NHL expert picks today: Saturday's best bets include Blues vs. Wild play [2/28/2026]

Blues +1.5 (-115)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 59.2%
• Matchup: Blues vs. Wild (5:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on Blues +1.5 at -115 odds. A 59.2% probability produces an edge of 5.7%, making this the strongest play for today's NHL slate.

Blackhawks +1.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 55.9%
• Matchup: Blackhawks vs. Mammoth (4:00PM ET, Sunday)

Blackhawks +1.5 carries a 4.7% edge and a probability of 55.9% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Blues ML (+205)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 36.5%
• Matchup: Blues vs. Wild (5:00PM ET, Sunday)

Blues ML at +205 odds shows a 3.7% edge, supported by a 36.5% probability in simulations.

Capitals vs. Canadiens under 6.5 goals (+110)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 51.1%
• Matchup: Capitals vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 3.5% edge and 51.1% probability make Capitals vs. Canadiens under 6.5 goals at a value play in the Capitals vs. Canadiens matchup, per our model.

Blackhawks ML (+230)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 33.2%
• Matchup: Blackhawks vs. Mammoth (4:00PM ET, Sunday)

Blackhawks ML at +230 odds presents a 2.9% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 33.2%.

Penguins ML (+136)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 45.2%
• Matchup: Golden Knights vs. Penguins (1:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model finds value on Penguins to win at +136 odds, supported by an edge of 2.8%.

Sabres +1.5 (-120)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Sabres vs. Lightning (7:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has uncovered value on Sabres +1.5 at -120 odds. A 57% probability produces a 2.4% edge, making this a strong play for today's NHL action.

Blackhawks +1.5 (+112)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 49.5%
• Matchup: Blackhawks vs. Avalanche (6:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 2.3% edge on a 49.5% probability makes Blackhawks +1.5 at +112 odds a solid value play in today's Blackhawks vs. Avalanche matchup.

Penguins +1.5 (-180)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 66.4%
• Matchup: Golden Knights vs. Penguins (1:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model projects value on Penguins +1.5 at -180 odds. A 66.4% probability produces a 2.1% edge, making Penguins the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

NHL best bets summary: Saturday, 2/28/2026

As of 5:34PM ET, here are our top NHL bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Blues vs. Wild	Blues +1.5	-115 @ DraftKings	5.7%	59.2%
Blackhawks vs. Mammoth	Blackhawks +1.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.7%	55.9%
Blues vs. Wild	Blues ML	+205 @ DraftKings	3.7%	36.5%
Capitals vs. Canadiens	Under 6.5 Goals	+110 @ BetMGM	3.5%	51.1%
Blackhawks vs. Mammoth	Blackhawks ML	+230 @ BetMGM	2.9%	33.2%
Golden Knights vs. Penguins	Penguins ML	+136 @ DraftKings	2.8%	45.2%
Sabres vs. Lightning	Sabres +1.5	-120 @ BetMGM	2.4%	57%
Blackhawks vs. Avalanche	Blackhawks +1.5	+112 @ FanDuel	2.3%	49.5%
Golden Knights vs. Penguins	Penguins +1.5	-180 @ BetMGM	2.1%	66.4%

List of upcoming NHL games to bet on [2/28/2026]

• Blackhawks vs. Avalanche (6:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Islanders vs. Blue Jackets (6:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Sabres vs. Lightning (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Senators vs. Maple Leafs (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Flames vs. Kings (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Red Wings vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Capitals vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Predators vs. Stars (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Canucks vs. Kraken (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• 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)

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Conclusion

Our NHL best bets are locked and loaded for February 28, 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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