Two of Bet Labs‘ profitable NHL betting systems are active with predictions tonight.
NHL picks Thursday are headlined by Canucks vs. Lightning and Flames vs. Sabres.
Tonight, those two games match expert betting models cashing 60% and 64%, respectively, lifetime on NHL predictions.
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Both NHL picks Thursday are moneyline predictions.
Tampa Bay has rattled off six straight wins against Vancouver entering Thursday.
Calgary, meanwhile, is favored to beat Buffalo for the eighth straight meeting.
Check out these two NHL predictions Thursday for Canucks vs Lightning and Flames vs Sabres, backed by winning NHL models available to PRO subscribers.
NHL Predictions | Picks Thursday, Oct. 19
*NHL odds, betting data as of Oct. 19
Canucks vs. Lightning Pick
There’s more than meets the eye to what appears as a standard, early-season nonconference clash between the Bolts and Canucks.
Tonight’s game fits a profitable system labeled At Home, Quality Opponent, Early Season.
The 60%-winning angle is alerted on:
- NHL home favorites
- Against road teams with winning records
- During the first 24 games of the season only
Therefore, the model prediction is on the Lightning moneyline (-112).
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Tampa’s moneyline price Thursday peaks at -142.
Best odds for Lightning moneyline according to our up-to-date NHL odds page is at Caesars Sportsbook (-135).
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PRO Pick: Lightning ML -135
Flames vs. Sabres Pick
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The 64% model pick for Flames vs. Sabres backs the Flames moneyline tonight.
Calgary’s a match for our Well-Rested Visiting Favorites angle, which consistently racks up value when betting:
- NHL road favorites
- With 3-4 days off
- Versus teams that didn’t make the playoffs last year.
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Calgary took some money early Thursday, sitting in the -125 range.
However, bettors looking to shave a few cents off can get the top price on Flames moneyline at DraftKings (-120).
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PRO Pick: Flames ML -120
For more Action Network coverage of the 2023 NHL season opener, check out the latest NHL odds, as well as the public betting percentage breakdowns for all games.
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