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NHL predictions for Saturday, October 3: the model backs Senators

12 NHL games on Saturday. The model's strongest pick is Senators to win, a HIGH-confidence call. 2 more games have a HIGH-confidence pick.

By David Petrov · Published Oct 2, 12:00 AM ET · Updated Oct 3, 2:27 PM ET

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These were our picks for Saturday, October 3. See today's NHL predictions

Chicago Blackhawks at Buffalo Sabres

Sat Oct 3, 7:00 PM ET
Our pick: Over 5.5 goals-130

LEAN — about a 6 in 10 chance by our numbers

The Buffalo Sabres have been scoring a lot lately, and they're playing at home, which usually gives teams a boost.

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Seattle Kraken at Edmonton Oilers

Sat Oct 3, 7:00 PM ET
Our pick: Kraken +1.5 (they can lose by up to 1 and the bet still wins)-135

HIGH — about a 6 in 10 chance by our numbers

The Seattle Kraken have shown they can be competitive, winning just under a third of their games in regulation last season.

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Carolina Hurricanes at Philadelphia Flyers

Sat Oct 3, 7:00 PM ET
Carolina Hurricanes at Philadelphia Flyers · Total Goals Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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Montréal Canadiens at Pittsburgh Penguins

Sat Oct 3, 7:00 PM ET
Montréal Canadiens at Pittsburgh Penguins · Total Goals Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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Washington Capitals at Tampa Bay Lightning

Sat Oct 3, 7:00 PM ET
Washington Capitals at Tampa Bay Lightning · Moneyline Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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Ottawa Senators at Toronto Maple Leafs

Sat Oct 3, 7:00 PM ET
Top pick: Senators to win-105

HIGH — about a 7 in 10 chance by our numbers

The Ottawa Senators need to outscore the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight to grab a win.

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New Jersey Devils at New York Islanders

Sat Oct 3, 7:30 PM ET
New Jersey Devils at New York Islanders · Moneyline Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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Boston Bruins at Minnesota Wild

Sat Oct 3, 8:00 PM ET
Boston Bruins at Minnesota Wild · Total Goals Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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Dallas Stars at Nashville Predators

Sat Oct 3, 8:00 PM ET
Dallas Stars at Nashville Predators · Total Goals Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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St Louis Blues at Colorado Avalanche

Sat Oct 3, 9:00 PM ET
St Louis Blues at Colorado Avalanche · Puck Lines Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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Los Angeles Kings at San Jose Sharks

Sat Oct 3, 10:00 PM ET
Los Angeles Kings at San Jose Sharks · Moneyline Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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Calgary Flames at Vancouver Canucks

Sat Oct 3, 10:00 PM ET
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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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