Free NHL Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game March 21, 2026
STL
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VAN
Sat, Mar 21 • 7:00 PM ET
Pavel Buchnevich o1.5 Shots On Goal (-145)
Pavel Buchnevich is a matchup dependent shooter and he has a very good one tonight against the Vancouver Canucks, who rank 27th in shots allowed.
Buchnevich has consistently cleared 1.5 shots in these kinds of matchups, going Over in 16 of 21 games (76%) against Bottom-10 shot suppression teams.
His numbers are even better on the road, where Robert Thomas and his line generally draw the toughest matchups. Buchnevich has multiple shots in 83% of his away games vs. Bottom-10 teams in shots allowed.
Brock Boeser o0.5 Assists (+175)
Boeser has really turned it on this month, notching 10 points. That includes six assists, and he’s collected 20 helpers overall this season. The veteran has cashed the Over in four straight contests, and during that span, he’s registered all six of those helpers.
NYI
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MON
Sat, Mar 21 • 7:00 PM ET
u5.5 (+110)
Both clubs are fighting for playoff spots and it shows. Montreal has allowed 2.71 gapg over the past two weeks, while New York has given up a stingy 2.17 gapg over that span. The Under is also 5-1 in the last six games for both teams.
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TOR
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OTT
Sat, Mar 21 • 7:00 PM ET
Brandon Carlo o1.5 Shots Blocked (-135)
Brandon Carlo has generated blocked shots very efficiently on the road. He’s stepped in the way of at least two pucks in 14 of his last 19 away games (74%), averaging 2.3 blocks during that span.
The Unders came against Philadelphia, Vancouver, Seattle, Florida, and Utah – mostly slower pace, lower volume offenses.
Ottawa ranks just outside the Top-10 in shot attempts generated this season and 6th over their last 10 games. There will be plenty of block opportunities for a minute-muncher like Carlo.
BOS
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DET
Sat, Mar 21 • 8:00 PM ET
Moritz Seider o2.5 Shots On Goal (+135)
Moritz Seider has seen his volume skyrocket without Dylan Larkin. Seider has averaged 3.7 shots on goal and 7.3 attempts per game, well above his season averages of 2.2 shots and 4.9 attempts.
He’s in a great spot to build on those outputs against the Bruins. They rank 27th in shots allowed to Seider’s primary shooting zone (the right point) and 28th over the last 10 games.
This game also has massive playoff implications. Seider is likely heading for 25+ minutes, and he has cleared 2.5 shots in four of the last five he’s seen that usage.
TB
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EDM
Sat, Mar 21 • 10:00 PM ET
Evan Bouchard o2.5 Shots On Goal (-125)
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