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NHL predictions for Wednesday, October 14: the model backs Stars

2 NHL games on Wednesday. The model's strongest pick is Stars +1.5, a HIGH-confidence call.

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Montréal Canadiens at Washington Capitals

Wed Oct 14, 7:30 PM ET
Our pick: Over 6.5 goals-114

LEAN — about a 6 in 10 chance by our numbers

For this game, we need both teams to score enough goals to reach over 6.5 total.

Dallas Stars at Colorado Avalanche

Wed Oct 14, 8:30 PM ET
Top pick: Stars +1.5 (they can lose by up to 1 and the bet still wins)-189

HIGH — about a 7 in 10 chance by our numbers

The Dallas Stars have had a bit of a mixed bag lately, winning 4 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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