NHL expert picks today: Thursday's best bets include Sabres vs. Sharks play [3/19/2026]

Today’s NHL expert picks for March 19, 2026 are here, with Sabres vs. Sharks and Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs among the top plays identified by our model across Thursday’s NHL schedule.

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List of NHL expert picks tonight [3/19, updated 9:37PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best hockey bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Sabres vs. Sharks under 6.5 goals (+114)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 50.5%
• Matchup: Sabres vs. Sharks (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has identified value on under 6.5 goals in Sabres vs. Sharks at +114 odds. A 50.5% probability produces an edge of 3.7%, making this the strongest play for today's NHL slate.

Maple Leafs ML (+180)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 39.1%
• Matchup: Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Maple Leafs ML carries a 3.4% edge and a probability of 39.1% at +180 odds, according to our model.

Blackhawks ML (+245)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 32.3%
• Matchup: Avalanche vs. Blackhawks (8:30PM ET, Friday)

Blackhawks ML at +245 odds shows a 3.3% edge, supported by a 32.3% probability in simulations.

Maple Leafs +1.5 (-135)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 60.7%
• Matchup: Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs (7:00PM ET, Friday)

A 3.3% edge and 60.7% probability make Maple Leafs +1.5 vs. Hurricanes at a value play in the Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs matchup, per our model.

Canucks ML (+260)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 30.5%
• Matchup: Lightning vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Canucks ML at +260 odds presents a 2.7% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 30.5%.

Canucks +1.5 (+102)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 52.1%
• Matchup: Lightning vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model finds value on Canucks +1.5 at +102 odds, supported by an edge of 2.6%.

NHL best bets summary: Thursday, 3/19/2026

As of 9:37PM ET, here are our top NHL bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Sabres vs. Sharks	Under 6.5 Goals	+114 @ DraftKings	3.7%	50.5%
Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs	Maple Leafs ML	+180 @ BetMGM	3.4%	39.1%
Avalanche vs. Blackhawks	Blackhawks ML	+245 @ FanDuel	3.3%	32.3%
Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs	Maple Leafs +1.5	-135 @ BetMGM	3.3%	60.7%
Lightning vs. Canucks	Canucks ML	+260 @ BetMGM	2.7%	30.5%
Lightning vs. Canucks	Canucks +1.5	+102 @ DraftKings	2.6%	52.1%

List of upcoming NHL games to bet on [3/19/2026]

• Sabres vs. Sharks (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Lightning vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Mammoth vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Flyers vs. Kings (10:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Devils vs. Capitals (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Avalanche vs. Blackhawks (8:30PM ET, Friday)
• Panthers vs. Flames (9:00PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

Our NHL best bets are locked and loaded for March 19, 2026, featuring plays such as under 6.5 goals in the Sabres vs. Sharks matchup and Maple Leafs ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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