NHL expert picks today: Tuesday's best bets include Kings vs. Canucks play [4/14/2026]

Today’s NHL expert picks for April 14, 2026 are here, with Kings vs. Canucks and Penguins vs. Blues among the top plays identified by our model across Tuesday’s NHL schedule.

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List of NHL expert picks tonight [4/14, updated 9:02PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best hockey bets, ranked by edge for Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Kings vs. Canucks under 6.5 goals (+110)

• Edge: 7.8%
• Probability: 55.4%
• Matchup: Kings vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on under 6.5 goals in Kings vs. Canucks at +110 odds. A 55.4% probability produces an edge of 7.8%, making this the strongest play for today's NHL slate.

Penguins ML (+180)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 40.3%
• Matchup: Penguins vs. Blues (9:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Penguins ML carries a 4.6% edge and a probability of 40.3% at +180 odds, according to our model.

Stars vs. Sabres over 6.5 goals (+100)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 54.2%
• Matchup: Stars vs. Sabres (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Stars vs. Sabres over 6.5 goals at +100 odds shows a 4.2% edge, supported by a 54.2% probability in simulations.

Penguins +1.5 (-142)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 62.5%
• Matchup: Penguins vs. Blues (9:30PM ET, Tuesday)

A 3.8% edge and 62.5% probability make Penguins +1.5 vs. Blues at a value play in the Penguins vs. Blues matchup, per our model.

Sharks vs. Blackhawks under 6.5 goals (-105)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 54.5%
• Matchup: Sharks vs. Blackhawks (8:30PM ET, Wednesday)

Sharks vs. Blackhawks under 6.5 goals at -105 odds presents a 3.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 54.5%.

Penguins vs. Blues under 6.5 goals (-102)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 53.8%
• Matchup: Penguins vs. Blues (9:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on under 6.5 goals in Penguins vs. Blues at -102 odds, supported by an edge of 3.3%.

NHL best bets summary: Tuesday, 4/14/2026

As of 9:02PM ET, here are our top NHL bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Kings vs. Canucks	Under 6.5 Goals	+110 @ DraftKings	7.8%	55.4%
Penguins vs. Blues	Penguins ML	+180 @ BetMGM	4.6%	40.3%
Stars vs. Sabres	Over 6.5 Goals	+100 @ DraftKings	4.2%	54.2%
Penguins vs. Blues	Penguins +1.5	-142 @ DraftKings	3.8%	62.5%
Sharks vs. Blackhawks	Under 6.5 Goals	-105 @ DraftKings	3.3%	54.5%
Penguins vs. Blues	Under 6.5 Goals	-102 @ DraftKings	3.3%	53.8%

List of upcoming NHL games to bet on [4/14/2026]

• Penguins vs. Blues (9:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Kings vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Red Wings vs. Panthers (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Stars vs. Sabres (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Rangers vs. Lightning (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Maple Leafs vs. Senators (7:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Sharks vs. Blackhawks (8:30PM ET, Wednesday)

Conclusion

Our NHL best bets are locked and loaded for April 14, 2026, featuring plays such as under 6.5 goals in the Kings vs. Canucks matchup and Penguins ML. 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.