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NHL predictions for Thursday, October 15: the model backs Kraken

11 NHL games on Thursday. The model's strongest pick is Kraken +1.5, a HIGH-confidence call. 1 more game has a HIGH-confidence pick.

By David Petrov · Published Oct 14, 12:00 AM ET · Updated Oct 14, 1:30 PM ET

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Vancouver Canucks at Florida Panthers

Thu Oct 15, 7:00 PM ET
Our pick: Canucks +1.5 (they can lose by up to 1 and the bet still wins)-102

LEAN — about a 6 in 10 chance by our numbers

The Florida Panthers have been up and down lately, winning five of their last ten games.

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New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils

Thu Oct 15, 7:00 PM ET
Our pick: Rangers to win+128

LEAN — about a 5 in 10 chance by our numbers

The New Jersey Devils are playing at home, but they've only won 4 out of their last 10 games, which isn't great.

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New York Islanders at Ottawa Senators

Thu Oct 15, 7:00 PM ET
New York Islanders at Ottawa Senators · Total Goals Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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Seattle Kraken at Tampa Bay Lightning

Thu Oct 15, 7:00 PM ET
Top pick: Kraken +1.5 (they can lose by up to 1 and the bet still wins)-118

HIGH — about a 6 in 10 chance by our numbers

For Seattle Kraken to cover the puck line tonight, they need to keep the game close against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs

Thu Oct 15, 7:00 PM ET
Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs · Moneyline Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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Philadelphia Flyers at Detroit Red Wings

Thu Oct 15, 7:30 PM ET
Philadelphia Flyers at Detroit Red Wings · Total Goals Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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Winnipeg Jets at Chicago Blackhawks

Thu Oct 15, 8:00 PM ET

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

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St Louis Blues at Minnesota Wild

Thu Oct 15, 8:00 PM ET

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

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San Jose Sharks at Nashville Predators

Thu Oct 15, 8:00 PM ET
San Jose Sharks at Nashville Predators · Total Goals Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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Utah Mammoth at Edmonton Oilers

Thu Oct 15, 9:00 PM ET
Utah Mammoth at Edmonton Oilers · Moneyline Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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Calgary Flames at Vegas Golden Knights

Thu Oct 15, 10:00 PM ET
Calgary Flames at Vegas Golden Knights · Moneyline 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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