The Avs are playing at a very high level and will be looking to close out their current three-game road trip with another win. Colorado notched a 5-1 win over Ottawa in its last outing, and thanks to a couple of crafty moves earlier in the season, goaltending is now a strength for Colorado. If the Avs play like they did against the Flames on Thursday, we should cash this one.

Rantanen is starting to settle into his role in Dallas, and the 28-year-old remains one of the best pure scorers in the NHL. I like this spot for Rantanen to score his third goal as a member of the Stars on Saturday.

Both teams looking to bounce back from losses. Florida will be without Brad Marchand, but I still like this spot for the defending champions. The Isles have dropped three straight and it's hard to imagine them correcting course against a team as good as Florida.

Rantanen is making his first trip back to Ball Arena after being traded (twice) before the deadline. After an unceremonious exit, I expect Rantanen to be firing and looking to score against his own team. Rantanen has notched eight SOG in three games with Dallas, and the added motivation to score against his former team makes this a great value at plus-money.

MacKinnon is looking to snap a three-game goal drought (he's been held pointless in two straight), and I like this spot for him. This game will have a postseason atmosphere, and this has the potential to be one of the nastiest rivalries in the league for the next few years. Bottom line: Anytime you can get MacKinnon at plus-money for an anytime goal you take it.

This game will have a playoff atmosphere thanks to the return of Mikko Rantanen to Ball Arena -- these teams are also likely headed towards a first round playoff matchup. The Avs are playing extremely well right now, and I expect a very inspired effort from the likes of Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar. Look for a very physical game from both sides, with the Avs coming out on top.

This will be Knights'' third straight road game, and while they've been able to acclimate to Eastern Standard Time for a couple of days, it's worth pointing out that this game starts at 9:30 a.m. in Vegas. Buffalo hasn't played since March 12, so the Sabres should have fresh legs at home. No denying Vegas is the better team here, but I like the Sabres to keep it close and potentially steal a win in this spot.

The Knights thoroughly dominated the Penguins on Friday in Vegas, but I expect this game (in Pittsburgh) to be much more competitive. This is a spot where I wouldn't be shocked if Vegas wins, but in the end I expect the Pens to stay within one goal.

As I said in my Over pick, the Avs are red-hot right now. Colorado has the look of a legitimate Stanley Cup contender after a busy trade deadline, and I expect Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and Co. to roll on Monday night.

The Avs have won five straight games and may be the hottest team in the NHL. Colorado is averaging over 5 goals per game during the streak, and has scored 7 in its last two games. I expect another offensive eruption from the Avs at home. If Chicago can score 1-2 goals, this over should cash with ease.

The Kings hammered the Knights on Feb. 24, and I expect Vegas to get payback on Sunday night. The Knights have won four straight games, all by two goals or more, and the Kings have lost five of their last six. I'm back Vegas on the puck line at plus money here.

The Avs are one of the hottest teams in the NHL right now (crazy what an upgrade in net can do!). They will be without Val Nichushkin and Jonathan Drouin, but that shouldn't matter here. Colorado is coming off a 3-1 win over the defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers, and the team's stars (MacKinnon, Makar, and Rantanen) are playing outstanding hockey. Mackenzie Blackwood has been on fire since coming over from the Sharks, and I don't see him slowing down anytime soon. I like the Avs in a 4-2 or 4-1 type of game.

I don't love the price, but I am pretty confident in the Rangers here. Chicago has lost nine of its last 11 games, and just aren't a very good team right now. New York has been streaky this season, but they are clearly the better team here. I'm going to play this moneyline for 2 units.

Carolina has scored five goals in its last three games. A game against Colorado (whether it's Scott Wedgewood or Alexandar Georgiev in net) could be just what the doctor ordered for the Canes. The Avs are explosive and have the firepower to score on any team in the NHL. Carolina hasn't been particularly effective on the defensive end of late, so I see a floor of 3 goals here for Colorado. I expect this to be another 4-3 or 5-4 game on Thursday.

The Avs are likely going with Alexandar Georgiev in net, and you never know what you're going to get there. Both teams are capable of scoring 4+ goals in a game with ease, and I expect to see plenty of offensive fireworks with Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen, and Cale Makar on the ice.