Free NHL Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game March 24, 2026
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PIT
Tue, Mar 24 • 7:00 PM ET
Martin Necas o0.5 Assists (-135)
Across his last two outings, Necas has registered four helpers. He had two assists against the Washington Capitals on Sunday and another two assists last Friday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The Avs face the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight, and Necas already notched a helper against them on March 16. The Pens are also allowing a lot of goals lately, giving up 15 across their last three games.
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TB
Tue, Mar 24 • 7:30 PM ET
Brandon Hagel o0.5 Assists (+120)
Brandon Hagel is riding shotgun with Anthony Cirelli and Nikita Kucherov on a line that’s been as dominant as any in the league.
They’ve out-scored opponents by a remarkable 26-7 margin over 296 minutes together at 5-on-5, scoring 5.26 goals per 60 minutes.
Nikita Kucherov ranks 3rd in the NHL in goals while Cirelli has scored four times over his last four games.
Hagel also skates on a top power play unit featuring high-end finishers like Brayden Point and Jake Guentzel, giving him great assist potential each shift.
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WIN
Tue, Mar 24 • 8:00 PM ET
Dylan Samberg o1.5 Shots Blocked (-125)
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NAS
Tue, Mar 24 • 8:00 PM ET
Macklin Celebrini o3.5 Shots On Goal (-130)
Filip Forsberg o0.5 Assists (+105)
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CAL
Tue, Mar 24 • 9:00 PM ET
u5.5 (+100)
ANA
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VAN
Tue, Mar 24 • 10:00 PM ET
Brock Boeser o0.5 Assists (+175)
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