GAME OF THE NIGHT
- Washington Capitals at Detroit Red Wings, 7 p.m. ET
Red Wings 3-Way ML (+100, BetMGM)
Brandon Velaski — The Capitals’ last win came against Detroit in a 4-3 overtime victory in Washington on March 26. The Red Wings have a chance to end the Caps’ playoff chances and continue their skid in front of a raucous home crowd. Gimme Motown to win in regulation.
Patrick Kane over 2.5 shots on goal vs. Capitals (-130, BetMGM)
Lou Saccomando — This is basically a playoff game for both teams, and Patrick Kane always shows up in the biggest moments. With six goals in his last 10 games, he will be the veteran force in the Red Wings locker room to get the job done.
MORE PICKS
- Winnipeg Jets at Nashville Predators, 8 p.m. ET
- Minnesota Wild at Colorado Avalanche, 9:30 p.m. ET
Jets-Predators over 5.5 goals (-120, BetMGM)
Brandon Velaski — You would think that, with two defensive-minded clubs, the under is the play, but Winnipeg has only hit the under on this total in three of their last eight games. In two of the teams’ three meetings this season, the total has gone over this mark. Both the Jets and Predators have seeding in the West to play for, so it’s time to fire away.
Kirill Kaprizov over 3.5 shots on goal at Avalanche (-125, BetMGM)
Lou Saccomando — Kaprizov is one of the best NHL players who people do not talk about. He is coming off consecutive two-goal games, and he has hit this over in nine of his last 11 games. Even though the Wild won’t make the postseason, the blame can’t be placed on Kaprizov, who has produced a top-10 Hart Trophy caliber season.
Season record: 13-26, -12.35 units