Free NHL Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game Oct. 15, 2026
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.51 |
+102 
|
o5.5 -180 
|
+1.5 -220 
|
|
3.37 |
-118 
|
u6.5 +110 
|
-1.5 +210
|
Buffalo
Toronto
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.56 |
+230
|
o6.0 -120
|
+1.5 -110
|
|
3.89 |
-270 
|
u6.5 -124 
|
-1.5 -105
|
Seattle
Tampa Bay
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.51 |
+143
|
o5.5 -108
|
+1.5 -185
|
|
3.10 |
-155
|
u5.5 -105
|
-1.5 +170
|
NY Islanders
Ottawa
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.87 |
+120
|
o5.5 -140
|
+1.5 -209 
|
|
3.19 |
-130
|
u6.5 -135
|
-1.5 +185
|
NY Rangers
New Jersey
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.50 |
+250
|
o6.0 -118
|
+1.5 +100
|
|
4.03 |
-280
|
u6.5 -127
|
-1.5 -112
|
Vancouver
Florida
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.78 |
+122
|
o5.5 -120
|
+1.5 -215
|
|
2.97 |
-135
|
u5.5 +102
|
-1.5 +186
|
Philadelphia
Detroit
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.16 |
-126
|
o5.5 -145
|
-1.5 +190
|
|
2.92 |
+115
|
u6.5 -129
|
+1.5 -220
|
Winnipeg
Chicago
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.83 |
+125
|
o5.5 -135
|
+1.5 -200
|
|
3.33 |
-140
|
u6.0 -110
|
-1.5 +180
|
St. Louis
Minnesota
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.08 |
+120
|
o5.5 -155
|
+1.5 -210
|
|
3.42 |
-134
|
u6.5 -120
|
-1.5 +180
|
San Jose
Nashville
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.29 |
+102
|
o6.5 +110
|
+1.5 -235
|
|
3.41 |
-115
|
u6.5 +100 
|
-1.5 +210
|
Utah
Edmonton
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.42 |
+280
|
o6.0 -120
|
+1.5 +107
|
|
3.95 |
-310
|
u6.5 -120
|
-1.5 -122
|
Calgary
Vegas
BUF
@
TOR
Thu, Oct 15 • 7:00 PM ET
Kirill Marchenko o0.5 Goals Scored (+208)
Marchenko is in play to score up to 35% tonight because his solid underlying numbers have only resulted in a single goal through seven games. He's skating in a go-to offensive role, and his 5.9 shooting percentage is well below the 13.6% mark he posted through his first four seasons. Buffalo has allowed a healthy 3.57 goals per game with the fifth-lowest team save percentage, too.
Auston Matthews o0.5 Goals Scored (+130)
Heat check time for Auston Matthews, who has six points and three goals over his last two games. Matthews has found his scoring touch again and is 16th in the NHL for expected goals. Playing alongside elite-level talent on the top line and first power-play unit lends itself to scoring opportunities, and Matthews has been burying with the best of them this year. Let's see him find the back of the net one more time in what should be a high-scoring game.
NYR
@
NJ
Thu, Oct 15 • 7:00 PM ET
Timo Meier o0.5 Goals Scored (+200)
It's time for Timo Meier to find the net.
He is tied with Hughes and Auston Matthews for ninth in shots on goal but is yet to convert on any of them.
Meier has scored in four of his past six against New York and – like everybody – has a better chance of finding the net without having to beat an all-world netminder in Igor Shesterkin.
Jack Hughes o3.5 Shots On Goal (-113)
Jack Hughes has produced shot attempts and shots on target at a more efficient clip with Arseny Gritsyuk on his wing than any other.
Sheldon Keefe put Gritsyuk on Hughes’ wing last time out and he responded with eight shots on target and three points.
He’s in a good spot to build on those outputs against the New York Rangers, who rank 25th in 5-on-5 shot share this season.
VAN
@
FLA
Thu, Oct 15 • 7:00 PM ET
Seth Jones o0.5 Assists (+140)
The Florida power play has gone nuclear with six goals in its last two games, including four vs. the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. Seth Jones has six helpers over those two games, with four coming on the man advantage. He's playing 23+ minutes a game and gets arguably the best offensive matchup in hockey. The Vancouver Canucks have the league's worst penalty kill at 57.1% and are allowing the second-most goals per game at 4.75. Jones should not be 50% for a point and should be closer to 60%, but I'm getting greedy and taking the assist since he's not a shoot-first D-man.
PHI
@
DET
Thu, Oct 15 • 7:30 PM ET
Viktor Arvidsson o0.5 Goals Scored (+230)
Play up to 35%. Viktor Arvidsson has already scored three times while ranking second on Detroit in both individual scoring chances and high-danger opportunities. With nearly three shots per game and additional PP1 work, his chance volume supports another scoring opportunity tonight.
Alex DeBrincat o0.5 Assists (+124)
Play up to 50%. Alex DeBrincat has recorded an assist in four of his last five games and remains heavily involved in Detroit’s offense. His 61.64% IPP, strong on-ice chance generation, and PP1 role create multiple paths to another helper.
WIN
@
CHI
Thu, Oct 15 • 8:00 PM ET
Tyler Bertuzzi o0.5 Assists (+205)
Tyler Bertuzzi needs one assist for 200 in his NHL career, and he enters Thursday's matchup with Winnipeg following a goal and an assist against Pittsburgh. Connor Bedard's return gives Chicago another offensive weapon, although Bertuzzi has managed just three assists in 16 career games against the Jets. The historical matchup is concerning, but his recent production and Chicago's improved scoring options make the assist prop worth considering.
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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.
Use our computer picks as the starting point in your handicapping journey. Our computer analyzes every stat in our database and chooses the bet that has the most likely outcome. Now, use our other tools to do your own research and see if that research agrees or disagrees with the computer.
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.
They can guide you with more than just moneyline, spread, and total bets. They can also help you find value in the futures and player props markets.
If you're ready to bet on NHL picks, you first need to find the right sportsbook. Our NHL betting sites guide offers secure banking, the best odds, bonuses, and reliable customer service options for you.
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