NHL Best Bets for October 3, 2026

Official picks and featured analysis for this league on this event date.

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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Event: Sat, Oct 3 · 7:10 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Carolina Hurricanes ML (-130)

Result: Win · Carolina Hurricanes 3, Philadelphia Flyers 2

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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Buffalo Sabres

Event: Sat, Oct 3 · 7:10 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Buffalo Sabres -1.5 (114)

Result: Loss · Chicago Blackhawks 3, Buffalo Sabres 4

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Ottawa Senators vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

Event: Sat, Oct 3 · 7:10 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Toronto Maple Leafs ML (-120)

Result: Loss · Ottawa Senators 3, Toronto Maple Leafs 2

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Seattle Kraken vs. Edmonton Oilers

Event: Sat, Oct 3 · 7:10 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Under 6.5 (-112)

Result: Win · Seattle Kraken 1, Edmonton Oilers 3

Featured analysis: Kraken vs. Oilers: The Under 6.5 Play

Two top-tier offenses meet in a defensive chess match, making the Under 6.5 the sharper bet.

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Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Event: Sat, Oct 3 · 7:10 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Over 6.5 (110)

Result: Loss · Washington Capitals 1, Tampa Bay Lightning 3

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St Louis Blues vs. Colorado Avalanche

Event: Sat, Oct 3 · 9:10 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Colorado Avalanche -1.5 (-115)

Result: Win · St. Louis Blues 1, Colorado Avalanche 6

Featured analysis: The Avs Are Coming for Blood in Denver

Colorado's speed advantage makes the -1.5 spread a no-brainer against a sluggish St. Louis squad.

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