NHL predictions, Thursday, October 29, 2026
The model's call for every game: projected winner, win chance and the score its spread and total imply. NHL odds · standings · the model's record
Bandwagon's model, not a sportsbook line. We do not take wagers. How the model works · Axle 2.0 · Betting guide
| Game | Model's call | Projected score | Spread, total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes prediction Final: Blue Jackets 2, Hurricanes 3 | Hurricanes 68% | Hurricanes 3.5, Blue Jackets 2.5 | Hurricanes −1, 6 |
| Jets vs Lightning prediction Final: Jets 4, Lightning 6 | Lightning 65% | Lightning 3.5, Jets 2.5 | Lightning −1, 6 |
| Mammoth vs Penguins prediction Final: Mammoth 4, Penguins 3 | even | Penguins 3.3, Mammoth 3.3 | even, 6.5 |
| Blackhawks vs Red Wings prediction Final: Blackhawks 1, Red Wings 4 | Red Wings 60% | Red Wings 3.3, Blackhawks 2.8 | Red Wings −0.5, 6 |
| Bruins vs Blues prediction Final: Bruins 1, Blues 4 | Bruins 51% | – | even, 6 |
| Canadiens vs Stars prediction Final: Canadiens 5, Stars 2 | Stars 54% | Stars 3.0, Canadiens 2.5 | Stars −0.5, 5.5 |
| Capitals vs Predators prediction Final: Capitals 4, Predators 3 | Capitals 54% | – | even, 6.5 |
| Islanders vs Wild prediction Final: Islanders 4, Wild 3 | Wild 62% | Wild 3.5, Islanders 2.5 | Wild −1, 6 |
| Canucks vs Sharks prediction Final: Canucks 2, Sharks 3 | Sharks 61% | Sharks 3.5, Canucks 3.0 | Sharks −0.5, 6.5 |
| Sabres vs Ducks prediction Final: Sabres 7, Ducks 6 | Sabres 55% | – | even, 6.5 |
| Senators vs Kings prediction Final: Senators 5, Kings 6 | Senators 55% | – | even, 6 |
The projected score is the line's total split by its spread. Lines are the model's own and are recomputed when ratings, injuries or the schedule change.
Bandwagon Axle 1.1's call for all 11 NHL games on Oct 29, 2026: projected winner, win chance, projected score, spread and total for each, linked to the full game page.