NHL Picks for October 12: After Two Straight Wins, Jets Open As +105 Underdogs Against Hawks
- Patrik Laine tied for league lead in points with 10
- Blackhawks are averaging 4.50 goals against per game heading into matchup against Jets
- Read below for our three predictions and picks for Saturday night
The Winnipeg Jets have won back-to-back games and will be gunning for three in a row on Saturday night against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Sportsbooks have released opening odds for the game, listing the Jets as enticing +105 underdogs. The Hawks, meanwhile, have opened the season with two consecutive defeats.
What is the best bet? Let’s have a look at the top three puckline, moneyline and total point wagers for Saturday night.
Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks Odds
| Team | Puckline | Moneyline | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Jets | +1.5 (-240) | +105 | O 6.5 (-127) |
| Chicago Blackhawks | -1.5 (-200) | -116 | U 6.5 (+115) |
*Odds taken 11/10/19
The Blackhawks opened at -115 and the odds to beat Winnipeg went as long as -117 before settling at its current price.
Winnipeg has played four of its five games on the road, posting two wins and two losses during that stretch.
Patrik Laine has rediscovered his game after struggling for most of the 2018 campaign. The Finnish sniper has 10 points, which puts him in a first-place tie with Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid.
Kyle Connor slams home Patrik Laine's beautiful feed!#GoJetsGo pic.twitter.com/GaHBcYFdFQ
— Hockey Daily 365 (@HockeyDaily365) October 11, 2019
While Winnipeg is among the current leaders in goals this season, the Blackhawks have struggled to keep pucks out of their net in two games.
Chicago is averaging 4.50 goals against, which is tied for the sixth most in the league.
Sportsbooks have set the puckline odds to 1.5 in favor of the Blackhawks, while the total points for Saturday’s game has also been set to 6.5, with the Under showing a price of +115.
Take the Jets on the moneyline with over in total points in this one.
Pick: Winnipeg Jets (+105)
Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars Odds
| Team | Puckline | Moneyline | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Capitals | +1.5 (-265) | +104 | O 5.5 (+109) |
| Dallas Stars | -1.5 (+225) | -115 | U 5.5 (-120) |
Another enticing matchup on Saturday night comes in the Lone Star State as the Dallas Stars host the Washington Capitals.Alex Ovechkin has already netted three goals in five games, but the Capitals are going into Dallas having lost three in a row. Aside from being the visiting team, Washington’s recent struggles is likely why sportsbooks have pegged the Capitals as the underdogs at +104 on the money line.
Washington is 2-1-2 and sit in second place in the Metropolitan, while the Stars are 1-3-1 and fifth in the Central.
Here is Doc reading off how good Alex Ovechkin is. pic.twitter.com/uJz98umL0l
— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) October 3, 2019
The Stars, who enter their home game as the -115 favorites, initially opened at -111 and were as short as -120 by Friday afternoon.Don’t expect the line to move too much leading up to puck drop, but get in on the Caps as the underdogs while you can.
The puckline has been set to -1.5 for the Stars, but look for the Caps to cover and take the victory. If you’re playing the total points of 5.5, jump on the Over at +109 as has the potential to become a high-scoring game.
Pick: Washington Capitals (+104)
Calgary Flames vs Vegas Golden Knights Odds
| Team | Puckline | Moneyline | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary Flames | +1.5 (-205) | +127 | O 6 (-117) |
| Vegas Golden Knights | -1.5 (+175) | -140 | U 6 (+106) |
The Vegas Golden Knights are off to a sluggish start at 2-2-0 on the season after coming into the 2019-20 campaign with high expectations of leading the Pacific Division.
The Golden Knights, who are -140 favorites on the moneyline, will face yet another tough task with the Calgary Flames on Saturday night. Calgary is 2-1-1 on the season and enter this contest as the +127 underdogs.
CONGRATULATIONS to Marc-Andre Fleury on appearing in his 800th NHL game tonight!! ??
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— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) October 5, 2019
When sportsbooks opened odds for this matchup, it listed Vegas at -131, but the lines continued to move throughout the day before finally settling at -140.
The opening total points is 6, but take the under considering the Golden Knights and Flames are two of the better defensive teams in the early stages of the regular season.
Calgary is allowing 2.75 goals against per game, while Vegas is even better at 2.50.
The Golden Knights are -1.5 to cover the puckline with odds of +175, which has much more value than the moneyline or total points at this point.
Pick: Vegas Golden Knights (-1.5, +175)
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