Free NHL Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game March 12, 2026
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NJ
Thu, Mar 12 • 7:00 PM ET
Yan Kuznetsov o1.5 Shots Blocked (-125)
Yan Kuznetsov failed to block multiple shots in his first five appearances of the season, two of which came with less than 15 minutes of ice. He has gone Over this line in 29 of his last 46 games (63%) since.
Kuznetsov ramped it up further of late, blocking at least two in 12 of his last 15 while routinely logging 20+ minutes. With MacKenzie Weegar dealt at the deadline, he should continue to play a big role.
The Devils rank 6th in shot attempts over their last 10 so there will be plenty of rubber to get in front of.
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BUF
Thu, Mar 12 • 7:00 PM ET
Rasmus Dahlin o0.5 Assists (-140)
Dahlin has already notched eight helpers this month, and the 25-year-old has cashed the Over in four of his last five appearances. Dahlin just grabbed two assists in Sunday’s huge win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, the team that the Sabres are battling for first place in the Atlantic Division. He then set up another three on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks. Washington has allowed 10 goals across their last three.
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BOS
Thu, Mar 12 • 7:00 PM ET
Macklin Celebrini o0.5 Goals Scored (+120)
The Vancouver, BC native cannot be stopped at the moment, finding the back of the net in four straight games. He’ll be looking to make that five tonight, and the chances are high. The San Jose Sharks face the Boston Bruins, who are 28th in SOG allowed and 17th in goals conceded, giving up 3.09 per night. Celebrini has already scored against Boston this season and he’s netted 16 in 30 road contests. He’s the engine of this San Jose offense, and Celebrini is scorching hot.
BOS -1.5 (+152)
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DAL
Thu, Mar 12 • 8:00 PM ET
Connor McDavid o1.5 Points (+100)
McDavid has cashed the Over in three of his last four outings. The Edmonton Oilers superstar has seven points across four games in March. McDavid just grabbed two points in back-to-back games against the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights. The Oilers take on the Dallas Stars tonight, and McDavid already has three points against them across two meetings.
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