Free NHL Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game Nov. 8, 2026
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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.48 |
-150 
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o6.0 -122 
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-1.5 +158 
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|
2.86 |
+145 
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u6.5 -120 
|
+1.5 -170 
|
New Jersey
Toronto
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.99 |
-113 
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o5.5 -118
|
+1.5 -270
|
|
2.91 |
+102 
|
u5.5 +103
|
-1.5 +184
|
Philadelphia
Calgary
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.33 |
+105
|
o6.5 -145
|
+1.5 -225
|
|
3.46 |
-118
|
u7.0 -124
|
-1.5 +192
|
Pittsburgh
Anaheim
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.00 |
+130
|
o6.5 -110 
|
+1.5 -185
|
|
3.43 |
-145
|
u6.5 -105
|
-1.5 +164
|
NY Rangers
Edmonton
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.33 |
-127
|
o6.0 -110
|
-1.5 +195
|
|
2.95 |
+114
|
u6.5 -125
|
+1.5 -225
|
NY Islanders
San Jose
NJ
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TOR
Sun, Nov 8 • 7:00 PM ET
Jesper Bratt o0.5 Assists (+105)
The 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 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.
Arseny Gritsyuk o0.5 Goals Scored (+290)
While Hughes is evidently the Devils' go-to shooter, Gritsyuk is just one goal behind him for the team lead.
The sophomore has scored in the same rate of games as Hughes this season (41.2%) but is obviously priced differently. Gritsyuk is third in team scoring, averages 1:24 on the power play per game, and has fired 17 shots on goal in his last four games.
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PHI
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CAL
Sun, Nov 8 • 7:00 PM ET
Joel Farabee o0.5 Goals Scored (+240)
Farabee has scored all six of his goals in the past two and a half weeks, finding the back of the net in six of his last nine outings.
The Flyers own one of the worst defenses in the NHL since Oct. 24, allowing 4.00 goals per game, while their penalty kill is operating at just 72.2% (20th). The Flames have been red-hot on the power play over that span (35.3%; 4th), and that's where Farabee has sniped two of his goals.
CAL (+108)
After going 0-5-0 to start the campaign, the Flames have actually been a respectable hockey team. They're 7-4-1 since then (5-1-0 at home), while their .625 points percentage is 12th in the NHL.
The Flames rank 10th in both shot attempt share (51.04%) and expected goals (52.58%) at 5-on-5, while the Flyers have been getting caved in with just 44.31% of expected goals and 45.07% of shot share.
PIT
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ANA
Sun, Nov 8 • 8:00 PM ET
ANA (-120)
Although the Penguins secured a win in Los Angeles last night, they're still just 2-6-1 on the road this season and have dropped four of their last five games.
The Ducks are on a four-game win streak and have scored five or more goals in seven straight games. They sport the NHL's second-best power play (36.1%) and have 22 goals with the man advantage in 17 games.
NYR
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EDM
Mon, Nov 9 • 8:00 PM ET
EDM (-144)
This Oilers moneyline is in play to 65% because Edmonton can outscore its underlying shortcomings, and New York is struggling with defensive and goaltending inconsistency. Edmonton also received a nice boost in nets with Devin Levi returning Saturday, and he’s up to a .912 save percentage with a respectable 3.85 goals saved above expected across his past seven games.
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We've combined statistical analysis and machine learning to make these computer picks. The table above shows you how the computer has done in its last 100 picks against the moneyline, spread (puck line), and total with $100 units.
Seeing where the computer has had success, or has failed, can give you some insight into where the betting value might lie going forward.
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An NHL moneyline bet is simple: all you need to do is pick a winner. Whether that's in regulation or overtime, they don't ask how, but how many, right?
| Team | Moneyline Odds |
|---|---|
| Edmonton Oilers | -130 |
| Florida Panthers | +110 |
As with all moneyline odds, the team with the minus sign (-) is the favorite, while the side with the plus sign (+) is the underdog.
Betting $100 on Edmonton at -130 would net you $176 in winnings if they win the game, $76 of profit plus your initial $100 wager. Conversely, if you bet on Florida and they win, you get $210: $110 in profit plus your initial $100 bet.
The puck line is the NHL's version of the spread, where each team is given a certain number of goals to either win or lose by. Unlike the NFL or the NBA, the NHL spread doesn't typically change from 1.5 for each side. The spread is designed to make betting on the favorite more enticing.
| Team | Moneyline Odds | Puck line Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Edmonton Oilers | -130 | -1.5 (-110) |
| Florida Panthers | +110 | +1.5 (-180) |
The favorite, Edmonton at -1.5, would need to win by at least two goals for the bet to cash. If Edmonton wins by two or more goals, in other words, "covers the bet," you'd get $191 in winnings instead of $176 by taking them on the moneyline.
There are two ways for the underdog, Florida at +1.5, to "cover" a +1.5 puck line bet. They can lose by a single goal or win outright to cash. The odds are shorter, but you have options on this bet.
With a total bet, you're wagering on the total number of goals scored by both teams. You aren't backing any single side to win.
| Team | Total Odds |
|---|---|
| Edmonton Oilers | O5.5 (-115) |
| Florida Panthers | U5.5 (-105) |
Sportsbooks will set a line for the game. In this case, it's 5.5 goals. Your job is to figure out if Edmonton and Florida will score more or fewer than 5.5 goals, not counting the shootout.
If you see a line that's an even number, like 6.0, those bets can end in a push where your wager is refunded if the game ends at exactly six goals.
You know what the moneyline, spread (puck line), and total bets are, so you're ready to start betting on NHL hockey. But before you start placing bets with your gut, make sure to check out our betting tools and betting guides.
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