The NHL slate features a packed Thursday night with nine compelling matchups, headlined by crucial contests between the Bruins-Hurricanes and Jets-Flyers that have significant playoff implications.
Our NHL best bets and expert picks spotlight several intriguing opportunities, including the surging Panthers (-1.5) looking to continue their offensive dominance against Columbus, while the Lightning aim to extend their impressive home scoring streak against Buffalo.
From defensive battles to high-scoring affairs, tonight's games offer a diverse range of betting angles, with particular value found in several over/under plays where analytics suggest market inefficiencies.
NHL best bets
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