Free NHL Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game Oct. 10, 2026
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.73 |
+120 
|
o5.5 -115 
|
+1.5 -215 
|
|
3.11 |
-135 
|
u5.5 +100
|
-1.5 +198
|
Philadelphia
Boston
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.50 |
+240 
|
o6.5 +101 
|
+1.5 +100
|
|
4.02 |
-280
|
u6.5 -118
|
-1.5 -108
|
Vancouver
New Jersey
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.61 |
-150 
|
o6.5 -118
|
-1.5 +156
|
|
3.18 |
+135
|
u6.5 +105
|
+1.5 -175
|
Edmonton
San Jose
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.86 |
+118
|
o5.5 -120
|
+1.5 -220
|
|
3.03 |
-135
|
u6.0 -118
|
-1.5 +190
|
Minnesota
Florida
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.80 |
+111
|
o5.5 -130 
|
+1.5 -235
|
|
3.02 |
-125
|
u6.0 -115
|
-1.5 +200
|
Columbus
St. Louis
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.68 |
-240
|
o5.5 -135
|
-1.5 +106
|
|
2.46 |
+210
|
u6.5 -140 
|
+1.5 -118
|
Carolina
Chicago
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.78 |
+138
|
o5.5 -125
|
+1.5 -185
|
|
3.39 |
-150
|
u6.0 -118
|
-1.5 +172
|
Nashville
Ottawa
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.18 |
-108
|
o6.5 +102
|
+1.5 -255
|
|
3.33 |
-105
|
u6.5 -120
|
-1.5 +225
|
Utah
Buffalo
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.69 |
+180
|
o6.0 -122
|
+1.5 -139
|
|
3.83 |
-200
|
u6.5 -120
|
-1.5 +120
|
Detroit
Montreal
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.56 |
-150
|
o6.5 +102
|
-1.5 +161
|
|
3.10 |
+130
|
u6.5 -112
|
+1.5 -180
|
Dallas
Pittsburgh
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.73 |
+180
|
o6.5 -114
|
+1.5 -130
|
|
3.93 |
-209
|
u6.5 +100
|
-1.5 +120
|
Toronto
Colorado
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.15 |
-169
|
o5.5 -110
|
-1.5 +160
|
|
2.43 |
+145
|
u5.5 -103
|
+1.5 -170
|
Tampa Bay
NY Islanders
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.39 |
-118
|
o6.5 +100
|
-1.5 +210
|
|
3.14 |
+108
|
u6.5 -115
|
+1.5 -235
|
Anaheim
Calgary
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.75 |
+143
|
o5.5 -134
|
+1.5 -170
|
|
3.38 |
-160
|
u6.5 -135
|
-1.5 +160
|
Los Angeles
Vegas
PHI
@
BOS
Sat, Oct 10 • 1:00 PM ET
David Pastrnak o0.5 Goals Scored (+165)
David Pastrnak has scored 26 goals in 37 career games against Philadelphia, and the matchup looks inviting again. The Flyers are allowing 3.8 goals per game, while Pastrnak has two goals and 19 shots through five outings. One more goal moves him past Brad Marchand for fourth in Bruins history. Novig gives him a 41% chance of scoring.
EDM
@
SJ
Sat, Oct 10 • 4:00 PM ET
Leon Draisaitl o0.5 Goals Scored (+110)
Leon Draisaitl has already scored three times in four games, while leading Edmonton with 23 individual scoring chances and adding seven high-danger opportunities. Against a vulnerable San Jose defense, his combination of finishing form and elite chance volume makes him a strong anytime scorer look.
Tyler Toffoli o2.5 Shots On Goal (+122)
Tyler Toffoli has cleared this number in three straight games and continues to generate strong underlying volume. He leads San Jose with 13 unblocked shot attempts and ranks second with 16 individual attempts, giving him a clear path to three shots.
TOR
@
COL
Sat, Oct 10 • 7:00 PM ET
William Nylander o0.5 Goals Scored (+195)
The last time William Nylander was held without a point (as he was yesterday), he came back with four in two games - I'm expecting much of the same tonight in a contest that should see a ton of goals. Nylander is 13th in the NHL in expected goals for, and with him controlling puck possession on the top power-play unit, I'll give him the benefit of the doubt to bury one.
Kirill Marchenko o0.5 Assists (+135)
With the way this matchup is shaping up, Marchenko should have plenty of opportunities to get involved offensively against the Avalanche. Skating with Matthews gives Marchenko a pair of capable finishers to work with, while his role on Toronto's dangerous top power-play unit only adds to his appeal. He's logged one assist in back-to-back games and has been a pass-first winger early in the season. Colorado's high-octane offense should push the pace, giving Marchenko plenty of chances to generate scoring opportunities. In a game where I'm expecting goals in bunches, I'll gladly back the playmaking winger to pick up at least one assist.
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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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