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NHL predictions for Friday, November 6: the model leans Wild

3 NHL games on Friday. The model's strongest pick is Wild -1.5, a LEAN-confidence call.

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Columbus Blue Jackets at Buffalo Sabres

Fri Nov 6, 7:00 PM ET
Our pick: Under 6.5 goals-118

LEAN — about a 6 in 10 chance by our numbers

The Buffalo Sabres and Columbus Blue Jackets both show solid defenses, which could lead to a low-scoring game.

Anaheim Ducks at Calgary Flames

Fri Nov 6, 8:00 PM ET
Our pick: Over 6.5 goals+100

LEAN — about a 5 in 10 chance by our numbers

For this game, we need both teams to score more than 6 goals combined.

San Jose Sharks at Minnesota Wild

Fri Nov 6, 8:00 PM ET
Top pick: Wild -1.5 (they must win by 2 or more)-108

LEAN — about a 5 in 10 chance by our numbers

The Minnesota Wild have been on a decent run, 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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