Two consistent offensive forces headline my NHL anytime goal picks for Sunday.
The pregame narrative: Dylan Larkin is leading the Detroit Red Wings’ early-season success, and he’s a great pick to tickle twine on Sunday. Elsewhere, Chris Kreider is looking comfortable on the Anaheim Ducks and has value to produce.
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NHL anytime goal picks
Best Bet: Larkin to score (+125)
Larkin is becoming someone you can set your watch to, and he’s on pace to produce his best season yet.
The Detroit captain has scored 30-plus goals and 69-plus points in four consecutive seasons. This year, he may be taking his game to another level.
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The 29-year-old has eight goals and 17 points through 12 games, and is a big reason why the Red Wings have been one of the biggest surprises in the early going.
His production is no fluke, either. Larkin ranks highly in the following categories:
- 19th in expected goals (5.86)
- T-23rd in scoring chances (43)
- T-38th in high-danger chances (19)
- T-50th in shots (33)
The matchup is ripe for Larkin to do damage, too. Detroit battles the San Jose Sharks, and they’ve struggled mightily in their own zone.
San Jose is allowing the third-most shots per game (31.6) and is tied for ceding the most goals per outing (4.17).
Larkin will be in the mix offensively in a juicy spot.
Key stat: Larkin has five goals in his last seven games.
NHL predictions
Kreider to score (+225): Few players scoring at Kreider’s pace are priced in this range.
The ex-New York Rangers star is fitting in nicely with the Ducks. He has five goals through six games this season, including a marker in his most recent outing.
He’s in prime position to lead Anaheim’s offence. Kreider plays on Anaheim’s first line alongside Leo Carlsson and Troy Terry, a pair of playmaking forwards who can get him the puck.
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Most impressively, Kreider ranks second on the Ducks in high-danger chances (18) despite missing four games due to illness.
That’s a testament to Kreider’s ability to dominate in front of the net.
The matchup against the New Jersey Devils is a little more appealing than it may seem. New Jersey played on Saturday, which means Jake Allen will start instead of Jacob Markstrom.
NHL anytime goal picks made at 9:27 a.m. ET on 11/2/2025.
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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.