NHL Expert Picks and Best Bets Today [Thursday 3/7/2024]

NHL betting is back for another big day, and we're here to bring you our top picks for Thursday's hockey action.

After running thousands of data-driven simulations of every game today, we have methodically nailed down the top five best NHL bets for Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Today's NHL plays come from a mix of matchups, led by Canadiens vs. Hurricanes and Islanders vs. Sharks, with our advanced predictive analytics model tirelessly striving to dig out edges across various bet types.

With so much hockey action to watch and analyze today, we've got your back. Our NHL picks and predictions are here to make your Thursday a breeze, with our carefully curated NHL best bets today presented below in order of the biggest edge.

We used a powerful predictive analytics model to find these NHL best bets, meaning that our featured plays represent the best NHL bets to make on Thursday.

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Now, let's get into Thursday's NHL plays.

Best NHL Bets Tonight - 3/7/2024

After diving deep into the numbers and running thousands of simulations of today's NHL action, DimersBOT, our leading predictive analytics model, has figured out the best hockey bets for you to make on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Canadiens +1.5 (+104)

• Odds: +104
• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 53.2%
• Matchup: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Click here to place this bet with FanDuel Sportsbook

Our model has pinpointed the best NHL bet tonight, focusing on the matchup between the Canadiens and Hurricanes. We recommend placing a puck line bet on Canadiens +1.5, currently offered at +104 odds by FanDuel Sportsbook. We have detected a significant edge of 4.2% for this particular wager, which makes it our NHL best bet for Thursday.

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Sharks ML (+220)

• Odds: +220
• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 35%
• Matchup: Islanders vs. Sharks (10:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Click here to place this bet with BetMGM

Our model has uncovered another standout NHL bet for Thursday's hockey action, specifically in the game featuring the Islanders and Sharks. We recommend considering a moneyline wager on Sharks ML, available at +220 odds through BetMGM Sportsbook. We have found a compelling edge of 3.8% for this particular bet.

Sharks +1.5 (-115)

• Odds: -115
• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 57.2%
• Matchup: Islanders vs. Sharks (10:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Click here to place this bet with BetMGM

Another top pick for Thursday's hockey action comes from the matchup between the Islanders and Sharks. The play here is a puck line bet, with Sharks +1.5 at enticing odds of -115 through BetMGM. Our model has found an advantageous edge of 3.8% for this particular wager.

Blue Jackets +1.5 (-105)

• Odds: -105
• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Oilers vs. Blue Jackets (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Click here to place this bet with FanDuel Sportsbook

Our next pick for Thursday's action stems from the game between the Oilers and Blue Jackets. The bet here is a puck line wager on Blue Jackets +1.5, currently available at enticing -105 odds through FanDuel Sportsbook. Our model has detected a noteworthy 3.6% edge for this particular bet.

Canadiens ML (+250)

• Odds: +250
• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 31.1%
• Matchup: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Click here to place this bet with DraftKings Sportsbook

Next up, we're looking at the Canadiens vs. Hurricanes game. Our model has its eyes on Canadiens ML, coming in at +250 odds. When comparing the best available moneyline odds at DraftKings Sportsbook to our probabilities, we're talking about a tasty 2.6% edge here.

NHL Best Bets: Thursday, 3/7/2024

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Canadiens vs. Hurricanes	Canadiens +1.5	+104 @ FanDuel	4.2%
Islanders vs. Sharks	Sharks ML	+220 @ BetMGM	3.8%
Islanders vs. Sharks	Sharks +1.5	-115 @ BetMGM	3.8%
Oilers vs. Blue Jackets	Blue Jackets +1.5	-105 @ FanDuel	3.6%
Canadiens vs. Hurricanes	Canadiens ML	+250 @ DraftKings	2.6%

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Tonight's NHL Games to Bet On - 3/7/2024

• Capitals vs. Penguins (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Maple Leafs vs. Bruins (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Blues vs. Devils (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Canadiens vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Flyers vs. Panthers (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Flames vs. Lightning (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Oilers vs. Blue Jackets (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Sabres vs. Predators (8:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Wild vs. Coyotes (9:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Canucks vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Islanders vs. Sharks (10:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Senators vs. Kings (10:30PM ET, Thursday)

What Is an Edge in NHL Betting?

An edge occurs when Dimers' model projects the probability of an event to be higher than the best odds available. Essentially, it means that our NHL model suggeststhat a bet has a better likelihood of cashing than the sportsbooks do. This means the higher the edge, the better for you.

Although an edge does not guarantee that you will win a given bet, taking Dimers' plays that have a higher betting edge can increase your chances of being profitable in the long run. This is an essential aspect of successful sports betting.

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Make Informed NHL Betting Decisions Today - 3/7/2024

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While we strive to provide accurate and insightful betting advice, we always recommend that our users exercise caution and conduct their own research before using our daily betting picks or any other betting advice, as ultimately, it's up to each individual to make informed decisions that align with their personal values and goals. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.

This NHL best bets article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on Thursday's NHL action, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control are performed to ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.

All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.