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NHL predictions for Friday, October 16: Over 6.5 goals in Boston Bruins at Anaheim Ducks

2 NHL games on Friday. The model's strongest pick is Over 6.5 goals, a LEAN-confidence call.

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Pittsburgh Penguins at Colorado Avalanche

Fri Oct 16, 9:00 PM ET
Our pick: Over 6.5 goals-118

LEAN — about a 6 in 10 chance by our numbers

The Colorado Avalanche and Pittsburgh Penguins are both looking to boost their scoring in this matchup at Ball Arena.

Boston Bruins at Anaheim Ducks

Fri Oct 16, 10:00 PM ET
Top pick: Over 6.5 goals+110

LEAN — about a 5 in 10 chance by our numbers

The Anaheim Ducks have scored well recently, winning 6 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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