10-20-2026 Sports Forecast Roundup: 11 NHL Picks

Today's picks

SJS at MTL

Montréal Canadiens will defeat San Jose Sharks in their 10-20-2026 NHL game.

Confidence: 56%. The NHL schedule lists San Jose Sharks at Montréal Canadiens on 10-20-2026. Published standings point percentages are MTL 0.5625 and SJS 0.5.

Indicative market snapshot (10-20-2026 00:01 EDT): SJS moneyline +171, spread +1.5; MTL moneyline -210, 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.

COL at NJD

Colorado Avalanche will defeat New Jersey Devils in their 10-20-2026 NHL game.

Confidence: 58%. The NHL schedule lists Colorado Avalanche at New Jersey Devils on 10-20-2026. Published standings point percentages are NJD 0.5 and COL 0.611111.

Indicative market snapshot (10-20-2026 00:01 EDT): COL moneyline -111, spread +1.5; NJD moneyline -109, 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.

ANA at NYI

New York Islanders will defeat Anaheim Ducks in their 10-20-2026 NHL game.

Confidence: 56%. The NHL schedule lists Anaheim Ducks at New York Islanders on 10-20-2026. Published standings point percentages are NYI 0.5625 and ANA 0.5.

Indicative market snapshot (10-20-2026 00:01 EDT): ANA moneyline +130, spread +1.5; NYI moneyline -155, 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.

LAK at WSH

Washington Capitals will defeat Los Angeles Kings in their 10-20-2026 NHL game.

Confidence: 70%. The NHL schedule lists Los Angeles Kings at Washington Capitals on 10-20-2026. Published standings point percentages are WSH 0.625 and LAK 0.166667.

Indicative market snapshot (10-20-2026 00:01 EDT): LAK moneyline +135, spread +1.5; WSH moneyline -162, 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.

TOR at CBJ

Toronto Maple Leafs will defeat Columbus Blue Jackets in their 10-20-2026 NHL game.

Confidence: 57%. The NHL schedule lists Toronto Maple Leafs at Columbus Blue Jackets on 10-20-2026. Published standings point percentages are CBJ 0.428571 and TOR 0.5.

Indicative market snapshot (10-20-2026 00:01 EDT): TOR moneyline +135, spread +1.5; CBJ moneyline -161, 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.

WPG at STL

Winnipeg Jets will defeat St. Louis Blues in their 10-20-2026 NHL game.

Confidence: 61%. The NHL schedule lists Winnipeg Jets at St. Louis Blues on 10-20-2026. Published standings point percentages are STL 0.4375 and WPG 0.625.

Indicative market snapshot (10-20-2026 00:01 EDT): WPG moneyline +120, spread +1.5; STL moneyline -145, 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.

BOS at DAL

Boston Bruins will defeat Dallas Stars in their 10-20-2026 NHL game.

Confidence: 62%. The NHL schedule lists Boston Bruins at Dallas Stars on 10-20-2026. Published standings point percentages are DAL 0.5625 and BOS 0.777778.

Indicative market snapshot (10-20-2026 00:01 EDT): BOS moneyline +140, spread +1.5; DAL moneyline -170, 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.

MIN at EDM

Edmonton Oilers will defeat Minnesota Wild in their 10-20-2026 NHL game.

Confidence: 57%. The NHL schedule lists Minnesota Wild at Edmonton Oilers on 10-20-2026. Published standings point percentages are EDM 0.8125 and MIN 0.722222.

Indicative market snapshot (10-20-2026 00:01 EDT): MIN moneyline +110, spread +1.5; EDM moneyline -131, 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.

DET at SEA

Seattle Kraken will defeat Detroit Red Wings in their 10-20-2026 NHL game.

Confidence: 58%. The NHL schedule lists Detroit Red Wings at Seattle Kraken on 10-20-2026. Published standings point percentages are SEA 0.611111 and DET 0.5.

Indicative market snapshot (10-20-2026 00:01 EDT): DET moneyline -105, spread +1.5; SEA moneyline -115, 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 VAN

Carolina Hurricanes will defeat Vancouver Canucks in their 10-20-2026 NHL game.

Confidence: 70%. The NHL schedule lists Carolina Hurricanes at Vancouver Canucks on 10-20-2026. Published standings point percentages are VAN 0.25 and CAR 0.75.

Indicative market snapshot (10-20-2026 00:01 EDT): CAR moneyline -295, spread -1.5; VAN moneyline +235, 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.

TBL at VGK

Vegas Golden Knights will defeat Tampa Bay Lightning in their 10-20-2026 NHL game.

Confidence: 56%. The NHL schedule lists Tampa Bay Lightning at Vegas Golden Knights on 10-20-2026. Published standings point percentages are VGK 0.8 and TBL 0.75.

Indicative market snapshot (10-20-2026 00:01 EDT): TBL moneyline -109, spread +1.5; VGK moneyline -110, 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.