Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are scheduled and offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups. In today’s round of NHL Predictions, we are looking at the game between the Boston Bruins vs New Jersey Devils. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions as the 2024-25 season continues.
NHL Predictions
Boston Bruins vs New Jersey Devils
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
TV: NESN; MSGSSN; NHL Network
We open NHL predictions with our featured game between the Bruins and Devils. Jeremy Swayman is the confirmed starter for Boston in the first meeting of the season with New Jersey. The Bruins are 3-5-2 in the last 10, but are coming off a victory. David Pastrnak leads the way this season with 22 goals and 31 assists for the Bruins.
Jacob Markstrom is the confirmed starter for the Devils, who are struggling entering this matchup. New Jersey is 2-5-3 in the last 10 games and have suffered four consecutive losses. Jack Hughes has been a bright spot as of late with three goals and six assists over the past 10 games.
Both teams are scuffling as of late, but the Devils get back on track with a victory.
Prediction: Devils win 4-3.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Head-to-Head: Blue Jackets 1-0 Maple Leafs
Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
TV: Fan Duel Sports Ohio; Sportsnet; ESPN+
The second game of NHL predictions has the Columbus Blue Jackets visiting the Toronto Maple Leafs. Columbus will give Elvis Merzlikins the call in goal for this game. The Jackets are coming into this game with a 7-2-1 mark in the last 10 games. However, Columbus has dropped the last two games in a row.
Dennis Hildeby is the confirmed starter for Toronto, which is 7-3 in the last 10 games. This includes three straight victories for the Leafs over some quality teams. Mitch Marner has solid all season with 15 goals with 52 assists for the Maple Leafs.
Columbus has been having issues as of late and playing Toronto won’t help that.
Prediction: Maple Leafs win 4-2.
Florida Panthers vs Los Angeles Kings
Time: 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
TV: SN 360; TNT; TruTV; Max
The last game of NHL predictions has the Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers visiting the Los Angeles Kings. Spencer Knight is the expected starter for the Panthers, but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Matthew Tkachuk is putting together another good campaign with 14 goals and 27 assists for Florida.
Darcy Kuemper is the projected starter in between the pipes for the Kings, who are 6-4 in the last 10 games. However, Los Angeles has dropped the last pair of games. Ageless wonder Anze Kopitar has notched 12 goals with 31 assists for the Kings.
Florida is starting to get on track and should pick up the victory in this one.
Prediction: Panthers win 3-2.
Prop Bets of the Night
We round of NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s go to our featured game for our preferred props. For Boston, take Brad Marchand to get at least three shots on goal at +125. On the New Jersey side, go with Jack Hughes to have more than one assist at +400. Both odds are courtesy of Bet365.
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