NHL Picks for Saturday, January 22nd 2022

There is a full slate of NHL hockey games on tap for Saturday, especially later on in the night. With so many games scheduled to be played, this is going to provide plenty of NHL betting opportunities.

Using different betting options is the best way to go about this, and there are four main bets to place on Saturday. Here are the best bets to use on Saturday and a brief rundown on each game.

Calgary Flames at Edmonton Oilers

Flames vs. Oilers Picks

Money Line Bet: Edmonton (-110)

A pair of struggling teams meet up in Edmonton on Saturday as the Oilers host the Calgary Flames. Both teams have now fallen out of playoff position in the Pacific Division, but there is still time left to make a run.

Even though Calgary is currently in a better position than Edmonton, the Oilers simply have too much talent to continue losing games. This is a perfect opportunity for the Oilers’ high-powered offense to get going as this game will be up and down.

Take the Edmonton Oilers -110 over the Calgary Flames.

Tampa Bay Lightning at San Jose Sharks

Lightning vs. Sharks Picks

Puck Line Bet: Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5 (+157)

If you are looking to make a puck line bet, then look no further than the game set to take place in San Jose. The Sharks will be hosting the Tampa Bay Lightning, and the two-time defending champions are rolling once again.

San Jose has gone just 2-3 in its last five games, and that could spell some trouble against the mighty Lightning. Tampa Bay is a pretty sizable favorite on the moneyline at -200, but there are good odds available when taking them at -1.5.

Carolina Hurricanes at New Jersey Devils

Hurricanes vs. Devils Picks

Game Total Bet: Over 6 Goals (-110)

Instead of simply just looking at betting the moneyline or puck line, taking a look at the betting total is also a good way to go. There are plenty of pretty good betting opportunities out there, but one game really sticks out.

The Carolina Hurricanes and New Jersey Devils have an over/under set at 6 goals, and the Hurricanes could hit this on their own. Carolina is scoring 3.57 goals per game this season, and they are facing a Devils team that struggles to keep pucks out of their own net.

Look for this game to go over the betting line by the start of the third period.

Best NHL Parlay Bet for January 22nd

Canadiens vs. Avalanches Picks / Red Wings vs. Predators Picks

Parlay Bet: Avalanches -1.5 / Predators ML

If you are looking for a two-team parlay to make, then your best bet is to focus on a pair of teams from the Central Division. Both the Avalanche and Predators are big favorites at home, but combining the best will result in a solid payout.

Colorado hosts the lowly Canadiens, and this game is not going to be close at all. The best bet is to take the Avalanche -1.5 as they will blow this game wide open.

Nashville hosts the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night, and the Predators are looking to turn things back around. Detroit has had a much better season than in recent years, but Nashville is winning this one.