NEW YORK — With a tight three-game slate, our NHL Best Bets October 22 card focuses on clean, price-driven edges and direct links to full previews. Tap through for deeper analysis on Wild vs Devils, Red Wings vs Sabres, and Canadiens vs Flames before you wager.
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NHL Best Bets October 22 — Today’s Picks
1) Wild @ Devils — Wild +117 (Moneyline) | 7:08 PM ET
- Official Line: Wild +117 / Devils −138; Total 6.0 (Over −105 / Under −115); PL Wild +1.5 (−225) / Devils −1.5 (+185)
- Angle: Minnesota’s layered forecheck can jam New Jersey’s exits and trim rush volume, creating a live underdog profile.
- Full Preview: Wild vs Devils Upset Alert – Odds, Pick & Prediction
2) Red Wings @ Sabres — Red Wings −108 (Moneyline) | 7:38 PM ET
- Official Line: Red Wings −108 / Sabres −112; Total 6.0 (Over −120 / Under EVEN); PL DET +1.5 (−260) / BUF −1.5 (+215)
- Angle: Detroit’s balanced 5-on-5 and special-teams edge support a short-fav road position in a game with standings implications.
- Full Preview: Red Wings vs Sabres Prediction – Standings Impact
3) Canadiens @ Flames — Canadiens +120 (Moneyline) | 9:38 PM ET
- Official Line: Canadiens +120 / Flames −140; Total 6.0 (Over −105 / Under −115); PL MTL +1.5 (−210) / CGY −1.5 (+175)
- Angle: Montréal’s transition speed and net-front layers offer plus-price paths if they manage rebounds and win the interior share.
- Full Preview: Canadiens vs Flames – Underdog Value
NHL Best Bets October 22 — Line Notes & Quick Hits
- Wild–Devils: If the total toggles to 6.5, small Under positions open for middling; 6.0 leans pace-dependent.
- Red Wings–Sabres: Any move to Detroit plus money increases contrarian value versus pick’em pricing.
- Canadiens–Flames: If market drifts to MTL +125/+130, consider scaling exposure; if CGY steam hits, totals may re-price.
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