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OVER 6 Goals
NHL | FLA @ TOR - Mar. 13 7:00 PM ET
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Expert PickMichel Anderson
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NHL | CHI vs SJS - Mar. 13 10:30 PM ET
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Thursday, March 13
7:00 PM ET
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Vegas VS Columbus
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
VGK 4.9 -190
CLB 1.3 +163
Spread Pick
-1.5 +135
+1.5 -155
Total Pick
U 6.5 -120
O 6.5 +100
  • Vegas are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games.
  • Vegas are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games on the road.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vegas' last 6 games when playing on the road against Columbus.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Vegas' last 14 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
  • Vegas are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games against an opponent in the Metropolitan Division division.
  • The total has gone OVER in 6 of Columbus' last 7 games.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Columbus' last 12 games against Vegas.
  • Columbus are 12-3 SU in their last 15 games at home.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Columbus' last 6 games when playing at home against Vegas.
  • Columbus are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Columbus' last 6 games played in March.
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Boston VS Ottawa
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
BOS 2.9 +165
OTT 3.4 -200
Spread Pick
+1.5 -160
-1.5 +135
Total Pick
U 5.5 -115
O 5.5 -105
  • The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games.
  • Boston are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games.
  • Boston are 13-7 SU in their last 20 games against Ottawa.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games on the road.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Boston's last 12 games when playing on the road against Ottawa.
  • Boston are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games played on a Thursday.
  • The total has gone OVER in 12 of Ottawa's last 14 games.
  • Ottawa are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Ottawa's last 14 games against Boston.
  • Ottawa are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games at home.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Ottawa's last 12 games when playing at home against Boston.
  • The total has gone OVER in 8 of Ottawa's last 9 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
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Tampa Bay VS Philadelphia
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
TB 3.1 -150
PHI 3.0 +130
Spread Pick
-1.5 +158
+1.5 -183
Total Pick
U 6 -115
O 6 -105
  • The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games.
  • Tampa Bay are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games.
  • Tampa Bay are 14-4 SU in their last 18 games against Philadelphia.
  • Tampa Bay are 5-10 SU in their last 15 games on the road.
  • Tampa Bay are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games against an opponent in the Metropolitan Division division.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games.
  • Philadelphia are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games.
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games against Tampa Bay.
  • Philadelphia are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games at home.
  • Philadelphia are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay.
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
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St. Louis VS Pittsburgh
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
STL 3.4 -135
PIT 2.8 +115
Spread Pick
-1.5 +185
+1.5 -225
Total Pick
U 5.5 -105
O 5.5 -115
  • St. Louis are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games.
  • St. Louis are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games against Pittsburgh.
  • St. Louis are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games on the road.
  • St. Louis are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 10 of St. Louis' last 13 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis' last 7 games against an opponent in the Metropolitan Division division.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games.
  • Pittsburgh are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games against St. Louis.
  • Pittsburgh are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games at home.
  • Pittsburgh are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
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Florida VS Toronto
Experts 1
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
FLA 4.5 -140
TOR 1.7 +120
Spread Pick
-1.5 +180
+1.5 -210
Total Pick
U 5.5 +100
O 5.5 -120
OVER 6 Goals
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The total has gone OVER in the last three meetings between these Atlantic Division rivals, with an average of 7.7 goals per game. I don't expect that to change tonight with Florida scoring well over its last 16 games with 3.5 goals per game.

Toronto is no slouch offensively, scoring 3.9 goals per game in its last 13 outings. That offensive output has been necessary to cover up its poor defense, where it has allowed 3.3 goals in the same period.   

We'll see more than six goals tonight hitting on +100 odds at BetMGM.

Expert Pick: Michel Anderson
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida's last 5 games.
  • Florida are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games.
  • Florida are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games against Toronto.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games on the road.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida's last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto.
  • Florida are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games.
  • Toronto are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Toronto's last 12 games against Florida.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 9 games at home.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing at home against Florida.
  • Toronto are 12-3 SU in their last 15 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
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Edmonton VS New Jersey
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
EDM 3.4 -135
NJ 2.7 +115
Spread Pick
-1.5 +185
+1.5 -225
Total Pick
U 6 -115
O 6 -105
  • Edmonton are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games.
  • Edmonton are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games on the road.
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Edmonton's last 5 games when playing on the road against New Jersey.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
  • Edmonton are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Metropolitan Division division.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 13 of New Jersey's last 18 games at home.
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey's last 5 games when playing at home against Edmonton.
  • New Jersey are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
  • New Jersey are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division division.
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NY Rangers VS Minnesota
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
NYR 3.9 -110
MIN 2.3 -110
Spread Pick
+1.5 -270
-1.5 +228
Total Pick
U 5.5 -110
O 5.5 -110
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Rangers' last 7 games.
  • NY Rangers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
  • The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Rangers' last 9 games on the road.
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Rangers' last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota.
  • NY Rangers are 6-12 SU in their last 18 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
  • NY Rangers are 4-10 SU in their last 14 games against an opponent in the Central Division division.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games.
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games against NY Rangers.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games at home.
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Rangers.
  • Minnesota are 14-6 SU in their last 20 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
  • Minnesota are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Metropolitan Division division.
10:30 PM ET
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Washington VS Los Angeles
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
WAS 3.4 +110
LA 2.7 -130
Spread Pick
+1.5 -240
-1.5 +200
Total Pick
U 5.5 +105
O 5.5 -125
  • The total has gone OVER in 11 of Washington's last 15 games.
  • Washington are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games.
  • Washington are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games against Los Angeles.
  • Washington are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles.
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Los Angeles' last 6 games.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Los Angeles' last 7 games against Washington.
  • Los Angeles are 16-4 SU in their last 20 games at home.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Los Angeles' last 6 games when playing at home against Washington.
  • Los Angeles are 15-5 SU in their last 20 games against an opponent in the Metropolitan Division division.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Los Angeles' last 9 games played in March.
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Chicago VS San Jose
Experts 1
Predicted Score / ML
Pred. Score / ML Pick
CHI 3.0 +105
SJ 3.1 -125
Spread Pick
+1.5 -237
-1.5 +204
Total Pick
U 6 +100
O 6 -120
Blackhawks ML
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The Hawks are 2-1 SU with Spencer Knight in the net. The former Florida shot-stopper has played like that goalie who was drafted 13th overall in 2019 with a 0.41SV% and 1.98GAA with the Hawks.

I expect him to pick up his third win as a Hawk when he takes on the Sharks tonight. San Jose has been embarrassing at home, going 1-9 SU in its last 10 home games and being outscored 23-42.

While Chicago is not a good team, now that they have their starting goalie, they should out class the Sharks.

Expert Pick: Michel Anderson
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 7 games.
  • Chicago are 5-14 SU in their last 19 games.
  • Chicago are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against San Jose.
  • Chicago are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games on the road.
  • Chicago are 7-13 SU in their last 20 games when playing on the road against San Jose.
  • The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chicago's last 10 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
  • San Jose are 3-17 SU in their last 20 games.
  • San Jose are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games at home.
  • San Jose are 13-7 SU in their last 20 games when playing at home against Chicago.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Jose's last 6 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 6 games against an opponent in the Central Division division.
Computer Picks Results - Last 100 Games
Last 100 To Win Moneyline Total O/U
$ Units (Opening)-$1641-$429-$59
$ Units (Closing)-$1828-$712-$841
Record (Opening)45 - 51 - 449 - 41 - 1053 - 43 - 4
Record (Closing)45 - 51 - 453 - 46 - 146 - 50 - 4
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We've combined statistical analysis and machine learning to make these computer picks. The table above shows you how the computer has done in its last 100 picks against the moneyline, spread (puckline), and the total with $100 units. 

Seeing where the computer has had success (or has failed) can give you some insight into where the betting value might lie going forward.

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Moneyline

An NHL moneyline bet is simple – all you need to do is pick a winner. Whether that’s in regulation or overtime, they don't ask how but how many, right?

TeamMoneyline Odds
Edmonton Oilers-130
Florida Panthers+110


As with all moneyline odds, the team with the minus (-) is the favorite, while the side with the plus (+) is the underdog.

Betting $100 on Edmonton at -130 would net you $176 in winnings (if they win the game), $76 of profit plus your initial $100 wager. Conversely, if you bet on Florida and they win you get $210 -- $110 in profit plus your initial $100 bet.

Spread (Puckline)

The puckline is the NHL's version of the spread, where each team is given a certain amount of goals to either win/lose by. Unlike the NFL or the NBA, the NHL spread doesn't typically change from 1.5 for each side. The spread is designed to make betting on the favorite more enticing. 

TeamMoneyline OddsPuckline Odds
Edmonton Oilers-130-1.5 (-110)
Florida Panthers+110+1.5 (-180)


The favorite (Edmonton at -1.5) would need to win by at least two goals for the bet to cash. If Edmonton wins by two or more goals - in other words "covers the bet" - you'd get $191 in winnings instead of $176 by taking them on the moneyline.

There are two ways for the underdog (Florida at +1.5) to "cover" a +1.5 puckline bet. They can lose by a single goal or win outright to cash! The odds are shorter but you've got options on this bet. 

Totals (OVER/UNDER)

With a total bet, you're wagering on the total number of goals scored by both teams. You aren't backing any single side to win.

TeamTotal Odds
Edmonton OilersO5.5 (-115)
Florida PanthersU5.5 (-105)

 

Sportsbooks will set a line for the game, in this case, it's 5.5 goals. Your job is to figure out if Edmonton and Florida will score more or less than 5.5 goals (not counting the shootout).

If you see a line that's an even number, like 6.0, those bets can end in a push where your wager is refunded if the game ends at exactly six goals.

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