NHL expert picks today: Tuesday's best bets include Avalanche vs. Penguins play [3/24/2026]

Today’s NHL expert picks for March 24, 2026 are here, with Avalanche vs. Penguins and Blackhawks vs. Islanders among the top plays identified by our model across Tuesday’s NHL play.

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List of NHL expert picks tonight [3/24, updated 5:32AM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best hockey bets, ranked by edge for Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

Avalanche vs. Penguins under 6.5 goals (+104)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 52%
• Matchup: Avalanche vs. Penguins (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on under 6.5 goals in Avalanche vs. Penguins at +104 odds. A 52% probability produces an edge of 3.0%, making this the strongest play for today's NHL slate.

Blackhawks +1.5 (-150)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 62.5%
• Matchup: Blackhawks vs. Islanders (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Blackhawks +1.5 carries a 2.5% edge and a probability of 62.5% at -150 odds, according to our model.

Canucks +1.5 (-155)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 63.3%
• Matchup: Ducks vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Canucks +1.5 vs. Ducks at -155 odds shows a 2.5% edge, supported by a 63.3% probability in simulations.

Canucks ML (+152)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 41.9%
• Matchup: Ducks vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 2.2% edge and 41.9% probability make Canucks at the moneyline at a value play in the Ducks vs. Canucks matchup, per our model.

NHL best bets summary: Tuesday, 3/24/2026

As of 5:32AM ET, here are our top NHL bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Avalanche vs. Penguins	Under 6.5 Goals	+104 @ FanDuel	3.0%	52%
Blackhawks vs. Islanders	Blackhawks +1.5	-150 @ BetMGM	2.5%	62.5%
Ducks vs. Canucks	Canucks +1.5	-155 @ BetMGM	2.5%	63.3%
Ducks vs. Canucks	Canucks ML	+152 @ FanDuel	2.2%	41.9%

List of upcoming NHL games to bet on [3/24/2026]

• Senators vs. Red Wings (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Maple Leafs vs. Bruins (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Blackhawks vs. Islanders (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Avalanche vs. Penguins (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Kraken vs. Panthers (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Blue Jackets vs. Flyers (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Hurricanes vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Wild vs. Lightning (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Golden Knights vs. Jets (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Capitals vs. Blues (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Devils vs. Stars (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Sharks vs. Predators (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Kings vs. Flames (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Oilers vs. Mammoth (9:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Ducks vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our NHL best bets are locked and loaded for March 24, 2026, featuring plays such as under 6.5 goals in the Avalanche vs. Penguins matchup and Blackhawks +1.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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

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