NHL Picks / Sep 29, 2026

NHL Predictions Today: Picks for Tuesday, September 29, 2026

5 games · regulation (60 min) 1X2 · odds at publication

No pick from us on opening night. None of the prices we checked clears our bar right now. Lines move, though, and your bookmaker may see a game differently than the market we checked. Below are our 60-minute probabilities and fair odds for every game, plus the odds at which the more promising side would pass our own rule. If you find those prices, now or later in the day, that's value you can take.

We post on the early lines, hours before lineups and starting goalies are confirmed. If a key player is ruled out, or someone important returns, factor that in before you bet.

Panthers vs Hurricanes Prediction

The Florida Panthers visit the Carolina Hurricanes. The Hurricanes piled up 113 points last season, second-best in the league. Our numbers lean slightly to the Hurricanes.

Our 60-minute probabilities

1 Hurricanes42.7%fair odds 2.34
X Draw23.1%fair odds 4.34
2 Panthers34.2%fair odds 2.92

No pick in this game. Worth a bet at 2.43 or better on the Hurricanes to win in regulation.

Canadiens vs Maple Leafs Prediction

The Montreal Canadiens visit the Toronto Maple Leafs. Few openers carry more history: this is the oldest rivalry in the sport. Our numbers lean slightly to the Maple Leafs. The Maple Leafs open a new chapter behind the bench with Jim Hiller.

Our 60-minute probabilities

1 Maple Leafs39.9%fair odds 2.51
X Draw23.4%fair odds 4.28
2 Canadiens36.8%fair odds 2.72

No pick in this game. Worth a bet at 2.61 or better on the Maple Leafs to win in regulation.

Rangers vs Bruins Prediction

It's the New York Rangers at the Boston Bruins. Two Original Six clubs, plenty of history. Our numbers call it close to a coin flip in regulation.

Our 60-minute probabilities

1 Bruins39.5%fair odds 2.53
X Draw23.2%fair odds 4.32
2 Rangers37.4%fair odds 2.67

No pick in this game. Worth a bet at 2.79 or better on the Rangers to win in regulation.

Canucks vs Oilers Prediction

The Edmonton Oilers host the Vancouver Canucks. A year ago the Canucks were the NHL's worst team, with 58 points. This one tilts strongly toward the Oilers. Two new benches: Manny Malhotra debuts for the Canucks, the infamous Mike Babcock for the Oilers.

Our 60-minute probabilities

1 Oilers60.5%fair odds 1.65
X Draw21.0%fair odds 4.76
2 Canucks18.5%fair odds 5.40

No pick in this game. Worth a bet at 1.70 or better on the Oilers to win in regulation.

Blackhawks vs Golden Knights Prediction

The Chicago Blackhawks visit the Vegas Golden Knights. The Blackhawks managed only 72 points last season, second-worst in the league. The Golden Knights are clear favorites in our numbers. It's Ryan Craig's first game in charge of the Golden Knights.

Our 60-minute probabilities

1 Golden Knights60.6%fair odds 1.65
X Draw20.7%fair odds 4.84
2 Blackhawks18.7%fair odds 5.35

No pick in this game. Worth a bet at 1.70 or better on the Golden Knights to win in regulation.

Results

No picks on this day.

Our prices are our probabilities for the first 60 minutes, with the fair odds that match them. Odds are the best price we found across major EEA-licensed bookmakers at publication; compare with your own licensed bookmaker. 18+, bet responsibly.