Free NHL Picks For Today, Wednesday 1/22/2025

The NHL brings us a 4-game slate today, and here you can check out the NHL Picks for Wednesday 1/22/2025.

Boston Bruins vs New Jersey Devils Prediction 1/22/25 NHL Picks

Bruins at Devils at 7 PM ET

The Boston Bruins faced a setback against the Senators but triumphed over the Sharks. They are currently averaging 2.77 goals per game and achieving a scoring rate of 13.8 percent on power plays. Leading the team, David Pastrnak has netted 22 goals, while Brad Marchand has provided 20 assists, and Pavel Zacha has taken 89 shots on goal. Defensively, the Bruins are allowing 3.17 goals per game and managing to kill 75.9 percent of their opponents’ power play opportunities. Jeremy Swayman has conceded 99 goals on 963 shots, while Joonas Korpisalo has given up 42 goals on 390 shots faced.

The New Jersey Devils have recently been defeated by both the Senators and the Flyers. They are currently averaging 3.02 goals per game and achieving a power play conversion rate of 28.2 percent. Nico Hischier leads the team with 22 goals, while Jack Hughes has provided 37 assists, and Timo Meier has recorded 138 shots on goal. On the defensive side, the Devils are allowing an average of 2.53 goals per game and successfully killing 82.1 percent of their opponents’ power plays. Jake Allen has given up 38 goals from 369 shots faced, and Jacob Markstrom has allowed 77 goals from 879 shots.

The Pick:

The Devils have encountered difficulties in their offensive performance, managing to score two or fewer goals in seven out of their last ten games. Meanwhile, the Bruins have been successful in three of their last four outings, accumulating a total of 21 goals in those matches. Should this pattern continue, the Bruins are expected to prevail. Furthermore, they have won eight of their last nine games against the Devils. Betting on the Bruins offers a promising chance to multiply your stake by 1.6 times. I suggest placing your confidence in the Bruins.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction 1/22/25 NHL Picks

Blue Jackets at Maple Leafs at 7:30 PM ET

The Columbus Blue Jackets enter this matchup seeking to recover from a recent 3-1 defeat against the New York Islanders, which has brought their season record to 22-18-7. Zach Werenski is the leading scorer for the Blue Jackets, amassing 51 points, comprised of 15 goals and a team-high 36 assists. Kirill Marchenko follows closely with 50 points, including a team-leading 18 goals and 32 assists. Sean Monahan contributes 41 points with 14 goals and 27 assists, while Dmitri Voronkov has recorded 31 points, featuring 17 goals and 14 assists. Kent Johnson has tallied 27 points, consisting of 13 goals and 14 assists, and Cole Sillinger has achieved 23 points with 16 assists. In goal, Daniil Tarasov holds a record of 4-6-2, with a 3.64 GAA and an .872 save percentage, while Elvis Merzlikins has a record of 16-11-3, with a 3.06 GAA and an .890 save percentage this season. Additionally, Jet Greaves has performed well with a record of 2-1-2, a 2.98 GAA, and a .906 save percentage for the Blue Jackets.

The Toronto Maple Leafs approach this contest with the intention of extending their recent success following a 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Mitch Marner stands out with a team-leading 67 points, which includes 15 goals and an impressive 52 assists. William Nylander follows closely with 49 points, featuring a team-high of 28 goals. John Tavares has contributed 42 points, consisting of 20 goals and 22 assists, while Auston Matthews has amassed 37 points, with 19 goals and 18 assists. Furthermore, Matthew Knies has recorded 31 points, including 18 goals, and Morgan Rielly has achieved 22 points, with 5 goals and 17 assists this season. In terms of goaltending, Anthony Stolarz has a record of 9-5-2, with a GAA of 2.13 and a .928 save percentage. Joseph Woll has a 17-8 record, a GAA of 2.69, and a .907 save percentage, while Dennis Hildeby holds a 3-2 record, with a GAA of 3.18 and an .891 save percentage.

The Pick:

The Columbus team seems to be experiencing a downward trend on this road trip, and it is likely that the Blue Jackets are looking forward to returning home. In contrast, Toronto is currently in excellent form, frequently finding the back of the net. I have doubts about Columbus’s ability to keep up with this pace. I would choose the Maple Leafs for this game.

Winnipeg Jets vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction 1/22/25 NHL Picks

Jets at Avalanche at 9:30 PM ET

The Jets have performed well overall this season; however, they encountered significant difficulties in their most recent match. Competing against the Utah Hockey Club, the Jets managed to score two goals, yet their defense conceded five, resulting in a loss. Nikolaj Ehlers contributed with two assists, while Nino Niederreiter had a commendable performance, netting one goal. In goal, Connor Hellebuyck’s performance fell short, as he stopped 23 of the 27 shots he faced. Currently, the Jets are averaging 3.47 goals per game, while their defense allows 2.46 goals. Offensively, they rank third in the league, whereas defensively, they hold the second position.

The Avalanche’s recent performance has been concerning, as they have lost two out of their last three games, struggling particularly in their latest match. In the encounter with the Minnesota Wild, the team could only manage one goal, which ultimately led to their loss. Nathan MacKinnon was responsible for the lone goal scored by the Avalanche. Mackenzie Blackwood, who started as the goaltender, successfully saved 23 of the 26 shots he faced. In their previous game against the Dallas Stars, the Avalanche secured a convincing 6-3 win. At present, the team averages 3.31 goals per game, while their defense allows 3.1 goals per game. Offensively, they are ranked 6th in the league, but defensively, they sit at 20th.

The Pick:

The Jets have an average of 3.47 goals per game, while the Avalanche are averaging 3.13 goals per game. The Avalanche’s defensive performance is yielding 3.1 goals per game. It is likely that both the Avalanche and the Jets will score at least four goals, which should result in a successful outcome. Go with the Over in this game.

Florida Panthers vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction 1/22/25 NHL Picks

Panthers at Kings at 10 PM ET

The Panthers currently possess a record of 27-17-3 this season, having recently triumphed over Anaheim with a score of 3-0. In that match, Florida netted one goal in the second period and two in the third, resulting in a shutout victory. The Panthers outshot the Ducks 45 to 34, won 56.6% of face-offs, and failed to convert on two power-play attempts. The goals were scored by Boqvist, Lundell, and Forsling, while Knight recorded a perfect performance, stopping all 34 shots directed at him.

This season, the Los Angeles Kings have recorded 25-14-5, following their recent 5-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Kings briefly narrowed the score to 3-1 in the second period; however, they allowed two more goals, leading to a decisive defeat. In the game, Los Angeles was outshot by Pittsburgh, with a total of 32 shots against 26. The Kings won 46.6% of their face-offs and managed to score once on three power-play attempts. Kempe was the only player to find the net for Los Angeles, while Rittich stopped 28 of the 32 shots he faced.

The Pick:

In recent weeks, the Panthers have faced challenges in accumulating wins, yet they continue to rank as one of the premier teams in the Eastern Conference. The Kings have an impressive home record of 14-3-1 this year, but their form has faltered in the last five contests. The Kings have consistently struggled to find the back of the net, having scored two goals or fewer in six of their last seven outings. Betting on the Under appears to be a smart choice for this game.