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How the Public Is Betting Today’s NHL Slate for Thursday, October 15

How the Public Is Betting Today’s NHL Slate for Thursday, October 15

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By: DK Network AI

Looking for today’s NHL betting trends and odds? Below you’ll find the latest DraftKings Sportsbook Moneyline, Puck Line and total betting percentages for all 11 games on Thursday’s slate, plus where the public and sharp money are landing before puck drop.


Best Bets for Thursday’s NHL Slate

  • Maple Leafs Puck Line -1.5 (+200): The widest gap on the slate. Toronto -1.5 has just 31% of bets but 91% of the handle, so the bigger wagers are laying the goal and a half with the public on Buffalo.
  • Devils Puck Line -1.5 (+180): Only 25% of tickets but 83% of the money backs New Jersey to win by two, even as the Rangers draw 61% of Moneyline bets.
  • Sharks at Predators Over 6.5 (+102): The Over has 43% of bets and 97% of the handle, one of the most lopsided totals on the board.
  • Mason McTavish Over 0.5 Points (+105): McTavish has recorded a point in 9 of his last 10 games, dating to last season, and the plus-money price is rare for a hit rate that high.
  • Shane Pinto Over 0.5 Points (+115): Pinto has a point in 9 of his last 10 games, dating to last season, also at plus money.

Canucks at Panthers Odds and Betting Trends

MarketPanthers (FLA)Canucks (VAN)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline-298+24092% / 8%86% / 14%
Puck Line-1.5 (-115)+1.5 (-105)71% / 29%53% / 47%
TotalOver 6.5 (+110)Under 6.5 (-130)45% / 55%90% / 10%

Team Stats

StatFLAVAN
Record3-2-22-6-0
Goals For/Game2.71 (T-22nd)3.25 (14th)
Goals Allowed/Game2.86 (14th)4.75 (31st)
Shots For/Game26.9 (T-15th)22.4 (30th)
Shots Against/Game25.0 (T-7th)31.6 (31st)
Power Play %18.4% (18th)20.0% (T-15th)
Penalty Kill %75.9% (23rd)57.1% (32nd)

The Over 6.5 holds 90% of the handle on only 45% of bets, and Vancouver has allowed 4.75 goals per game with a 57.1% penalty kill. The Canucks enter on a five-game losing streak.


Rangers at Devils Odds and Betting Trends

MarketDevils (NJD)Rangers (NYR)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline-135+11439% / 61%29% / 71%
Puck Line-1.5 (+180)+1.5 (-218)25% / 75%83% / 17%
TotalOver 6.5 (+114)Under 6.5 (-135)45% / 55%68% / 32%

Team Stats

StatNJDNYR
Record3-3-06-2-0
Goals For/Game2.67 (T-24th)3.38 (12th)
Goals Allowed/Game3.67 (24th)1.75 (2nd)
Shots For/Game36.3 (1st)23.2 (27th)
Shots Against/Game26.0 (T-12th)24.0 (6th)
Power Play %23.8% (T-7th)21.7% (13th)
Penalty Kill %70.6% (27th)91.7% (T-4th)

The money differs by market: 71% of the Moneyline handle is on New York, while 83% of the Puck Line handle backs New Jersey -1.5. The Rangers have allowed 1.75 goals per game, though they are 1-2-0 on the road.


Islanders at Senators Odds and Betting Trends

MarketSenators (OTT)Islanders (NYI)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline-162+13680% / 20%63% / 37%
Puck Line-1.5 (+164)+1.5 (-198)54% / 46%88% / 12%
TotalOver 5.5 (-108)Under 5.5 (-112)74% / 26%32% / 68%

Team Stats

StatOTTNYI
Record5-2-03-3-0
Goals For/Game2.86 (20th)3.17 (15th)
Goals Allowed/Game2.71 (T-9th)2.50 (T-6th)
Shots For/Game23.1 (28th)26.3 (T-17th)
Shots Against/Game26.7 (16th)27.0 (T-19th)
Power Play %15.2% (25th)21.1% (14th)
Penalty Kill %78.6% (21st)82.6% (14th)

The public is on the Over with 74% of bets, but 68% of the handle sits on the Under 5.5. Ottawa -1.5 draws 88% of the Puck Line money, and the Islanders are 0-2-0 on the road.


Kraken at Lightning Odds and Betting Trends

MarketLightning (TBL)Kraken (SEA)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline-278+22574% / 26%57% / 43%
Puck Line-1.5 (-108)+1.5 (-112)56% / 44%89% / 11%
TotalOver 6.5 (+110)Under 6.5 (-130)52% / 48%94% / 6%

Team Stats

StatTBLSEA
Record4-2-05-2-0
Goals For/Game2.83 (21st)4.00 (3rd)
Goals Allowed/Game2.67 (8th)2.71 (T-9th)
Shots For/Game29.5 (8th)26.9 (T-15th)
Shots Against/Game23.8 (4th)30.6 (30th)
Power Play %8.3% (T-31st)22.7% (12th)
Penalty Kill %80.0% (T-17th)78.9% (20th)

The Over 6.5 has 94% of the handle on a near-even ticket count, and Seattle arrives on a three-game win streak scoring 4.00 goals per game. Tampa Bay is 3-0-0 at home but converting just 8.3% of its power plays.


Sabres at Maple Leafs Odds and Betting Trends

MarketMaple Leafs (TOR)Sabres (BUF)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline-118-10277% / 23%54% / 46%
Puck Line-1.5 (+200)+1.5 (-245)31% / 69%91% / 9%
TotalOver 6.5 (-122)Under 6.5 (+102)80% / 20%99% / 1%

Team Stats

StatTORBUF
Record3-3-13-3-1
Goals For/Game3.43 (T-9th)2.71 (T-22nd)
Goals Allowed/Game3.14 (T-20th)3.57 (23rd)
Shots For/Game27.6 (14th)25.7 (22nd)
Shots Against/Game29.9 (T-28th)23.9 (5th)
Power Play %29.2% (5th)11.1% (30th)
Penalty Kill %95.8% (1st)60.9% (30th)

Toronto -1.5 collects 91% of the Puck Line handle, and the Over 6.5 holds 99% of the money. The special-teams gap is wide: the Maple Leafs run a 29.2% power play against a Buffalo penalty kill at 60.9%.


Flyers at Red Wings Odds and Betting Trends

MarketRed Wings (DET)Flyers (PHI)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline-142+12071% / 29%42% / 58%
Puck Line-1.5 (+185)+1.5 (-225)21% / 79%8% / 92%
TotalOver 5.5 (-120)Under 5.5 (+100)70% / 30%97% / 3%

Team Stats

StatDETPHI
Record1-3-20-5-3
Goals For/Game2.33 (28th)1.25 (32nd)
Goals Allowed/Game3.17 (22nd)3.75 (25th)
Shots For/Game31.8 (3rd)20.8 (32nd)
Shots Against/Game27.3 (21st)34.6 (32nd)
Power Play %20.0% (T-15th)8.3% (T-31st)
Penalty Kill %66.7% (28th)80.6% (16th)

Detroit has 71% of Moneyline bets, but Philadelphia holds 58% of the Moneyline handle. The Flyers are still winless at 0-5-3 and scoring 1.25 goals per game, yet 97% of the total handle is on the Over 5.5.


Jets at Blackhawks Odds and Betting Trends

MarketBlackhawks (CHI)Jets (WPG)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline+110-13037% / 63%74% / 26%
Puck Line+1.5 (-230)-1.5 (+190)50% / 50%2% / 98%
TotalOver 6.5 (+110)Under 6.5 (-130)60% / 40%54% / 46%

Team Stats

StatCHIWPG
Record2-5-04-1-1
Goals For/Game2.43 (27th)3.00 (T-16th)
Goals Allowed/Game4.14 (28th)2.83 (T-12th)
Shots For/Game20.9 (31st)26.0 (T-19th)
Shots Against/Game29.9 (T-28th)28.2 (23rd)
Power Play %12.5% (T-28th)31.2% (4th)
Penalty Kill %75.0% (24th)92.3% (3rd)

The money cuts both ways here: Chicago draws 74% of the Moneyline handle on 37% of bets, while Winnipeg -1.5 holds 98% of the Puck Line handle. The Jets own the stronger special teams, with a 31.2% power play and a 92.3% penalty kill.


Blues at Wild Odds and Betting Trends

MarketWild (MIN)Blues (STL)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline-142+12079% / 21%82% / 18%
Puck Line-1.5 (+180)+1.5 (-218)55% / 45%86% / 14%
TotalOver 5.5 (-135)Under 5.5 (+114)86% / 14%100% / 0%

Team Stats

StatMINSTL
Record4-2-13-2-1
Goals For/Game3.00 (T-16th)3.50 (8th)
Goals Allowed/Game2.29 (T-3rd)3.00 (T-15th)
Shots For/Game27.7 (13th)26.0 (T-19th)
Shots Against/Game26.9 (18th)25.0 (T-7th)
Power Play %36.8% (1st)14.3% (26th)
Penalty Kill %91.7% (T-4th)89.5% (T-7th)

Minnesota is the public and sharp side, with 82% of the Moneyline handle and 86% of the Puck Line money. The Wild are 2-0-0 at home and lead this matchup on special teams with a 36.8% power play.


Sharks at Predators Odds and Betting Trends

MarketPredators (NSH)Sharks (SJS)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline-142+12059% / 41%45% / 55%
Puck Line-1.5 (+180)+1.5 (-218)19% / 81%72% / 28%
TotalOver 6.5 (+102)Under 6.5 (-122)43% / 57%97% / 3%

Team Stats

StatNSHSJS
Record2-2-23-3-0
Goals For/Game2.67 (T-24th)2.67 (T-24th)
Goals Allowed/Game3.00 (T-15th)3.83 (26th)
Shots For/Game22.8 (29th)25.8 (21st)
Shots Against/Game29.2 (26th)26.5 (14th)
Power Play %27.3% (6th)23.5% (9th)
Penalty Kill %84.2% (11th)83.3% (T-12th)

The Over 6.5 holds 97% of the handle despite only 43% of bets, and Nashville -1.5 draws 72% of the Puck Line money on 19% of tickets. San Jose has allowed 3.83 goals per game and is on a two-game skid.


Mammoth at Oilers Odds and Betting Trends

MarketOilers (EDM)Mammoth (UTA)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline-122+10283% / 17%53% / 47%
Puck Line-1.5 (+195)+1.5 (-238)44% / 56%100% / 0%
TotalOver 6.5 (-118)Under 6.5 (-102)90% / 10%99% / 1%

Team Stats

StatEDMUTA
Record5-0-15-2-0
Goals For/Game4.83 (1st)3.86 (5th)
Goals Allowed/Game3.00 (T-15th)2.71 (T-9th)
Shots For/Game25.0 (24th)31.3 (4th)
Shots Against/Game26.0 (T-12th)23.0 (2nd)
Power Play %23.8% (T-7th)34.5% (2nd)
Penalty Kill %73.7% (26th)74.1% (25th)

Edmonton -1.5 has all of the Puck Line handle, and the Over 6.5 holds 99% of the money. Both teams can score: the Oilers average 4.83 goals per game on a five-game win streak, and Utah’s power play is converting at 34.5%.


Flames at Golden Knights Odds and Betting Trends

MarketGolden Knights (VGK)Flames (CGY)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline-310+25092% / 8%57% / 43%
Puck Line-1.5 (-125)+1.5 (+105)79% / 21%70% / 30%
TotalOver 6.5 (+105)Under 6.5 (-125)22% / 78%72% / 28%

Team Stats

StatVGKCGY
Record6-2-01-5-0
Goals For/Game3.62 (7th)2.00 (31st)
Goals Allowed/Game2.50 (T-6th)4.83 (32nd)
Shots For/Game30.8 (5th)29.3 (9th)
Shots Against/Game25.0 (T-7th)28.0 (22nd)
Power Play %23.3% (10th)15.4% (24th)
Penalty Kill %80.0% (T-17th)85.0% (10th)

The public is on the Under 6.5 with 78% of bets, but 72% of the handle is on the Over. Calgary draws only 8% of Moneyline tickets yet 43% of the handle, a sign of a few large wagers on the +250 underdog.


Notable Player Props

  • Clayton Keller (UTA) Points O/U 0.5 (-215 / +160): over in 9 of his last 10 games, dating to last season
  • Jared McCann (SEA) Shots on Goal O/U 1.5 (-170 / +125): over in 9 of his last 10 games, dating to last season
  • Matthew Schaefer (NYI) Shots on Goal O/U 2.5 (-140 / +105): over in 8 of his last 10 games, dating to last season, averaging 3.9 shots
  • Tim Stützle (OTT) Assists O/U 0.5 (+100 / -135): over in 8 of his last 10 games, dating to last season
  • Quinn Hughes (MIN) Assists O/U 0.5 (-150 / +110): over in 8 of his last 10 games, dating to last season
  • Jesper Wallstedt (MIN) Saves O/U 22.5 (-130 / -105): over in 7 of his last 10 starts, dating to last season, averaging 26.5 saves
  • Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (BUF) Saves O/U 25.5 (-115 / -115): under in 8 of his last 10 starts, dating to last season
  • Connor McDavid (EDM) Anytime Goalscorer (+115): scored in 6 of his last 10 games, dating to last season
  • William Nylander (TOR) Anytime Goalscorer (+155): scored in 6 of his last 10 games, dating to last season

Featured Parlays

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Star Scorers⭐

Bet on each of these stars to find the back of the net tonight!

Odds: +1281

Jack Hughes Anytime Goalscorer Anytime Goalscorer
Nikita Kucherov Anytime Goalscorer Anytime Goalscorer
Sam Reinhart Anytime Goalscorer Anytime Goalscorer
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Goals Galore

Take these matchups to be electric & hit the over in total goals!

Odds: +1253

PHI @ DET: Over 5.5 Goals Total (Over)
STL @ MIN: Over 5.5 Goals Total (Over)
WPG @ CHI: Over 6.5 Goals Total (Over)
SJ @ NSH: Over 6.5 Goals Total (Over)
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Net Results

Goals this season: Kaprizov 8 | Connor 7 | DeBrincat 4

Odds: +1112

Kirill Kaprizov Anytime Goalscorer Anytime Goalscorer
Kyle Connor Anytime Goalscorer Anytime Goalscorer
Alex DeBrincat Anytime Goalscorer Anytime Goalscorer
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Why Not Us?

Take Utah & Calgary to get road victories on Thursday night!

Odds: +554

UTA Mammoth to Win (@ EDM) Moneyline (Away)
CGY Flames to Win (@ VGK) Moneyline (Away)
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