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Nashville Predators vs New York Islanders Picks and Predictions January 8th 2026
New York hits the road feeling good about itself after a 9-0 demolition of New Jersey, and it matters that Ilya Sorokin looked fully dialed in coming off the lower-body injury. The Islanders needed that kind of goalie stability to survive a tight Eastern picture, and now they open a seven-game trip with a matchup that has not treated them kindly. Nashville finally gets back home after weeks away and they should be motivated after a rough finish in Edmonton. The Predators have controlled this head-to-head for years, they have been strong at home against New York, and they’re catching the Islanders in a classic spot where a huge win can create a little emotional drop. These are the current
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Winnipeg Jets vs Edmonton Oilers Picks and Predictions January 8th 2026
Edmonton rolls into Winnipeg trying to clean up the one part of its profile that still looks shaky: road results. The ceiling is obvious when the top end is flying, and Connor McDavid’s current run is the kind of form that can break a matchup open before the game settles. Winnipeg, meanwhile, is stuck in the worst kind of skid for bettors. It’s not just losing, it’s losing after holding leads, bleeding in overtime, and getting burned on special teams at the exact moments that decide puck lines and one-goal outcomes. Edmonton has already handled this matchup twice in December, and the pressure point is clear again tonight: can the Jets protect a lead and stay disciplined long enough to
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Detroit Red Wings vs Vancouver-canucks Picks and Predictions January 8th 2026
Vancouver shows up in Detroit trying to stop a four-game slide that’s been driven by slow starts and too many coverage breakdowns. They dug a hole early again in Buffalo, made it interesting late, and still came up short. That kind of script is brutal for bettors because it forces you to rely on comeback variance instead of controlling the game state. Detroit’s response in Ottawa looked like a team that got the message. Todd McLellan changed the lines, the Wings scored from multiple spots, and Lucas Raymond finally got one to drop. The bigger takeaway is the intent: Detroit came out fast, built a lead, and played the game from in front. These teams met in early December and
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Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils Picks and Predictions January 8th 2026
Pittsburgh is finally stacking wins, and the five-game heater feels more repeatable than a random hot week. The Penguins have played with better game control since the break, they’ve gotten timely finishing from the top of the lineup, and they’re not giving away long stretches the way they did earlier in the season. The timing gets even more interesting if Evgeni Malkin returns. Even if he’s not in peak rhythm right away, his presence changes how teams defend Pittsburgh’s middle-six and it often sharpens the power play. On the other side, New Jersey is walking into this one trying to flush a brutal stretch, capped by a 9-0 loss, with offense that has gone cold at the worst time. This
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New York Rangers vs Buffalo Sabres Picks and Predictions January 8th 2026
Buffalo is playing like a team that finally found its identity. The Sabres ripped off a 10-game win streak, got punched in Columbus, then responded with a dominant 50 minutes against Vancouver. That bounce-back matters more than the streak, because it tells you their game is holding up even when the schedule and variance hit. New York is in survival mode. Igor Shesterkin and Adam Fox landing on IR changes the entire handicap, especially at Madison Square Garden where the Rangers have struggled to control games. If J.T. Miller returns, it helps the forward group, but this is still a roster missing its best goalie and its most important defense driver. These are the current betting lines. NHL prices can

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Philadelphia Flyers vs Toronto Maple Leafs Picks and Predictions January 8th 2026

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Maple Leafs vs Flyers Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 8, 2026 Toronto rolls into Philadelphia with the league’s most dangerous single-game … more

Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets Picks and Predictions January 8th 2026

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Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets Picks and Predictions – January 8, 2026 The Indiana Pacers head to Spectrum Center to face the … more

Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls Picks and Predictions January 8th 2026

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Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls Picks and Predictions – January 8, 2026 The Miami Heat head to the United Center to take … more

Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz Picks and Predictions January 8th 2026

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Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz Picks and Predictions – January 8, 2026 The Dallas Mavericks travel to Salt Lake City to face … more

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland-cavaliers Picks and Predictions January 8th 2026

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Picks and Predictions – January 8, 2026 The Cleveland Cavaliers travel to Minneapolis to face the Minnesota … more