We Picked Every NHL Game for 12/19

Explore expert NHL picks and predictions for all the games happening on December 19, 2024. Find the best NHL picks tonight to help with your betting strategy.

NHL Picks and Predictions

Welcome to your daily source for expert NHL picks and predictions. Whether you’re looking for NHL picks tonight, NHL picks today, or free NHL betting picks, we’ve got you covered. Let’s dive into the analysis for each game on 12/19/2024:

New Jersey Devils vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5 (+116)
The New Jersey Devils are among our top NHL picks today. With Jack Hughes leading the charge offensively and the Blue Jackets struggling defensively (allowing 3.45 goals per game), the Devils’ potent attack should exploit Columbus’s weaknesses. Take the Devils to cover the spread.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. St. Louis Blues

Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning (-208)
The Lightning are heavy favorites in this matchup and one of the best NHL picks tonight. Their offense, led by Nikita Kucherov, averages 4.03 goals per game, while the Blues’ defense ranks 20th in the NHL. Expect the Lightning to dominate and secure another win at home.

Los Angeles Kings vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Pick: Los Angeles Kings (-154)
Back the Kings as a solid NHL betting pick. Their strong defense (2.52 goals allowed per game, second in the NHL) should stifle a Flyers offense that’s struggled with consistency. Look for Los Angeles to control the game and earn a road victory.

Nashville Predators vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins (+123)
The Penguins are an enticing moneyline pick for NHL picks tonight. With Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin anchoring a surging offense (14 goals in their last three games), they’re well-equipped to outpace the struggling Predators.

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Seattle Kraken

Pick: Chicago Blackhawks (+128)
One of the more intriguing NHL betting picks today is the Blackhawks as home underdogs. Connor Bedard continues to impress with his playmaking ability, while the Kraken’s offense remains inconsistent, averaging just 2.88 goals per game.

Boston Bruins vs. Edmonton Oilers

Pick: Edmonton Oilers (-182)
Edmonton’s offense, powered by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, makes them one of the top NHL picks today. With 30 goals in their last six games, the Oilers are poised to exploit a Bruins defense that’s struggled recently.

Calgary Flames vs. Ottawa Senators

Pick: Ottawa Senators (-132)
Among the best NHL picks for tonight, the Senators bring both defensive stability and offensive firepower. Tim Stutzle and Brady Tkachuk headline an offense that has outscored opponents 12-3 during their current win streak.

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Vancouver Canucks

Pick: Vegas Golden Knights (-159)
The Golden Knights have emerged as a dominant force and are a reliable NHL betting pick tonight. Their balanced attack and disciplined defense (2.94 goals allowed per game) should secure a victory against the Canucks, who will be fatigued from back-to-back games.

Colorado Avalanche vs. San Jose Sharks

Pick: Colorado Avalanche -1.5 (+105)
The Avalanche are one of the best NHL picks today, especially on the puckline. Colorado has dominated San Jose in recent matchups, winning 10 straight games, and their potent offense (3.24 goals per game) should overpower the Sharks.

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