Today's free pick,with the full case.
The case
Edmonton's stronger current attack is the clearest edge: Connor McDavid has 36 points, Leon Draisaitl 24 and Evan Bouchard 22 in 2026/2027. Edmonton is also 9-2-2 with 56 goals, while New York is 6-4-2 with 36 goals. New York has won four of its last five, but Mathew Barzal, Matias Maccelli and Calum Ritchie are unavailable, and Edmonton's goalie situation is also uncertain with Devon Levi injured. The price offers only modest value, so confidence remains moderate.
- Edmonton Oilers: Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard combine for 82 points this season.
- New York Islanders: Mathew Barzal, Matias Maccelli and Calum Ritchie are listed on IR.
- Edmonton Oilers: 9-2-2 with 56 goals through 13 games, compared with New York's 6-4-2 and 36 goals.
- Both teams: No starting goalie is announced; Edmonton lists Devon Levi on IR.
Yesterday's free pick
The case
Utah Mammoth beat Pittsburgh 5-4 on October 19, and Pittsburgh has won only 2 of its last 10 games while Utah has won 6 of 10. Pittsburgh is missing several key forwards: Bryan Rust is out until December 5, Justin Brazeau is out until November 3, and Evgeni Malkin and Egor Chinakhov are day-to-day. Utah's top scorers - Clayton Keller with 15 points, Mikhail Sergachev with 15 points, and Nick Schmaltz with 14 points - are all available. The implied probability of 57.8% for Utah slightly undervalues their recent form and roster advantage.
- Utah Mammoth: Clayton Keller (15 PTS), Nick Schmaltz (14 PTS), Mikhail Sergachev (15 PTS) all available
- Pittsburgh Penguins: Bryan Rust out until Dec 5, Justin Brazeau out until Nov 3, Evgeni Malkin and Egor Chinakhov day-to-day
- Utah Mammoth: 6-4-0 in last 10 games; beat Pittsburgh 5-4 on Oct 19
- Pittsburgh Penguins: 3-6-1 in last 10 games, 1-5-1 on road this season