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Read Article Best NHL Playoffs Betting Picks and Parlays: Wednesday May 26, 2021
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
The Stanley Cup Playoffs continue tonight with a three-game slate on the menu and our free picks are here to guide you through it!
It's Wednesday May 26, and, as always, we've simulated all of tonight's games 10,000 times each determining where the value lies for bettors across the United States.
With NHL betting picks, probabilities, odds and predicted scores featured each and every day, check out our top plays for tonight's games.
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Here is what the data is telling us for tonight's NHL games ⏬
Penguins @ Islanders
BET: 🔥 New York Islanders at the puck line with William Hill (+110)
📈 2.2% edge on the sportsbooks' odds
The Isles are looking to wrap up the series in this one after taking a 3-2 lead in the last game between the sides.
So far in their three wins, two have come by a one goal margin, with DimersBOT backing them to win big again as they did in game four!
MORE: Penguins @ Islanders predictions
Panthers @ Lightning
BET: 🔥 Lightning at the moneyline with PointsBet (-145)
📈 58.3% probability
In what has been the most entertaining series of the playoffs so far, our projections have the Tampa Bay Lightning wrapping it up in game six at a 58.3% probability!
The Panthers of course won last game 4-1 but we (or DimersBOT) can't see the Bolts blowing a second chance at ending this series.
But more than just that, when PointsBet is offering free bets like they are in the offer below, why wouldn't you take advantage!?
MORE: Panthers @ Lightning predictions
Golden Knights @ Wild
BET: 🔥 Total goals OVER 5.5 with BetMGM (+100)
📈 50.9% probability
Yessssssir, the OVER bet is back. We've been hitting these at a great rate and we're feeling good about cashing again here.
Two of the last three games in this series have seen 6+ goals and with the offensive talents on both lists, we should see something similar in this one!
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MORE: Golden Knights @ Wild predictions
NHL Playoffs Wednesday Parlay
🔥 Isles -1.5
🔥 Lightning ML
🔥 VGK/MIN o5.5 goals
💰 Parlay with FanDuel Sportsbook (+1043)
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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