We have a five-game slate to close out the week's NHL best bets and it should be a good one. 

It has a balance of top-tier teams in good spots, along with some underdogs who could make some noise. 

 

 

 

NHL Picks, Predictions & Best Bets Today, 1/10

We're coming off a very solid day of NHL best bets with Jack Hughes hitting his goal prop up at +150 yesterday, along with cashing in on Brady Tkachuk's shot prop. 

Let's keep that rolling with these NHL picks as we head into the weekend! 

 

 

 

Sharks vs. Utah Hockey Club Prediction: Friday, January 10th

The Utah Hockey Club has hit a bit of a slide with only one win in their last eight games, but a matchup against the San Jose Sharks can help them get back on track. 

This morning, Utah announced they are going to be without Dylan Guenther moving forward, which is a blow to their already struggling offense. They simply need others to step up and we'll turn to Clayton Keller. 

Keller leads the team in points (40) and shots on goal (103), which they desperately need to right the ship and start picking up wins. The matchup against the Sharks is a solid one since they've allowed 2.93 Goals per 60 minutes in five-on-five situations over the last two weeks, which is the fourth-worst in the league.

Utah comes in with a 4.1 implied goal total and with Keller skating on the top forward line and the top power-play unit, he should have plenty of chances to find the back of the net. 

 

 

 

Blackhawks vs. Red Wings Prediction: Friday, January 10th

An original six matchup is always a good time and that's what we have when the Detroit Red Wings host the Chicago Blackhawks tonight. 

After a coaching change, the Red Wings are hot with a five-game winning streak and with a soft matchup on tap tonight, they will look to continue that. 

Over the last two weeks, Chicago has allowed 2.92 Goals per 60 minutes in five-on-five situations, which is the fifth-worst in the league. The offense should be flowing for the Red Wings, so let's turn to the great, Patrick Kane. He comes in with 4 goals, 3 assists, and 15 shots on goal during their five-game winning streak. 

Piling up the shots on goal has always been his thing and with the offense looking this good, there's no reason he shouldn't be aiming for the back of the net, especially against his former team. 

 

 

 

Best NHL Prop Bets & Other Picks Today, 1/10