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NHL predictions for Thursday, October 8: the model backs Predators

10 NHL games on Thursday. The model's strongest pick is Predators +1.5, a HIGH-confidence call. 2 more games have a HIGH-confidence pick.

By David Petrov · Published Oct 7, 12:00 AM ET · Updated Oct 7, 1:36 PM ET

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Utah Mammoth at Boston Bruins

Thu Oct 8, 7:00 PM ET

The model's picks for this game are on the game page.

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Dallas Stars at Buffalo Sabres

Thu Oct 8, 7:00 PM ET
Our pick: Stars +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 Dallas Stars and the Buffalo Sabres are both riding the wave of recent wins, each taking five out of their last ten games.

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Vancouver Canucks at Carolina Hurricanes

Thu Oct 8, 7:00 PM ET
Our pick: Over 6.5 goals+102

LEAN — about a 5 in 10 chance by our numbers

Both the Carolina Hurricanes and Vancouver Canucks have shown some scoring flair lately.

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Nashville Predators at Montréal Canadiens

Thu Oct 8, 7:00 PM ET
Top pick: Predators +1.5 (they can lose by up to 1 and the bet still wins)-154

HIGH — about a 7 in 10 chance by our numbers

The game at Centre Bell is shaping up to be interesting, with the Nashville Predators visiting the Montreal Canadiens.

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Philadelphia Flyers at Ottawa Senators

Thu Oct 8, 7:00 PM ET
Philadelphia Flyers at Ottawa Senators · Total Goals Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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Minnesota Wild at Tampa Bay Lightning

Thu Oct 8, 7:00 PM ET
Minnesota Wild at Tampa Bay Lightning · Moneyline Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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Chicago Blackhawks at New York Islanders

Thu Oct 8, 7:30 PM ET
Chicago Blackhawks at New York Islanders · Spread Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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San Jose Sharks at St Louis Blues

Thu Oct 8, 8:00 PM ET
San Jose Sharks at St Louis Blues · Moneyline Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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Colorado Avalanche at Calgary Flames

Thu Oct 8, 9:00 PM ET
Colorado Avalanche at Calgary Flames · Total Goals Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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Toronto Maple Leafs at Vegas Golden Knights

Thu Oct 8, 10:00 PM ET
Toronto Maple Leafs at Vegas Golden Knights · Spread Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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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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