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NHL predictions for Thursday, October 1: the model backs Sabres
7 NHL games on Thursday. The model's strongest pick is Sabres +1.5, a HIGH-confidence call.
By David Petrov · Published Sep 30, 2:41 PM ET · Updated Oct 1, 3:09 PM ET
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Buffalo Sabres at Columbus Blue Jackets
Thu Oct 1, 7:00 PM ET
Top pick: Sabres +1.5 (they can lose by up to 1 and the bet still wins)-250
HIGH — about a 7 in 10 chance by our numbers
The Buffalo Sabres have been in solid goal-scoring form lately, and they've got a good shot to keep that going against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Philadelphia Flyers at New Jersey Devils
Thu Oct 1, 7:00 PM ET
Our pick: Under 5.5 goals-105
LEAN — about a 6 in 10 chance by our numbers
The New Jersey Devils are facing off against the Philadelphia Flyers at Prudential Center, and both teams are looking to tighten up on defense.
Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Rangers
Thu Oct 1, 7:00 PM ET
The model's picks for this game are on the game page.
Minnesota Wild at Nashville Predators
Thu Oct 1, 8:00 PM ET
Our pick: Over 6.5 goals+110
LEAN — about a 5 in 10 chance by our numbers
The odds of +110 for over 6.5 total goals in the game between the Nashville Predators and the Minnesota Wild look appealing.
Seattle Kraken at Calgary Flames
Thu Oct 1, 9:00 PM ET
Seattle Kraken at Calgary Flames · Total Goals Which side the model backs, and why · Pro Florida Panthers at San Jose Sharks
Thu Oct 1, 10:00 PM ET
Florida Panthers at San Jose Sharks · Total Goals Which side the model backs, and why · Pro Edmonton Oilers at Vancouver Canucks
Thu Oct 1, 10:00 PM ET
Edmonton Oilers at Vancouver Canucks · Puck Lines Which side the model backs, and why · Pro How we pick these games
Our model looks at each team's recent form, injuries, rest and the price on offer, and works out how likely each result is. When its number says a bet is more likely to land than the price suggests, the bet makes our list. For each game we show the one main-line bet it likes most. HIGH means it lands about 6 or more times in 10 by our numbers. LEAN means about 4 to 6 times in 10. LONG-SHOT means less than 4 in 10: a bigger payout and a smaller chance. No pick is a sure thing.
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