NHL Predictions for 1/5/2026
Predictions generated by game simulations using goaltender matchups, team scoring trends, and special teams data. Updated throughout the day with the latest injury and lineup information.
| 1/5/2026 NHL Games | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date/Time | Matchup | Prediction | Actual | Result |
| 1/5/2026 7 PM |  Anaheim Ducks @ Washington Capitals  ML: -270 / +200Spd: -1.5O/U: 7.5 | Washington Capitals WIN 3.4-3.0 won 55.78% of sims, average margin of 0.4 | Washington Capitals wins 7-4 |  |
| 1/5/2026 7 PM |  Utah Mammoth @ New York Rangers  ML: +105 / -135Spd: +1.5O/U: 3.5 | New York Rangers WIN 3.2-2.7 won 58.44% of sims, average margin of 0.5 | Utah Mammoth wins 3-2 |   |
| 1/5/2026 7:30 PM |  Detroit Red Wings @ Ottawa Senators  ML: +310 / -445Spd: +1.5O/U: 8.5 | Ottawa Senators WIN 3.7-3.2 won 55.78% of sims, average margin of 0.5 | Detroit Red Wings wins 5-3 | |
| 1/5/2026 9:30 PM |  Seattle Kraken @ Calgary Flames  ML: -315 / +230Spd: -1.5O/U: 5.5 | Calgary Flames WIN 3.3-2.8 won 56.81% of sims, average margin of 0.5 | Seattle Kraken wins 5-1 | |
| 1/5/2026 10:30 PM |  Minnesota Wild @ Los Angeles Kings  ML: -102 / -118Spd: +1.5O/U: 5.5 | Los Angeles Kings WIN 3.8-2.9 won 61.00% of sims, average margin of 0.9 | Los Angeles Kings wins 4-2 | |
Legend/Totals
| Correct Picks | 2 (40.0%) |
| Incorrect Picks | 3 (60.0%) |
Final Margin within 1 Goal  | 0 (0.0%) |
| Beat the Spread | 3 (60.0%) |
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