Free NHL Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game Nov. 2, 2026
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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.60 |
+155 
|
o5.5 -125 
|
+1.5 -155 
|
|
3.33 |
-170 
|
u6.0 -110
|
-1.5 +142
|
Detroit
Florida
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.09 |
-113
|
o6.0 -120 
|
+1.5 -278
|
|
3.19 |
+100
|
u6.5 -120
|
-1.5 +193
|
Vegas
Boston
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.61 |
-225
|
o6.0 -120
|
-1.5 +110
|
|
2.60 |
+205
|
u6.5 -120
|
+1.5 -120
|
Colorado
Chicago
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.08 |
+110
|
o6.5 +105
|
+1.5 -225
|
|
3.26 |
-120 
|
u6.5 -115
|
-1.5 +198 
|
Calgary
San Jose
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.38 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
2.83 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Minnesota
Philadelphia
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.79 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
3.43 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Winnipeg
Montreal
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.93 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
3.29 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
St. Louis
NY Rangers
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.13 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
3.09 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Dallas
Washington
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.16 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
3.06 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Utah
Toronto
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.09 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
3.13 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Edmonton
New Jersey
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.51 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
2.71 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Carolina
Nashville
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.39 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
2.83 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Anaheim
Vancouver
DET
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FLA
Mon, Nov 2 • 7:00 PM ET
Matthew Tkachuk o0.5 Assists (-135)
Matthew Tkachuk is an assist target to 56%.
Matthew has produced 15 assists over nine games with Brady as his running mate, assisting in six of them.
The Red Wings sit 26th in goals against per 60 on the penalty kill, and Tkachuk has 10 power play assists.
FLA (-163)
The Florida Panthers are 6-2 over their last eight games and their new-look top line of Matthew Tkachuk, Brady Tkachuk, and Sam Bennett is giving teams fits.
Their power play should also cause problems for the Detroit Red Wings, who are 26th in power play goals allowed per 60.
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VEG
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BOS
Mon, Nov 2 • 7:00 PM ET
Charlie McAvoy o0.5 Points (-130)
Charlie McAvoy is playable for a point to 58%.
The Boston Bruins are generating 3.42 expected goals per 60 minutes of 5-on-5 play during his minutes, which is the top rate of anybody on the roster.
McAvoy had a point in 80% of Boston’s games featuring a 6.5 total last year, and 14 of 17 at home (82%).
Jack Eichel o2.5 Shots On Goal (-131)
I’m on Jack Eichel for 3+ shots to 56%.
The Boston Bruins rank 10th in shot on goal pace at 5-on-5 over the last 10 games, well above 26th-placed Vegas. That will help inject a little more volume into the game.
Eichel is a local guy who has recorded 4+ shots on goal in four of the last five games against Boston, and generated 22 attempts over two meetings last season.
COL
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CHI
Mon, Nov 2 • 8:00 PM ET
o6.5 (+113)
Playable to 52%.
The Chicago Blackhawks are 30th in expected goals against per 60 and have bled goals against quality offenses, giving up 4.3 per game over seven matchups with Top-10 scoring offenses.
Luckily for them, the Colorado Avalanche have conceded 3.5 goals per game on the road and at least three in five of six away from Ball Arena.
Brock Nelson o1.5 Shots On Goal (-145)
I like Brock Nelson for 2+ shots to 63%.
Nelson quietly ranks second among Avalanche forwards in shot attempts, trailing only Nathan MacKinnon.
He is a willing shooter who generates a lot of volume from high-danger areas. This is a perfect matchup for him as the Blackhawks rank 25th in slot shots allowed.
CAL
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SJ
Mon, Nov 2 • 9:00 PM ET
Mason Marchment o0.5 Goals Scored (+260)
Mason Marchment needs one goal to reach 100 for his career, and Calgary presents an inviting matchup. The Flames rank 29th in goals against and 28th in shots allowed, giving Marchment a favorable opportunity. He's scored four times in 15 games, including three in his last eight, and has 28 shots this season.
Morgan Frost o0.5 Points (+110)
Morgan Frost is one point from 200 for his career, and San Jose offers a favorable matchup. The Sharks are allowing 3.5 goals and 31 shots per game. Frost has nine points in 14 games, including three in his last five, and recorded a goal and assist against Seattle on Friday.
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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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