NHL Best Bets Today: Top NHL Betting Picks for Nov. 8

Josh Inglis - Betting Analyst at Covers.com
Josh Inglis • Betting Analyst 13+ years betting experience
Updated: Nov 8, 2026 , 02:11 PM ET • 4 min read

Just because it's football Sunday doesn't mean we're taking the day off from finding some great point props on today's NHL slate, and the late games all have some goal potential.

Photo By - Reuters Connect. Philadelphia Flyers right wing Matvei Michkov (39) reacts with right wing Porter Martone (94) after scoring a goal against the Anaheim Ducks in the first period at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

With most of the wagering eyes on the football slate, it's a great time to scoop up value in the NHL prop markets, and these are my favorite NHL predictions for Sunday, Nov. 8.

Jesper Bratt will continue to feed Jack Hughes in a great matchup; the Flyers have reunited their best offensive players, and Ducks/Penguins is a great spot for a four-player point stack. Find more NHL picks for today's late games.

Today's top NHL predictions

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Pick Novig
Probability
Devils Jesper Bratt Over 0.5 assists 47%
Flyers Martone/Michkov Over 0.5 points 33%
Ducks / Penguins Gauthier/Sennecke + Kindel/Novak Over 0.5 points 17%

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Pick #1: Jesper Bratt Over 0.5 assists

Novig probability: 47%

The Toronto Maple Leafs were horrendous last night and continue to be a turnover machine. They may have also lost defenseman Morgan Rielly, who exited the game.

On the other side, the New Jersey Devils rank among the league's best in expected-goal metrics and lead the NHL in shot-attempt share.

Jesper Bratt and Jack Hughes have been driving the offense, with Bratt recording an assist in seven of his last eight games. New Jersey should find four goals in a matchup with plenty of Over potential.

  • Matchup: Devils vs. Maple Leafs
  • Time: 7 p.m. ET
  • Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario
  • TV: TSN4

Pick #2: Martone/Michkov Over 0.5 points each

Novig probability: 33%

The Philadelphia Flyers have reunited Porter Martone and Matvei Michkov, and it's a head-scratcher why they were separated in the first place. They may not have the full trust of their coaching staff yet, but they produce when playing together and get a great matchup against the Calgary Flames, who play more Over hockey at home than on the road.

The pair rank second and third on the team in points this season, and if their minutes increase, these point prices are a steal. Michkov also leads the team in points per 60. There could be plenty of fireworks in this game, with value on several player stacks.

  • Matchup: Flyers vs. Flames
  • Time: 7 p.m. ET
  • Location: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta
  • TV: SNW

Pick #3: Gauthier/Sennecke + Kindel/Novak Over 0.5 points each

Novig probability: 17%

Any game featuring the Anaheim Ducks has the potential for loose, two-way scoring. The Cutter Gauthier and Beckett Sennecke stack has hit in six of the Ducks' last seven games, while Gauthier has scored in five straight with 10 goals over that stretch.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are coming off a 5-2 win last night and have shuffled their lines. Ben Kindel and Tommy Novak now correlate on the second line and power play, adding value compared to the Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell stack. Combined, these two teams are 16-4 to the Over in their last 10 games.

  • Matchup: Penguins vs. Ducks
  • Time: 8 p.m. ET
  • Location: Honda Center, Anaheim, Calif.
  • TV: SN
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  • Top picks: 34-40, +4.7 units
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