NHL Predictions Today: Picks for Tuesday, October 6, 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.
Ottawa Senators vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction
We make the Red Wings the favorites at home. The Senators played last night. Lineup reports have the Senators without Jake Sanderson and Artem Zub.
Our 60-minute probabilities
New York Islanders vs New York Rangers Prediction
The Rangers are clear favorites at home in our numbers. Circle it: a New York derby. The Islanders are expected to be missing Mathew Barzal, going by the latest lineup reports.
Our 60-minute probabilities
To win the game, overtime and shootout included
Florida Panthers vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction
Our numbers lean slightly to the Kings at home. New head coach Peter Laviolette is behind the Kings' bench for the third time. The Panthers are reported to be without Aleksander Barkov.
Our 60-minute probabilities
To win the game, overtime and shootout included
Nashville Predators vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction
We make the Maple Leafs the favorites at home.
Our 60-minute probabilities
No pick in this game.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction
We see an even game over 60 minutes. The Hurricanes piled up 113 points last season, second-best in the league.
Our 60-minute probabilities
No pick in this game.
Utah Mammoth vs New Jersey Devils Prediction
Our numbers lean slightly to the Devils at home.
Our 60-minute probabilities
No pick in this game.
Minnesota Wild vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction
We give the Sabres a slight edge at home.
Our 60-minute probabilities
No pick in this game.
St. Louis Blues vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction
We give the Blues a slight edge on the road. The Blackhawks managed only 72 points last season, second-worst in the league.
Our 60-minute probabilities
No pick in this game.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Seattle Kraken Prediction
We make the Golden Knights clear favorites on the road.
Our 60-minute probabilities
No pick in this game.
Results
- PendingRed Wings to win in regulationSenators at Red Wings · 2.65 · 10 units
- PendingRangers to win (moneyline, overtime included)Islanders at Rangers · 1.694 · 10 units
- PendingKings to win (moneyline, overtime included)Panthers at Kings · 2.09 · 10 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.