NHL Best Bets for October 8, 2026

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Ottawa Senators

Event: Thu, Oct 8 · 7:10 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Philadelphia Flyers ML (120)

Result: Loss · Philadelphia Flyers 1, Ottawa Senators 2

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Utah Mammoth vs. Boston Bruins

Event: Thu, Oct 8 · 7:10 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Utah Mammoth ML (-125)

Result: Loss · Utah Mammoth 1, Boston Bruins 6

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Vancouver Canucks vs. Carolina Hurricanes

Event: Thu, Oct 8 · 7:10 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Under 6.5 (-118)

Result: Loss · Vancouver Canucks 2, Carolina Hurricanes 7

Featured analysis: Canucks vs. Hurricanes: The Under 6.5 is the Only Logical Move

Vancouver’s leaky defense meets Carolina’s home ice, but the math points to a tight, low-scoring grind.

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Chicago Blackhawks vs. New York Islanders

Event: Thu, Oct 8 · 7:40 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Under 5.5 (105)

Result: Win · Chicago Blackhawks 1, New York Islanders 4

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San Jose Sharks vs. St Louis Blues

Event: Thu, Oct 8 · 8:10 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Over 5.5 (-110)

Result: Loss · San Jose Sharks 3, St Louis Blues 2

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Colorado Avalanche vs. Calgary Flames

Event: Thu, Oct 8 · 9:10 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Colorado Avalanche -1.5 (105)

Result: Win · Colorado Avalanche 7, Calgary Flames 3

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