NHL Picks / Oct 9, 2026

NHL Predictions Today: Picks for Friday, October 9, 2026

4 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.

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Seattle Kraken vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction

Our numbers favor the Red Wings at home.

Red Wings to win in regulation
best odds 2.28 at publication · 6 units

Our 60-minute probabilities

1 Red Wings46.3%fair odds 2.16
X Draw23.2%fair odds 4.31
2 Kraken30.5%fair odds 3.27
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New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals Prediction

Over 60 minutes we have little to separate them. We take the Rangers: the odds on them are longer than the chance we give them.

Rangers to win in regulation
best odds 2.95 at publication · 5 units

Our 60-minute probabilities

1 Capitals38.5%fair odds 2.60
X Draw23.6%fair odds 4.24
2 Rangers38.0%fair odds 2.63

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction

We see an even game over 60 minutes.

Our 60-minute probabilities

1 Blue Jackets39.7%fair odds 2.52
X Draw23.2%fair odds 4.32
2 Penguins37.1%fair odds 2.69

No pick in this game.

Anaheim Ducks vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction

Our numbers lean slightly to the Jets at home.

Our 60-minute probabilities

1 Jets40.0%fair odds 2.50
X Draw23.2%fair odds 4.31
2 Ducks36.8%fair odds 2.71

No pick in this game.

Results

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