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Free NHL Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game April 7, 2026

Boston Bruins logo BOS @ Carolina Hurricanes logo CAR Tue, Apr 7 • 7:00 PM ET
1 Expert Pick
Points
Taylor Hall logo Taylor Hall o0.5 Points (+105)
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Pick made: 6 hours ago
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Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

The 34-year-old Hall is up against his former team in the Boston Bruins tonight, and he’s already collected two points in two meetings with them. Also, Hall is much more productive at home, notching 29 points in 40 games. He's notched a point in three straight, too. 

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Tampa Bay Lightning logo TB @ Ottawa Senators logo OTT Tue, Apr 7 • 7:00 PM ET
2 Expert Picks
Points
Jake Sanderson logo Jake Sanderson o0.5 Points (-130)
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Pick made: 3 hours ago
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Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst

Jake Sanderson has hit the scoresheet in 11 of his last 14 home dates, recording 15 points in total.

Goals Scored
Nikita Kucherov logo Nikita Kucherov o0.5 Goals Scored (+115)
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Pick made: 6 hours ago
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Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

Kucherov has done a lot of his damage on the road, scoring 28 in just 36 contests. The Bolts visit the Ottawa Senators this evening, and he’s already netted twice against them this season in one matchup. The Sens are also 19th in goals allowed, giving up 3.08 per contest. He's also scored in three straight. 

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Florida Panthers logo FLA @ Montreal Canadiens logo MON Tue, Apr 7 • 7:00 PM ET
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Goals Scored
Cole Caufield logo Cole Caufield o0.5 Goals Scored (-105)
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Pick made: 3 hours ago
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Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst

Cole Caufield is in a great spot to score his 50th goal. He’s rested, playing at home, and finds himself in a very favorable matchup. The Panthers have struggled defensively all season and things have only gotten worse as they’ve shut key players down and pulled the plug on the year. 

Goals Scored
Cole Caufield logo Cole Caufield o0.5 Goals Scored (+115)
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Pick made: 6 hours ago
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Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

Caufield has scored 49 goals this season, and he's found the back of the net in four of his last six. The Habs star has a goal across two meetings with the Panthers this season, who are sitting a lot of their main guys. 

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Philadelphia Flyers logo PHI @ New Jersey Devils logo NJ Tue, Apr 7 • 7:00 PM ET
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Shots Blocked
Travis Sanheim logo Travis Sanheim o1.5 Shots Blocked (-125)
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Pick made: 6 hours ago
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Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst

Travis Sanheim ranks 18th among all defensemen with 141 blocks. He has generated them consistently, averaging a hair under two per game while clearing this line 61% of the time.

His success rate jumps to 70% when isolating matchups with teams ranking inside the Top-10 in shot generation. The Devils rank 4th.

Sanheim blocked multiple shots in both meetings with the Devils this season and in eight consecutive games against the Metro Division rivals.

He is averaging more than 24 minutes per game, giving him plenty of time to fill shooting lanes and block a couple shots. 

Moneyline
New Jersey Devils logo NJ (-120)
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Pick made: 20 hours ago
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Chris Gregory
Publishing Editor

The Devils have won 12 of their last 18 games and are coming off a 3-0 shutout win against the red-hot Canadiens. Jack Hughes has posted 34 points during that 18-game stretch and will lead NJ to a big win at home.

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Calgary Flames logo CAL @ Dallas Stars logo DAL Tue, Apr 7 • 8:00 PM ET
1 Expert Pick
Points
Morgan Frost logo Morgan Frost o0.5 Points (+120)
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Pick made: 5 hours ago
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Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

Morgan Frost has cashed the Over in three of his last four games, notching six points during that span. Frost scored twice against the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday. He also found the back of the net last Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights, cashing the Over in points in two straight appearances on the road.

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Edmonton Oilers logo EDM @ Utah Mammoth logo UTAH Tue, Apr 7 • 9:30 PM ET
2 Expert Picks
Points
Mattias Ekholm logo Mattias Ekholm o0.5 Points (+150)
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Pick made: 4 hours ago
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Mike DiStefano
Betting Analyst

Mattias Ekholm has points in four straight vs. Utah, tallying eight total points in that span.

Moneyline
Edmonton Oilers logo EDM (+115)
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Pick made: 20 hours ago
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Chris Gregory
Publishing Editor

The Oilers had their five-game winning streak snapped against Vegas and will be desperate to bounce back against the Mammoth on Tuesday. Utah's offense is running hot with 19 goals in its last three games, but Edmonton has won both meetings this season, including a 5-2 win in Salt Lake City on March 24.

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Vegas Golden Knights logo VEG @ Vancouver Canucks logo VAN Tue, Apr 7 • 10:00 PM ET
1 Expert Pick
Shots On Goal
Jake DeBrusk logo Jake DeBrusk o2.5 Shots On Goal (+145)
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Pick made: 4 hours ago
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Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

Jake DeBrusk is averaging 2.64 SOG per game. The 29-year-old is on a heater right now, cashing the Over in SOG in six of his last seven. During that span, DeBrusk has also notched six points. The opportunities he’s creating are often turning into goals or assists. 

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