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NHL predictions for Wednesday, October 7: the model backs Jets
3 NHL games on Wednesday. The model's strongest pick is Jets +2.5, a HIGH-confidence call.
By David Petrov · Published Oct 6, 12:00 AM ET · Updated Oct 7, 1:36 PM ET
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Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals
Wed Oct 7, 7:30 PM ET
Our pick: Over 6.5 goals-116
LEAN — about a 6 in 10 chance by our numbers
For this game, we need the Capitals and Penguins to score more than 6 goals combined.
Colorado Avalanche at Winnipeg Jets
Wed Oct 7, 7:30 PM ET
Top pick: Jets +2.5 (they can lose by up to 2 and the bet still wins)-263
HIGH — about an 8 in 10 chance by our numbers
For the Winnipeg Jets to cover the puck line of +2.5 against the Colorado Avalanche, they need to keep the game close or win outright.
Edmonton Oilers at Anaheim Ducks
Wed Oct 7, 10:00 PM ET
Our pick: Ducks to win+114
LEAN — about a 5 in 10 chance by our numbers
The Anaheim Ducks have been showing some solid form lately, winning 5 out of their last 10 games.
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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