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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.89 |
+120 
|
o6.0 -114 
|
+1.5 -200 
|
|
3.37 |
-134 
|
u6.5 -123 
|
-1.5 +190
|
Florida
Boston
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.15 |
-105 
|
o6.5 +100 
|
+1.5 -250
|
|
3.22 |
-106
|
u6.5 -115
|
-1.5 +225
|
Vegas
Buffalo
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.27 |
-140
|
o6.5 +105
|
-1.5 +175
|
|
3.09 |
+124 
|
u6.5 -120
|
+1.5 -196
|
Tampa Bay
Winnipeg
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.45 |
-150
|
o6.0 -124
|
-1.5 +163
|
|
2.89 |
+135
|
u6.5 -120
|
+1.5 -180
|
New Jersey
Toronto
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.93 |
-115
|
o5.5 -120
|
+1.5 -270
|
|
2.96 |
+100
|
u5.5 +103
|
-1.5 +205
|
Philadelphia
Calgary
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.33 |
+105
|
o6.5 -145
|
+1.5 -225
|
|
3.46 |
-119
|
u7.0 -128
|
-1.5 +195
|
Pittsburgh
Anaheim
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.84 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
3.39 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
NY Rangers
Edmonton
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.13 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
3.09 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
NY Islanders
San Jose
FLA
@
BOS
Sun, Nov 8 • 1:00 PM ET
BOS (-135)
The Atlantic Division-leading Bruins lead the NHL in 5-on-5 goals share this season (66.67%) and have allowed just 22 even-strength goals in 17 games. Despite a 9-6-2 record, the Panthers have the third-worst 5-on-5 expected goals against (29.75).
Boston enters this on a three-game winning streak, having won seven of their last 10.
David Pastrnak o0.5 Goals Scored (+140)
David Pastrnak has a team-leading eight goals in 17 games, putting him on pace for his sixth career 40-goal season. The B's superstar has scored six of his eight tallies this season at TD Garden, with four goals in his last four home games.
He'll be shooting against Jacob Markstrom, who has a subpar .885 SV% this season and has allowed 3+ goals in three straight starts.
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VEG
@
BUF
Sun, Nov 8 • 3:30 PM ET
VEG (-110)
The Golden Knights are 6-3-0 on the road this season and sport the eighth-highest expected goals in the league (59.68). They're up against a Sabres team allowing 3.25 goals per game and with a 48.97% expected goals share.
Buffalo, despite an 8-5-3 record, is just 4-4-0 at home.
VEG (-104)
TB
@
WIN
Sun, Nov 8 • 6:00 PM ET
TB (-140)
The Jets are 2-7-1 in their last 10 games. The Tampa Bay Lightning have won three of the last four matchups, have won three straight games, four of five overall, and haven't lost in regulation since Oct. 23.
The Bolts rank fourth in the NHL in expected goals share (56.85%), while the Jets rank 24th (47.18%).
NJ
@
TOR
Sun, Nov 8 • 7:00 PM ET
NJ (-150)
The Devils are quite possibly the league's hottest team, winning four straight games and eight of their last nine.
Connor Hellebuyck is undefeated (4-0-0) with his new team, and the Devils lead the NHL in expected goals share over the last 10 games (61%). They've also controlled the second-highest rate of shot attempts during that span (56.47%).
Meanwhile, the Leafs have lost four of their last five (including a loss last night) and are just 4-5-1 at home this season.
PHI
@
CAL
Sun, Nov 8 • 7:00 PM ET
CAL (-105)
The Flames have won four consecutive meetings, including both last season.
The Flyers have lost five of their last six games and have an ugly 1-6-1 road record this season. Philly ranks in the bottom five in goals scored, shots on goal, power play, and shooting percentage.
While these are two of the worst offensive teams in the league, the one stat that sticks out is Calgary's fourth-ranked power play (30%).
PIT
@
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.
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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.
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