NHL Predictions Today
By the TheyShoot editorial team. Updated
The Boston Bruins are the model's strongest favourites in the next 48 hours, at 77% to win. 15 NHL games are listed below with win probabilities, including overtime and shootouts, and projected total goals.
NHL predictions: next 48 hours
| Game | Time (ET) | Away win | Home win | Total goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Kraken at Calgary Flames | Fri 8:00 p.m. | 61% | 39% | 6.8 |
| Chicago Blackhawks at Boston Bruins | Sat 1:00 p.m. | 23% | 77% | 5.9 |
| St. Louis Blues at Detroit Red Wings | Sat 1:00 p.m. | 48% | 52% | 5.8 |
| Edmonton Oilers at New York Islanders | Sat 2:00 p.m. | 50% | 50% | 6.7 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning at Nashville Predators | Sat 2:00 p.m. | 54% | 46% | 6.5 |
| Buffalo Sabres at Los Angeles Kings | Sat 4:00 p.m. | 47% | 53% | 6.5 |
| Ottawa Senators at San Jose Sharks | Sat 4:00 p.m. | 51% | 49% | 6.2 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins at Montréal Canadiens | Sat 7:00 p.m. | 42% | 58% | 6.5 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs at Vancouver Canucks | Sat 7:00 p.m. | 63% | 37% | 7.6 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets at Dallas Stars | Sat 8:00 p.m. | 38% | 62% | 5.4 |
| Calgary Flames at Colorado Avalanche | Sat 10:00 p.m. | 27% | 73% | 6.9 |
| Winnipeg Jets at Carolina Hurricanes | Sun 1:00 p.m. | 28% | 72% | 6.0 |
| Minnesota Wild at Washington Capitals | Sun 3:30 p.m. | 50% | 50% | 6.0 |
| Utah Mammoth at Philadelphia Flyers | Sun 4:00 p.m. | 64% | 36% | 6.0 |
| Edmonton Oilers at New York Rangers | Sun 6:00 p.m. | 53% | 47% | 6.9 |
How this data works
Probabilities come from a Poisson goals model built on each team's goals for and against per game this season (shrunk towards the league average early on), with a small home-ice edge. Games tied after regulation are treated as a coin flip in overtime or the shootout. It's a statistical baseline, not a pick: goalie starts and injuries matter. Data updated October 30 at 06:05 p.m. ET.
FAQs
How are these NHL predictions made?
From each team's goals scored and allowed per game this season, adjusted for home ice. Overtime and shootouts are treated as a coin flip.