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2026-05-05 (2-1)
Every pick we fired for games on this ET calendar day. Each card links straight to ESPN's box score so you can confirm the final score yourself. Settled by espn-grader within ~5 minutes of the game ending; no manual override.
Crowned · Pick of the DayNHL · ANNOUNCED 11:02 AM ET
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Colorado Avalanche ML -210
Minnesota Wild @ Colorado Avalanche
Why crowned: the single highest-conviction moneyline on today's board — the market prices Colorado Avalanche at a 67.7% implied win probability at -210, the best edge-to-price on the slate when it was crowned.
Tipoff: Sat, May 5, 8:20 PMWin prob: 67.7%Open the full slate →
Picks
3
Settled
3
0 pending
Wins
2
Losses
1
Hit %
66.7%
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