Get today's NHL picks, expert predictions, odds and scores for October 8, 2026. Open any matchup for current lines, consensus picks and SportsJaw game analysis.
| Date & time | Matchup | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Predictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Philadelphia FlyersOttawa Senators | +1.5 (-209)-1.5 (+178) | +120-140 | O 5.5 (-121)U 5.5 (+101) | View picks: Philadelphia Flyers vs Ottawa Senators prediction | |
Dallas StarsBuffalo Sabres | -1.5 (+218)+1.5 (-262) | -113-106 | O 6 (-115)U 6 (-105) | Predictions: Dallas Stars vs Buffalo Sabres prediction | |
Utah JazzBoston Bruins | -1.5 (+207)+1.5 (-248) | -120+107 | O 6 (-105)U 6 (-115) | Predictions: Utah Jazz vs Boston Bruins prediction | |
Minnesota WildTampa Bay Lightning | +1.5 (-200)-1.5 (+170) | +126-146 | O 6 (+100)U 6 (-115) | View picks: Minnesota Wild vs Tampa Bay Lightning prediction | |
Nashville PredatorsMontreal Canadiens | +1.5 (-165)-1.5 (+142) | +154-179 | O 6 (-120)U 6 (+100) | Predictions: Nashville Predators vs Montreal Canadiens prediction | |
Vancouver CanucksCarolina Hurricanes | +1.5 (+105)-1.5 (-125) | +270-330 | O 6.5 (+100)U 6.5 (-114) | Predictions: Vancouver Canucks vs Carolina Hurricanes prediction | |
Chicago BlackhawksNew York Islanders | +1.5 (-160)-1.5 (+140) | +160-180 | O 5.5 (-125)U 5.5 (+105) | Predictions: Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Islanders prediction | |
San Jose SharksSt. Louis Blues | +1.5 (-200)-1.5 (+170) | +130-144 | O 5.5 (-125)U 5.5 (+105) | View picks: San Jose Sharks vs St. Louis Blues prediction | |
Colorado AvalancheCalgary Flames | -1.5 (+106)+1.5 (-123) | -235+195 | O 6.5 (+104)U 6.5 (-125) | Predictions: Colorado Avalanche vs Calgary Flames prediction | |
Toronto Maple LeafsVegas Golden Knights | +1.5 (-176)-1.5 (+152) | +141-161 | O 6.5 (+100)U 6.5 (-120) | Predictions: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Vegas Golden Knights prediction |
SportsJaw's NHL picks today page brings the complete 10/8/2026 schedule, current odds, scores and published game predictions into one place. Open any matchup to compare market lines, community consensus, expert picks and SportsJaw's game analysis before making your selection.
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Colorado is projected to beat Calgary 4-2 on Oct. 8, 2026. See the NHL puck-line and total analysis, with low confidence and an official betting Pass.
Read predictionVancouver vs Carolina prediction for Oct. 8, 2026: Hurricanes 4-2. See NHL puck line and total analysis, lineup outlooks and SportsJaw odds.
Read predictionMontreal is the pick to beat Nashville 4-3 on October 8. See the NHL matchup forecast, supplied odds and why the puck line and total are passes.
Read predictionOttawa is projected to beat Philadelphia 3-2 on October 8. Get the NHL matchup outlook, puck line analysis and total prediction, with an official betting Pass.
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