NHL Best Bets

Today's matchups

Every matchup below can lead to a full game page with the featured best bet, line context, props, and supporting analysis. Some games will have a cleaner angle than others. That is not a bug. That is adulthood.

Colorado Avalanche vs. New Jersey Devils

Game time: Oct 20, 2026 7:10 PM EDT

Records: Colorado Avalanche (5-3) vs. New Jersey Devils (4-4)

Odd$mith pick: Colorado Avalanche ML (-115)

EV signal: Premium only

Moneyline: Colorado Avalanche -115 / New Jersey Devils -105

Spread: Colorado Avalanche -1.5 (220) / New Jersey Devils 1.5 (-270)

Total: Over 6.5 (105) / Under 6.5 (-125)

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San Jose Sharks vs. Montréal Canadiens

Game time: Oct 20, 2026 7:10 PM EDT

Records: San Jose Sharks (4-4) vs. Montréal Canadiens

Odd$mith pick: Montréal Canadiens -1.5 (114)

EV signal: Premium only

Moneyline: Montréal Canadiens -205 / San Jose Sharks 170

Spread: Montréal Canadiens -1.5 (114) / San Jose Sharks 1.5 (-135)

Total: Over 6.5 (-115) / Under 6.5 (-105)

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