Free NHL Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game May 10, 2026
BUF
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MON
Sun, May 10 • 7:00 PM ET
Ivan Demidov o0.5 Points (-120)
Martin St. Louis is able to give Ivan Demidov easier matchups and cushier usage in Montreal. That shows as he leads the Canadiens in shots on goal and scoring chances when isolating home games these playoffs.
With plenty of offensive zone starts vs. lesser lines and pairings at 5-on-5, and consistent run on the top power play, Demidov is a threat to get back on the scoresheet.
Rasmus Dahlin o2.5 Shots On Goal (-130)
Rasmus Dahlin leads all defensemen in shot attempts, shots on goal, and scoring chances during the playoffs.
He is very aggressive in the offensive zone. He’ll have plenty of room to operate against the Montreal Canadiens, who have allowed more shots per game to defensemen than all but the Minnesota Wild in these playoffs.
VEG
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ANA
Sun, May 10 • 9:30 PM ET
Leo Carlsson o3.5 Shots On Goal (+110)
Leo Carlsson ranks second among all skaters this postseason with 39 shots on net, recording Over 3.5 shots in seven of nine games. Anaheim has outshot Vegas by an average margin of 32-24 through the first three games of the series, and Carlsson will continue to pile up the shots in Game 4.
Mitch Marner o0.5 Assists (-120)
Marner has scored four goals in this series, but he's rightfully known more for his playmaking. The Golden Knights star has collected Over 0.5 assists in five of his last six games and seven of nine overall this postseason. He’s also picked up a helper in five of his last six road games.
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COL
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MIN
Mon, May 11 • 8:00 PM ET
Cale Makar o0.5 Assists (-155)
Cale Makar has picked up a point in at least 57% of the on-ice goals in four consecutive seasons.
So far in these playoffs? We’re talking 35%. The Avalanche are piling up the goals, chances, and shots with Makar out there – and he’s driving a lot of it. He just isn’t getting rewarded.
Given how many touches he gets nightly, and the kind of minutes he plays, that is bound to change.
Nazem Kadri o0.5 Goals Scored (+295)
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