NHL expert picks today: Saturday's best bets include Blues vs. Avalanche play [10/3/2026]

Blues +1.5 (+105)

• Edge: 6.5%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Matchup: Blues vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Blues +1.5 at +105 odds. A 55.2% probability produces an edge of 6.5%, making this the strongest play for today's NHL slate.

Blues ML (+250)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 33.5%
• Matchup: Blues vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET)

Blues ML carries a 4.9% edge and a probability of 33.5% at +250 odds, according to our model.

Flames vs. Canucks Under 6.5 goals (-115)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 56.4%
• Matchup: Flames vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET)

Flames vs. Canucks Under 6.5 goals at -115 odds shows a 2.9% edge, supported by a 56.4% probability in simulations.

Bruins +1.5 (-145)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 61.6%
• Matchup: Bruins vs. Wild (8:00PM ET)

A 2.4% edge and 61.6% probability makes Bruins +1.5 vs. Wild a value play in the Bruins vs. Wild matchup, per our model.

Devils vs. Islanders Under 5.5 goals (+115)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 48.7%
• Matchup: Devils vs. Islanders (7:30PM ET)

Devils vs. Islanders Under 5.5 goals at +115 presents a 2.2% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 48.7%.

NHL best bets summary: Saturday, 10/3/2026

As of 2:02AM ET, here are our top NHL bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming NHL games to bet on [10/3/2026]

• Capitals vs. Lightning (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Canadiens vs. Penguins (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Blackhawks vs. Sabres (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Senators vs. Maple Leafs (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Mammoth vs. Blue Jackets (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Hurricanes vs. Flyers (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Kraken vs. Oilers (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Devils vs. Islanders (7:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Bruins vs. Wild (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Stars vs. Predators (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Blues vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Kings vs. Sharks (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Flames vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

Conclusion

Our NHL best bets are locked and loaded for October 3, 2026, featuring plays such as Blues +1.5 vs. Avalanche and Blues ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.