Free NHL Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game April 6, 2026
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BUF
Mon, Apr 6 • 7:00 PM ET
Rasmus Dahlin o0.5 Points (-155)
Dahlin has cashed the Over in three of his last five contests, and he just had a goal and a helper in Saturday’s loss to the Washington Capitals. The Sabres take on the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight. While the Bolts are an elite club, Dahlin has dominated them in 2025-26. Across three meetings, he has two goals and five assists.
BUF (-105)
The Sabres are in the postseason for the first time in ages, and they still have a shot at the top spot in the Atlantic Division. A win vs. the visiting Lightning is paramount in turning that into a reality. As a slight home underdog, I'll take the value on Buffalo, which has gone 24-10-4 inside KeyBank Center this season.
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WIN
Mon, Apr 6 • 7:30 PM ET
Josh Morrissey o0.5 Points (-115)
The Kraken have given up a lot of offense to blueliners this season, allowing the 8th most assists and 6th most shots per game. That bodes well for Morrissey. Despite missing a handful of games, he sits 16th among defensemen in assists and 31st in scoring chances.
Mark Scheifele o0.5 Assists (-130)
Scheifele is setting up goals left and right now, compiling five helpers across his last three appearances. He just had two assists against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, playing his part in both of Winnipeg’s goals. Scheifele has 34 helpers in 38 home games.
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SJ
Mon, Apr 6 • 10:00 PM ET
Macklin Celebrini o1.5 Points (+115)
Celebrini has hit the Over in three of his last five games, and tonight presents a clear opportunity to keep it going. The Sharks take on the Chicago Blackhawks, one of the worst teams in the league. They’re 25th in goals allowed and 31st in SOG allowed. Celebrini generates a ton of chances, and he has 12 SOG across his last three.
o6.5 (+102)
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