In Dallas Stars VS St. Louis Blues, St.Louis rounds up the season against Dallas with the teams on opposite sides of the Western Conference for Stars VS Blues. While the Blues with their 37-6-7 record will miss the playoffs, the Stars have a 45-21-14 record and are battling for a place in a playoff in the Central Division.  St.Louis wants to end a challenging season with a win, while Dallas intends to move on strong, which makes this a tough matchup for all involved. To bet on this game, refer to these NHL Predictions Today by MatchPlug for the Stars VS Blues. Find the picks, and odds we have from the sportsbooks. Betting Preview for Dallas Stars VS St. Louis Blues NHL Regular Season Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas Date: Thursday, April 13th, 2023 Time: 17:00 GMT Teams to play: Stars VS Blues  NHL Picks: SPREAD -1.5 Odds as provided by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On The Dallas Stars Season Record: 37-6-7  1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Total: Over 6.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.73 BetMGM Spread: -1.5 BetMGM Total: Under 6.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.36 The Dallas Stars’ offense is giving the team a fantastic season, stepping up and scoring 3.44 goals per game. Jason Robertson, Joe Pavelski, and Jamie Benn scored 106 goals and 151 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense did well too. Roope Hintz, Tyler Seguin, and Wyatt Johnston combined for 77 goals and 83 assists while defenseman Miro Heiskanen and Esa Lindell contributed 19 goals and 76 assists from the point to place the offense over the top. Dallas’ offense has been impressive but their defense also performed well, allowing just 2.66 goals per game. Heiskanen and Lindell combined for 10.6 defensive point shares and 243 blocked shots while Colin Miller, Jani Hakanpaa, and Ryan Suter combined for 12.6 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. Additionally, goaltender Jake Oettinger has been great with a .918 save percentage and 2.41 goals against average on 1751 shots with 23.6 goals saved above average. Betting On The St. Louis Blues Season Record: 45-21-14  1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Total: Under 6.5 1XBet Moneyline: 4.12 BetMGM Spread: +1.5 BetMGM Total: Over 6.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 3.20 The St. Louis Blues are coming off a challenging season, but their offense has brought them some hope, scoring 3.23 goals per game. Jordan Kyrou and Pavel Buchnevich scored 63 goals and 76 assists to lead the top line but the whole offense have done well. Brayden Schenn, Robert Thomas, and Brandon Saad combined for 57 goals and 108 assists while defenseman Justin Faulk has added 11 goals and 38 assists from the point to open up the offense. St Louis’ defense let them down this season, allowing 3.65 goals per game including 3.75 goals per game since March. Justin Faulk and Nick Leddy combined for 5.9 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit struggled, allowing other teams to find open shots on the net at will.  Furthermore, goalie Jordan Binnington has been terrible with a .892 save percentage and a 3.35 goals-against average on 1792 shots with -21.5 goals saved above average. MatchPlug Prediction The Blues want to end a bad season on a positive note, but the Stars will intend to control this match on their home ice.  Dallas should have no problems finding the back of the net against St. Louis, who allow 3.65 goals per game, Jason Robertson, Joe Pavelski, and the rest of the forward unit will establish a powerful defensive zone presence and create open shots with great puck movement. The Stars who allow just 2.66 goals per game, should limit the Blues’ offense with Heiskanen, Lindell, and the other defensive unit members creating turnovers at the blue line and limiting St. Louis from taking the puck into the offensive zone.  Dallas’ goaltender Jake Oettinger will step up and make many big saves. They should win the match and cover the spread in a win on their home ice. Final Prediction: Dallas Stars Spread. Related Preview: NHL Expert Picks; Buffalo Sabres VS Ottawa Senators Predictions Today

The Oilers will go on the road for San Jose Sharks VS Edmonton Oilers this afternoon at the SAP Center, as they play the Sharks in an NHL Pacific Division game.  Edmonton has been impressive, securing a playoff spot in 2nd position in the Pacific Division (47-23-9, 103 points). They are on a 6-game winning streak after a 3-1 road wins over the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday evening. San Jose is 7th in the Pacific Division (22-40-16, 60 points) and is licking their wounds over a 2-game losing streak after a 6-2 home loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday. Today’s matchup will be three out of four games because they’ll play again next week Thursday. The Oilers are 2-0 in this matchup so far. If you’re betting on this game, use these NHL Predictions Today by MatchPlug for the Sharks and Oilers. Find the picks, and odds we have from the sportsbooks. San Jose Sharks VS Edmonton Oilers Preview NHL Regular Season Venue: SAP Center, San Jose, San Jose Date: Saturday, April 8th, 2023 Time: 13:00 GMT Teams to play: San Jose Sharks and Edmonton Oilers. NHL Picks: SPREAD -1.5 Odds as provided by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On The San Jose Sharks Season Record: 22-40-16 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Total: Over 6.5 1XBet Moneyline: 4.64 BetMGM Spread: +1.5 BetMGM Total: Under 7 BetMGM Moneyline: 3.30 The San Jose Sharks have struggled this season and are coming off a 6-2 home defeat by the Colorado Avalanche last time out. Erik Karlsson the defenseman led the Sharks as he finished with a goal and an assist in the game. San Jose scored two goals on 23 shots as a team and didn’t score on their singular power play attempts too. Defensively they’re doing well as they killed the only power play opportunity against them.  Kahkonen and Reimer finished with 6 goals allowed on 31 shot attempts against them. The Sharks’ offense struggled, placing 25th in the NHL with 228 goals so far. Some of their players are stepping up, including Erik Karlsson the defenseman. Karlsson has 98 points (23 goals, 75 assists) and recorded 7 points in his last three games. Defensively San Jose is not doing well as they are 30th in the sport with 301 goals forfeited too. Betting On The Edmonton Oilers Season Record: 38-28-9 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Total: Under 6.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.616 BetMGM Spread: -1.5 BetMGM Total: Over 7 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.35 Edmonton Oilers won the last time, continuing their winning streak after a 3-1 road wins against the Anaheim Ducks. Klim Kostin the Center led Edmonton as he concluded with a goal and an assist during the game. The Oilers scored 3 goals on 33 shots and failed to score on just their power play throughout the whole game. Goalie Jack Campbell was in the net and he stopped 27 of 28 shots against him from opponents. The Oilers have been scoring the puck at an impressive rate, leading the league with 312 total goals scored. Center Connor McDavid is leading the NHL with 148 points (62 goals, 86 assists) and scored 8 points in his last 5 games. On the defensive side, Edmonton is really allowing opponents to score 256 total goals which rank 19th in the league up to this point. MatchPlug Prediction Leveraging power play is a significant factor for success and there is a huge difference between the Sharks who are 25th in the league with a power play percentage of 18.5 so far. And the Oilers have a 32.6 power play percentage.  The defenses have a wide gap too recently with Edmonton allowing 0.5 goals in the last four games and San Jose giving up four goals in their last three games. The Oilers won all the last 6 games against the Sharks, so experts suggest backing Edmonton to cover the puck line on the road. Final Prediction: Edmonton Oilers Spread. Related Preview: NHL Expert Picks; Detroit Red Wings VS Pittsburgh Penguins Predictions Today

Detroit Red Wings VS Pittsburgh Penguins features the Penguins (39-30-10 SU, 5th in Metropolitan Division) who are on the road to play against the Red Wings (35-33-10 SU, 7th in Atlantic Division) today at the Little Caesars Arena, home of the Detroit Red Wings. The Red Wings won two of the last three games versus the Penguins, plus a 7-4 victory at home in March. David Perron delivered a third-period hat trick and Dylan Larkin contributed with a goal and two assists for Detroit in the win. Pittsburgh outshot Detroit 39-24 on the night. Both teams scored twice on the power play, but the Penguins misused four of the six chances they got, while the Red Wings utilised two of their three opportunities. Four skaters scored for Pittsburgh. Since March 20, the Penguins have played .500 hockey and they lost three consecutive games on the road. They have a 16-18-5 record in away games this season. Detroit lost two of their last four games over and are 2-1 in their last three games at home. Presently, they have a 19-5-5 home record. For accurate NHL Predictions Today for Red Wings VS Penguins, you can count on MatchPlug. We have picks and odds for this game too. Betting Preview for Detroit Red Wings VS Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Regular Season Venue: Little Caesars Arena Arena, Detroit. Date: Saturday, April 8th, 2023 Time: 10:00 GMT Teams to play: Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins  NHL Picks: SPREAD -1.5 Odds as provided by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On The Detroit Red Wings  Season Record: 35-33-10 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Total: Over 6.5 1XBet Moneyline: 3.24 BetMGM Spread: +1.5 BetMGM Total: Under 6.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 2.45 The Detroit Red Wings lost two of their last four games, including a 7-6 shootout defeat by the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday. In a game where the Red Wings were eliminated from the playoffs, Dylan Cozens scored two goals, while Alex Tuch’s and Jack Quinn’s shootout goals helped the Sabres clinch the victory. Detroit scored twice in their three power play opportunities, but Buffalo’s goaltender Devon Levi saved 26 of the shots by the Red Wings’ 32 total shots on the net to win. The Red Wings’ offense is 22nd overall in the NHL in average goals scored per game (3.0) and 13th in shooting percentage (10.4%). The defense ranks 22nd in average goals allowed per game (3.12) and 22nd in save percentage (89.4%). Injured Detroit players include – Right Winger Filip Zadina and Center Marco Kasper. Betting On The Pittsburgh Penguins  Season Record – 39-30-10 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Total: Under 6.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.99 BetMGM Spread: -1.5 BetMGM Total: Over 6.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.57 The Pittsburgh Penguins won two of their past three games, plus a 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday evening. This win helped keep them in the race for the Eastern Conference’s last two wildcard playoff spots. They are one game behind the Florida Panthers and the New York Islanders in the wildcard chase. Goaltender Tristan Jarry blocked all except one of Minnesota’s 28 shots on the net, while Right Winger Rickard Rakell had a goal and an assist for the Penguins to win the game. Each team scored on power plays. Pittsburgh blocked 23 shots from the Wild and had 11 takeaways on the night. Pittsburgh’s offense is 17th in goals per game (3.2) and 25th in shooting percentage (9.2%). The defense is 21st in goals allowed per game (3.2) and 14th in save percentage (90.1%). There are no injured players on the Penguin’s side. MatchPlug Prediction The Red Wings have won three successive games against the spread and five of the last six ATS. They won 3 straight at home total and against the spread, plus a 7-4 victory over the Penguins on March 28. Detroit defeated the Penguins to cover the spread on the road 5-4 in overtime early this campaign. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh lost two of their last four games versus the spread and three straight ATS on the road. Despite being knocked out of the playoffs, fans can expect Detroit to continue dominating the Penguins this season as they make moves to shatter Pittsburgh’s playoff dreams on their home ice.  Final Prediction: Pittsburgh Penguins Spread.

In Toronto Maple Leafs VS Florida Panthers, four consecutive defeats lead Florida (4th position in Atlantic Division) to a road matchup with Toronto (2nd position in the Atlantic), who have just won half of their last eight outings. For trusted NHL Predictions Today for Maple Leafs VS Panthers, you can count on MatchPlug. We have picks and odds too for this game.  Betting Preview for Toronto Maple Leafs VS Florida Panthers NHL Regular Season Venue: Scotia Bank Arena, Toronto. Date: Wednesday, 29th, March 2023 Time: 16:30 GMT Teams to play: Maple Leafs and Panthers  NHL Picks: SPREAD -1.5 Odds as provided by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On The Toronto Maple Leafs  Season Record: 44-20-9 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Total: Over 6.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.136 BetMGM Spread: -1.5 BetMGM Total: Under 7 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.70 The Toronto Maple Leafs secured their second victory in the last three games (2-1-0) after ending their five-date road trip with a 3-2-0 total following a 3-2 victory against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Sunday.  John Tavares (32 goals, 75 points this season) scored two power-play snipes and nabbed an assist. Alexander Kerfoot (30 points) got his ninth marker of the season, while Auston Matthews (36 goals, 77 points) picked two helpers extending his point streak to six outings (5 goals, 5 assists).  Going 4-2-1 in their last 7 fixtures, puts the Maple Leafs 2nd in the Atlantic Division, seven points ahead of the Tampa Bay Lighting who have played an additional game. Joseph Woll the Maple Leafs’ goaltender (3-1-0 on the season with a 2.03 GAA and a .934 save percentage) made 23 saves on Sunday but will be replaced by Matt Murray (14-8-2 with a 2.97 GAA and a .905 save percentage) or Ilya Samsonov (24-9-3 with a 2.46 GAA and a .914 save percentage) ahead of Wednesday. Ilya posted a 2-1-0 career record versus Florida with a 2.66 GAA and a .918 save percentage.  Toronto is 8th in the most number of goals scored per game this season (3.42), 8th in the least goals allowed on average (2.75), 2nd best in power play (25.7%) and 14th in penalty kill (80.4%). Betting On The Florida Panthers  Season Record – 36-31-7  1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Total: Under 6.5 1XBet Moneyline: 3.04 BetMGM Spread: +1.5 BetMGM Total: Over 7 BetMGM Moneyline: 2.20 The Florida Panthers (36-31-7) suffered their fourth consecutive defeat (0-4-0) after they began their four-game road trip with a 5-2 setback against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre on Monday.  Gustav Forsling (12 goals, 38 points this season) picked up two markers for the Panthers, cutting it to 2-1 at the beginning of the second period and to a 3-2 midway through the third before the hosts buried two more snipes including an empty-netter. Florida which missed only one of its 4 penalties against the Senators, sits behind the Pittsburgh Penguins for the 2nd Wild Card of the Eastern Conference by three points, they played an additional game. Sergei Bobrovsky the goaltender prevented 21 shots on Monday and now has a 24-20-23 tally for the campaign with a 3.07 GAA and a .901 save percentage. Bobrovsky registered a past 12-7-1 record against the Maple Leafs with a 2.75 GAA and a .907 save percentage.  Florida is netting the 5th highest quantity of strikes per game this season (3.45) while forfeiting the 9th highest amount of the defensive end (3.45). They rank 11th in the powerplay with a success rate of 22.1% success rate and 5th from the bottom in penalty kill with 74.1% proficiency. MatchPlug Prediction The last two times Toronto and Florida met this season, ended in a win for the Maple Leafs. Getting a similar outcome is possible in today’s match against the Panthers. Florida is riding its worst skid. The current campaign, dropped four decisions in a row, three of them coming by more than one snipe. Out of the last 10 defeats to the Panthers, seven posted a goal-gap of at least two tallies, while 11 of the most current victories by the Maple Leafs have been by more than one marker, so has five of their past six wins against Florida. Final Prediction: Toronto Maple Leafs Spread  Related Preview: NHL Expert Picks; Washington Capitals VS New York Islanders Predictions Today

The Washington Capitals VS New York Islanders matchup is between two teams that want to improve for playoffs during the last few games of the season. The Islanders hold the top wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with a 38-28-9 record, while the Capitals have just three wins in their past 10 games with a 24-32-8 record, they are on the outside of the playoff picture looking in. Washington and New York want to get better in the Eastern Conference and make a play for the playoffs, and this motivation should fuel today’s game. If you’re betting on this game, use these NHL Predictions Today by MatchPlug for the Capitals VS Islanders. Find the picks, and odds too carefully selected from the experts. Washington Capitals VS New York Islanders Panthers Preview NHL Regular Season Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington  Date: Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 Time: 16:30 GMT Teams to play: Washington Capitals and New York Islanders. NHL Picks: MONEYLINE 2.475 Odds as provided by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On The Washington Capitals  Season Record: 24-32-8 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Total: Over 5.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.67 BetMGM Spread: +1.5 BetMGM Total: Under 5.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 2.00 The Washington Capitals are having a fantastic season with the offense stepping up to score 3.16 goals per game with nine goals in the last two matches. Alexander Ovechkin, Dylan Strome, and Evgeny Kuznetsov scored 72 goals and 110 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense stepped up too. T.J. Oshie, Conor Sheary, and Sonny Milano combined for 44 goals and 57 assists while Nick Jensen and Trevor van Riemsdyk added 11 goals and 38 assists from the point to open up the offense. Washington’s offense stepped up but the defense struggled, allowing 3.08 goals per game. Jensen and van Riemsdyk combined for 7.4 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net at will. The bright spot has been goaltender Darcy Kuemper’s play with a .911 save percentage and a 2.76 goals-against average on 1466 shots with 9.7 goals saved above average. Betting On The New York Islanders  Season Record: 38-28-9 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Total: Under 5.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.475 BetMGM Spread: -1.5 BetMGM Total: Over 5.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.83 The New York Islanders are having a good season, with the hopes that their offense will increase, scoring 2.99 goals per game. Brock Nelson and Anders Lee have scored 59 goals and 58 assists to lead the top line but the rest of the offense has struggled. Hopefully, for them, Bo Horvat and Pierre Engvall will step up as they were both gotten at the trade deadline but have combined for only 10 goals and seven assists since they were added to the lineup. New York’s offense struggled, but they have one of the best defenses in the NHL, allowing just 2.68 goals per game with only three goals in the last two games. Ryan Pulock and Alexander Romanov combined for 8.4 defensive point shares and 248 blocked shots while Scott Mayfield, Adams Pelech, and Noah Dobson combined for 11.0 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit.  Furthermore, Adam Pelech and Noah Dobson combined for 11.0 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. Ilya Sorokin the Islanders goaltender has been great with a .923 save percentage and a 2.39 goals-against average on 1656 shots with 31.9 goals saved above average. MatchPlug Prediction Washington won the first two games of the season series against New York, but the Islanders may step up and control today’s game.  The Islanders should have no problems finding the back of the Capitals’ nets which allow 3.08 goals per game, with Brock Nelson, Anders Lee, and the other members of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with swift puck movement.  New York who allows just 2.68 goals per game, should limit the Capitals’offense. Ryan Pulock, Alexander Romanov, and the rest of the defensive line will create turnovers in the defensive zone and alter shots on the net, allowing Ilya Sorokin to make many saves. New York may win this game and give a powerful performance on the road. Final Prediction: New York Islanders Moneyline. Related Preview: NHL Expert Picks; Toronto Maple Leafs VS Florida Panthers Predictions Today

Edmonton Oilers VS Arizona Coyotes is a match between two teams with different goals going into the end of the season.  Arizona has a 27-33-11 record; the second worst in the Central Division. Edmonton has a 40-23-8 record and four wins in a row and rose to 3rd place in the Pacific Division. The teams intend to improve in the Western Conference and end the season on a strong note. Tonight’s game should be a good one as a result. MatchPlug has the NHL Predictions Today, picks, and odds for the Oilers and Coyotes game. Read our preview to find out what’s in store for the teams. Betting Preview for Edmonton Oilers VS Arizona Coyotes NHL Regular Season Venue: Rodgers Place, Edmonton. Date: Wednesday, 22nd, March 2023 Time: 19:30 GMT Teams to play: Edmonton Oilers and Arizona Coyotes NHL Expert Picks: SPREAD -2.5 Odds as provided by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On The Edmonton Oilers Season Record: 40-23-8 1XBet Spread: -2.5 1XBet Total: Over 6.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.442 BetMGM Spread: -2.5 BetMGM Total: Under 7 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.20 The Edmonton Oilers’ offense has been fantastic this season paving the way, with 3.93 goals per game with 21 goals in the past 4 games.  Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl scored 102 goals and 195 assists as two of the league’s best scorers, but the other members of the line did well too. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Zach Hyman, and Evander Kane combined for 74 goals and 110 assists while Darnell Nurse and Evan Bouchard have 12 goals and 55 assists from the point to put them over the top. Just like the Coyotes, the Oilers’ defense also faced challenges, allowing 3.31 goals per game. Darnell Nurse and Cody Ceci have combined for 6.3 defensive point shares, but the other defenders can’t keep up, giving opponents room for open shots on the net at will. As with their tonight’s opponents, their goalie Stuart Skinner has been a beacon of hope for the team too. Skinner has a .911 save percentage and a 2.90 goals-against average on 1318 shots with 9.0 goals saved above average. Betting On The Arizona Coyotes Season Record – 27-33-11  1XBet Spread: +2.5 1XBet Total: Under 6.5 1XBet Moneyline: 6.15 BetMGM Spread: +2.5 BetMGM Total: Over 7 BetMGM Moneyline: 4.60 The Arizona Coyotes are not making any lasting impressions this season and it’s because of their offense which scored just 2.80 goals per game.  Clayton Keller, Nick Schmaltz, and Matias Maccelli scored 60 goals and 101 assists to lead the top two lines, but the other members of this line struggled. There are only 6 active players with 10 goals or higher and they can be limited by opponents because of this. Coyote’s defense let the team down too, allowing 3.44 goals per game. J.J. Moser and Patrik Nemeth combined for 4.4 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit struggled, giving way for opponents to find open shots on the net at will.  The only unit that brought Arizona joy is Connor Ingram the goaltender, who has a .909 save percentage and a 3.37 goals-against average on 897 shots with 3.8 goals saved above average. MatchPlug Prediction Edmonton is on a roll, winning four consecutive games, and intends to step up on their home ice and take control. They average 3.93 goals per game and should find the back of the Coyotes net at will with McDavid, Draisaitl, and the forward unit taking the offensive zone to create open shots with quick puck movement while Nurse will fire shots from the blue line. Edmonton will limit Arizona’s offense which averages just 2.80 goals per game, with Nurse and Ceci and the other defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shooting lanes. This should allow Skinner make plenty of big saves. They’ll win the game and cover the spread in a dominating game to win their fifth successive row. Final prediction: Edmonton Oilers spread.

Detroit Red Wings VS Florida Panthers maybe thanks to the NHL,  but it was a 6-game point streak and 5 victories that led the Panthers (4th in Atlantic Division)  to Detroit, where Red Wings (7th in Atlantic) will be waiting to secure their 3rd victory in the last 12 matches. If you’re betting on this game, use these NHL Predictions Today by MatchPlug for Detroit and Florida. Find the picks, and odds too carefully laid out by experts. Detroit Red Wings VS Florida Panthers Preview NHL Regular Season Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit Date: Monday, March 20th, 2023 Time: 16:00 GMT Teams to play: Red Wings and Panthers NHL Picks: SPREAD -1.5 Odds as provided by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On The Detroit Red Wings Season Record: 30-29-9 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Total: Over 6.5 1XBet Moneyline: 3.24 BetMGM Spread: +1.5 BetMGM Total: Under 6.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 2.55 The Detroit Red Wings lost for the second consecutive time, for the third match in their past four games (1-3-0) and for the ninth time in their last 11 (2-8-1) after a 5-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on their home ice on Saturday. Pius Suter (12 goals, 20 points this year) delivered a tie at 1-1 at 6:55 of the opening minutes, before Colorado scored two markers in the following two periods, plus a power-play strike and a shorty.  The Red Wings who forfeited a league-high 12 short-handed tallies this season, now place nine points behind the Pittsburgh Penguins for the 2nd Wild Card spot of the Eastern Conference, with one game in hand. Goaltender Ville Husso (25-18-6 this season, with a 2.97 GAA and a. 901 save percentage) conceded five goals on 21 shots in 45:16 of play on Saturday before being replaced with Magnus Hellberg (3-7-1 on the season with a 3.04 GAA and a .917 save percentage), who turned aside two shots. Hellberg has never played the Panthers before, while Husso has already posted a 0-1-1 career total against them with a 3.04 GAA and a .917 save percentage. The Red Wings are 10th in the least goals netted per game in 2022 -23 (2.93), 15th in most goals allowed on average (3.25), 18th in power play (20.9%) and 19th in penalty kill (78.2%). Betting On The Florida Panthers Season Record: 35-27-7 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Total: Under 6.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.99 BetMGM Spread: -1.5 BetMGM Total: Over 6.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.53 The Florida Panthers got their second straight victory after extending their present point run to six outings (5-0-1) after a 4-2 win against the New Jersey Devils at FA Live Arena last Saturday. Florida gave up two snipes in the second period to go 2-0 down before burying four unanswered markers in the last frame, plus three in a span of 2:30 to take a 3-2 lead ahead of an empty-netter 21 seconds from time. Sam Reinhart (26 goals, 51 points this year) tallied twice for the Panthers, now trailing the Pittsburgh Penguins for the 2nd Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference by a single point. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky dispelled 33 shots last Saturday, registering a 23-17-3 total for the season with a 3.00 GAA and a .904 save percentage. He picked up a 23-6-1 past record against Detroit with a 1.87 GAA and a .938 save percentage. Alex Lyon on the other hand (3-2-1 on the season with a 3.89 GAA and a .892 save percentage) is historically  0-0-1 against the Red Wings. Lyon has a 1.73 GAA and a .917 save percentage.  The Panthers are 4th in most goals scored per game this campaign (3.48), 10th in most goals forfeited on average (3.36), 13th in power play (22.2%) and 27th in penalty kill (74.2%). MatchPlug Prediction On the records, the Red Wings may stand a chance to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season, trailing behind the 2nd-Wild Card seed, the Pittsburgh Penguins by nine points with a game in hand. However, the points, in reality, are completely different. The Red Wings dropped 9 out of its 11 decisions, losing by a margin of two tallies in 6 of them. The Florida Panthers are presently riding a four-game winning streak against opponents in the Eastern Conference, and are 12-5-1 in their most recent 18 fixtures, winning by over one strike in 7 of them.

Ottawa Senators VS Colorado Avalanche feature two teams from the Central and Atlantic Divisions, and will hold at the Canadian Thayer Center Arena in Ottawa.  When Ottawa and Colorado met on January 15th in Denver, the Avalanche rolled over its opponent crushing them 7:0. Another thing to pay attention to besides past victories is that three matches that have been held consecutively, ended in an over 6.5. For today’s match, it will be thrilling to see which of these teams will emerge victorious.  On this note, to help you with your bid, MatchPlug has provided the NHL Predictions Today for the Senators and Avalanche. We have picks, odds, and pointers for which team is the most profitable to back. Ottawa Senators VS Colorado Avalanche Preview NHL Regular Season Venue: Canadian Thayer Center Arena, Ottawa Date: Thursday, March 7th, 2023 Time: 16:00 GMT Teams to play: Senators and Avalanche NHL Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 2.108 Odds as provided by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On The Ottawa Senators Season Record: 33-30-4 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Total: Over 6.5 1XBet Moneyline: 3.17 BetMGM Spread: +1.5 BetMGM Total: Under 6.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 2.20 The Ottawa Senators have faltered lately; over their last five performances, they experienced 4 consecutive defeats with a total score of 6:21 and once left with zero on the scoreboard – 0.5 with Chicago Blackhawks.  In the Central Divisions, Ottawa has the sixth line and scored 70 points. Mathematically, they’ll make the playoffs, but realistically, they may not make it to the playoffs. Betting On The Colorado Avalanche Season Record: 37-22-6 1XBet Spread -1.5 1XBet Total: Under 6.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.108 BetMGM Spread: -1.5 BetMGM Total: Over 6.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.70 The Colorado Avalanche has 7 players on the injured list, but there is not much doubt that this team might actually make it to the playoffs. Colorado has 80 points stashed away in their assets and is the third line in the Atlantic Division; although they have 5 points gap from Nashville Predators which is in 5th place. The Avalanche has experienced leaps in their attacking plan but has managed to please fans with their performance – 6:0 with San Jose Sharks and 8:4 with the Montreal Canadiens. MatchPlug Prediction In Ottawa VS Colorado, the guests which are the Avalanche are the favourites picked by sportsbooks. The Senators will try to redeem themselves after a series of bad performances, but this will be difficult since it’s Colorado they’re facing.  Colorado is hoping to get into the playoffs as soon as they can, so they’ll not want to waste points with an easy opponent. Both teams will attack more as they try to destabilise each other’s defenses, this is why this clash will be more effective. Related Betting Preview: NHL Expert Picks; New Jersey Devils VS Tampa Bay Lightning Predictions Today

New Jersey Devils VS Tampa Bay Lightning will be nothing short of a clash between teams from the Metropolitan and Atlantic Divisions. The match will hold at the Prudential Center Arena in Newark. In the past meetings between the Devils and Lightning this year, which happened on March 15 in Newark. Tampa Bay won the home team 4:1 in that meeting. You should know, New Jersey and Tampa Bay matches always turn out to be rewarding. Following their recent match, it will be interesting to see which of these clubs will win. Keep your eyes peeled for the most profitable bid to back too. MatchPlug has given a Preview for Tampa Lightning and New Jersey Devils, containing the NHL Predictions Today, picks, and odds for this game. You can always check back on our site for similar previews. New Jersey Devils VS Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Preview NHL Regular Season Venue: Prudential Center Arena, Newark. Date: Thursday, 16th March 2023 Time: 16:00 GMT Teams to play: Devils and Lightning NHL Picks: TOTAL OVER 6.5 Odds as provided by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On The New Jersey Devils Season Record: 44-17-6 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Total: Over 6.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.27 BetMGM Spread: -1.5 BetMGM Total: Under 6.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.74 When examing the New Jersey Devils it is important to consider that this team has almost worked through their issues of playing in the playoffs. Out of 67 matches, the Devils scored 94 points, and are in second place in their division. Surprisingly, they scored more than their other opponents on the table – 236 goals, giving up 181. New Jersey put an end to a three-match winning streak by their hands, losing in a particularly challenging match to the Tampa Bay Lightning 1:4. Betting On The Tampa Bay Lightning Season Record: 40-22-6 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Total: Under 6.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.885 BetMGM Spread: +1.5 BetMGM Total: Over 6.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 2.15 Tampa Bay Lightning is close to exiting the playoffs and is now battling Toronto Maple Leafs for the second position in the division. Generally, Tampa Bay is good at attacking, however, they’ve recently begun making too many mistakes in their zone, which is why their difference between abandoned and missed goals has reduced to +30 (237:207). Cooper tried to score more or less to solidify his performance, but the Lightning changed defeats with victories. MatchPlug Prediction The NHL Expert Picks‘ favourites for this match are the home team the New Jersey Devils. New Jersey will be out for a befitting rematch, especially after losing to Tampa Bay on their home ice. Tampa Bay might have beaten them once, but they won’t get the chance to do this again. This time, the confrontation the Lightning will face from the Devils will be twice as tough. Related Preview: NHL Expert Picks; Ottawa Senators VS Colorado Avalanche Predictions Today

Florida Panthers VS Vegas Golden Knights will be between two teams that wish to build off the momentum they’ve gathered this season. Vegas has a 38-19-6 record and three consecutive wins, which is the best record in the Pacific Division, while the Panthers have a 31-27-6 record and are in the midst of the playoff race in the Eastern Conference. These teams want to boost their profiles ahead of the playoffs, so they’ll give their best for today’s game. MatchPlug has provided the NHL Predictions Today for the Panthers and Golden Knights. We have given a detailed breakdown of what the experts are saying about the two teams too. Florida Panthers VS Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview Venue: BB&T Centre, Sunrise  Date: Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 Time: 16:00 GMT Teams to play: Panthers and  Golden Knights NHL Picks: MONEYLINE 2.125 Odds as provided by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On The Florida Panthers  Season Record: 31-27-6 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Total: Under 6.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.125 BetMGM Spread: -1.5 BetMGM Total: Under 6.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.67 The Florida Panthers’ offense squad is bringing the team joy this season, scoring 3.39 goals per game plus 4 goals in their last game.  Matthew Tkachuk, Carter Verhaeghe, and Aleksandr Barkov scored 76 goals and 112 assists to lead the top two lines, but the other members have stepped up too. Sam Bennett, Sam Reinhart, and Eetu Luostarinen share 51 goals and 64 assists. Defensemen Brandon Montour and Gustav Forsling added 19 goals and 65 assists from the point to place the Panthers’ offense over the top. Florida’s offense is good, but the defense is where the problem lies, they’ve allowed 3.38 goals per game. While Montour and Forsling combine for 6.2 defensive point shares, the rest of the unit contributes nothing, allowing the opponents to fire shots on the net at will. Additionally, goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky musters a .906 save percentage and a 2.98 goals-against average on 1211 shots with 0.9 goals saved above average. Betting On The Vegas Golden Knights  Season Record – 38-19-6 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Total: Over 6.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.956 BetMGM Spread: +1.5 BetMGM Total: Over 6.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 2.25 The Vegas Golden Knights are having a fantastic season, thanks to their offense rising to the occasion and scoring 3.16 goals per game including 11 goals in the past three games.  Chandler Stephenson, Jack Eichel, and Jonathan Marchessault scored 54 goals and 86 assists to lead the top two lines, but the other offense members have done well too. Reilly Smith, William Karlsson, and Phil Kessel share 43 goals and 64 assists. Defensemen Alex Pietrangelo and Shea Theodore contributed 15 goals and 54 assists from the point to open up the offense. The Golden Knights’ defense is what has been carrying them the whole season, even at a time their offense was found wanting. It allowed only 2.76 goals per game. Brayden McNabb and Shea Theodore combine for 7.4 defensive point shares and 213 blocked shots. Alex Pietrangelo, Alec Martinez, and Nicolas Hague have combined for 8.8 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. Finally, goaltender Logan Thompson has been great with a .914 save percentage and a 2.66 goals-against average on 1093 shots with 9.7 goals saved above average. MatchPlug Prediction This matchup will be a good one as the two teams want to improve on already incredible seasons. Vegas wants to win its fourth consecutive game, but since it’s in Florida, Panthers will want to control the game. Florida averages 3.39 goals per game and will pile on the goals with Tkachuk, Verhaeghe and the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes near the net.  The Panthers will use Montour, Forsling, and their defensive unit to create turnovers in the defensive zone and limit shooting lanes. This will allow Bobrovsky to make plenty of simple saves. Florida should win the game with a powerful performance on their home ice. Final Prediction: Florida Panthers money line.