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NHL predictions for Friday, October 2: the model backs Ducks
5 NHL games on Friday. The model's strongest pick is Ducks +1.5, a HIGH-confidence call. 2 more games have a HIGH-confidence pick.
By David Petrov · Published Oct 1, 12:00 AM ET · Updated Oct 2, 3:00 PM ET
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New York Rangers at Detroit Red Wings
Fri Oct 2, 6:30 PM ET
Our pick: Rangers +1.5 (they can lose by up to 1 and the bet still wins)-217
HIGH — about a 7 in 10 chance by our numbers
The New York Rangers need to keep the game close or win outright for this bet to work out.
Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes
Fri Oct 2, 7:00 PM ET
Our pick: Over 6.5 goals+110
LEAN — about a 5 in 10 chance by our numbers
Carolina Hurricanes are scoring an impressive 3.55 goals a game this season, which is well above the league average.
Boston Bruins at Winnipeg Jets
Fri Oct 2, 8:00 PM ET
Boston Bruins at Winnipeg Jets · Spread Which side the model backs, and why · Pro St Louis Blues at Dallas Stars
Fri Oct 2, 9:00 PM ET
St Louis Blues at Dallas Stars · Total Goals Which side the model backs, and why · Pro Anaheim Ducks at Vegas Golden Knights
Fri Oct 2, 10:00 PM ET
Top pick: Ducks +1.5 (they can lose by up to 1 and the bet still wins)-147
HIGH — about a 6 in 10 chance by our numbers
The Vegas Golden Knights have had a decent run, winning 5 of their last 10 games, but the Anaheim Ducks can surprise with their scoring.
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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