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NHL predictions for Saturday, October 17: the model backs Kraken

14 NHL games on Saturday. 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 16, 12:00 AM ET · Updated Oct 16, 1:23 PM ET

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New Jersey Devils at Washington Capitals

Sat Oct 17, 1:00 PM ET
Our pick: Over 6.5 goals+114

LEAN — about a 5 in 10 chance by our numbers

The Washington Capitals have been scoring pretty well lately, winning seven out of their last ten games.

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Carolina Hurricanes at Winnipeg Jets

Sat Oct 17, 3:30 PM ET
Our pick: Hurricanes -1.5 (they must win by 2 or more)+150

LEAN — about a 4 in 10 chance by our numbers

Carolina Hurricanes at +150 to win by two goals is an interesting choice.

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Vancouver Canucks at Tampa Bay Lightning

Sat Oct 17, 4:00 PM ET
Vancouver Canucks at Tampa Bay Lightning · Spread Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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Seattle Kraken at Florida Panthers

Sat Oct 17, 6:00 PM ET
Top pick: Kraken +1.5 (they can lose by up to 1 and the bet still wins)-161

HIGH — about a 7 in 10 chance by our numbers

The Florida Panthers have been playing well lately, winning 6 of their last 10 games.

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Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks

Sat Oct 17, 7:00 PM ET
Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks · Total Goals Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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New York Rangers at Columbus Blue Jackets

Sat Oct 17, 7:00 PM ET
New York Rangers at Columbus Blue Jackets · Moneyline Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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San Jose Sharks at Detroit Red Wings

Sat Oct 17, 7:00 PM ET
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Buffalo Sabres at Montréal Canadiens

Sat Oct 17, 7:00 PM ET
Buffalo Sabres at Montréal Canadiens · Moneyline Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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Ottawa Senators at Philadelphia Flyers

Sat Oct 17, 7:00 PM ET
Ottawa Senators at Philadelphia Flyers · Total Goals Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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New York Islanders at Toronto Maple Leafs

Sat Oct 17, 7:00 PM ET
New York Islanders at Toronto Maple Leafs · Total Goals Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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St Louis Blues at Nashville Predators

Sat Oct 17, 8:00 PM ET
St Louis Blues at Nashville Predators · Total Goals Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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Boston Bruins at Los Angeles Kings

Sat Oct 17, 9:00 PM ET
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Edmonton Oilers at Utah Mammoth

Sat Oct 17, 10:00 PM ET
Edmonton Oilers at Utah Mammoth · Moneyline Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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Pittsburgh Penguins at Vegas Golden Knights

Sat Oct 17, 10:00 PM ET
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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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