NHL Picks / Oct 5, 2026

NHL Predictions Today: Picks for Monday, October 5, 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.

No pick from us today. None of the prices we checked clears our bar right now. Below are our 60-minute probabilities and the fair odds that match them for every game, so you can compare them with your own bookmaker's prices.

Flyers vs Lightning Prediction

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Philadelphia Flyers. Our numbers clearly favor the Lightning.

Our 60-minute probabilities

1 Lightning53.8%fair odds 1.86
X Draw22.4%fair odds 4.46
2 Flyers23.7%fair odds 4.21

No pick in this game.

Senators vs Bruins Prediction

The Ottawa Senators visit the Boston Bruins. Our numbers call it close to a coin flip in regulation.

Our 60-minute probabilities

1 Bruins39.6%fair odds 2.53
X Draw23.2%fair odds 4.31
2 Senators37.2%fair odds 2.69

No pick in this game.

Jets vs Penguins Prediction

The Winnipeg Jets visit the Pittsburgh Penguins. Our numbers clearly favor the Penguins. The Jets played last night.

Our 60-minute probabilities

1 Penguins49.5%fair odds 2.02
X Draw22.7%fair odds 4.40
2 Jets27.8%fair odds 3.60

No pick in this game.

Sharks vs Stars Prediction

The San Jose Sharks visit the Dallas Stars. The Stars piled up 112 points last season, third-best in the league. We make the Stars clear favorites.

Our 60-minute probabilities

1 Stars50.2%fair odds 1.99
X Draw22.7%fair odds 4.41
2 Sharks27.1%fair odds 3.69

No pick in this game.

Results

No picks on this day.

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.