NHL Predictions Today: Odds, Picks & Best Bets for Thursday, Nov. 12
My NHL predictions today feature Nathan MacKinnon, Matthew Tkachuk, and Robert Thomas. MacKinnon usually finds a way to light the lamp against the Ottawa Senators, while Tkachuk and Thomas enter tonight's games in confident form.
My previous edition hit two of three picks as I look to do one better for Thursday's games.
NHL predictions today: Nov. 12
See all of our experts’ NHL picks based on the latest NHL odds.
| Pick | Bet | Odds | Bet size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | Anytime goal | +140 via FanDuel | 1 unit to profit 1.4 units |
| Matthew Tkachuk | Over 0.5 assists | -128 via FanDuel | 1 unit to profit 0.78 units |
| Robert Thomas | Over 0.5 assists | -130 via FanDuel | 1 unit to profit 0.77 units |
Picks submitted: Nov. 12 at 10:30 a.m. ET. Odds subject to change.
Total wagered: 3 units | Profit if all picks win: 2.26 units
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NHL best bet today
Nathan MacKinnon goal (+140 via FanDuel)
Colorado beat Toronto 6-3 on Tuesday, but MacKinnon didn't register a point. The Avalanche scoring six goals without MacKinnon getting on the scoresheet is about as rare as a lunar eclipse. It's one reason I believe he will enjoy a productive outing tonight against the Ottawa Senators.
MacKinnon has been a thorn in the Senators' side, with the Avalanche talisman scoring seven in the previous six meetings. He enters with a goal in three of the previous four games against the Senators, and he netted against the Detroit Red Wings on Nov. 7.
Play to: +130
⏰️ Set your alarm: Avalanche vs. Senators
- Puck drop: 7 p.m. ET
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre (Ottawa, Ontario)
- How to watch: ESPN+
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Matthew Tkachuk Over 0.5 assists (-128 via FanDuel)
I backed Tkachuk to notch a helper against the Blue Jackets in Columbus, and he did, extending his assist streak to five games. He has 11 helpers in that sample, and Tkachuk has feasted on the Red Wings, tallying five in the previous three meetings.
The Panthers should be much better than their recent outings, in which they have lost two of three. The Red Wings, meanwhile, lost four in a row, conceding at least four on two occasions.
Play to: -135
⏰️ Set your alarm: Red Wings vs. Panthers
- Puck drop: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena (Sunrise, Fla.)
- How to watch: ESPN+
Robert Thomas Over 0.5 assists (-130)
Thomas has six assists in the previous six games, and the Blues will feel good after beating Detroit at home. Thomas has five assists against the Utah Mammoth in the last five meetings, and the Mammoth allowed 13 goals in the last three games. That amount swells to 19 in the previous four defeats.
Thomas was one of the most consistent setup men in the NHL over the years. While he has only 11 assists in 18 games, he's been better lately. That improvement, along with the Mammoth's wayward form, should allow Thomas to register at least one apple.
Play to: -135
⏰️ Set your alarm: Blues vs. Mammoth
- Puck drop: 9 p.m. ET
- Venue: Delta Center (Salt Lake City)
- How to watch: Prime Video
