NHL Predictions Today: Picks for Thursday, October 1, 2026
We post on the early lines, hours before lineups and starting goalies are confirmed. If a key player is ruled out, or someone important returns, factor that in before you bet.
Flyers vs Devils Prediction
The Philadelphia Flyers visit the New Jersey Devils. We make the Devils clear favorites. The Flyers played last night.
Our 60-minute probabilities
Lightning vs Rangers Prediction
The Tampa Bay Lightning visit the New York Rangers. The Lightning are the favorites in our numbers.
Our 60-minute probabilities
No pick in this game.
Sabres vs Blue Jackets Prediction
It's the Buffalo Sabres at the Columbus Blue Jackets. We see an even game over 60 minutes.
Our 60-minute probabilities
No pick in this game.
Wild vs Predators Prediction
The Minnesota Wild visit the Nashville Predators. We make the Wild the favorites.
Our 60-minute probabilities
No pick in this game.
Kraken vs Flames Prediction
The Seattle Kraken visit the Calgary Flames. Our numbers call it close to a coin flip in regulation.
Our 60-minute probabilities
No pick in this game.
Blackhawks vs Mammoth Prediction
The Utah Mammoth host the Chicago Blackhawks. The Blackhawks managed only 72 points last season, second-worst in the league. Our numbers clearly favor the Mammoth.
Our 60-minute probabilities
No pick in this game.
Oilers vs Canucks Prediction
The Vancouver Canucks host the Edmonton Oilers. A year ago the Canucks were the NHL's worst team, with 58 points. The Oilers are clear favorites in our numbers. It's Mike Babcock's second game behind the Oilers' bench. It's Manny Malhotra's second game behind the Canucks' bench.
Our 60-minute probabilities
No pick in this game.
Panthers vs Sharks Prediction
The Florida Panthers visit the San Jose Sharks. We make the Panthers the favorites.
Our 60-minute probabilities
No pick in this game.
Results
- PendingDevils to win in regulationFlyers at Devils · 2.07 · 2 units
Results are settled on regulation time. Full record: track record.
Our probabilities are for the first 60 minutes, with the fair odds that match them. Odds are the best price we found across major EEA-licensed bookmakers at publication; compare with your own licensed bookmaker. 18+, bet responsibly.