NHL expert picks today: Sunday's best bets include Blues vs. Wild play [3/1/2026]

Blues +1.5 (-118)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 57.9%
• Matchup: Blues vs. Wild (5:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on Blues +1.5 at -118 odds. A 57.9% probability produces an edge of 3.8%, making this the strongest play for today's NHL slate.

Blackhawks +1.5 (+100)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 53.6%
• Matchup: Blackhawks vs. Mammoth (4:00PM ET, Sunday)

Blackhawks +1.5 carries a 3.6% edge and a probability of 53.6% at +100 odds, according to our model.

Flames ML (+150)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 43.3%
• Matchup: Flames vs. Ducks (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Flames ML at +150 odds shows a 3.3% edge, supported by a 43.3% probability in simulations.

Blackhawks ML (+250)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 31.6%
• Matchup: Blackhawks vs. Mammoth (4:00PM ET, Sunday)

A 3.1% edge and 31.6% probability make Blackhawks at the moneyline at a value play in the Blackhawks vs. Mammoth matchup, per our model.

Blues ML (+205)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 35.6%
• Matchup: Blues vs. Wild (5:00PM ET, Sunday)

Blues ML at +205 odds presents a 2.8% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 35.6%.

Flames +1.5 (-168)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 65.4%
• Matchup: Flames vs. Ducks (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model finds value on Flames +1.5 at -168 odds, supported by an edge of 2.7%.

Penguins ML (+128)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 46.3%
• Matchup: Golden Knights vs. Penguins (1:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has uncovered value on Penguins ML at +128 odds. A 46.3% probability produces a 2.5% edge, making this a strong play for today's NHL action.

NHL best bets summary: Sunday, 3/1/2026

As of 4:17AM ET, here are our top NHL bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Blues vs. Wild	Blues +1.5	-118 @ BetMGM	3.8%	57.9%
Blackhawks vs. Mammoth	Blackhawks +1.5	+100 @ BetMGM	3.6%	53.6%
Flames vs. Ducks	Flames ML	+150 @ FanDuel	3.3%	43.3%
Blackhawks vs. Mammoth	Blackhawks ML	+250 @ FanDuel	3.1%	31.6%
Blues vs. Wild	Blues ML	+205 @ FanDuel	2.8%	35.6%
Flames vs. Ducks	Flames +1.5	-168 @ FanDuel	2.7%	65.4%
Golden Knights vs. Penguins	Penguins ML	+128 @ FanDuel	2.5%	46.3%

List of upcoming NHL games to bet on [3/1/2026]

• Golden Knights vs. Penguins (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Blackhawks vs. Mammoth (4:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Jets vs. Sharks (4:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Blues vs. Wild (5:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Panthers vs. Islanders (6:30PM ET, Sunday)
• Flames vs. Ducks (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our NHL best bets are locked and loaded for March 1, 2026, featuring plays such as Blues +1.5 and Blackhawks +1.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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