NHL Best Bets for October 29, 2026

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Carolina Hurricanes

Event: Thu, Oct 29 · 7:10 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5 (110)

Result: Loss · Columbus Blue Jackets 2, Carolina Hurricanes 3

Featured analysis: Carolina Bully: Why the Jackets Are in Trouble

Carolina’s 10-2 start makes the -1.5 spread a no-brainer against a struggling Columbus squad.

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Utah Mammoth vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

Event: Thu, Oct 29 · 7:10 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Pittsburgh Penguins ML (110)

Result: Loss · Utah Mammoth 4, Pittsburgh Penguins 3

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Winnipeg Jets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Event: Thu, Oct 29 · 7:10 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5 (110)

Result: Win · Winnipeg Jets 4, Tampa Bay Lightning 6

Featured analysis: Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5: The Surgical Edge

Tampa Bay's 12.4% shooting percentage crushes Winnipeg's 10.6%, making the -1.5 spread a clear value play.

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New York Islanders vs. Minnesota Wild

Event: Thu, Oct 29 · 8:10 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Under 5.5 (100)

Result: Loss · New York Islanders 4, Minnesota Wild 3

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Buffalo Sabres vs. Anaheim Ducks

Event: Thu, Oct 29 · 10:10 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Under 6.5 (105)

Result: Loss · Buffalo Sabres 7, Anaheim Ducks 6

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