NHL Predictions Today: Picks for Thursday, October 8, 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.
Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Islanders Prediction
Our numbers favor the Islanders at home. The Blackhawks managed only 72 points last season, second-worst in the league. The Islanders are reported to be without Mathew Barzal. The pick is the Blackhawks anyway, because the price on them is too long.
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Utah Mammoth vs Boston Bruins Prediction
We see an even game over 60 minutes.
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No pick in this game.
Dallas Stars vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction
We see an even game over 60 minutes. Last season the Stars finished third overall with 112 points.
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No pick in this game.
Nashville Predators vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction
We make the Canadiens clear favorites at home.
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No pick in this game.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Ottawa Senators Prediction
The Senators are the favorites at home in our numbers.
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No pick in this game.
Minnesota Wild vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction
The Lightning are clear favorites at home in our numbers.
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No pick in this game.
Vancouver Canucks vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction
Our numbers clearly favor the Hurricanes at home. The Canucks finished last in the league with 58 points a year ago. This is the newly appointed Manny Malhotra's fifth game with the Canucks.
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No pick in this game.
San Jose Sharks vs St. Louis Blues Prediction
We make the Blues the favorites at home.
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No pick in this game.
Colorado Avalanche vs Calgary Flames Prediction
Our numbers clearly favor the Avalanche on the road. The Avalanche were the league's best regular-season team a year ago with 121 points. The Avalanche are on the second night of a back-to-back.
Our 60-minute probabilities
No pick in this game.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction
The Golden Knights are the favorites at home in our numbers. New head coach Ryan Craig is behind the Golden Knights' bench for the fifth time.
Our 60-minute probabilities
No pick in this game.
Results
- PendingBlackhawks to win in regulationBlackhawks at Islanders · 3.75 · 3 units
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