David Pastrnak and Seth Jarvis headline Thursday’s NHL goal picks.
The pregame narrative: Pastrnak’s Boston Bruins sit at the bottom of the Atlantic Division through 12 games, but they have a winnable matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. Jarvis, meanwhile, looks to stay hot as the Carolina Hurricanes host the New York Islanders.
Check out my NHL anytime goal picks for Oct. 30.
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NHL anytime goal picks
Best Bet: Jarvis to score (+125)
The biggest knock on Carolina last year was its lack of a bona fide No. 1 goalscorer.
It sure looks like Jarvis, entering his fifth season, could be that guy. The 23-year-old has seven goals through nine games, good for a torrid 64-goal pace.
Jarvis scored 32 goals in 73 games last season, so expecting him to double that mark would be aggressive. But can he net 40 or 45? Absolutely — and I want to ride the hot hand.
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- The centre leads Carolina in shots (33), scoring chances (35), high-danger chances (20) and xG (5.07), according to Natural Stat Trick.
- New York is giving up the most xG (3.88) and high-danger chances (15.41) on a 60-minute basis.
This is a dream matchup for Jarvis, who is playing first-line minutes against an awful squad.
Key stat: Jarvis scored two goals in his last game against the Islanders.
NHL predictions
Pastrnak to score 1+ goals (+106): Thursday’s matchup between the Sabres and Bruins should feature plenty of goals.
Both teams give up boatloads of chances and have poor goaltending. Buffalo cedes the most shot attempts (66.82) on a 60-minute basis.
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Pastrnak has been productive so far with six goals and 16 points in 12 games.
He leads Boston in basically every major offensive category, and his 93 shot attempts are 39 more than the next closest player (Viktor Arvidsson).
NHL anytime goal picks made at 9 a.m. ET on 10/30/2025.
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Avery joined NorthStar Gaming as an intern in 2022 before stepping into a full-time role soon after. He loves betting on and analyzing golf — mainly because it’s easier than actually playing — but is a fan of all sports, from the NFL to the UFC.