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Free NHL Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game April 11, 2026

Ottawa Senators logo OTT @ New York Islanders logo NYI Sat, Apr 11 • 1:00 PM ET
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Jake Sanderson logo Jake Sanderson o0.5 Points (-135)
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Pick made: 21 minutes ago
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Chris Faria
Betting Analyst

Jake Sanderson has logged five points in his past three games, finding the score sheet in all three contests while recording two points in his last two outings.

The blueliner has given Ottawa an offensive boost as the Sens enter Saturday on a three-game win streak with at least five goals in each of those victories. 

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Calgary Flames logo CAL @ Seattle Kraken logo SEA Sat, Apr 11 • 7:00 PM ET
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Total
Calgary Flames logo Seattle Kraken logo o5.5 (-135)
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Pick made: an hour ago
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Eric Rosales
Betting Analyst

The Over has cashed in three straight meetings between these teams, and the total is set at a generous 5.5 Saturday night.

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Vancouver Canucks logo VAN @ San Jose Sharks logo SJ Sat, Apr 11 • 10:00 PM ET
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Total
Vancouver Canucks logo San Jose Sharks logo u6.5 (-105)
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Pick made: an hour ago
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Eric Rosales
Betting Analyst

Eight of the Sharks' last nine home games following a road loss have gone Under the total. 

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