Free NHL Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game March 4, 2026
TOR
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NJ
Wed, Mar 4 • 7:00 PM ET
Auston Matthews o0.5 Goals Scored (+135)
William Nylander o0.5 Assists (-120)
Carlsson has hit the Over in shots on net in four of his previous five appearances. While he only had two SOG in his last game, Carlsson put four pucks on net on Sunday in a win over the Calgary Flames. The Ducks welcome the Isles to town tonight, and Carlsson is averaging 2.58 SOG at home. He had three shots on target against NY earlier this season, too.
NYI
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ANA
Wed, Mar 4 • 10:00 PM ET
Leo Carlsson o2.5 Shots On Goal (-115)
Nylander has cashed the Over in helpers in three of his last six contests, but more importantly, Nylander has 13 assists in only 20 road games. The Leafs are in New Jersey to face the Devils this evening. He also tallied a pair of helpers against New Jersey earlier in the campaign as well.
Mathew Barzal o0.5 Assists (-115)
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