NHL Best Bets for October 17, 2026

New Jersey Devils vs. Washington Capitals

Event: Sat, Oct 17 · 1:10 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Washington Capitals ML (-125)

Result: Win · New Jersey Devils 2, Washington Capitals 4

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Vancouver Canucks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Event: Sat, Oct 17 · 4:10 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Under 6.5 (-115)

Result: Win · Vancouver Canucks 2, Tampa Bay Lightning 4

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Buffalo Sabres vs. Montréal Canadiens

Event: Sat, Oct 17 · 7:10 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Under 6.5 (-110)

Result: Loss · Buffalo Sabres 3, Montréal Canadiens 4

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New York Rangers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

Event: Sat, Oct 17 · 7:10 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: New York Rangers ML (114)

Result: Loss · New York Rangers 0, Columbus Blue Jackets 1

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Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Vegas Golden Knights

Event: Sat, Oct 17 · 10:10 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5 (100)

Result: Win · Pittsburgh Penguins 2, Vegas Golden Knights 6

Featured analysis: Vegas Bites: Why the Knights Cover Two Against a Stumbling Pittsburgh

Vegas is rolling at 7-2 while Pittsburgh struggles to find its rhythm, making the -1.5 spread the clear value play.

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