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Free NHL Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game March 25, 2026

Boston Bruins logo BOS @ Buffalo Sabres logo BUF Wed, Mar 25 • 7:30 PM ET
2 Expert Picks
Assists
Charlie McAvoy logo Charlie McAvoy o0.5 Assists (-105)
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Pick made: 7 hours ago
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Todd Cordell
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Charlie McAvoy is on a torrid offensive run. He has piled up 24 points over his last 20 games, with 18 coming by way of assist. He is playing a lot of minutes and serving as a driving force from the back end.

Shots On Goal
Tage Thompson logo Tage Thompson o3.5 Shots On Goal (-110)
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Pick made: 8 hours ago
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Todd Cordell
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Tage Thompson has cleared 3.5 shots in eight of 11 home games against Bottom-10 shot suppression teams. The three Unders came in multi-goal victories vs. teams 27th or lower in the standings, leaving no reason for Thompson to push.

With first place in the Eastern Conference within reach, the Sabres will lean heavily on Thompson in this matchup.

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New York Rangers logo NYR @ Toronto Maple Leafs logo TOR Wed, Mar 25 • 7:30 PM ET
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Total
New York Rangers logo Toronto Maple Leafs logo u6.5 (-125)
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Pick made: 6 hours ago
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Neil Parker
Betting Analyst

The Maple Leafs and Rangers respectively rank 27th and 29th in expected goals per 60 minutes at five-on-five in March, so I expect goals to be at a premium at Scotiabank Arena tonight.

Points
Alexis Lafreniere logo Alexis Lafreniere o0.5 Points (-130)
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Pick made: 7 hours ago
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Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst

Alexis Lafreniere is heating up. He has produced 10 points over his last nine games while generating nearly a full attempt more than his season average. The Rangers have put more on his plate without Artemi Panarin and he has responded well.

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Pittsburgh Penguins logo PIT @ Ottawa Senators logo OTT Thu, Mar 26 • 7:00 PM ET
1 Expert Pick
MoneyLine
Ottawa Senators logo OTT (-150)
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Pick made: 5 hours ago
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Trevor Knapp
Publishing Editor

Ottawa is 8-2 SU in its last 10 head-to-head matchups against Pittsburgh, and with Evgeni Malkin out for Pittsburgh, the Sens should pick up a pivotal win on home ice. 

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