Today's picks
CBJ at MIN
Minnesota Wild will defeat Columbus Blue Jackets in their 10-18-2026 NHL game.
Confidence: 61%. The NHL schedule lists Columbus Blue Jackets at Minnesota Wild on 10-18-2026. Published standings point percentages are MIN 0.6875 and CBJ 0.5.
Indicative market snapshot (10-18-2026 00:01 EDT): CBJ moneyline +160, spread +1.5; MIN moneyline -192, spread -1.5. Spread prices were not available. These lines are approximate and may be inaccurate or stale; they are not guaranteed available prices.
The pick favors the team with the higher published standings point percentage. Ties favor the home team. The game winner, including overtime or shootout, decides the result.
CAR at CGY
Carolina Hurricanes will defeat Calgary Flames in their 10-18-2026 NHL game.
Confidence: 70%. The NHL schedule lists Carolina Hurricanes at Calgary Flames on 10-18-2026. Published standings point percentages are CGY 0.142857 and CAR 0.833333.
Indicative market snapshot (10-18-2026 00:01 EDT): CAR moneyline -220, spread -1.5; CGY moneyline +180, spread +1.5. Spread prices were not available. These lines are approximate and may be inaccurate or stale; they are not guaranteed available prices.
The pick favors the team with the higher published standings point percentage. Ties favor the home team. The game winner, including overtime or shootout, decides the result.
The record
These are forecasts, not guaranteed outcomes or betting advice. Each pick is frozen before its game and graded against the official final score. Market lines may change and are not used to calculate hypothetical betting returns.