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NHL Picks – Mar 18

NHL Value Slate — Mar 18: Data-backed value in Stars @ Avalanche. 4 plays inside powered by proprietary analytics.

📅 Results updated: 5:36 AM ET4 free picks
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NHL Penguins @ Hurricanes
LOST ✗Final
Our Pick
UNDER 6.5
Final Score5-6
Result-1u

📊 Recap

Our UNDER 6.5 projection of 5.9 goals proved accurate through regulation, but an empty-net goal in the final minutes pushed the total to 11 in a 6-5 finish. The core analysis held with both teams generating offense within expected ranges.

Posted: 3/18/2026 4:19 PM ET
NHL Stars @ Avalanche
WON ✓Final
Our Pick
UNDER 6.5
Final Score2-1
Result+1.5u

📊 Recap

Our under 6.5 cashed comfortably as both defenses delivered exactly as projected, with the 2-1 final producing just 3 total goals—well below our model's 5.7 expectation. The structured divisional play and strong goaltending from both netminders created the low-scoring environment we anticipated.

Posted: 3/18/2026 4:19 PM ET
NHL Stars @ Avalanche
LOST ✗Final
Our Pick
Avalanche -1.5
Final Score2-1
Result-1u

📊 Recap

Our Avalanche -1.5 pick fell short in a 2-1 loss, as Colorado managed just one goal despite our model's projection of offensive superiority. The underlying process remained sound with Dallas missing key players, but we couldn't overcome a low-scoring affair that favored the underdog puckline.

Posted: 3/18/2026 4:19 PM ET
NHL Flyers @ Ducks
LOST ✗Final
Our Pick
OVER 6.5
Final Score3-2
Result-1u

📊 Recap

Our Over 6.5 projection missed as Flyers-Ducks finished 3-2 for just 5 total goals. While our model identified legitimate value with strong offensive metrics and goaltending vulnerabilities, the game simply played under our expected range—variance working against solid process.

Posted: 3/18/2026 4:19 PM ET

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