We have a four-game NHL slate to close out the week before a loaded weekend of games. 

We've seen great action all week across the league and that should continue tonight with some solid matchups to look at for today's NHL Best Bets!

 

 

 

NHL Picks, Predictions & Best Bets Today, 1/24

It's been an up-and-down week with great results on Wednesday, and lackluster results yesterday. 

We forge forward with some simple prop bets tonight to keep things as simple as possible. 

 

 

 

Flyers vs. Islanders Prediction: Friday, January 24th

While the New York Islanders aren't traditionally known for their offense, they have been playing better since the start of January and will look to continue that tonight versus the Philadelphia Flyers. 

Since the turn of the calendar to January, the Islanders come in generating 67.18 Total Shot Attempts per 60 minutes in five-on-five situations, which is the third-best in the NHL. I know, it's shocking to see them this high but they're playing fast and generating chances, which lead to shots on goal. 

That all starts with Bo Horvat, who is the center on the first forward line and the first power-play unit, which has led him to rack up a team-high 36 shots on goal over his last 10 games. He has at least three shots on goal in nine of his last 10 games. Horvat is remarkably consistent in the shot department, and this is as simple of a prop bet as we can find tonight. 

For the Flyers, they are exceedingly average defensively when it comes to preventing shot attempts and it shouldn't slow down Horvat tonight. 

 

 

 

Utah Hockey Club vs. Jets Prediction: Friday, January 24th

The Winnipeg Jets have been one of the strongest teams all season and they have a ton of different players to consider in the prop market. Tonight, they'll be up against the Utah Hockey Club, who comes in on a three-game winning streak, and frankly, have been playing a bit above their head. 

Keeping things in line with a simple approach tonight, we'll turn to Nikolaj Ehlers for his shot prop. Generally speaking, Kyle Connor is the player to trust for shots when it comes to the Jets' offense, but he's taken a slight step back recently. Over the last 10 games, Connor has 27 shots on goal while Ehlers has 26. 

Ehlers has proven himself to be a consistent option and comes in with at least two shots on goal in eight of his last 10 games, putting him in play to hit this on most nights. Pushing to three shots on goal really shouldn't be an issue for Ehlers, who skates on the second forward line and the first power-play unit. 

As for Utah, they are slightly worse than the league-average in terms of Total Shota Attempts Allowed per 60 minutes in five-on-five situations since the start of January. This isn't a matchup we should be afraid of and in fact, we should trust one of the best offenses in the league to push the pace tonight. 

 

 

 

Best NHL Prop Bets & Other Picks Today, 1/24