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We've seen some wild results over the past few days, along with some teams starting to clinch playoff spots. It's peak NHL time, so let's jump into today's NHL predictions!

 

 

 

NHL Picks, Predictions & Best Bets Today, 3/26

I will keep my NHL best bets today centered on teams that are vying for a playoff spot and are eager to earn every point possible, as this should provide us with the most reliable outcomes.

 

 

 

Devils vs. Blackhawks Prediction: Wednesday, March 26th

This isn't a “must-win” game for the New Jersey Devils, but it certainly feels that way. The Devils come in having lost three in a row and four of their last five games, a rough stretch of games as we close out the season. 

While I don't think the New York Rangers or New York Islanders will catch them in the Metro standings, the Devils need to right the ship and do so quickly. Luckily for them, and for our NHL best bets today, they have an easy matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks tonight, which should help get them back on track. 

Over the last two weeks, the Blackhawks have allowed a staggering 4.54 Goals per 60 minutes in five-on-five situations, which is the worst in the league. This is factually the easiest matchup in the league in the last two weeks, and the Devils have to strike and get the offense going. 

I'll also look at the Devils' top-line center and captain, Nico Hischier, for over 2.5 shots on goal tonight. He's coming off a game with only one shot, and frankly, that's not acceptable at this point in the season with the Devils falling and no Jack Hughes in the lineup. Hischier will lead the Devils and come away with the win tonight. 

 

 

 

Stars vs. Oilers Prediction: Wednesday, March 26th

If the Dallas Stars are the Stanley Cup contender, we believe them to be, this is a game they should be able to win. The Edmonton Oilers are significantly short-handed with no Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, a loss which can't be understated enough. 

Missing two of the four best players in the world puts any team at a big disadvantage, but even more so when the Oilers have struggled to find a high level of consistency this season. 

The Stars, as usual, have been a solid defense team, and over the last two weeks, they've allowed 2.29 Goals per 60 minutes in five-on-five situations, which is the 12th-best in the league. The Stars should simply take care of business against a short-handed Oilers lineup to round out our NHL best bets today; there's no other way to put it. 

 

 

 

Best NHL Prop Bets & Other Picks Today, 3/26