NHL Picks

When the Lightning and Sabres met a little less than a month ago on March 8, the Sabres walked away with a wild 8-7 win in what was arguably the game of the year in the NHL so far this season. Both offenses were firing on all cylinders, which follows a common theme for Tampa Bay and Buffalo in their 3 meetings this season. All 3 games have gone over the total, with 7, 8 and 15 total goals being scored. I expect that trend to continue in Monday night’s matchup at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.

The Sabres have scored just 3 total goals over their last 2 games, but after playing both of those games on the road, they now return home where they rank fifth in the NHL by scoring 3.50 goals per game. Furthermore, the Buffalo powerplay is clicking at a 25% clip on home ice — which is good for sixth in the league. The Lightning enter this contest rolling on offense, as they have potted an average of 4 goals per game over their last 10 outings. Both of these teams play with great pace and are excellent at creating Grade-A scoring chances. Look for this matchup to put plenty of pressure on the goaltenders. The over is the play.

Lightning vs Sabres prediction: Over 6.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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The Winnipeg Jets will host the Seattle Kraken on Monday night. The Kraken have been struggling of late, and they come into this game riding a 4-game losing streak and with only 2 wins in their last 10 games. The Jets are sitting 3 points out of the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference with 6 games remaining on their schedule. Every game is a must-win if they want to have any chance of making the playoffs. That starts on Monday against the Kraken. The Kraken are one of the worst offensive teams in the league, so it should be fairly easy for goalie Connor Hellebuyck and the Jets to keep them off the score sheet. The Kraken are only scoring 2.79 goals per game this season. They probably do not have the elite offensive talent to keep pace with the goal scoring of the Jets. The leading point scorer on Seattle’s roster is Jordan Eberle with just 52 points. There are 4 players on the Jets who have 52 or more points this season.

I expect the veteran lineup of the Jets to have a dominant performance on home ice and take the 2 points against the Kraken. Give me Winnipeg to get the job done in regulation.

Kraken vs Jets prediction: Winnipeg 3-way ML (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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The Chicago Blackhawks are traveling to San Jose to face off against the Sharks for the second time this season. Although the Blackhawks were eliminated from playoff contention some time ago, they are not expected to go down without a fight. They have the opportunity to play spoiler, a role that many teams enjoy. Additionally, the Blackhawks have young players looking to impress management and secure a roster spot next year. While their road record and overall performance may not be impressive, they are determined to compete.

On the other hand, the Sharks enter this matchup just 2 points shy of claiming the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference. It has been a challenging season for them, but they remain in contention. After a critical loss to Nashville two nights ago, the Sharks need to quickly regroup and refocus. They have won 20 home games and have been scoring regularly in their last five games. Goaltending, which has been a weak point for much of the season, has improved recently. Chicago averages only 2.56 goals per game and takes fewer than 25 shots — so if the Sharks’ starting goalie can perform adequately, they stand a good chance of winning. Macklin Celebrini has been outstanding since the start of the season, and that trend is likely to continue tonight. Expect him to lead his team to victory in regulation.

Blackhawks vs Sharks prediction: San Jose 3-Way ML (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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The Nashville Predators will face the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night. Both teams have 81 points but the Kings currently sit in ninth in the Western Conference. This game will be huge especially with both teams fighting for the last playoff spot. The Predators have won their last 2 games and have won 4 of their last 5 away games. They have also won both head-to-head meetings with the Kings this year. On the season, the Preds are averaging 2.97 goals per game on 28 shots per game. While these numbers are not ideal, they have scored 20 goals over their last 5 away games while only allowing 15 goals. It seems Nashville is motivated to make the playoffs.

The Kings have won 3 of their last 5 games overall. They have struggled at home, losing 5 of their last 7. Much of the issue for the Kings is their lack of scoring. On the season they rank 28th in goals per game with 2.68 goals per game. The Kings also rank 30th in shooting percentage this season with goals on less than 10% of their shots. The final concern for the Kings is that they have given up 58 powerplay goals this season. Overall, the Kings’ offense is a concern, and the Predators look great away from home. I am taking Nashville on the money line.

Predators vs Kings prediction: Nashville ML (+115) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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