A busy night from the NHL presents an 11-game slate with plenty of goal-scoring options.
The NHL goal picks pregame narrative: Morgan Geekie continues to score at an elite rate, and he’s an excellent pick to deliver on Saturday. Kevin Fiala and Mark Scheifele are generating plenty of offence, making both great selections to score.
Check out my NHL goal picks for Nov. 29.
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NHL goal picks Nov. 29
Best Bet: Geekie to score (+150)
It’s hard to ignore a goalscorer like Geekie at this price.
Bettors just have to assume that the forward’s breakout is for real. Geekie ranks among the NHL’s finest in several key markers:
- 2nd in goals (18)
- 1st in even-strength goals (14)
Geekie has 43 goals this calendar year, which is the most of anyone in 2025.
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He and the Boston Bruins stare down a juicy matchup against the Detroit Red Wings.
Detroit can’t keep the puck out of its own net. The Red Wings are 26th in goals against per game (3.44).
Their woes are largely due to terrible goaltending. Detroit ranks a brutal 30th in team save percentage (.871).
Geekie should take advantage of a plus matchup and deliver a goal on Saturday.
Key stat: Geekie has scored a goal in four of his last five games (six total).
NHL predictions
Scheifele to score (+143): Scheifele didn’t make Team Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off.
He seems determined to make the Olympic squad.
After finishing 17th in points a season ago, he’s tied for 10th this year (30).
Scheifele has 117 points since the start of the 2024-25 campaign, placing him fifth among all Canadian skaters.
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A large chunk of his production has come via lamp-lighters. Scheifele’s 52 goals in this time are tied with Sam Reinhart for first among Canadians.
His Winnipeg Jets square off with a defensively-challenged Nashville Predators squad. Nashville is tied for 30th in goals against per game (3.63) and is 31st in team save percentage (.868).
Scheifele enters this contest with goals in back-to-back games.
Fiala to score (+135): Lastly, I’m betting on a goal from Fiala.
The Los Angeles Kings forward isn’t scoring at the rate of the other players on this list, but he still has a respectable 10 goals through 24 games.
Fiala’s high shot volume makes him a compelling goalscorer candidate on most nights. His 23 shots are inside the top 25 in the category, and he’s 27th in Corsi for (145).
Somebody who directs this much rubber towards the net is a good pick to score, especially on a night like tonight.
Los Angeles hosts the Vancouver Canucks, who are the ultimate opponent for goal props.
Vancouver is tied for 32nd in goals allowed per game (3.72). Additionally, the team is allowing the most high-danger chances per 60 this season (14.3).
Fiala and the Kings will get chances to strike, and I’ll happily back the winger to be at the forefront of the offensive attack.
NHL goal picks made at 12:52 p.m. ET on Nov. 29, 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.