percentage.

The Pick:

In recent weeks, the Blues have exhibited a troubling trend, managing to score two goals or fewer in six straight games. Although a solid defense can lead to sporadic wins, it is not a viable strategy for consistent success when the offensive production is so minimal. Florida is clearly the stronger team in this scenario, and I expect them to surpass two goals, ensuring a win while playing away. I am backing the Panthers.

Colorado Avalanche vs Calgary Flames Prediction 2/6/25 NHL Picks

Avalanche at Flames at 9 PM ET

This season, the Colorado Avalanche have achieved a record of 31-22-2, having suffered a 3-0 loss to Vancouver in their most recent game. During this contest, the Avalanche were outshot by a margin of 31 to 25, secured 53.4% of the face-offs, and failed to convert on two power-play chances. MacKinnon led the team with five shots on goal, while Blackwood made 28 saves out of 30 attempts.

After their latest game, in which they lost to Toronto 6-3, the Calgary Flames’ season record stands at 26-20-7. In this encounter, the Flames were outshot 30-26, managed to win 47.2% of face-offs, and scored on 2 of their 5 power play opportunities. The team received goals from Coronato, Farabee, and Sharangovich, while Wolf recorded 24 saves out of 29 shots.

The Pick:

In their last three contests, Colorado has achieved two wins, yet their overall performance in recent weeks has been lacking. Both teams are not in optimal form at the moment, with Colorado suffering defeats in their last two away games. Conversely, Calgary is recognized as one of the premier home teams in the country. Therefore, it would be wise to back the Flames in this instance.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Seattle Kraken Prediction 2/6/25 NHL Picks

Maple Leafs at Kraken at 10 PM ET

This season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have achieved a record of 32-19-2, having recently triumphed over Calgary with a scoreline of 6-3. In the contest, the Maple Leafs outshot their opponents 30 to 26, secured 52.8% of the face-offs, and converted 2 of their 4 power play chances. The scoring for Toronto included contributions from Knies, McMann, Nylander (who scored three goals), and Tavares. Woll was effective in goal, stopping 23 of the 26 shots he faced.

This season, the Seattle Kraken’s record stands at 23-28-4 after their latest game, in which they fell to Detroit in a shootout, ending with a score of 5-4. The Kraken faced a significant disadvantage in shots, being outshot 40-27, and they won only 41.4% of the face-offs. Additionally, they did not convert on their single power play chance. The team received contributions in the form of goals from Beniers, Stephenson, and Wright, who scored twice, while Daccord successfully stopped 36 of the 40 shots directed at him.

The Pick:

The Seattle team has struggled recently, suffering four losses in their last five games, with at least four goals allowed in three of those defeats. At this moment, I do not have faith in Seattle’s performance on either side of the ice. Consequently, I suggest backing the Maple Leafs with a -1.5 spread in this game.

Vancouver Canucks vs San Jose Sharks Prediction 2/6/25 NHL Picks

Canucks at Sharks at 10:30 PM ET

The Vancouver Canucks achieved a victory against the Avalanche but suffered a defeat to the Red Wings. Currently, the Canucks are averaging 2.83 goals per game and converting 22.5 percent of their power play chances. Jake DeBrusk is the team’s leading scorer with 19 goals, while Quinn Hughes has contributed 45 assists, and Conor Garland has recorded 116 shots on goal. In terms of goaltending, Thatcher Demko has conceded 44 goals from 372 shots faced, whereas Kevin Lankinen has allowed 84 goals from 877 shots.

The San Jose Sharks faced losses to the Kraken and the Canadiens. At present, the team averages 2.62 goals per game and successfully capitalizes on 18.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Tyler Toffoli stands out as the leading scorer for San Jose with 19 goals, while Mikael Granlund has tallied 30 assists, and Macklin Celebrini has achieved 145 shots on goal. On the goaltending front, Mackenzie Blackwood has conceded 53 goals on 583 shots, and Vitek Vanecek has allowed 47 goals on 409 shots faced.

The Pick:

The Vancouver Canucks have effectively capitalized on their opportunities against teams they are expected to overcome, as evidenced by their record against the Sharks, winning nine of the last ten meetings. This season, they have been particularly strong on the road, with a record of 14-8-4, while their home performance has yielded only 10 victories. I am inclined to back the Canucks and will consider the puck line to adjust the pricing.