We have a huge NHL betting card tonight with 13 games taking place across the board. With so many games to choose from and so many possible winning bets at the top-rated sportsbooks, we found it relatively easy this week to make our predictions ahead of this round.
Firstly, we believe the Washington Capitals can keep winning on home ice. Secondly, we are traveling to New Jersey where we are betting on a Jack Hughes player prop at plus money. Finally, there is a Canadian rivalry showdown in Winnipeg.
Picks Summary
- Washington Capitals -1.5 (+120)
- Jack Hughes Over 1.5 Points (+140)
- Winnipeg Jets ML (-130)
*All odds from Bet365 (check our Bet365 Review)
Anaheim Ducks vs. Washington Capitals
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 – 07:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena
Ten in a Row
The Washington Capitals have lost a few home games in their previous ten outings but none during regulation, meaning they have taken at least one point from home ice for ten games in a row.
Tonight’s opponent, Anaheim, shouldn’t cause too much stress for the Capitals in this matchup. On the road, Anaheim has gone 3-7 in its previous ten and all three victories required overtime.
The Pick
Washington is strong on home ice and sits 1st overall in the Eastern Conference. The Anaheim Ducks, on the other hand, are 12 of 16 teams in the Western Conference and could likely finish as low as 14th come the season’s end.
Despite the Ducks having one of the best PK lines in the NHL, it must be noted they have been underdog for the majority of those games. Washington’s 26-17 ATS record is a much better record than the Ducks’ 29-14 because they have been the favorite for the majority of those games.
Give us the Capitals on home ice to cover the spread for the 2nd time in a row on home ice against the Ducks.
NHL Pick: Washington Capitals -1.5 (+120) at Bet365
Florida Panthers vs. New Jersey Devils
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 – 07:30 PM ET at Prudential Center 
Hughes to Continue Scoring Streak
Jack Hughes comes into this game as the NJ Devils’ top points-scorer this season with 52 points scored in 45 games, making him the 9th highest points-scorer so far.
Coming into this home game against last season’s Stanley Cup champions, Hughes has scored at least one point in 4 of his previous 5 games, as well as two points in his previous two NHL matchups against the New York Rangers and the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Hughes has scored at least one point in 26 of his 45 games this season, with the majority of his points on home ice (28).
The Pick
The +140 NHL betting odds on Hughes to score 2+ points in this home game look like some solid value, especially considering how strangely vulnerable and unpredictable the Florida Panthers have been in recent games.
The Panthers have gone 5-5 over their previous 10 and had back-to-back 4-0 losses. Hughes will also be facing the Panthers on a back-to-back as they have to face Philadelphia on the road Monday night. Hughes will get plenty of opportunities in this game to cash the over 1.5 points for his 3rd game in a row.
NHL Pick: Jack Hughes Over 1.5 Points (+140) at Bet365
Vancouver Canucks vs. Winnipeg Jets
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 – 08:00 PM ET at Canada Life Centre
Canadian Rivalry
Vancouver has been woeful in recent weeks, having started the season 7-5. The Canucks have tried their best all season to keep things consistent, but it’s been a challenge to do so. Now, they have found themselves 3-7 in their previous 10 matchups, as well as 3-7 in their previous 10 road games.
Their Canadian rivals and tonight’s opponents, the Winnipeg Jets, are sitting joint top of the Western Conference alongside the Las Vegas Golden Knights. Whilst the Canucks are still in a playoff spot, things are not looking so good at the moment with the recent results and there doesn’t seem to be any sign of a change to come.
The Pick
The Winnipeg Jets are a very respectable -130 to win this game on home ice. We were expecting their initial odds to be in around -150/-160, so there is plenty of value to be had in Winnipeg tonight.
The Jets are 4-1 ATS on home ice against Vancouver in their previous five games.
The Pick: Winnipeg Jets ML (-130) at Bet365
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