NHL Predictions and Moneyline Picks: Friday, Oct. 30

Luc LeBlanc - Betting Editor at Covers.com
Luc LeBlanc • Content Editor 3+ years betting experience
Updated: Oct 30, 2026 , 10:05 AM ET • 4 min read

The Devils can benefit from their high-profile new addition, and the Panthers and Kraken have very favorable matchups in our NHL moneyline picks.

New Jersey Devils Florida Panthers Seattle Kraken
Photo By - Reuters Connect. Devils' Connor Hellebuyck (left), Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk (middle), and Kraken's Brandon Montour (right).

A light three-game slate on Friday, Oct. 30, creates some excitement and anticipation for a busy Saturday in hockey. As per usual, we're back with our NHL moneyline picks.

Read along and check out all of our NHL picks for today.

NHL moneyline picks: Oct. 30

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Matchup Novig
Probability
Devils Devils vs Golden Knights Golden Knights Devils 49%
Jets Jets vs Panthers Panthers Panthers 67%
Kraken Kraken vs Flames Flames Kraken 52%

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Devils vs Golden Knights pick: Devils Devils

Novig probability: 49%

As we all know, the New Jersey Devils got a significant boost in Connor Hellebuyck last week. They trail only the Carolina Hurricanes with a 58.76% expected goals share at 5-on-5 and rank third in all situations.

Their 32.85 expected goals against are the fewest in the entire NHL.

Jets vs Panthers pick: Panthers Panthers

Novig probability: 67%

The Winnipeg Jets are officially in the post-Hellebuyck era but continue to slide down the standings amidst a seven-game losing streak. They're averaging just two goals per game during this stretch and sport the third-fewest expected goals over their last 10 games.

Kraken vs Flames pick: Kraken Kraken

Novig probability: 52%

The Seattle Kraken are flying under the radar at 8-4-1. The Calgary Flames will turn to the struggling Dustin Wolf in place of the injured Devin Cooley. Wolf's -8.6 goals saved above expected is the second-worst mark among goaltenders, while the Kraken rank in the top-six in both goals scored and shooting percentage.

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Today's NHL moneyline combo

NJD Moneyline

FLA Moneyline

SEA Moneyline

Hellebuyck will don a New Jersey sweater for the second time tonight, and the Devils' underlying offensive numbers are among the league's best. His former team in Winnipeg has lost seven straight, and the Kraken seem poised to expose a struggling goaltender. Calgary is 1-6-0 within the Pacific Division this season.

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Luc LeBlanc has worked in sports media for nearly half a decade, blending his analytical approach, knack for pattern recognition, and a unique, transparent writing style to present readers with the best and most accurate information.

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