This is a crazy year for NHL picks! With the Canucks’ long COVID pause, they have to play a few more regular-season games, so the NHL is running the regular season and playoffs at the same time. We are here to cut through the mess and provide you with free expert picks for the NHL Playoffs.
Tonight the puck will drop for the first of the seven-game series between the Hurricanes and the Predators. Tune in to CNBC at 8 pm EST to watch the action.
Nashville should be shaking in their skates as they get ready to hop on the ice. While they have had an excellent regular season, largely thanks to their goalie, Saros, it is unlikely that he will be able to save them against the Carolina offense.
Plus, while he stopped 92.7% of shots, making him the fourth-best goalie in the league, the starting goalie for the Hurricanes, Mrazek, had a similar save rate during his 12 games this season: 92.3%.
This Monday night game could, of course, go either way. But it is very likely that the Hurricanes will not have much trouble either tonight or in the long-run.
If you want to make a bet tonight, go with the Hurricanes on the moneyline. If you are looking for NHL playoffs best bets, go with the over 1.5 games on the series. It is unlikely that the Predators will be able to hold on for the full seven games they’re allotted.
Our free NHL picks are well-researched and based on our years of sports betting experience. We know exactly what to look for when betting on Hockey games, whether in the NHL Playoffs, the regular season, or the Stanley Cup.
This, however, does not mean that we are infallible. No one is. After all, you can never guarantee a winning bet. That is why it is wagering. We can only make smart bets and trust that over time we will come out on top, even if we lose a bet now and then.
So, take our free expert picks seriously. But also take them as advice, not as a commandment. If you are going with the underdog strategy, and we only recommend favorites, it is best to stick to your strategy and make other bets.
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About the Author
Chris Boline is a Reno-based business development professional and freelance sports writer with over a decade of experience covering the NBA G League, Los Angeles Chargers, and national football and basketball. His expertise spans the NFL, NBA, UFC, boxing, golf, and motorsports, along with topical news, marketing, and promotional content. A proud University of Nevada graduate, Chris earned both his BS in Management & Economics (2015) and MBA (2023). He is active in the Reno community, serving on boards such as the Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, NCET, and the College of Business Alumni Association, where he was past president (2022–23). Notable honors include: - Two-time University of Nevada Alumni Chapter of the Year honoree (2017, 2021) - 2021 NCET Professional Services Organization of the Year (with TAC) - 2016–17 Reno Bighorns MVP, awarded by the Sacramento Kings - Nevada Press Association Award for Best Sports Column (2015) - Former Editor-in-Chief of The Nevada Sagebrush Chris blends his passion for sports with a strong background in sales, marketing, and community engagement.
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