Free NHL Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game Jan. 22, 2026
VEG
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BOS
Thu, Jan 22 • 7:00 PM ET
Mark Stone o0.5 Assists (-130)
Mark Stone has 30 assists through 32 games this season. He has feasted on teams that rank Bottom-10 in shot suppression, picking up 20 helpers in 14 such matchups. That includes a three assist performance against the Bruins last time they met.
BUF
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MON
Thu, Jan 22 • 7:00 PM ET
Lane Hutson o0.5 Assists (-150)
OTT
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NAS
Thu, Jan 22 • 8:00 PM ET
Drake Batherson o0.5 Points (-130)
FLA
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WIN
Thu, Jan 22 • 8:00 PM ET
Connor Hellebuyck o24.5 Total Saves (-135)
Hellebuyck has hit the Over in this market in six of his past seven games, and he’s been particularly sharp across his past three starts with a .926 save percentage and 2.23 goals saved above expected. This is also a plus-matchup with the Florida Panthers ranking eighth in shots per game (29.1) and seventh in Corsi For percentage at five-on-five.
PIT
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EDM
Thu, Jan 22 • 9:00 PM ET
u6.5 (-110)
The Oilers have allowed two goals through three games since star center Leon Draisaitl took leave from the team, and the Penguins are playing the second leg of a back-to-back road set. Edmonton superstar Connor McDavid obviously can’t play the entire game, and the Oilers have only scored 1.36 goals per 60 minutes at five-on-five without No. 29 or No. 97 on the ice this season. I also value the Pens ranking fifth in penalty-kill percentage, and the Oilers checking in above average at 11th.
DET
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MIN
Thu, Jan 22 • 9:30 PM ET
Moritz Seider o1.5 Shots On Goal (-150)
Moritz Seider is a menace in back-to-backs. He has played in 10 this season and recorded multiple shots on goal in nine while showing big spikes in shot attempts. The volume should continue to be there against the Minnesota Wild, who've allowed the 2nd most shots to defensemen over their past 10 games.
MIN (-148)
With Detroit on the second leg of a back-to-back, the Red Wings are expected to start backup netminder Cam Talbot, who carries a concerning .892 SV% into this matchup. Meanwhile, the Wild don’t beat themselves, ranking as the least-penalized team in the NHL. Given the goaltending edge and the Minny's discipline, the home team should pull away.
TB
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CHI
Fri, Jan 23 • 7:00 PM ET
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