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Thursday · November 5Thu · Nov 5 · 35 games

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105 picks for 35 games in 11 competitions on Thursday — a 1X2, a handicap and an over/under pick for each game, built from projected goals, goaltending form, special teams and the bookmakers’ odds. Every pick is marked won or lost at the final horn, for everyone to see.

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NHL

NHL USA 11

New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers, NHL (USA), Thu, Nov 5. Final score: New York Rangers 3, Philadelphia Flyers 2. 1X2 odds: New York Rangers 1.96, Philadelphia Flyers 3.20. The model’s picks: 1 — New York Rangers to win in regular time at 2.06, won; Over 4.5 goals at 1.39, won; 2 +2.5 — Philadelphia Flyers +2.5 handicap at 1.24, won. Best tip: 2 +2.5 — Philadelphia Flyers +2.5 handicap at 1.24, 71% confidence, won.

New York Rangers10-8-13
Philadelphia Flyers5-10-52
— prediction, odds and form

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks, NHL (USA), Thu, Nov 5. Final score: Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Chicago Blackhawks 1. 1X2 odds: Tampa Bay Lightning 1.30, Chicago Blackhawks 7.50. The model’s picks: 1 — Tampa Bay Lightning to win in regular time at 1.40, won; Under 6.5 goals at 1.71, won; 2 +3.5 — Chicago Blackhawks +3.5 handicap at 1.26, won. Best tip: 1 incl. OT — Tampa Bay Lightning to win, overtime included at 1.22, 93% confidence, won.

Tampa Bay Lightning11-4-24
Chicago Blackhawks4-13-11
— prediction, odds and form

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Boston Bruins, NHL (USA), Thu, Nov 5. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 2, Boston Bruins 6. 1X2 odds: Pittsburgh Penguins 2.25, Boston Bruins 2.55. The model’s picks: 2 — Boston Bruins to win in regular time at 2.47, won; Under 7.5 goals at 1.38, lost; 2 +1.5 — Boston Bruins +1.5 handicap at 1.35, won. Best tip: 2 +1.5 — Boston Bruins +1.5 handicap at 1.35, 71% confidence, won.

Pittsburgh Penguins6-10-22
Boston Bruins13-4-16
— prediction, odds and form

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Dallas Stars, NHL (USA), Thu, Nov 5. Final score after a shootout: Columbus Blue Jackets 2, Dallas Stars 1. 1X2 odds: Columbus Blue Jackets 2.85, Dallas Stars 2.10. The model’s picks: 2 — Dallas Stars to win in regular time at 2.22, lost; Over 4.5 goals at 1.42, lost; 1 +1.5 — Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5 handicap at 1.38, won. Best tip: 1 +1.5 — Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5 handicap at 1.38, 67% confidence, won.

Columbus Blue Jackets7-9-02
Dallas Stars10-5-21
— prediction, odds and form

New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes, NHL (USA), Thu, Nov 5. Final score: New York Islanders 3, Carolina Hurricanes 5. 1X2 odds: New York Islanders 3.75, Carolina Hurricanes 1.76. The model’s picks: 2 — Carolina Hurricanes to win in regular time at 1.82, won; Over 4.5 goals at 1.35, won; 1 +1.5 — New York Islanders +1.5 handicap at 1.62, lost. Best tip: X2 — Carolina Hurricanes or a draw at 1.29, 71% confidence, won.

New York Islanders7-6-43
Carolina Hurricanes14-3-25
— prediction, odds and form

New Jersey Devils vs St. Louis Blues, NHL (USA), Thu, Nov 5. Final score after overtime: New Jersey Devils 5, St. Louis Blues 4. 1X2 odds: New Jersey Devils 1.62, St. Louis Blues 4.20. The model’s picks: 1 — New Jersey Devils to win in regular time at 1.75, lost; Over 4.5 goals at 1.39, won; 2 +2.5 — St. Louis Blues +2.5 handicap at 1.34, won. Best tip: 2 +2.5 — St. Louis Blues +2.5 handicap at 1.34, 73% confidence, won.

New Jersey Devils13-6-05
St. Louis Blues8-8-24
— prediction, odds and form

Montreal Canadiens vs Utah Mammoth, NHL (USA), Thu, Nov 5. Final score after overtime: Montreal Canadiens 5, Utah Mammoth 4. 1X2 odds: Montreal Canadiens 2.65, Utah Mammoth 2.15. The model’s picks: 1 — Montreal Canadiens to win in regular time at 2.55, lost; Under 7.5 goals at 1.42, lost; 1 +1.5 — Montreal Canadiens +1.5 handicap at 1.38, won. Best tip: 1 +1.5 — Montreal Canadiens +1.5 handicap at 1.38, 71% confidence, won.

Montreal Canadiens11-3-45
Utah Mammoth10-7-14
— prediction, odds and form

Detroit Red Wings vs Vegas Golden Knights, NHL (USA), Thu, Nov 5. Final score: Detroit Red Wings 1, Vegas Golden Knights 2. 1X2 odds: Detroit Red Wings 3.05, Vegas Golden Knights 2.01. The model’s picks: 2 — Vegas Golden Knights to win in regular time at 2.07, won; Under 7.5 goals at 1.28, won; 1 +1.5 — Detroit Red Wings +1.5 handicap at 1.45, won. Best tip: 1 +1.5 — Detroit Red Wings +1.5 handicap at 1.45, 66% confidence, won.

Detroit Red Wings7-9-31
Vegas Golden Knights12-5-22
— prediction, odds and form

Winnipeg Jets vs Vancouver Canucks, NHL (USA), Thu, Nov 5. Final score: Winnipeg Jets 6, Vancouver Canucks 2. 1X2 odds: Winnipeg Jets 1.67, Vancouver Canucks 3.90. The model’s picks: 1 — Winnipeg Jets to win in regular time at 1.75, won; Over 4.5 goals at 1.30, won; 2 +2.5 — Vancouver Canucks +2.5 handicap at 1.37, lost. Best tip: 2 +2.5 — Vancouver Canucks +2.5 handicap at 1.37, 69% confidence, lost.

Winnipeg Jets8-8-36
Vancouver Canucks3-16-12
— prediction, odds and form

Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks, NHL (USA), Thu, Nov 5. Final score: Edmonton Oilers 4, Anaheim Ducks 5. 1X2 odds: Edmonton Oilers 1.72, Anaheim Ducks 3.70. The model’s picks: 1 — Edmonton Oilers to win in regular time at 1.82, lost; Over 5.5 goals at 1.42, won; 2 +2.5 — Anaheim Ducks +2.5 handicap at 1.35, won. Best tip: 2 +2.5 — Anaheim Ducks +2.5 handicap at 1.35, 66% confidence, won.

Edmonton Oilers13-3-34
Anaheim Ducks10-7-15
— prediction, odds and form

Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators, NHL (USA), Thu, Nov 5. Final score after overtime: Colorado Avalanche 2, Nashville Predators 3. 1X2 odds: Colorado Avalanche 1.67, Nashville Predators 3.90. The model’s picks: 1 — Colorado Avalanche to win in regular time at 1.70, lost; Under 6.5 goals at 1.70, won; 2 +2.5 — Nashville Predators +2.5 handicap at 1.38, won. Best tip: 2 +2.5 — Nashville Predators +2.5 handicap at 1.38, 69% confidence, won.

Colorado Avalanche11-6-22
Nashville Predators9-4-53
— prediction, odds and form

AHL

AHL USA 1

Iowa Wild vs Rockford IceHogs, AHL (USA), Thu, Nov 5. Final score after a shootout: Iowa Wild 4, Rockford IceHogs 3. 1X2 odds: Iowa Wild 2.15, Rockford IceHogs 2.60. The model’s picks: 1 — Iowa Wild to win in regular time at 2.10, lost; Over 4.5 goals at 1.50, won; 1 +1.5 — Iowa Wild +1.5 handicap at 1.24, won. Best tip: 1 +1.5 — Iowa Wild +1.5 handicap at 1.24, 71% confidence, won.

Iowa Wild6-7-34
Rockford IceHogs5-7-13
— prediction, odds and form

KHL

KHL Russia 4

Avangard Omsk vs CSKA Moscow, KHL (Russia), Thu, Nov 5. Final score after overtime: Avangard Omsk 2, CSKA Moscow 1. 1X2 odds: Avangard Omsk 2.95, CSKA Moscow 2.18. The model’s picks: 2 — CSKA Moscow to win in regular time at 2.09, lost; Under 5.5 goals at 1.40, won; 2 +0.5 — CSKA Moscow +0.5 handicap at 1.39, won. Best tip: X2 — CSKA Moscow or a draw at 1.35, 76% confidence, won.

Avangard Omsk12-9-22
CSKA Moscow18-5-11
— prediction, odds and form

Magnitogorsk vs Niznekamsk, KHL (Russia), Thu, Nov 5. Final score: Magnitogorsk 8, Niznekamsk 1. 1X2 odds: Magnitogorsk 1.67, Niznekamsk 4.50. The model’s picks: 1 — Magnitogorsk to win in regular time at 1.62, won; Under 6.5 goals at 1.32, lost; 2 +2.5 — Niznekamsk +2.5 handicap at 1.33, lost. Best tip: Under 6.5 goals at 1.32, 72% confidence, lost.

Magnitogorsk18-5-28
Niznekamsk14-9-31
— prediction, odds and form

Sochi vs Cherepovets, KHL (Russia), Thu, Nov 5. Final score: Sochi 1, Cherepovets 4. 1X2 odds: Sochi 3.75, Cherepovets 1.84. The model’s picks: 2 — Cherepovets to win in regular time at 1.81, won; Under 6.5 goals at 1.26, won; 2 +0.5 — Cherepovets +0.5 handicap at 1.28, won. Best tip: 2 +0.5 — Cherepovets +0.5 handicap at 1.28, 73% confidence, won.

Sochi8-16-01
Cherepovets14-9-24
— prediction, odds and form

Shanghai vs Dynamo Moscow, KHL (Russia), Thu, Nov 5. Final score: Shanghai 2, Dynamo Moscow 3. 1X2 odds: Shanghai 2.46, Dynamo Moscow 2.55. The model’s picks: 1 — Shanghai to win in regular time at 2.32, lost; Over 3.5 goals at 1.33, won; 2 +2.5 — Dynamo Moscow +2.5 handicap at 1.10, won. Best tip: Over 3.5 goals at 1.33, 72% confidence, won.

Shanghai14-7-22
Dynamo Moscow10-11-53
— prediction, odds and form

VHL

VHL Russia 5

HC Norilsk vs SKA-VMF St. Petersburg, VHL (Russia), Thu, Nov 5. Final score after a shootout: HC Norilsk 2, SKA-VMF St. Petersburg 3. 1X2 odds: HC Norilsk 2.74, SKA-VMF St. Petersburg 2.28. The model’s picks: 2 — SKA-VMF St. Petersburg to win in regular time at 2.21, lost; Under 5.5 goals at 1.31, won; 1 +1.5 — HC Norilsk +1.5 handicap, won. Best tip: X2 — SKA-VMF St. Petersburg or a draw at 1.38, 71% confidence, won.

HC Norilsk2
SKA-VMF St. Petersburg3
— prediction, odds and form

HC Yugra vs Orsk, VHL (Russia), Thu, Nov 5. Final score after a shootout: HC Yugra 4, Orsk 3. 1X2 odds: HC Yugra 1.82, Orsk 3.65. The model’s picks: 1 — HC Yugra to win in regular time at 1.77, lost; Under 5.5 goals at 1.29, lost; 2 +1.5 — Orsk +1.5 handicap, won. Best tip: 1 incl. OT — HC Yugra to win, overtime included at 1.44, 68% confidence, won.

HC Yugra14-7-14
Orsk11-2-73
— prediction, odds and form

AKM vs Almetyevsk, VHL (Russia), Thu, Nov 5. Final score: AKM 4, Almetyevsk 0. 1X2 odds: AKM 2.58, Almetyevsk 2.34. The model’s picks: 2 — Almetyevsk to win in regular time at 2.23, lost; Under 5.5 goals at 1.40, won; 1 +1.5 — AKM +1.5 handicap, won. Best tip: Under 5.5 goals at 1.40, 70% confidence, won.

AKM14-4-54
Almetyevsk16-5-00
— prediction, odds and form

Dizel vs Izhevsk, VHL (Russia), Thu, Nov 5. Final score after overtime: Dizel 3, Izhevsk 4. 1X2 odds: Dizel 1.85, Izhevsk 3.45. The model’s picks: 1 — Dizel to win in regular time at 1.80, lost; Under 5.5 goals at 1.39, lost; 2 +1.5 — Izhevsk +1.5 handicap, won. Best tip: 1X — Dizel or a draw at 1.25, 71% confidence, won.

Dizel6-11-43
Izhevsk6-14-24
— prediction, odds and form

Ryazan vs CSK VVS, VHL (Russia), Thu, Nov 5. Final score after a shootout: Ryazan 2, CSK VVS 1. 1X2 odds: Ryazan 1.58, CSK VVS 4.50. The model’s picks: 1 — Ryazan to win in regular time at 1.50, lost; Under 5.5 goals at 1.47, won; 2 +1.5 — CSK VVS +1.5 handicap, won. Best tip: 1X — Ryazan or a draw at 1.15, 92% confidence, won.

Ryazan10-9-42
CSK VVS4-14-31
— prediction, odds and form

Extraleague

Extraleague Belarus 3

Novopolotsk vs Lokomotiv Orsha, Extraleague (Belarus), Thu, Nov 5. Final score: Novopolotsk 3, Lokomotiv Orsha 0. 1X2 odds: Novopolotsk 2.09, Lokomotiv Orsha 2.70. The model’s picks: 1 — Novopolotsk to win in regular time at 2.06, won; Over 3.5 goals at 1.25, lost; 2 +1.5 — Lokomotiv Orsha +1.5 handicap, lost. Best tip: Over 3.5 goals at 1.25, 75% confidence, lost.

Novopolotsk3-15-33
Lokomotiv Orsha6-14-10
— prediction, odds and form

Molodechno vs Slavutych, Extraleague (Belarus), Thu, Nov 5. Final score after a shootout: Molodechno 3, Slavutych 2. 1X2 odds: Molodechno 2.50, Slavutych 2.24. The model’s picks: 1 — Molodechno to win in regular time at 2.49, lost; Over 3.5 goals at 1.26, won; 2 +1.5 — Slavutych +1.5 handicap, won. Best tip: Over 3.5 goals at 1.26, 75% confidence, won.

Molodechno14-5-33
Slavutych14-5-22
— prediction, odds and form

Zhlobin vs Vitebsk, Extraleague (Belarus), Thu, Nov 5. Final score after a shootout: Zhlobin 4, Vitebsk 3. 1X2 odds: Zhlobin 1.67, Vitebsk 3.75. The model’s picks: 1 — Zhlobin to win in regular time at 1.61, lost; Under 5.5 goals at 1.59, lost; 1 -0.5 — Zhlobin -0.5 handicap, lost. Best tip: DNB 1 — Zhlobin, draw no bet at 1.30, 78% confidence, push.

Zhlobin17-4-14
Vitebsk8-10-43
— prediction, odds and form

NCAA

NCAA USA 3

Providence Friars vs Connecticut Huskies, NCAA (USA), Thu, Nov 5. Final score: Providence Friars 5, Connecticut Huskies 6. 1X2 odds: Providence Friars 1.60, Connecticut Huskies 4.09. The model’s picks: 1 — Providence Friars to win in regular time at 1.67, lost; Over 4.5 goals at 1.38, won; 1 -1.5 — Providence Friars -1.5 handicap at 2.18, lost. Best tip: DNB 1 — Providence Friars, draw no bet at 1.33, 79% confidence, lost.

Providence Friars13-2-15
Connecticut Huskies18-2-06
— prediction, odds and form

Boston College Eagles vs Vermont Catamounts, NCAA (USA), Thu, Nov 5. Final score: Boston College Eagles 2, Vermont Catamounts 5. 1X2 odds: Boston College Eagles 1.74, Vermont Catamounts 3.47. The model’s picks: 1 — Boston College Eagles to win in regular time at 1.78, lost; Under 7.5 goals at 1.23, won; 2 +1.5 — Vermont Catamounts +1.5 handicap at 1.56, won. Best tip: Under 7.5 goals at 1.23, 77% confidence, won.

Boston College Eagles10-1-22
Vermont Catamounts9-2-15
— prediction, odds and form

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Wisconsin Badgers, NCAA (USA), Thu, Nov 5. Final score after a shootout: Minnesota Golden Gophers 1, Wisconsin Badgers 2. 1X2 odds: Minnesota Golden Gophers 2.80, Wisconsin Badgers 2.02. The model’s picks: 2 — Wisconsin Badgers to win in regular time at 1.97, lost; Over 4.5 goals at 1.39, lost; 1 +1.5 — Minnesota Golden Gophers +1.5 handicap at 1.42, won. Best tip: X2 — Wisconsin Badgers or a draw at 1.34, 79% confidence, won.

Minnesota Golden Gophers21-3-11
Wisconsin Badgers11-0-02
— prediction, odds and form

Alps Hockey League

Alps Hockey League Austria 2

Kitzbuhel vs Ritten, Alps Hockey League (Austria), Thu, Nov 5. Final score: Kitzbuhel 6, Ritten 3. 1X2 odds: Kitzbuhel 2.35, Ritten 2.30. The model’s picks: 1 — Kitzbuhel to win in regular time at 2.20, won; Over 4.5 goals at 1.38, won; 1 +1.5 — Kitzbuhel +1.5 handicap at 1.38, won. Best tip: 1 +1.5 — Kitzbuhel +1.5 handicap at 1.38, 70% confidence, won.

Kitzbuhel8-6-16
Ritten10-4-03
— prediction, odds and form

Unterland vs Cortina, Alps Hockey League (Austria), Thu, Nov 5. Final score: Unterland 4, Cortina 2. 1X2 odds: Unterland 1.85, Cortina 3.15. The model’s picks: 1 — Unterland to win in regular time at 1.70, won; Over 4.5 goals at 1.38, won; 2 +1.5 — Cortina +1.5 handicap at 1.54, lost. Best tip: 1X — Unterland or a draw at 1.24, 74% confidence, won.

Unterland4-6-44
Cortina3-9-12
— prediction, odds and form

OHL

OHL Canada 2

Niagara IceDogs vs Brampton Steelheads, OHL (Canada), Thu, Nov 5. Final score: Niagara IceDogs 3, Brampton Steelheads 6. 1X2 odds: Niagara IceDogs 1.73, Brampton Steelheads 3.40. The model’s picks: 1 — Niagara IceDogs to win in regular time at 1.71, lost; Under 7.5 goals at 1.39, lost; 2 +1.5 — Brampton Steelheads +1.5 handicap at 1.62, won. Best tip: 1X — Niagara IceDogs or a draw at 1.25, 72% confidence, lost.

Niagara IceDogs7-7-33
Brampton Steelheads4-13-26
— prediction, odds and form

Peterborough Petes vs Windsor Spitfires, OHL (Canada), Thu, Nov 5. Final score: Peterborough Petes 3, Windsor Spitfires 4. 1X2 odds: Peterborough Petes 2.13, Windsor Spitfires 2.60. The model’s picks: 2 — Windsor Spitfires to win in regular time at 2.60, won; Under 7.5 goals at 1.36, won; 1 +1.5 — Peterborough Petes +1.5 handicap at 1.36, won. Best tip: X2 — Windsor Spitfires or a draw at 1.60, 74% confidence, won.

Peterborough Petes9-10-03
Windsor Spitfires11-5-34
— prediction, odds and form

QMJHL

QMJHL Canada 2

Drummondville Voltigeurs vs Rimouski Oceanic, QMJHL (Canada), Thu, Nov 5. Final score: Drummondville Voltigeurs 5, Rimouski Oceanic 2. 1X2 odds: Drummondville Voltigeurs 2.25, Rimouski Oceanic 2.35. The model’s picks: 2 — Rimouski Oceanic to win in regular time at 2.45, lost; Over 5.5 goals at 1.43, won; 2 +1.5 — Rimouski Oceanic +1.5 handicap at 1.38, lost. Best tip: Over 5.5 goals at 1.43, 72% confidence, won.

Drummondville Voltigeurs8-8-25
Rimouski Oceanic9-6-32
— prediction, odds and form

Rouyn-Noranda Huskies vs Gatineau Olympiques, QMJHL (Canada), Thu, Nov 5. Final score after overtime: Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 1, Gatineau Olympiques 2. 1X2 odds: Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 1.76, Gatineau Olympiques 3.10. The model’s picks: 1 — Rouyn-Noranda Huskies to win in regular time at 1.87, lost; Over 4.5 goals at 1.39, lost; 2 +1.5 — Gatineau Olympiques +1.5 handicap at 1.50, won. Best tip: 1X — Rouyn-Noranda Huskies or a draw at 1.30, 71% confidence, won.

Rouyn-Noranda Huskies10-5-31
Gatineau Olympiques9-7-42
— prediction, odds and form

ECHL

ECHL USA 1

Greensboro Gargoyles vs Maine Mariners, ECHL (USA), Thu, Nov 5. Final score: Greensboro Gargoyles 3, Maine Mariners 2. 1X2 odds: Greensboro Gargoyles 3.00, Maine Mariners 1.87. The model’s picks: 2 — Maine Mariners to win in regular time at 1.89, lost; Under 6.5 goals at 1.37, won; 1 +1.5 — Greensboro Gargoyles +1.5 handicap at 1.47, won. Best tip: X2 — Maine Mariners or a draw at 1.31, 73% confidence, lost.

Greensboro Gargoyles5-3-23
Maine Mariners5-4-02
— prediction, odds and form

HockeyEttan Norra

HockeyEttan Norra Sweden 1

Borlange vs Kiruna IF, HockeyEttan Norra (Sweden), Thu, Nov 5. Final score: Borlange 5, Kiruna IF 1. 1X2 odds: Borlange 1.62, Kiruna IF 3.90. The model’s picks: 1 — Borlange to win in regular time at 1.65, won; Over 5.5 goals at 1.64, won; 2 +1.5 — Kiruna IF +1.5 handicap at 1.72, lost. Best tip: 1X — Borlange or a draw at 1.24, 79% confidence, won.

Borlange4-6-25
Kiruna IF6-6-01
— prediction, odds and form

Hockey predictions for every league

All 52 competitions

The NHL heads the board, but the model covers the whole hockey calendar in the leagues we follow: the AHL and the KHL, Sweden’s SHL and Finland’s Liiga, Switzerland’s National League, Germany’s DEL and the Czech Extraliga, the Champions Hockey League, the OHL, the QMJHL and the WHL for junior hockey and the SDHL for the women’s game. Every game it has a pick for is on the day’s board, and every league has its own page of hockey predictions, with the standings, the latest results and the season’s trends.

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NHL predictions, game by game

The NHL leads the board. Every NHL game the model has a pick for is listed here before the puck drops, in your own time zone, with its picks — our NHL betting tips for the night — and the model’s trust beside each one. Each game also has a page of its own: the picks in every market, the model’s predicted final score and the starting goalies, then, open to everyone, both teams’ recent games, the head-to-head, the odds, the standings and, once it is over, every goal and penalty.

The first time the model picks one of its games, an NHL club gets a page of its own: the next game and its picks, the schedule and results, its record and form, and where it sits in the table.

What a pick is built from

The model works from the numbers that decide a hockey game: projected goals and shots, the starting goalies, special teams, recent form, rest and back-to-backs, the standings and the bookmakers’ current odds. Out of them comes a projected final score for both sides, which is then held up against the bookmakers’ lines. Where the two disagree there is a pick; where they agree there is not, which is why some games carry several picks and some carry one.

Moneyline, puck line and total

The moneyline pick is the winner, overtime and the shootout included. The puck line is the winner with a goal and a half given or taken — the favorite at -1.5 has to win by two. The total is whether the two teams together score more or fewer goals than the posted number. With European odds the same calls read as the 1X2 after 60 minutes, the handicap and the over/under. Every market is judged separately, with its own trust figure: one game may carry a moneyline pick and nothing more, another all three.

Best bets and the trust figure

The figure beside a pick is the model’s trust in it, worked out against the odds on offer, and the pick it trusts most in a game becomes that game’s best tip. A best tip at 90 or above puts the game on the NHL best bets of the day. Trust measures, it does not promise: the record shows how each trust band has really fared, and the parlay builder averages the same figure over the legs of every slip it suggests.

A record you can check

Picks go out before the puck drops and stay exactly as published. After the final horn each one is graded in public, and the track record files every graded pick by market and by trust band, slow days as well as good ones. Every pick is open to everyone, before its game as well as after it.

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