NHL Picks Today: Moneyline and Total Picks for Sunday, October 18

Today I am covering a two-game NHL slate. These picks come from PropFinder's game projections compared with the betting market, and I only write one up where the model clearly disagrees with the price.

Prices move, so check your book before betting.

Columbus Blue Jackets at Minnesota Wild

Columbus (3-3-0) visits Minnesota (5-2-1) with the model projecting a 3.80 to 2.52 win for the Wild. Cam Talbot is expected to start in goal for the Blue Jackets, and Jesper Wallstedt is confirmed for Minnesota.

Minnesota Wild moneyline (-170, Novig): PropFinder model 70.7% to win vs 62.2% implied

MONEYLINECBJ@MIN· Oct 18, 6:00 PM ET

Minnesota Wild

Moneyline

Bet now-170

The model gives Minnesota a 70.7% chance to win, compared with 62.2% implied by the market, an edge of 8.5 points. The model rates this a strong play.

The best price is -170 at Novig. Laying that much juice means the win probability has to hold up, so shop for the best number.

Carolina Hurricanes at Calgary Flames

Carolina (7-1-1) visits Calgary (1-6-0). The model projects 3.45 goals for the Hurricanes and 2.48 for the Flames. Brandon Bussi is expected in goal for Carolina, and Dustin Wolf is expected for Calgary.

Under 6 (+100, FanDuel): PropFinder projects 6.08 goals

TOTAL GOALSCAR@CGY· Oct 18, 8:00 PM ET

Under 6

Total Goals

Bet now+100

The model projects 6.08 total goals against a line of 6, and gives the under a 57.2% chance of landing. The best price is +100 at FanDuel.

With the projection sitting right at the number, this is a small-margin play, so treat it as such and watch for the line to move.

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