NHL Best Bets for October 7, 2026

Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets

Event: Wed, Oct 7 · 7:30 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Colorado Avalanche -1.5 (140)

Result: Loss · Colorado Avalanche 2, Winnipeg Jets 3

Featured analysis: Avalanche -1.5: Carving Through Winnipeg's Mediocrity

Colorado's elite defense and relentless shot volume make the -1.5 handicap the sharper play against a Winnipeg team that looks clean on paper but lacks real teeth.

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Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals

Event: Wed, Oct 7 · 7:40 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Under 6.5 (-108)

Result: Loss · Pittsburgh Penguins 3, Washington Capitals 5

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Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks

Event: Wed, Oct 7 · 10:00 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Edmonton Oilers ML (-125)

Result: Win · Edmonton Oilers 5, Anaheim Ducks 2

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