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Free NHL Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game March 7, 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning logo TB @ Toronto Maple Leafs logo TOR Sat, Mar 7 • 7:00 PM ET
1 Expert Pick
Spread
Tampa Bay Lightning logo TB -1.5 (+138)
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Pick made: 12 hours ago
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Chris Vasile
Publishing Editor

This is tremendous value for the Lightning to win by 2+ goals vs. a Leafs team that has officially checked out. This is a get-right spot for the Lightning, and I expect their best effort. 

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Montreal Canadiens logo MON @ Los Angeles Kings logo LA Sat, Mar 7 • 7:00 PM ET
1 Expert Pick
Goals Scored
Cole Caufield logo Cole Caufield o0.5 Goals Scored (+130)
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Pick made: 5 hours ago
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Chris Faria
Betting Analyst

Cole Caufield has been the NHL's best goal scorer for nearly two months as he leads the league with 16 goals in 14 games since January 15. The Kings have given up 4 gpg over their last eight games, so expect Caufield to do damage.

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Carolina Hurricanes logo CAR @ Calgary Flames logo CAL Sat, Mar 7 • 10:00 PM ET
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Shots On Goal
Matt Coronato logo Matt Coronato o2.5 Shots On Goal (+100)
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Pick made: 5 hours ago
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Chris Faria
Betting Analyst

Matt Coronato leads the Flames with 14 goals and 151 shots, and he'll be leaned on even more with Nazem Kadri traded at the deadline.

Coronato has logged Over 2.5 shots in three of his last four games as well as eight of his last 10 outings.

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Ottawa Senators logo OTT @ Seattle Kraken logo SEA Sat, Mar 7 • 10:00 PM ET
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MoneyLine
Ottawa Senators logo OTT (-140)
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Pick made: 5 hours ago
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Eric Rosales
Betting Analyst

Ottawa has taken five of the last six against Seattle, and they’ve shut them out in three of those games.

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