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1. Feb 25, 2021 Penguins vs. Capitals NHL Picks Total. The over/under line for tonight’s Penguins vs Capitals matchup sits at 6.5 goals across the NHL betting market. For those expecting a shootout, the best value can be obtained by playing over 6.5 total goals at BetRivers for -103 odds.
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Here you will find free NHL picks as well as parlays for all of today's games. All of our expert hockey predictions will be money lines or puck lines. Bookmark this page and check back for daily updates.

New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders Prediction, 3/11/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/10/2021

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The New Jersey Devils are scheduled to play the New York Islanders at Barclays Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The line on this game has the Devils priced at +178 and the Islanders are at -198. The over/under has been set at 5. This matchup report includes betting lines and our pick of the day for this game.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 3/11/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/10/2021

The Tampa Bay Lightning are scheduled to take on the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The Lightning open this contest at -300 while the Red Wings are coming in at +264. The over/under opens at 5.5. This Matchup report has your NHL pick of the day as well as NHL odds for the game.

Winnipeg Jets vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction, 3/11/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/10/2021

The Winnipeg Jets are scheduled to play the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The odds on this game have the Jets coming in at +158 and the Maple Leafs are at -175. The over/under is set at 6.5. This matchup report has Vegas lines and an expert NHL pick for your daily winner.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction, 3/11/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/10/2021

The Pittsburgh Penguins are on the docket to go head to head with the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The Penguins open this matchup at -174 while the Sabres are coming in at +157. The O/U opens at 6. This report includes betting odds and our expert NHL picks for todays game.

New York Rangers vs Boston Bruins Prediction, 3/11/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/10/2021

The New York Rangers are scheduled to go head to head with the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The Rangers open this game at +166 while the Bruins are coming in at -185. The total opens at 5.5. This matchup report includes odds, betting trends and a free pick against the spread.

Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction, 3/11/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Parlays Pundit - 3/10/2021

The Washington Capitals are scheduled to meet the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The Flyers open this game at -111 while the Capitals are coming in at +101. The over/under opens at 6. We have included an expert pick and parlay for todays game against the spread.

Montreal Canadiens vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 3/11/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/10/2021

The Montreal Canadiens are on the docket to take on the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The line on this matchup has the Canadiens priced at -104 and the Flames are at -106. The over/under opens at 6. This game report has an NHL pick, betting odds, and trends for tonights key matchup.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Dallas Stars Prediction, 3/11/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/10/2021

The Chicago Blackhawks are scheduled to play the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The Stars open this matchup at -135 while the Blackhawks are priced at +122. The total is set at 5.5. This report has odds and your NHL predictions for todays game against the spread.

Nashville Predators vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 3/11/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/10/2021

The Nashville Predators are set to meet the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The Hurricanes open this matchup at -193 while the Predators are coming in at +173. The O/U has been set at 5.5. This Matchup report includes Vegas odds and a free hockey pick for tonight.

Florida Panthers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, 3/11/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/10/2021

The Florida Panthers are set to meet the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The Panthers open this contest at -123 while the Blue Jackets are coming in at +111. The over/under is set at 5.5. This games report has current odds, betting trends, and free picks against the spread.

Los Angeles Kings vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction, 3/10/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Parlays Pundit - 3/9/2021

The Los Angeles Kings are on the docket to take on the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. The Ducks open this matchup at +102 while the Kings are coming in at -122. The over/under opens at 5.5. We have included an expert pick and parlay for todays game against the spread.

Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, 3/10/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/9/2021

The Vegas Golden Knights are scheduled to play the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. The Wild open this contest at +103 while the Golden Knights are priced at -123. The O/U has been set at 5.5. This matchup report includes odds, betting trends and a free pick against the spread.

Arizona Coyotes vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction, 3/10/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/9/2021

The Arizona Coyotes are on the docket to meet the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. The moneyline on this game has the Coyotes priced at +165 and the Avalanche are at -190. The total has been set at 5.5. This matchup report includes betting lines and our pick of the day for this game.

Montreal Canadiens vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, 3/10/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/9/2021

The Montreal Canadiens are set to play the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. The Canadiens open this matchup at -143 while the Canucks are priced at +123. The over/under has been set at 6. This Matchup report includes Vegas odds and a free hockey pick for tonight.

Ottawa Senators vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, 3/10/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/9/2021

The Ottawa Senators are on the docket to meet the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. The line on this game has the Senators coming in at +210 and the Oilers are at -250. The over/under is set at 6.5. This report includes betting odds and our expert NHL picks for todays game.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 3/9/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/8/2021

The Tampa Bay Lightning are on the docket to meet the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. The Red Wings open this contest at +210 while the Lightning are priced at -263. The total opens at 5.5. This Matchup report has your NHL pick of the day as well as NHL odds for the game.

Florida Panthers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, 3/9/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/8/2021

The Florida Panthers are on the docket to meet the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. The Panthers open this matchup at -118 while the Blue Jackets are coming in at +100. The total is set at 5.5. This games report has current odds, betting trends, and free picks against the spread.

New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, 3/9/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/8/2021

The New York Rangers are on the docket to play the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. The Rangers open this game at +120 while the Penguins are coming in at -143. The over/under is set at 6.5. This matchup report includes odds, betting trends and a free pick against the spread.

Buffalo Sabres vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction, 3/9/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/8/2021

The Buffalo Sabres are scheduled to take on the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. The Flyers open this contest at -225 while the Sabres are coming in at +188. The over/under opens at 6.5. This matchup report includes betting lines and our pick of the day for this game.

Boston Bruins vs New York Islanders Prediction, 3/9/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/8/2021

The Boston Bruins are scheduled to go head to head with the New York Islanders at Barclays Center on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. The Bruins open this matchup at -111 while the Islanders are priced at -105. The O/U opens at 5.5. This report includes betting odds and our expert NHL picks for todays game.

Please note that the NHL picks above for tonight's games are not computer based picks. All of these articles are written by our talented staff. If you have any comments or suggestions please email service@docsports.com

NHL Picks

The NHL is the least wagered on league of the major American sports in both volume per game and through the course of the season. And while that may not be good for the business of sports betting advice, it is good for you, the bettor. You see, the less a game is bet the fewer opinions go into the line, the less accurate it will be, and the less the line is likely to change from the NHL opener. It's the same reason why hockey has lower limits when compared to say, basketball, football and even baseball. The hockey line has not been beaten and battered into shape. The sportsbooks don't make as much money on NHL betting because the volume is low. It's actually very possible the house will lose money on many games in a night, unlike NBA betting where it is nearly impossible to not be profitable if the sportsbook is booking for balanced action. But, sportsbooks have to offer NHL. They can't skip one of the big North American leagues. Canada may invade Vegas! But, that means opportunity for Doc's Sports to attack these raw lines and give you winning NHL plays!

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Doc's offers expert NHL picks today and every day of the hockey season! There are indeed nights when hockey isn't the most exciting thing on. In fact, there are many games that aren't televised nationally. That is a huge advantage for puckheads who are either at the game, have people at the game reporting back, or are viewing them on a league pass stream. To put it bluntly, the less interesting a game is to the general public the more interesting the lines are to NHL handicappers at Doc Sports. At Doc's we know don't give out a hockey pick because some of our bettors are hockey fans. We give out hockey picks because we need to make our clients money, and the NHL is one of the most lucrative sports to build your bankroll. So even if you don't like watching the NHL do yourself and your bankroll a favor and start betting it with help of Doc's NHL experts on your side today.

Free NHL Money Line & Puck Line Picks

Unlike football, most NHL bettors are not going to make their hockey picks against the spread. There is indeed opportunity to bet the puck line and gain an advantage but we will primarily be betting teams to win straight up, also known as the money line.

As with all moneylines, Sportsbooks give each NHL team a return-on-investment payout. That means if you risk $100 on an underdog you may see your NHL selection return a much larger $165. Of course that also means that betting on a heavy hockey favorite, will bring a much smaller return than what you risked. So at Doc's we have to look at each play and ask ourselves, If we make this hockey bet 100 times, do we expect to come out well ahead? Many 'pro' NHL handicappers try to find that one pick on a marquee game that people will buy into. If they can find a play on teams from big cities, the audience will be bigger. That is selling out and not how you become a winning NHL bettor long term! If a Doc's handicapper has reason to believe Tampa Bay is more than at least one goal better, our free NHL pick against the puck line would be to take Tampa Bay -1.5 +150. This is how all bets on the spread AKA puck line work. But again, at Doc's the majority of our NHL selections are against the moneyline on games with odds never higher than -150 with our top plays. However, there can also be outstanding value on betting NHL totals.

NHL Total Predictions

The pace of the game, as well as which games have unique matchups, is a key factor when handicapping hockey games. When pace and matchup formation is an especially strong signal, it may dictate a pick on the over/under. An NHL over/under pick is another way of referring to a prediction on an NHL game goal total. NHL total lines are usually between 5 and 6.5 goals. This means there are many pushes AKA ties with NHL total bets. The way to win betting NHL totals is by getting these picks in at the best possible price. Similar to the run line each of the over and under have a varying price depending on the odds of each occurring. You can also almost always anticipate the empty net goal since teams will pull their goalie the final two minutes of the game when they are down 1 or 2 goals which benefits the over in certain situations. Also when teams are tied late in the game they start playing for the OT point so you can expect them not to take too many chances which could also affect the total in close games. At Doc's we provide NHL expert picks intended to capitalize on where there is a pricing advantage. We also provide free hockey total selections that are intended to help bettors with their hockey handicapping legwork.

NHL Parlay Picks

Parlay picks are considered degenerate bets usually placed by football fans. Parlaying NBA games often is a sucker bet and done without getting good prices or the best of key numbers. Hockey parlays are perhaps the easiest to gain an advantage. It is up there with baseball and may even be better in terms of capitalizing on good picks but more importantly, good pricing. Let's say you firmly believe a matchup is going to go a certain way. The game is not going to play out as the public expects because of the way a goalie handles this teams scoring threats! You can parlay the under and the underdog based on the perceived value. More importantly, if your sportsbook has a great price on the puck line as well as the total, or even a puck line price on another game, the payout can make this type of play advantageous over the long term. At Doc's our experts will offer a free hockey parlay pick in rare cases. It is not common because we need to find value for our customers on both lines before these markets change.

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NHL Playoff Predictions

Once the regular season is over the NHL tends to pick up a lot of square action especially in large markets. Playoff hockey is all about how hot the goalies are since one hot goal tender can win a series for a mediocre team and this happens every single year so make sure you study up on the goalies. The fans often drive the prices as their teams take part in the playoffs. Bettors have much more time to make their NHL playoff picks as teams travel to each other's arenas and rest between series. Making successful Hockey playoff predictions is as much about when you bet as it is who you bet on. A series might not start for days. That means an NHL moneyline will move especially as the public bets closer to the action. If we see value in a playoff prediction it will rely heavily on getting the line we are quoting in our NHL pick. Getting the best price on your hockey picks versus the average price is the difference between having to hit 60% to earn or being profitable hitting as low as 50%. At Doc's we help you win, and win by betting smart.

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New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders Prediction, 3/11/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/10/2021

The New Jersey Devils are scheduled to play the New York Islanders at Barclays Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The line on this game has the Devils priced at +178 and the Islanders are at -198. The over/under has been set at 5. This matchup report includes betting lines and our pick of the day for this game. Read More >>

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 3/11/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/10/2021

The Tampa Bay Lightning are scheduled to take on the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The Lightning open this contest at -300 while the Red Wings are coming in at +264. The over/under opens at 5.5. This Matchup report has your NHL pick of the day as well as NHL odds for the game. Read More >>

What Makes a Best Bet in NHL?

Here you will find a list of tips from our NHL experts that will help you understand what makes up a NHL hockey best bet and what you should be looking for in order to spot one on your own.

Doc's Sports – What we like to look for happens off the ice as we like to make our best bets from situational handicapping spots in hockey. Situational handicapping comes in many forms, but these four spots are what we normally look for. Revenge, look-ahead games and letdown situations are traditional things to look for. But we're going to focus on the scheduling opportunities that make up a best bet. We like to look for teams playing back-to-back days or three games in four nights. Every team has to do it, and some nights you just expect a team not to have 'it' based on how their first game or first two games have gone. Tired legs are never a good thing in hockey. And it's up to us to find these situational spots and exploit them.

Robert Ferringo – Hockey is unique to other moneyline sports because the difference between the teams is so slim. That leads to a lot of upsets. So when it comes to a best bet or top play in hockey, the main thing that I'm looking for is regression. I like to find a team whose recent results don't match up to their recent play. Again, weird upsets and odd results happen all the time in hockey. So I like to find teams that have either won several games that they shouldn't or lost several games that they shouldn't. Shots on goal, power play performance and overtime results are two key indicators that suggest a team is due for a regression. Mix in either extra motivation against an opponent or some long-term head-to-head trends against that opponent, and that should add up to excellent value and a top play.

Tony George – Rarely do I sway from 3- or 4-Unit flat betting method that I use in all sports. There has to be a preponderance of evidence, game day scenarios, and the perfect storm to go against one team to take a side or total with high degree of certainty. Two of the things that I pay a lot of attention to are the goalies and recent trends. Several teams do not like playing the same goalie two games in a row on back-to-back days. And many of those teams have less than stellar back-ups that we can take advantage of. Also, long-term trends can show that certain teams fair better against certain opponents than others. When those trends cover a large sample size and we get a good price, then that's a great opportunity for a best bet.

Raphael Esparza – A hot goalie can cash you tickets left and right. A perfect example is the year the Blues won the Stanley Cup. Without Jordan Binnington dominating in the net during the playoffs, the Blues would not have won the championship. Another thing I look at is backup goalies and teams playing on back-to-back nights. If the back-up goalie is scheduled to go that night and maybe the team is off a back-to-back night, then it could be a big play depending on the money-line and game situation. If you see a hot goalie, don't be afraid to ride him.

Vernon Croy – When I'm looking for a best bet in the NHL I always try to find value and I like to take high quality teams that give us the best shot a victory. I look at the goaltending matchups and how each team has done against the goalies in the past. Are we going with a hot goalie against a team that has struggled recently? Little things like this play a small part of creating a best bet in the NHL for me. Teams have tendencies in the NHL, and I also look for strengths there as well. I also always make sure there are no key injuries on the team we are backing, because unlike other major sports like the NBA when a star player goes down in the NHL they are very hard to replace no matter how much the team steps up in their absence.

Indian Cowboy – There are several factors that go into making an NHL best bet. A good place to start is really breaking down the schedule of both teams. You should take a look at who these teams both played last. Then which team are they playing now? Finally, who are they playing next? What you are looking for here is for teams coming off an emotional divisional game or a big rivalry situation. Then consider whether or not the current opponent sets them up for a possible look ahead spot. For example, if the team we want to bet against is coming off a tough game against a division rival and are now playing a below .500 team from a different conference or division, they might not be as motivated and this can be great set up to back an underdog.

Strike Point Sports – Hot goalies and home ice are both crucial components for a best bet in the NHL. However, I have learned to not be afraid to ride a hot team or go against a team in a lull. The hockey season has so many ups and downs for clubs that you can't expect these teams to turn things around over night. Even the best teams can go through spells where they lose four of five or five of seven games, and being able to spot a team that is tired or just out of sync is important. One of the stats that we look for is blocked shots. That's a pretty good indicator of effort. And when teams aren't giving a full effort, they are ripe for a loss.

Doug Upstone – The NHL has changed to a faster game with more open ice, which has increased scoring dramatically. Also, the change in OT rules from 5-on-5 to 4-on-4 leveled the ice for lesser teams to win more frequently in the extra five-minute sudden death. For my ideal best bet, I'm looking for underdogs of +150 or lower with a minimum of one day's rest, that have won at least 50 percent of their last six games. Next, if the opposing team played the day before or is playing third time in four days and they are off a victory but are no better than .500 in there last six to eight contests. Finally, if there is a noticeable differential in scoring, defense, special teams or starting goaltenders to my advantage, this becomes the right situation for a best bet!

Scott Spreitzer – The market is softer in NHL betting than in the other major sports. While it doesn't mean it's easier to beat than the NFL, or college football, for example, creating your own power numbers can be helpful. This makes implied probability of utmost importance. If you have a team that's listed at -125, for example, the implied win probability is 55.56%. If you take the time to develop a solid set of power ratings, and your line for the same side in the same game is -132, for example, your rating show an implied probability of 56.88%. This means at -125, you're on the right side and in the long run, you're likely to turn a profit. A simpler NHL handicapping tool is the Vegas flu. Season one of the Golden Knights existence saw opponents struggle badly if they arrived in Las Vegas the night before playing VGK. Teams took advantage of their off night in Sin City to party it up, and the results were outstanding for VGK bettors. After season one, opposing coaches and teams decided to take care of business first and hit the town afterwards. And going back to season two (2018-19), through the current season in 2019-20, teams have had a difficult time winning in their first game after leaving Las Vegas. If you use those two tools, one with a greater degree of difficulty than the other, you should find yourself in the black by the end of an NHL season.

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Alan Harris – Look for spots where you can play on a team that has a competent backup goalie in goal. If the backup is decent, teams will look to give them between 25-30 and sometimes up to as many as half of the starts. In many cases, a team's backup goalie will have stats similar to that of the starter. But when they are inserted into the line-up, the moneyline will sometimes drop by 20 or 30 cents. When a starting goalie goes down with an injury, look to play on the backup until the oddsmakers adjust for the fact that really there isn't that much difference between the starter and backup (in some cases). Also, the players know that the backup busts his hump in practice and when he earns a start, the players sometimes play with some extra effort to try and get him a win.

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