Terry Edelmann

Today’s Free Picks

The PLAY: (UTA) Clayton Keller Over 0.5 Assist (+115)

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Play: (UTA) Clayton Keller Over 0.5 Assist (+115) at Draftkings

Clayton Keller enters the postseason on a historic tear, recording an assist in 10 consecutive games to close the regular season. This stretch included four multi-assist performances for the Utah captain. Keller has also found consistent success against the Vegas Golden Knights, tallying at least one assist in four of his last six meetings with them.

The PLAY: (BUF) Jason Zucker Over 0.5 Point (+110)

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Play: (BUF) Jason Zucker Over 0.5 Point (+110) at Draftkings

Jason Zucker recorded an assist in four consecutive games heading into the playoffs, scoring a goal in two of those contests. Zucker has also found success against the Boston Bruins, recording a point in three of his last four games against them, including a two-point performance in their most recent meeting.

The PLAY: (BUF) Josh Norris Over 0.5 Point (+110)

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Josh Norris finished the regular season on a tear, recording a point in six consecutive games and seven of his last eight. Currently slotted on the third line and the top power-play unit, Norris has also found significant success against the Boston Bruins, tallying a point in five of his last six matchups against his division rivals.

The PLAY: Montreal Canadiens to win Series vs Tampa Bay Lightning (+205)

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Play: Montreal Canadiens to win Series vs Tampa Bay Lightning (+205) at Draftkings

The oddsmakers are definitely overlooking Montreal in this matchup. Both the Canadiens (48-24-10) and Lightning (50-26-6) finished tied with 106 points, yet Tampa opens as a heavy -275 favourite. Montreal has the momentum, closing the year with 11 wins in their last 14 games, while Tampa stumbled by losing 4 of their last 6.

Head-to-head, Montreal has won the last two meetings (4-1 on March 31 and 2-1 on April 9) and took the overall season series 2-1-1. While Tampa has more experience, they’ve also flamed out in the first round for three straight years.

Despite losing top defenceman Noah Dobson to injury, Montreal's young core—led by Nick Suzuki’s 101-point season and Cole Caufield’s 50-goal campaign—is skilled enough to push this veteran Tampa squad to the brink. Splitting the bet between Montreal +1.5 and the Series ML offers excellent value against the current disrespect from the books.

The PLAY: Montreal Canadiens +1.5 in Series vs Tampa Bay Lightning (-105)

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Play: Montreal Canadiens +1.5 in Series vs Tampa Bay Lightning (-105) at Draftkings

The oddsmakers are definitely overlooking Montreal in this matchup. Both the Canadiens (48-24-10) and Lightning (50-26-6) finished tied with 106 points, yet Tampa opens as a heavy -275 favourite. Montreal has the momentum, closing the year with 11 wins in their last 14 games, while Tampa stumbled by losing 4 of their last 6.

Head-to-head, Montreal has won the last two meetings (4-1 on March 31 and 2-1 on April 9) and took the overall season series 2-1-1. While Tampa has more experience, they’ve also flamed out in the first round for three straight years.

Despite losing top defenceman Noah Dobson to injury, Montreal's young core—led by Nick Suzuki’s 101-point season and Cole Caufield’s 50-goal campaign—is skilled enough to push this veteran Tampa squad to the brink. Splitting the bet between Montreal +1.5 and the Series ML offers excellent value against the current disrespect from the books.