Top 3 NHL Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions: Saturday (1/7)

This Saturday has an exciting slate of games, including a couple of teams playing well recently. We also have a matchup with some struggling teams that would love to come away with two points.

(All odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)

Top 3 NHL Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions: Saturday (1/7)

Colorado Avalanche (-104) vs. Edmonton Oilers (-115) | o/u 6.5 (-114/-108)

The Avalanche are coming in decimated by injuries. They're not just missing players from one part of the lineup, but multiple players from the forward unit, blue line, and behind the net and have now lost five straight.

The Oilers have been offensively incredible, and that's due to having one of the top-line duos in the league. Leon Draisaitl is second in points with 60, but that's far behind his linemate Connor McDavid with 75.

The Avs are playing their backup goalie and Edmonton's goaltending has been subpar this season. Even with the injuries, Colorado will score enough to smash the over.

Pick: Over 6.5 (-114)

New York Rangers (-106) vs. New Jersey Devils (-128) | o/u 6 (-104/-118)

The Rangers have put together three straight wins against great teams like the Hurricanes and Panthers. Two of those wins have come with Jaroslav Halak behind the net, but they will have Igor Shesterkin against the New Jersey offense.

It might not matter because the Devils are not looking like the same team that was dominant in the earlier part of the season. Don't assume having home ice will help as they've lost eight straight at home.

The first two matchups have been exciting including an overtime win by the Devils last time around. We’ve seen both games hit the over and both teams are playing well enough offensively at this time to send another one over.

Pick: Over 6 (-104)

St, Louis Blues (-162) vs. Montreal Canadiens (+134) | o/u 6.5 (-105/-115)

The Blues have been one of the more streaky teams this season, but even with a couple of key players out, including Vladimir Tarasenko, they've been able to throw up 11 goals in the last two games. They've needed all the offensive support, with Jordan Binnington putting up -3.5 goals saved above expected.

You still have to like him against the Canadiens, who continue to plummet. They have not seen any spark from either side of the puck and are 29th in goals scored, goals allowed, and goal differential.

The Blues should have no problem handling the Habs and the puck line holds incredible value.

Pick: Blues -1.5 (+152)

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