Monday`s NHL schedule presents four games, starting at 7:30 PM ET. The early games feature the New Jersey Devils (-145) against the Vancouver Canucks and the New York Islanders (-135) versus the Columbus Blue Jackets. Later, the Dallas Stars (-220) will host the Minnesota Wild at 8:00 PM ET, and the Utah Hockey Club (-166) will face the Detroit Red Wings at 9:00 PM ET.
The Islanders, Wild, and Devils are all competing for NHL playoff spots. SportsLine`s advanced computer model and team of experts have analyzed each game to identify the top NHL betting opportunities for today. SportsLine`s model runs 10,000 simulations for every NHL game and boasts a 28-13 record on its highest-rated puck line picks this season, generating over $1,214 in profit for $100 bettors. SportsLine’s NHL experts also consistently deliver profitable picks.
Below are SportsLine`s recommended picks for each NHL game on Monday.
Devils to Defeat Canucks (-145 at Caesars)
This selection is provided by SportsLine expert Matt Severance, who holds an impressive 93-49 record in his NHL picks.
`While Vancouver possesses a talented roster, their goaltending has struggled, particularly with their primary goalie Thatcher Demko missing a significant portion of the season due to injury. Although Demko is nearing his return, he hasn`t played in six weeks. This situation puts Kevin Lankinen back in net, and he has been faltering under a heavy workload, losing five of his last six starts. Furthermore, key offensive players Elias Pettersson (52 points), Filip Chytil (26 points, including time with NY Rangers), and Nils Hoglander (21 points) are expected to be absent. This is advantageous for New Jersey goalie Jacob Markstrom, who played for the Canucks from 2013-2020 and previously shut them out this season.`
Boone Jenner Over 1.5 Shots on Goal in Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Game (-188 at FanDuel)
Despite modest goal and assist statistics recently, Jenner has been very active in shooting, accumulating 13 shots in his last three games. The model considers his consistency in exceeding 1.5 shots in five of his past six games and projects 2.4 shots for this game. This makes it a 4.5-star rated NHL prop bet and presents good value, even at -188 odds.
Wild to Beat Stars (+179 at FanDuel)
The Wild currently lead the Western Conference wild-card race, but with the Blues and Flames performing strongly, Minnesota needs to maintain their winning momentum. Although playing away, the Wild have performed better on the road (22-10-3) compared to their home record (18-15-2). SportsLine’s model predicts a 43% chance of a Minnesota victory, making this a valuable bet at the offered odds.
Utah to Cover -1.5 Puck Line Against Red Wings (-150 at DraftKings)
This pick is from SportsLine expert Bruce Marshall, who has an 8-4 record in his recent NHL picks.
`The Red Wings` poor form with only two wins in their last 11 games has significantly damaged their playoff hopes in the Eastern Conference. A challenging road trip starting in Washington (4-1 loss) and continuing to Vegas (6-3 loss) further weakens Detroit`s position. Goalie Petr Mrazek, recently brought back to the team, hasn`t provided the solution, conceding 4 goals to the Capitals last Tuesday. Meanwhile, Utah is still in contention for a Western Conference playoff spot and is coming off two home wins at the Delta Center against the Sabres and Lightning, scoring a total of 11 goals.`
Looking for More NHL Picks for Monday?
You`ve reviewed the top NHL picks for each Monday game. Access even more NHL picks from SportsLine`s proven model, which has generated over $1,200 in profit on NHL puck line bets this season.
Torin Vale 
Elton Marrow