Free NHL Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game April 15, 2026
DET
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FLA
Wed, Apr 15 • 7:00 PM ET
Dylan Larkin o0.5 Assists (+130)
The Red Wings clash with the Florida Panthers tonight, and Larkin has been a playmaking machine against them, notching three helpers across just two meetings. Florida is also 28th in goals allowed. Larkin will have his opportunities to make things happen offensively.
DAL
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BUF
Wed, Apr 15 • 7:00 PM ET
Jason Robertson o0.5 Goals Scored (+100)
Rasmus Dahlin o0.5 Assists (-110)
Dahlin has cashed the Over in helpers in four of his last five games, and he just finished with a pair of assists in Buffalo’s recent win over the Chicago Blackhawks. The Sabres take on the Dallas Stars tonight. While he didn’t tally a point against them earlier in the campaign, Dahlin did register five SOG.
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TOR
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OTT
Wed, Apr 15 • 7:30 PM ET
OTT -1.5 (+135)
Ottawa No. 1 Linus Ullmark has been solid down the stretch with seven wins, a .909 save percentage and 7.21 goals saved above expected across his past 10 starts, and the Sens have beat the Maple Leafs 5-2 in both prior meetings this season. Toronto has also dropped six straight and has only covered the puck line in 11 of their past 25 games.
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