Wednesday’s NHL Hockey Free Picks & Predictions [1/17/24]

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Montreal at New Jersey – 7:07 ET

Over is 6-2 in Montreal’s last 8 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 7-3 in Montreal’s last 10 games following a win.
Canadiens are 3-7 in their last 10 overall.
Under is 5-2-1 in New Jersey’s last 8 home games.
Canadiens are 3-12 in the last 15 meetings.
Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in New Jersey.

Pick: Canadiens 1.5 -140


Detroit at Florida – 7:07 ET

Over is 12-5 in Detroit’s last 17 road games.
Over is 9-4 in Detroit’s last 13 overall.
Red Wings are 51-112 in their last 163 road games.
Panthers are 9-2 in their last 11 overall.
Under is 19-6-2 in Florida’s last 27 vs. Atlantic.
Under is 21-7 in Florida’s last 28 overall.
Under is 12-3-2 in the last 17 meetings.
Red Wings are 16-35 in the last 51 meetings.

Pick: Panthers -1.5 +115


Chicago at Buffalo – 7:37 ET

Blackhawks are 2-9 in their last 11 Wed. games.
Blackhawks are 17-55 in their last 72 road games.
Over is 16-5-2 in Chicago’s last 23 Wed. games.
Under is 7-2 in Buffalo’s last 9 vs. Central.
Under is 9-4 in Buffalo’s last 13 vs. Western Conference.
Sabres are 18-39 in their last 57 Wed. games.
Blackhawks are 16-5 in the last 21 meetings.

Pick: Sabres -1.5 -110