NHL Picks / Oct 12, 2026

NHL Predictions Today: Picks for Monday, October 12, 2026

3 games · our 60-minute probabilities · odds at publication

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.

Pick of the day Backed by us

Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild Prediction

Our numbers lean slightly to the Golden Knights on the road. The Wild are expected to be missing Brock Faber, going by the latest lineup reports.

Golden Knights to win (moneyline, overtime included)

best odds 1.97 at publication · 7 units

Our 60-minute probabilities

1 Wild35.1%fair odds 2.85

X Draw23.2%fair odds 4.30

2 Golden Knights41.6%fair odds 2.40

To win the game, overtime and shootout included

Wild46.7%fair odds 2.14

Golden Knights53.3%fair odds 1.88

Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction

Over 60 minutes we have little to separate them.

Our 60-minute probabilities

1 Sabres39.4%fair odds 2.54

X Draw23.1%fair odds 4.33

2 Panthers37.4%fair odds 2.67

No pick in this game.

Ottawa Senators vs New Jersey Devils Prediction

We make the Devils the favorites at home.

Our 60-minute probabilities

1 Devils45.9%fair odds 2.18

X Draw22.9%fair odds 4.36

2 Senators31.1%fair odds 3.21

No pick in this game.

Results

Golden Knights to win (moneyline, overtime included)
Golden Knights at Wild · 1.97 · 7 units
Pending

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