Free NHL Picks For Today, Tuesday 10/15/2024

With 18 teams back in action for today, you can’t afford to miss out on the NHL Picks for Tuesday 10/15/2024. 

New Jersey Devils vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction NHL Picks 10/15/24

Devils at Hurricanes at 7 PM ET

The Devils faced the Utah Hockey Club on Monday, securing a decisive win. They scored two goals during the second period, which was enough to clinch the match. Seamus Casey not only scored a goal but also provided an assist, while Nico Hischier matched this performance with a goal and an assist of his own. In goal, Jake Allen excelled, stopping all 20 shots he encountered.

The Devils have completed five games, whereas the Hurricanes are preparing for their second match. On Friday, the Hurricanes competed against the Tampa Bay Lightning, suffering a defeat with a score of 4-1. Jordan Staal contributed to the team’s efforts by scoring one goal. In goal, Frederick Henderson performed adequately, stopping 19 of the 21 shots directed at him. The Hurricanes’ previous game was postponed due to Hurricane Milton, resulting in a brief break for the team.

The Pick:

Heading into this matchup, the Devils’ defense has shown commendable performance, and it is likely to continue this trend. The Hurricanes allowed four goals in their first game, with two of those occurring when the net was empty. Their defensive efforts are expected to be solid in this game, indicating a potential for a lower-scoring outcome. It would be smart to back the Under in this duel.

Vegas Golden Knights vs Washington Capitals Prediction NHL Picks 10/15/24

Golden Knights at Capitals at 7 PM ET

The Golden Knights triumphed over the Anaheim Ducks in their latest encounter, winning the game with a score of 3-1. Brett Howden played a pivotal role, scoring a goal and contributing four shots throughout the match. In goal, Ilya Samsonov excelled, making 22 saves from 23 attempts.

The Capitals faced the New Jersey Devils in their season opener, which proved to be a challenging encounter. The offense of the Capitals was able to score three goals, yet the defense surrendered five goals, resulting in a loss. By the end of the first period, the Capitals trailed 2-1 and were unable to recover from this deficit. John Carlson and Dylan Storme each scored a goal and contributed an assist, but their efforts were not enough to secure a victory. Charlie Lindgren, who began the game in goal, successfully saved 28 out of 32 shots he faced.

The Pick:

The Capitals faced significant challenges in their opening game, while the Golden Knights have experienced considerable success due to their offensive prowess. The Capitals’ defense was notably ineffective, conceding five goals in the initial match, and it is likely that they will encounter similar difficulties in this contest. The Golden Knights are expected to establish an early lead, leaving the Capitals with little recourse. Ultimately, it appears that Vegas will secure a comfortable victory. I am backing Vegas on the puck line.

Florida Panthers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction NHL Picks 10/15/24

Panthers at Blue Jackets at 7 PM ET

This season, the Florida Panthers stand at 2-2-0 after their recent win against Boston, which ended with a score of 4-3. In the match, Florida allowed Boston to equalize at two goals during the second period, but they quickly responded by scoring two consecutive goals to clinch the victory. The Panthers faced a shooting deficit, being outshot 27 to 26 while winning 45.9% of face-offs and converting 1 out of 5 power play chances. Lundell and Reinhart each scored two goals, and Bobrovsky recorded 24 saves from 27 shots.

The Columbus Blue Jackets currently hold a record of 1-1-0 this season, following their recent victory over Colorado, which concluded with a score of 6-4. Despite relinquishing a 3-1 advantage during the second period, the team managed to recover by scoring two additional goals before the period ended, ultimately securing the win. In this match, the Blue Jackets were outshot 30-23, achieved a face-off win percentage of 43.8%, and converted 1 out of 3 power play opportunities. The goals for Columbus were scored by Chinakhov, Fantilli, Johnson, Marchenko, Monahan, and Werenski, while Tarasov successfully saved 26 of the 30 shots he faced.

The Pick:

This season, the Panthers have demonstrated strong performance in their two matches against Boston, yet they encountered difficulties when facing Ottawa and Buffalo. Columbus is coming off a solid win against Colorado and will benefit from competing against Florida’s backup goalie. A higher-scoring game seems probable, but I predict that the Blue Jackets will claim victory at home.

Vancouver Canucks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction NHL Picks 10/15/24

Canucks at Lightning at 7 PM ET

The Vancouver Canucks approach this game aiming to bounce back from two consecutive losses, following a narrow 3-2 defeat in a shootout against the Philadelphia Flyers, which leaves them with a season record of 0-0-2. Leading the team in scoring is Brock Boeser, who has netted 2 goals, while Quinn Hughes has tallied 2 assists. J.T. Miller, Conor Garland, and Nils Hoglander have each contributed a goal and an assist, bringing their point totals to 2. Additionally, Teddy Blueger and Daniel Sprong have scored once, and seven other players have registered assists this season. In net, Kevin Lankinen has a record of 0-0-1, with a goals-against average of 1.85 and a save percentage of .935, while Arturs Silovs also holds a record of 0-0-1, with a GAA of 5.94 and a save percentage of .769.

The Tampa Bay Lightning are set to take the ice with the objective of extending their momentum from a recent 4-1 win against the Carolina Hurricanes. Nikita Kucherov has amassed 4 points, featuring 3 goals and an assist, while Victor Hedman has recorded 3 assists. Jake Guentzel has also contributed with 2 assists, and Brayden Point has scored a goal, alongside assists from Nicholas Paul and Erik Cernak. In goal, Andrei Vasilevskiy has achieved a 1-0 record, maintaining a 1.00 goals-against average and a .952 save percentage following his performance in the season opener.

The Pick:

It is reasonable to assume that the Lightning have been eagerly anticipating their home opener, which was postponed due to Hurricane Milton. In their initial game, the Lightning demonstrated strong performance, while the Canucks continue to struggle defensively, particularly in the absence of Thatcher Demko. I predict that the Lightning will secure a victory in their home debut.

Minnesota Wild vs St. Louis Blues Prediction NHL Picks 10/15/24

Wild at Blues at 7:30 PM ET

The Minnesota Wild faced losses against the Kraken and the Jets. The team is currently averaging 2.67 goals per game and achieving a 25 percent success rate on power play opportunities. Leading the team in scoring is Matt Boldy with 2 goals, while Kirill Kaprizov has provided 3 assists, and Ryan Hartman has taken 9 shots on goal. Defensively, the Minnesota Wild are permitting 2.67 goals per game and successfully killing 57.1 percent of their opponents’ power plays. In goal, Filip Gustavsson has given up 4 goals on 68 shots, and Marc-Andre Fleury has allowed 4 goals on 34 shots faced.

The St. Louis Blues emerged victorious against the Sharks but were defeated by the Golden Knights. They are currently averaging 3.67 goals per game and scoring on 33.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Pavel Buchnevich is the top scorer for St. Louis with 3 goals, while Jordan Kyrou has provided 4 assists, and Brayden Schenn has recorded 12 shots on goal. On the defensive front, the Blues are allowing an average of 3.33 goals per game and successfully killing 80 percent of their opponents’ power plays. In net, Jordan Binnington has allowed 6 goals on 60 shots faced, while Joel Hofer has given up 4 goals on 29 shots.

The Pick:

In the last ten encounters between the Blues and the Wild, the over has been successful in only five instances; however, these matchups have produced an average of 6.6 goals per game. Their most recent meeting in late March extended into overtime, resulting in a total of nine goals. The Wild have experienced the over in five of their last eight games, while the Blues have recorded two overs in their first three games of the season. Anticipating an exciting matchup on Tuesday night, I recommend betting on Over 6 goals.

Seattle Kraken vs Nashville Predators Prediction NHL Picks 10/15/24

Kraken at Predators at 8 PM ET

The Seattle Kraken’s current season record stands at 1-2-0 after their recent loss to Dallas, which concluded with a score of 2-0. The Kraken allowed two goals in the first period and were unable to score themselves. Although they outshot Dallas 25 to 23, they won just 48.1% of face-offs and did not convert any of their four power-play chances. Montour led the team with five shots on goal, while Grubauer recorded 21 saves out of 23 shots faced during the match.

The Nashville Predators have begun the season with a record of 0-2-0 after suffering a 3-0 loss to Detroit in their most recent match. The team allowed one goal in the early part of the second period and two more in the third, resulting in a shutout. Although the Predators outshot their opponents 42-22 and achieved a face-off win percentage of 56.1%, they were unsuccessful on the power play, finishing 0-3. Roman Josi was the standout player for Nashville, recording nine shots on goal, while Juuse Saros managed to stop 19 of the 21 shots directed at him.

The Pick:

Although the Predators were shut out by the Red Wings, they controlled much of the game and recorded more than 40 shots on goal. Meanwhile, Seattle has struggled offensively, scoring two goals or fewer in two of their initial three games, which suggests that scoring may be a concern this season. I believe Nashville will carry forward their strong performance from the Detroit match and expect them to net at least 3 to 4 goals. Thus, I advise placing a bet on the Predators at -1.5.

San Jose Sharks vs Dallas Stars Prediction NHL Picks 10/15/24

Sharks at Stars at 8 PM ET

The San Jose Sharks head into this contest with the intention of recovering from a 2-0 loss suffered against the Anaheim Ducks in their last game. Tyler Toffoli and Macklin Celebrini have each accumulated two points, including one goal and one assist, while Barclay Goodrow and Fabian Zetterlund have each contributed a goal. Additionally, assists have been recorded by Mikael Granlund, Jake Walman, Jan Rutta, and William Eklund this season. Regarding goaltending statistics, Vitek Vanecek has a record of 0-1, with a goals-against average of 1.03 and a save percentage of .966, while MacKenzie Blackwood has a record of 0-0-1, with a 4.94 goals-against average and a .875 save percentage.

The Dallas Stars enter this matchup aiming to extend their perfect start to the season, having achieved a 3-0 record following a 2-0 victory against Seattle in their most recent game. Mason Marchment and Logan Stankoven lead the team with 4 points each; Marchment has contributed 2 goals and 2 assists, while Stankoven boasts a team-high of 4 assists. Tyler Seguin has accumulated 3 points, consisting of 2 goals and 1 assist, and Wyatt Johnston also has 3 points, with 2 assists to his name. Additionally, Jamie Benn, Roope Hintz, and Sam Steel have each recorded 1 goal and 1 assist, while Matt Duchene and Thomas Harley have both provided 2 assists. In goal, Jake Oettinger holds a record of 2-0, with a goals-against average of 1.51 and a save percentage of .957, while Casey DeSmith remains undefeated at 1-0, with a perfect 0.00 GAA and a 1.000 save percentage for the season.

The Pick:

The Stars, right from the outset, seem poised to compete for a finals spot, exhibiting a remarkable level of completeness. In recent seasons, Dallas has had one of the more underrated goaltending tandems, and this year, Oettinger and DeSmith are proving to be fitting representatives of that trend. The Sharks have shown some competitiveness early on, but their shutout loss to the Ducks does not inspire much confidence. I would suggest taking the Stars at -1.5.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Calgary Flames Prediction NHL Picks 10/15/24

Blackhawks at Flames at 9 PM ET

The Chicago Blackhawks faced a loss against the Jets but triumphed over the Oilers. The team is currently averaging 2.67 goals per game and has a power play success rate of 42.9 percent. Teuvo Teravainen leads the team with 3 goals, while Connor Bedard has contributed 4 assists, and Seth Jones has taken 7 shots on goal. Defensively, the Blackhawks allow an average of 3 goals per game and have successfully killed 83.3 percent of their opponents’ power plays. In goal, Petr Mrazek has allowed 6 goals on 64 shots, while Arvid Soderblom has given up 2 goals on 35 shots faced.

The Calgary Flames secured victories against both the Flyers and the Oilers. Currently, the team is averaging 5.33 goals per game and successfully converting 27.3 percent of their power play chances. Jonathan Huberdeau is the leading scorer for Calgary with 3 goals, while Martin Pospisil contributes with 4 assists, and Blake Coleman has recorded 12 shots on goal. On the defensive side, the Flames are conceding an average of 3 goals per game and managing to kill off 66.7 percent of their opponents’ power play opportunities. In terms of goaltending, Dustin Wolf has allowed 3 goals on 40 shots, whereas Dan Vladar has surrendered 6 goals on 50 shots faced.

The Pick:

The Blackhawks continue to struggle offensively, which complicates the decision to support them on a nightly basis. In contrast, the Calgary Flames have recently experienced one of the most successful weeks in the league, showcasing an impressive offensive performance, albeit from a limited sample size. Should this trend persist, the Blackhawks will find it challenging to compete. Notably, the Blackhawks have suffered losses in 27 of their last 30 games as road underdogs. This statistic strongly favors the Flames as the preferred choice. I anticipate the Flames will maintain their undefeated status for the season.

Philadelphia Flyers vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction NHL Picks 10/15/24

Flyers at Oilers at 10 PM ET

On Sunday, the Flyers managed to score three goals; however, their defense conceded six, resulting in a loss. Despite the defensive challenges, Travis Konecny excelled with two goals and five shots on target. Ivan Fedorov was the starting goaltender, but his performance fell short of expectations. The offense recorded a total of 40 shots on goal, yet they were thwarted by an exceptionally skilled opposing goaltender.

During the latest game, Jeff Skinner was the only player to score, highlighting that the team’s star athletes are still falling short of expectations. Connor McDavid managed five shots on goal and provided one assist, but the team was in need of his goal-scoring ability. Stuart Skinner started as the goaltender and made 25 saves from the 28 shots he encountered.

The Pick:

Heading into this game, the Oilers’ defense has been notably poor, and the situation is not expected to improve. While the Flames’ offense has struggled with consistency, they are anticipated to easily accumulate points in this matchup, which will prove to be crucial. The Oilers’ offensive efforts are unlikely to keep pace, leading to a win for the Flyers.