Two of the NHL’s best scorers highlight my NHL anytime goal picks.
The pregame narrative: Mikko Rantanen isn’t setting the league on fire, but a matchup against his ex-team, the Carolina Hurricanes, has me eyeing his goal prop. Elsewhere, I’m willing to pay the juice and bet on a goal from Leon Draisaitl.
Check out my NHL anytime goal picks for Oct. 25.
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NHL anytime goal picks
Best Bet: Rantanen to score 1+ goals (+155)
It’s been a solid yet unspectacular start to the season for Rantanen after his wild playoff run.
The veteran winger had 22 points across 18 games during the postseason. He has three goals and eight points through seven outings this year.
His shot totals are down recently, too, with just two shots in his last couple of games.
So why am I targeting Rantanen on this prop?
s-> Bet on Mikko Rantanen to score tonight!
Firstly, this is a nice number for somebody with Rantanen’s goal-scoring track record. Rantanen is fifth among all players in goals since the 2020-21 campaign with 198.
Secondly, this is a nice scheduling spot for Dallas.
The Hurricanes visit at the end of a six-game road trip, where they’ve shown some signs of suspect defence and goaltending.
They’ve allowed 11 goals across their last three games.
I expect Dallas to get right on Saturday and Rantanen to contribute.
Key stat: Carolina is ceding the seventh-most scoring chances per 60 across the last week of the season (31.8), according to Natural Stat Trick.
NHL predictions
Draisaitl to score 1+ goals (+115): This is a steep price for a goal-scorer prop, but I’ll pay it.
Draisaitl has been as advertised this year, scoring five goals in eight games. That puts him on pace to score 50-plus goals for the fourth time in his last five seasons.
The Oilers forward only has 20 shots thus far, but his high-end shooting skills allow him to convert even with limited opportunities.
-> Back Leon Draisaitl against the Seattle Kraken
He should be able to find room to operate on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken, a team struggling to keep the puck out of its net.
The Kraken have allowed three-plus goals in five of their last six games (21 total).
Edmonton’s offence shouldn’t struggle to score, and that likely means Draisaitl gets in on the action.
NHL anytime goal picks made at 2:36 p.m. ET on 10/25/2025.
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Stevie’s an avid NFL, NHL, and tennis bettor who has no problem talking himself into the underdog. His previous stops include Yahoo! Sports Canada and Toronto Metropolitan University, where he received a degree in Sport Media.