NHL predictions
NHL predictions for every game — moneyline, puck line and total picks — with the standings, results and the season’s trends.
- Games played
- 292
- 2026-27 season · 93 scheduled
- Home wins
- 56%
- of games played
- Goals per game
- 6.3
- average margin 2.3
- Overtime
- 22%
- 41% decided by one goal
- Our picks
- 409-215
- 66% won
292 NHL games have been played in the 2026-27 season: the home side won 56% of them, games averaged 6.3 goals and 22% went past regulation. Top of the table: Minnesota Wild, 13-3-4, 30 points. The next NHL predictions are listed below, and each NHL pick is graded in public at the final horn.
- The top of the table is close — a single point between Minnesota Wild (30 points) and Edmonton Oilers (29 points).
- Overtime is common — 22% of NHL games have gone past regulation.
- The highest-scoring game so far: Vancouver Canucks 7–9 Edmonton Oilers, 16 goals.
Upcoming NHL predictions
Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning, NHL (USA), starts 19:00 ET on Wed, Nov 11. 1X2 odds: Buffalo Sabres 2.70, Tampa Bay Lightning 2.15. The model’s picks: 2 — Tampa Bay Lightning to win in regular time at 2.22; Under 7.5 goals at 1.38; 1 +1.5 — Buffalo Sabres +1.5 handicap at 1.41. Best tip: 1 +1.5 — Buffalo Sabres +1.5 handicap at 1.41, 67% confidence.
Calgary Flames vs New York Rangers, NHL (USA), starts 19:30 ET on Wed, Nov 11. 1X2 odds: Calgary Flames 3.00, New York Rangers 2.05. The model’s picks: 2 — New York Rangers to win in regular time at 2.10; Over 4.5 goals at 1.38; 1 +1.5 — Calgary Flames +1.5 handicap at 1.44. Best tip: 1 +1.5 — Calgary Flames +1.5 handicap at 1.44, 66% confidence.
Edmonton Oilers vs Philadelphia Flyers, NHL (USA), starts 21:00 ET on Wed, Nov 11. 1X2 odds: Edmonton Oilers 1.70, Philadelphia Flyers 3.80. The model’s picks: 1 — Edmonton Oilers to win in regular time at 1.78; Over 4.5 goals at 1.32; 2 +2.5 — Philadelphia Flyers +2.5 handicap at 1.35. Best tip: 1X — Edmonton Oilers or a draw at 1.26, 76% confidence.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Utah Mammoth, NHL (USA), starts 21:30 ET on Wed, Nov 11. 1X2 odds: Vegas Golden Knights 2.10, Utah Mammoth 2.75. The model’s picks: 1 — Vegas Golden Knights to win in regular time at 2.25; Over 4.5 goals at 1.31; 2 +1.5 — Utah Mammoth +1.5 handicap at 1.40. Best tip: 1X — Vegas Golden Knights or a draw at 1.42, 71% confidence.
San Jose Sharks vs Pittsburgh Penguins, NHL (USA), starts 22:00 ET on Wed, Nov 11. 1X2 odds: San Jose Sharks 2.80, Pittsburgh Penguins 2.05. The model’s picks: 2 — Pittsburgh Penguins to win in regular time at 2.13; Under 7.5 goals at 1.47; 1 +1.5 — San Jose Sharks +1.5 handicap at 1.43. Best tip: X2 — Pittsburgh Penguins or a draw at 1.40, 69% confidence.
Anaheim Ducks vs Nashville Predators, NHL (USA), starts 22:00 ET on Wed, Nov 11. 1X2 odds: Anaheim Ducks 1.96, Nashville Predators 3.10. The model’s picks: 1 — Anaheim Ducks to win in regular time at 2.07; Under 7.5 goals at 1.46; 2 +2.5 — Nashville Predators +2.5 handicap at 1.25. Best tip: 2 +2.5 — Nashville Predators +2.5 handicap at 1.25, 72% confidence.
Seattle Kraken vs Carolina Hurricanes, NHL (USA), starts 12:00 ET on Thu, Nov 12. 1X2 odds: Seattle Kraken 4.40, Carolina Hurricanes 1.65. The model’s picks: 2 — Carolina Hurricanes to win in regular time at 1.57; Under 7.5 goals at 1.37; 1 +2.5 — Seattle Kraken +2.5 handicap at 1.49. Best tip: DNB 2 — Carolina Hurricanes, draw no bet at 1.28, 73% confidence.
Recent NHL results and scores
Final scores, every pick gradedLos Angeles Kings vs Nashville Predators, NHL (USA), Tue, Nov 10. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 0, Nashville Predators 3. 1X2 odds: Los Angeles Kings 2.15, Nashville Predators 2.75. The model’s picks: 2 — Nashville Predators to win in regular time at 2.65, won; Over 4.5 goals at 1.35, lost; 2 +1.5 — Nashville Predators +1.5 handicap at 1.36, won. Best tip: 2 +1.5 — Nashville Predators +1.5 handicap at 1.36, 70% confidence, won.
St. Louis Blues vs Detroit Red Wings, NHL (USA), Tue, Nov 10. Final score: St. Louis Blues 3, Detroit Red Wings 2. 1X2 odds: St. Louis Blues 2.01, Detroit Red Wings 3.10. The model’s picks: 1 — St. Louis Blues to win in regular time at 2.12, won; Over 4.5 goals at 1.40, won; 2 +1.5 — Detroit Red Wings +1.5 handicap at 1.44, won. Best tip: 1X — St. Louis Blues or a draw at 1.35, 71% confidence, won.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Florida Panthers, NHL (USA), Tue, Nov 10. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 1, Florida Panthers 4. 1X2 odds: Columbus Blue Jackets 2.65, Florida Panthers 2.20. The model’s picks: 1 — Columbus Blue Jackets to win in regular time at 2.58, lost; Over 4.5 goals at 1.39, won; 1 +1.5 — Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5 handicap at 1.37, lost. Best tip: 1 +1.5 — Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5 handicap at 1.37, 69% confidence, lost.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Colorado Avalanche, NHL (USA), Tue, Nov 10. Final score: Toronto Maple Leafs 3, Colorado Avalanche 6. 1X2 odds: Toronto Maple Leafs 3.35, Colorado Avalanche 1.83. The model’s picks: 2 — Colorado Avalanche to win in regular time at 1.91, won; Under 7.5 goals at 1.41, lost; 1 +2.5 — Toronto Maple Leafs +2.5 handicap at 1.29, lost. Best tip: 1 +2.5 — Toronto Maple Leafs +2.5 handicap at 1.29, 71% confidence, lost.
Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals, NHL (USA), Tue, Nov 10. Final score after overtime: Ottawa Senators 2, Washington Capitals 3. 1X2 odds: Ottawa Senators 2.55, Washington Capitals 2.25. The model’s picks: 1 — Ottawa Senators to win in regular time at 2.48, lost; Over 4.5 goals at 1.31, lost; 2 +1.5 — Washington Capitals +1.5 handicap at 1.34, won. Best tip: 1X — Ottawa Senators or a draw at 1.51, 68% confidence, won.
Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild, NHL (USA), Tue, Nov 10. Final score after overtime: Montreal Canadiens 1, Minnesota Wild 2. 1X2 odds: Montreal Canadiens 2.70, Minnesota Wild 2.15. The model’s picks: 2 — Minnesota Wild to win in regular time at 2.23, lost; Over 4.5 goals at 1.34, lost; 1 +1.5 — Montreal Canadiens +1.5 handicap at 1.40, won. Best tip: 1 +1.5 — Montreal Canadiens +1.5 handicap at 1.40, 67% confidence, won.
Winnipeg Jets vs New Jersey Devils, NHL (USA), Tue, Nov 10. Final score: Winnipeg Jets 4, New Jersey Devils 2. 1X2 odds: Winnipeg Jets 2.90, New Jersey Devils 2.01. The model’s picks: 2 — New Jersey Devils to win in regular time at 2.08, lost; Over 4.5 goals at 1.30, won; 1 +1.5 — Winnipeg Jets +1.5 handicap at 1.45, won. Best tip: 1 +1.5 — Winnipeg Jets +1.5 handicap at 1.45, 66% confidence, won.
San Jose Sharks vs New York Islanders, NHL (USA), Mon, Nov 9. Final score after a shootout: San Jose Sharks 3, New York Islanders 2. 1X2 odds: San Jose Sharks 2.80, New York Islanders 2.05. The model’s picks: 2 — New York Islanders to win in regular time at 2.12, lost; Under 7.5 goals at 1.32, won; 1 +1.5 — San Jose Sharks +1.5 handicap at 1.44, won. Best tip: X2 — New York Islanders or a draw at 1.38, 68% confidence, won.
Vancouver Canucks vs Philadelphia Flyers, NHL (USA), Mon, Nov 9. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 1, Philadelphia Flyers 3. 1X2 odds: Vancouver Canucks 2.70, Philadelphia Flyers 2.10. The model’s picks: 2 — Philadelphia Flyers to win in regular time at 2.15, won; Over 4.5 goals at 1.33, lost; 1 +1.5 — Vancouver Canucks +1.5 handicap at 1.42, lost. Best tip: 1 +1.5 — Vancouver Canucks +1.5 handicap at 1.42, 67% confidence, lost.
Edmonton Oilers vs New York Rangers, NHL (USA), Mon, Nov 9. Final score: Edmonton Oilers 3, New York Rangers 1. 1X2 odds: Edmonton Oilers 1.96, New York Rangers 3.00. The model’s picks: 1 — Edmonton Oilers to win in regular time at 1.91, won; Under 7.5 goals at 1.39, won; 2 +1.5 — New York Rangers +1.5 handicap at 1.57, lost. Best tip: 1X — Edmonton Oilers or a draw at 1.31, 71% confidence, won.
Anaheim Ducks vs Pittsburgh Penguins, NHL (USA), Sun, Nov 8. Final score: Anaheim Ducks 5, Pittsburgh Penguins 2. 1X2 odds: Anaheim Ducks 2.20, Pittsburgh Penguins 2.50. The model’s picks: 1 — Anaheim Ducks to win in regular time at 2.27, won; Over 5.5 goals at 1.40, won; 2 +1.5 — Pittsburgh Penguins +1.5 handicap at 1.42, lost. Best tip: 1X — Anaheim Ducks or a draw at 1.46, 69% confidence, won.
Calgary Flames vs Philadelphia Flyers, NHL (USA), Sun, Nov 8. Final score after overtime: Calgary Flames 4, Philadelphia Flyers 3. 1X2 odds: Calgary Flames 2.60, Philadelphia Flyers 2.25. The model’s picks: 2 — Philadelphia Flyers to win in regular time at 2.33, lost; Over 4.5 goals at 1.43, won; 1 +1.5 — Calgary Flames +1.5 handicap at 1.34, won. Best tip: 1 +1.5 — Calgary Flames +1.5 handicap at 1.34, 69% confidence, won.
NHL season trends
292 games · 2026-27 seasonWho wins
- Home wins56%
- Away wins44%
- One-goal games41%
- Blowouts (won by 4+ goals)18%
Scoring
- Home team3.3
- Away team3.0
- Past regulation (overtime or shootout)22%
Season extremes
- Highest-scoring game 16 goalsVancouver Canucks 7–9 Edmonton Oilers
- Widest margin 7 goalsPhiladelphia Flyers 0–7 Pittsburgh Penguins
How our NHL picks did
Graded games only — pushes and unplayed games left out- Winner (incl. OT) 121-87 58%
- Over/Under 144-64 69%
- Handicap 144-64 69%
- Best tip 151-54 74%
NHL standings
2026-27 seasonRegular Season · Western Conference
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | P% | GF | GA | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 30 | .750 | 65 | 44 | +21 | |
| 2 | 19 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 29 | .763 | 78 | 56 | +22 | |
| 3 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 26 | .684 | 64 | 51 | +13 | |
| 4 | 19 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 24 | .632 | 78 | 59 | +19 | |
| 5 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 23 | .639 | 55 | 51 | +4 | |
| 6 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 22 | .647 | 49 | 41 | +8 | |
| 7 | 18 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 21 | .583 | 69 | 66 | +3 | |
| 8 | 18 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 21 | .583 | 63 | 63 | 0 | |
| 9 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 19 | .594 | 57 | 57 | 0 | |
| 10 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 19 | .500 | 53 | 65 | −12 | |
| 11 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 18 | .500 | 53 | 55 | −2 | |
| 12 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 17 | .472 | 46 | 63 | −17 | |
| 13 | 20 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 17 | .425 | 51 | 71 | −20 | |
| 14 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 12 | .375 | 45 | 55 | −10 | |
| 15 | 18 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 9 | .250 | 39 | 76 | −37 | |
| 16 | 20 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 7 | .175 | 56 | 90 | −34 |
Regular Season · Eastern Conference
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | P% | GF | GA | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 30 | .789 | 78 | 45 | +33 | |
| 2 | 18 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 27 | .750 | 68 | 41 | +27 | |
| 3 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 26 | .722 | 62 | 55 | +7 | |
| 4 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 26 | .684 | 68 | 55 | +13 | |
| 5 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 24 | .706 | 63 | 53 | +10 | |
| 6 | 19 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 24 | .632 | 60 | 57 | +3 | |
| 7 | 19 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 22 | .579 | 60 | 56 | +4 | |
| 8 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 21 | .553 | 56 | 55 | +1 | |
| 9 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 20 | .625 | 56 | 53 | +3 | |
| 10 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 19 | .559 | 50 | 57 | −7 | |
| 11 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 18 | .529 | 49 | 52 | −3 | |
| 12 | 20 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 18 | .450 | 67 | 70 | −3 | |
| 13 | 19 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 17 | .447 | 51 | 59 | −8 | |
| 14 | 20 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 15 | .375 | 45 | 66 | −21 | |
| 15 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 14 | .438 | 41 | 51 | −10 | |
| 16 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 14 | .389 | 58 | 65 | −7 |
Regular Season · Atlantic Division
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | P% | GF | GA | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 27 | .750 | 68 | 41 | +27 | |
| 2 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 26 | .722 | 62 | 55 | +7 | |
| 3 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 24 | .706 | 63 | 53 | +10 | |
| 4 | 19 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 24 | .632 | 60 | 57 | +3 | |
| 5 | 19 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 22 | .579 | 60 | 56 | +4 | |
| 6 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 19 | .559 | 50 | 57 | −7 | |
| 7 | 20 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 18 | .450 | 67 | 70 | −3 | |
| 8 | 19 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 17 | .447 | 51 | 59 | −8 |
Regular Season · Central Division
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | P% | GF | GA | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 30 | .750 | 65 | 44 | +21 | |
| 2 | 19 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 24 | .632 | 78 | 59 | +19 | |
| 3 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 23 | .639 | 55 | 51 | +4 | |
| 4 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 22 | .647 | 49 | 41 | +8 | |
| 5 | 18 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 21 | .583 | 63 | 63 | 0 | |
| 6 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 19 | .500 | 53 | 65 | −12 | |
| 7 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 18 | .500 | 53 | 55 | −2 | |
| 8 | 18 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 9 | .250 | 39 | 76 | −37 |
Regular Season · Pacific Division
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | P% | GF | GA | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 29 | .763 | 78 | 56 | +22 | |
| 2 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 26 | .684 | 64 | 51 | +13 | |
| 3 | 18 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 21 | .583 | 69 | 66 | +3 | |
| 4 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 19 | .594 | 57 | 57 | 0 | |
| 5 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 17 | .472 | 46 | 63 | −17 | |
| 6 | 20 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 17 | .425 | 51 | 71 | −20 | |
| 7 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 12 | .375 | 45 | 55 | −10 | |
| 8 | 20 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 7 | .175 | 56 | 90 | −34 |
Regular Season · Metropolitan Division
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | P% | GF | GA | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 30 | .789 | 78 | 45 | +33 | |
| 2 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 26 | .684 | 68 | 55 | +13 | |
| 3 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 21 | .553 | 56 | 55 | +1 | |
| 4 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 20 | .625 | 56 | 53 | +3 | |
| 5 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 18 | .529 | 49 | 52 | −3 | |
| 6 | 20 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 15 | .375 | 45 | 66 | −21 | |
| 7 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 14 | .438 | 41 | 51 | −10 | |
| 8 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 14 | .389 | 58 | 65 | −7 |
- Playoffs
Pts points, on the league’s own system — the table is sorted by them. W/L/OTL wins, regulation losses, overtime and shootout losses · GP played · P% points share · GF/GA goals for and against · +/− difference.