NHL Predictions Today: Picks for Saturday, October 3, 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.
Senators vs Maple Leafs Prediction
It's the Ottawa Senators at the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Senators are narrow favorites in our numbers. The Maple Leafs are 2 games into Jim Hiller's tenure.
Our 60-minute probabilities
Capitals vs Lightning Prediction
The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Washington Capitals. Our numbers clearly favor the Lightning. The Capitals are on the second night of a back-to-back.
Our 60-minute probabilities
To win the game, overtime and shootout included
Blackhawks vs Sabres Prediction
The Buffalo Sabres host the Chicago Blackhawks. The Blackhawks managed only 72 points last season, second-worst in the league. The Sabres are clear favorites in our numbers.
Our 60-minute probabilities
Hurricanes vs Flyers Prediction
It's the Carolina Hurricanes at the Philadelphia Flyers. The Hurricanes piled up 113 points last season, second-best in the league. Our numbers lean slightly to the Hurricanes. The Hurricanes played last night.
Our 60-minute probabilities
No pick in this game.
Canadiens vs Penguins Prediction
The Montreal Canadiens visit the Pittsburgh Penguins. Our numbers lean slightly to the Canadiens.
Our 60-minute probabilities
No pick in this game.
Mammoth vs Blue Jackets Prediction
The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Utah Mammoth. Over 60 minutes we have little to separate them.
Our 60-minute probabilities
No pick in this game.
Kraken vs Oilers Prediction
The Edmonton Oilers host the Seattle Kraken. We make the Oilers clear favorites. The Oilers are 2 games into Mike Babcock's tenure.
Our 60-minute probabilities
No pick in this game.
Devils vs Islanders Prediction
The New Jersey Devils visit the New York Islanders. The Devils are narrow favorites in our numbers.
Our 60-minute probabilities
No pick in this game.
Stars vs Predators Prediction
The Dallas Stars visit the Nashville Predators. The Stars piled up 112 points last season, third-best in the league. The Stars are narrow favorites in our numbers. The Stars are on the second night of a back-to-back.
Our 60-minute probabilities
No pick in this game.
Bruins vs Wild Prediction
The Boston Bruins visit the Minnesota Wild. We make the Wild clear favorites. The Bruins played last night.
Our 60-minute probabilities
No pick in this game.
Blues vs Avalanche Prediction
The Colorado Avalanche host the St. Louis Blues. The Avalanche were the league's best regular-season team a year ago with 121 points. We make the Avalanche clear favorites. The Blues played last night.
Our 60-minute probabilities
No pick in this game.
Flames vs Canucks Prediction
The Calgary Flames visit the Vancouver Canucks. A year ago the Canucks were the NHL's worst team, with 58 points. Over 60 minutes we have little to separate them. The Canucks are 2 games into Manny Malhotra's tenure.
Our 60-minute probabilities
No pick in this game.
Kings vs Sharks Prediction
It's the Los Angeles Kings at the San Jose Sharks. Over 60 minutes we have little to separate them. It's Peter Laviolette's second game behind the Kings' bench.
Our 60-minute probabilities
No pick in this game.
Results
- PendingBlackhawks to win in regulationBlackhawks at Sabres · 4.35 · 1 unit
- PendingSenators to win in regulationSenators at Maple Leafs · 2.75 · 3 units
- PendingLightning to win (moneyline, overtime included)Capitals at Lightning · 1.558 · 3 units
Regulation picks are settled on the 60-minute result, moneyline picks on the game winner (overtime and shootout included). 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.