NHL best bets today: 6 game picks for November 2, 2026

On November 2, 2026 we like 6 NHL game bets from 4 games. Our top pick is Calgary Flames with a 1.5-goal head start at -217, a HIGH pick. Each pick below shows the team, the bet, the game, the start time, the price and what a $10 bet pays back, with how sure we are in one word.

The game bets we like today

1. Calgary Flames with a 1.5-goal head start

Game: Calgary Flames at San Jose Sharks, starts 9:00 PM ET.
Price: -217. A $10 bet pays back $14.61 if it wins.
How sure we are: HIGH. This is one of the picks we are most sure of today.

2. Detroit Red Wings with a 1.5-goal head start

Game: Detroit Red Wings at Florida Panthers, starts 7:00 PM ET.
Price: -169. A $10 bet pays back $15.92 if it wins.
How sure we are: HIGH. This is one of the picks we are most sure of today.

3. Over 5.5 total goals

Game: Colorado Avalanche at Chicago Blackhawks, starts 8:00 PM ET.
Price: -164. A $10 bet pays back $16.10 if it wins.
How sure we are: LEAN. A lean: we like it, but it is closer to a coin flip, so bet small.

4. Under 6.5 total goals

Game: Vegas Golden Knights at Boston Bruins, starts 7:00 PM ET.
Price: -125. A $10 bet pays back $18 if it wins.
How sure we are: LEAN. A lean: we like it, but it is closer to a coin flip, so bet small.

5. Colorado Avalanche to win by 4+ goals

Game: Colorado Avalanche at Chicago Blackhawks, starts 8:00 PM ET.
Price: +400. A $10 bet pays back $50 if it wins.
How sure we are: LONG-SHOT. A long shot: it wins less often, but it pays more when it does.

6. Vegas Golden Knights with a 2.5-goal head start

Game: Vegas Golden Knights at Boston Bruins, starts 7:00 PM ET.
Price: -526. A $10 bet pays back $11.90 if it wins.
How sure we are: HIGH. This is one of the picks we are most sure of today.

That is the list. Prices can move before you bet, so check the price first.