Winners and Whiners · 2026–27 NHL season · 29 graded picks
Alex MacMillan: NHL picks and record
Alex MacMillan's public 2026–27 NHL picks published at Winners and Whiners and Picks and Parlays. Overall graded record: 14-15-0 (48.3%, 95% likely range 31–66%) across 29 scored picks, with +0.6 market-adjusted points on 28 priced picks. Each pick below shows when it was recorded. Updated , results through Nov 10, 2026.
Also publishes NHL picks at Picks and Parlays; those picks are counted here, and a pick posted at both outlets is counted once.
Season record
- All markets
- 14-15-048.3% · 29 graded picks · 95% likely range 31–66%
- Moneyline (incl. OT/SO)
- 9-8-052.9% · 95% likely range 31–74% · +1.5 pts on 17 priced
- 60-min regulation
- 0-1-00.0% · 95% likely range 0–79% · 0 priced · min. 5 for points
- Puck line
- 4-2-066.7% · 95% likely range 30–90% · +2.1 pts on 6 priced
- Over/under
- 1-4-020.0% · 95% likely range 4–62% · -2.9 pts on 5 priced
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Recording history · 35 recordings, including 6 repeats of the same pick
- 34 Recorded before puck drop (97%)
- 0 Timestamped before puck drop (0%)
- 1 Read after the game (3%)
Read after the game: the pick as the source shows it now, read after the game started, with no verifiable pre-game stamp. These picks are shown and counted in recording history only; they do not enter records, points or leaderboards. What the labels mean →
Repeats and picks read after the game (6)
Recorded before puck drop (0 + 5 repeats)
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Avalanche -1.5 NSH at COL · Thu, Nov 5 Priced (2.17) Repeat
captured Thu, Nov 5, 6:42 p.m. ET · original page · Puck line 2–0 · 100% before this game
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Best Bet: Colorado -1.5 (+110)
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Canadiens UTA at MTL · Thu, Nov 5 Priced (2.05) Repeat
captured Thu, Nov 5, 6:42 p.m. ET · original page · Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) 1–0 · 100% before this game
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Best Bet: Montreal moneyline (+102) — A 9-3-3 home team with the second-best save percentage in the league getting plus money. Utah kills penalties at the worst rate in hockey. The value is screaming.
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Lightning -1.5 CHI at TBL · Thu, Nov 5 Priced (1.61) Repeat
captured Thu, Nov 5, 6:43 p.m. ET · original page · Puck line 1–0 · 100% before this game
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Best Bet: Tampa Bay -1.5 (-142) — A 9-3-2 club scoring 3.71 per game hosting a 4-10-1 team scoring 2.25 with the worst power play in hockey.
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Jets -1.5 VAN at WPG · Thu, Nov 5 Priced (2.15) Repeat
captured Thu, Nov 5, 6:42 p.m. ET · original page
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Best Bet: Winnipeg -1.5 (+110) — The worst team in the NHL, allowing 4.53 per game with a 63.2% penalty kill, visiting a Jets team that only needs to be slightly less terrible. Plus money on a two-goal win.
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Bruins BOS at PIT · Thu, Nov 5 Priced (2.00) Repeat
captured Thu, Nov 5, 6:43 p.m. ET · original page
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Best Bet: Boston Bruins moneyline (-108)
Read after the game (0 + 1 repeat)
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Avalanche -1.5 NSH at COL · Thu, Nov 5 author odds 2.10 · Result only (no price) Repeat
captured Fri, Nov 6, 7:12 p.m. ET · original page · Puck line 2–0 · 100% before this game
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Colorado Puck Line at +110 Colorado Avalanche -1.5 at +110 hosting Nashville.
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Recorded before puck drop (29)
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Predators NSH at LAK · Tue, Nov 10 Priced (2.10) +1.21 pts CLV +1.0% Win
captured Tue, Nov 10, 5:13 p.m. ET · original page · Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) 8–8 · 50% before this game
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Best Bet: Nashville Predators moneyline +118 at BetRivers, playable at +110 or better.
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Blues DET at STL · Tue, Nov 10 Priced (1.71) +0.77 pts CLV -3.2% Win
captured Tue, Nov 10, 5:13 p.m. ET · original page · Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) 7–8 · 47% before this game
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Best Bet: St. Louis Blues moneyline -141 at Caesars, playable at -145 or better.
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Capitals WSH at OTT · Tue, Nov 10 Priced (1.91) +1.00 pts Win (OT/SO)
captured Tue, Nov 10, 5:13 p.m. ET · original page · Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) 6–7 · 46% before this game
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Best Bet: Washington Capitals moneyline +111 at Caesars, playable at +105 or better. A late power-play chance or an extra attacker could tilt this matchup either way, but Washington has the offensive options to finish one more opportunity.
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Devils NJD at WPG · Tue, Nov 10 Priced (1.70) -1.00 pts CLV -4.5% Loss
captured Tue, Nov 10, 5:13 p.m. ET · original page · Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) 6–7 · 46% before this game
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Best Bet: New Jersey Devils moneyline -148 at Caesars, playable at -150 or better.
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Islanders NYI at SJS · Mon, Nov 9 Priced (1.71) -1.00 pts Loss (OT/SO)
captured Mon, Nov 9, 6:12 p.m. ET · original page · Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) 6–6 · 50% before this game
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Best Bet: New York Islanders moneyline (-133 at bet365; playable at -140 or better).
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Over 6.5 NYR at EDM · Mon, Nov 9 Priced (1.91) -1.00 pts CLV -2.8% Loss
captured Mon, Nov 9, 6:12 p.m. ET · original page · Over/under 1–3 · 25% before this game
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Best Bet: Over 6.5 total goals (-110 at BetMGM; playable at -115 or better).
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Ducks PIT at ANA · Sun, Nov 8 Priced (1.83) +0.92 pts CLV -4.5% Win
captured Sun, Nov 8, 5:12 p.m. ET · original page · Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) 5–6 · 45% before this game
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Best Bet: Anaheim Ducks full-game moneyline (-120 at DraftKings/FanDuel; -125 or better). The pick requires an Anaheim victory by any margin, including overtime or a shootout, rather than the two-goal cushion needed for a puck-line bet.
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Maple Leafs NJD at TOR · Sun, Nov 8 Priced (2.35) -1.00 pts CLV -8.0% Loss
captured Sun, Nov 8, 5:12 p.m. ET · original page · Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) 5–5 · 50% before this game
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Best Bet: Toronto Maple Leafs full-game moneyline (+128 at FanDuel; +125 or better).
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Flames PHI at CGY · Sun, Nov 8 author odds 1.98 · Result only (no price) Loss
captured Sun, Nov 8, 5:12 p.m. ET · original page
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Best Bet: Calgary Flames full-game moneyline (-102 at FanDuel; -105 or better). This wager covers a Calgary win in regulation, overtime or a shootout.
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Lightning TBL at WPG · Sun, Nov 8 Priced (1.67) -1.00 pts CLV -2.8% Loss
captured Sun, Nov 8, 5:12 p.m. ET · original page · Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) 5–4 · 56% before this game
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Best Bet: Tampa Bay Lightning full-game moneyline (-150 at FanDuel; -150 or better). The wager asks only for a Lightning victory, including overtime or a shootout.
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Over 7 VAN at EDM · Sat, Nov 7 Priced (2.06) -1.00 pts CLV -3.1% Loss
captured Fri, Nov 6, 11:42 p.m. ET · original page · Over/under 1–2 · 33% before this game
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Best Bet: Over 7 total goals (+105 at BetMGM reference, or better).
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Over 6.5 DET at COL · Sat, Nov 7 Priced (1.95) -1.00 pts CLV -2.2% Loss
captured Fri, Nov 6, 11:42 p.m. ET · original page · Over/under 1–1 · 50% before this game
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Best Bet: Over 6.5 total goals (+100 at FanDuel reference, or better).
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Kings PIT at LAK · Sat, Nov 7 Priced (1.80) -1.00 pts CLV -7.2% Loss
captured Fri, Nov 6, 11:42 p.m. ET · original page · Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) 5–3 · 62% before this game
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Best Bet: Los Angeles Kings full-game moneyline (-125 at Fanatics reference, or better).
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Hurricanes -2.5 Alt line CHI at CAR · Sat, Nov 7 Priced (2.00) +1.13 pts CLV +3.9% Win
captured Fri, Nov 6, 11:12 p.m. ET · original page · Puck line 3–2 · 60% before this game
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Best Bet: Carolina Hurricanes -2.5 goals (+115 at bet365 reference, or better).
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Wild TBL at MIN · Sat, Nov 7 Priced (2.15) -1.00 pts CLV -2.8% Loss (OT/SO)
captured Fri, Nov 6, 11:42 p.m. ET · original page · Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) 5–2 · 71% before this game
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Best Bet: Minnesota Wild full-game moneyline (+120 at Fanatics reference, or better).
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Stars -1.5 SJS at DAL · Sat, Nov 7 Priced (1.87) -1.00 pts CLV -0.2% Loss
captured Fri, Nov 6, 11:12 p.m. ET · original page · Puck line 3–1 · 75% before this game
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Best Bet: Dallas Stars -1.5 goals (-107 at BetRivers reference, or better).
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Senators UTA at OTT · Sat, Nov 7 Priced (1.95) +1.04 pts CLV -4.3% Win
captured Fri, Nov 6, 11:12 p.m. ET · original page · Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) 4–2 · 67% before this game
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Best Bet: Ottawa Senators full-game moneyline (+100 at BetRivers reference, or better).
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Canadiens MTL at TOR · Sat, Nov 7 Priced (1.88) +0.94 pts CLV -1.3% Win
captured Fri, Nov 6, 11:12 p.m. ET · original page · Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) 3–2 · 60% before this game
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Best Bet: Montreal Canadiens full-game moneyline (-112 at BetRivers reference, or better).
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Islanders NJD at NYI · Sat, Nov 7 Priced (2.25) -1.00 pts CLV -2.9% Loss (OT/SO)
captured Fri, Nov 6, 11:12 p.m. ET · original page · Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) 3–1 · 75% before this game
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Best Bet: New York Islanders full-game moneyline (+130 at FanDuel reference, or better).
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Kraken NYR at SEA · Sat, Nov 7 Priced (2.10) -1.00 pts CLV -7.3% Loss
captured Fri, Nov 6, 11:12 p.m. ET · original page · Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) 3–0 · 100% before this game
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Best Bet: Seattle Kraken full-game moneyline (+110 at Fanatics reference, or better).
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Over 5.5 STL at NSH · Sat, Nov 7 Priced (1.76) -1.00 pts CLV -6.8% Loss
captured Fri, Nov 6, 11:12 p.m. ET · original page · Over/under 1–0 · 100% before this game
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Best Bet: Over 5.5 total goals (-128 at FanDuel reference, or better).
- Alex MacMillan Picks and Parlays Over 6.5 FLA at WSH · Sat, Nov 7 Priced (2.00) +1.11 pts CLV -1.1% Win
captured Sat, Nov 7, 10:42 a.m. ET · original page
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Best Bet: Over 6.5 total goals (+108 at FanDuel reference, or better).
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Ducks ANA at CGY · Fri, Nov 6 Priced (2.25) +1.35 pts CLV -4.0% Win
captured Fri, Nov 6, 7:12 p.m. ET · original page · Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) 2–0 · 100% before this game
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Best Bet: Anaheim Ducks full-game moneyline (+124 at DraftKings in Friday's late-afternoon market reference, or better).
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Wild -1.5 SJS at MIN · Fri, Nov 6 Priced (1.87) +0.98 pts CLV -5.1% Win
captured Fri, Nov 6, 7:12 p.m. ET · original page · Puck line 2–1 · 67% before this game
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Best Bet: Minnesota Wild -1.5 puck line (-115 or better; late Friday market reference).
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Avalanche -1.5 NSH at COL · Thu, Nov 5 Priced (2.17) -1.00 pts CLV -5.5% Loss (OT/SO)
captured Thu, Nov 5, 6:42 p.m. ET · original page · Puck line 2–0 · 100% before this game
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Nashville Predators vs Colorado Avalanche Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Thursday November 5 2026 Colorado Puck Line at +110 Colorado Avalanche -1.5 at +110 hosting Nashville.
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Canadiens UTA at MTL · Thu, Nov 5 Priced (2.05) +1.14 pts CLV -5.6% Win (OT/SO)
captured Thu, Nov 5, 6:42 p.m. ET · original page · Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) 1–0 · 100% before this game
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Utah Mammoth vs Montreal Canadiens Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Thursday November 5 2026 Montreal Getting Plus Money at Home Montreal Canadiens moneyline at +102 — At home. Against Utah.
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Lightning -1.5 CHI at TBL · Thu, Nov 5 Priced (1.61) +0.66 pts CLV +2.8% Win
captured Thu, Nov 5, 6:42 p.m. ET · original page · Puck line 1–0 · 100% before this game
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Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Thursday November 5 2026 Tampa Bay Puck Line at -142 Tampa Bay -1.5 at -142 tonight. The Lightning hosting Chicago
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Jets -1.5 VAN at WPG · Thu, Nov 5 Priced (2.15) +1.31 pts CLV -6.1% Win
captured Thu, Nov 5, 6:42 p.m. ET · original page
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Vancouver Canucks vs Winnipeg Jets Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Thursday November 5 2026 Winnipeg Puck Line at +110 Winnipeg Jets -1.5 at +110, neither of these teams is going to be confused for a contender.
- Alex MacMillan Winners and Whiners Bruins BOS at PIT · Thu, Nov 5 Priced (2.00) +1.09 pts CLV -10.0% Win
captured Thu, Nov 5, 6:42 p.m. ET · original page
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Boston Bruins vs Pittsburgh Penguins Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Thursday November 5 2026 Boston at -108 Visiting Pittsburgh Boston Bruins moneyline, -108, on the road in Pittsburgh tonight.
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