The Thursday NHL slate features 12 games, and the marquee matchup is in Denver.

The Colorado Avalanche (5-0-2) return home to battle the Carolina Hurricanes (5-1-0) , who are coming off their first loss of the season.

We’ll break down three plays for the Thursday action. Remember to monitor the odds throughout the day, as the props and totals market is constantly changing.

Here are the free NHL picks for Thursday, October 23.

Best NHL Plays Today

Blackhawks/Lightning Over 6.5 (+114)

Mammoth/Blues 1P Over 1.5 (-120)

Hurricanes (+110) at Avalanche

Blackhawks/Lightning Over 6.5 (+114 at FanDuel)

Tampa Bay returns home following a 1-1-2 road trip, capped off by three consecutive one-goal losses. The Lightning host the Blackhawks, who have won three of their last four games since dro

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