NHL Raymond Report: Top 6 Betting Previews for March 26, 2026

DATE: Thursday, March 26, 2026
SPORT: NHL Hockey
REPORT TYPE: Raymond Report Card
OBJECTIVE: Technical Analysis & Situational Trends

REPORT SUMMARY: MARCH 26 SLATE

Tonight’s NHL board features 13 games, but the Raymond Report has identified six high-signal matchups based on the 80% Club and PVI (Predictive Value Index). Data focuses on divisional implications, goaltending variance, and late-season momentum shifts as teams approach the final stretch.

MATCHUP 1: MINNESOTA WILD (40-20-12) AT FLORIDA PANTHERS (35-32-3)

RAYMOND REPORT CARD:

SIDE: BULLISH (Grade: A-)
TOTAL: NEUTRAL (Grade: C+)
VALUE: Minnesota (-115) / Florida (+105)

SITUATIONAL CONTEXT:
Minnesota enters on 2 days' rest following a non-division road win. Florida is 3-7 SU in their last 10 games, showing significant regression in defensive zone exits.

DATA POINTS:

Minnesota Wild: Minnesota Wild NHL Picks Analysis currently rank 4th in the Western Conference. Filip Gustavsson is projected to start (2.42 GAA, .918 SV%). Kirill Kaprizov leads the team with 88 points.
Florida Panthers: Florida Panthers NHL Picks Analysis rely heavily on Sam Bennett’s recent scoring surge (5 goals in 4 games). Sergei Bobrovsky is confirmed (2.89 GAA).
Trend: Minnesota is 14-4 SU as a road favorite this season.
COVI (Confidence on Winner Index): 68% for Minnesota.

BETTING FORECAST: BULLISH on Minnesota ML. The Wild’s structured neutral zone trap counters Florida’s speed-based transition game.

MATCHUP 2: COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS (28-38-6) AT MONTREAL CANADIENS (39-25-8)

RAYMOND REPORT CARD:

SIDE: NEUTRAL (Grade: B)
TOTAL: BEARISH (Grade: D)
VALUE: Columbus (+145) / Montreal (-165)

SITUATIONAL CONTEXT:
Columbus is currently on a massive 19-3-4 run (ATS), making them the most profitable team in the league over the last 30 days. Montreal sits 3rd in the Atlantic, fighting for home-ice advantage.

DATA POINTS:

Columbus Blue Jackets: Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Picks Analysis have seen a resurgence in power-play efficiency (26.4% in March).
Montreal Canadiens: Montreal Canadiens NHL Picks Analysis are 22-10-4 at home.
SOS (Strength of Schedule): Columbus has played the 3rd easiest schedule in March, inflating their recent record.
ATS Matrix: Montreal is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings against Columbus at the Bell Centre.

Montreal Canadiens hockey player skating at the Bell Centre against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

MATCHUP 3: PITTSBURGH PENGUINS (34-31-7) AT OTTAWA SENATORS (30-35-7)

RAYMOND REPORT CARD:

SIDE: BEARISH (Grade: C)
TOTAL: BULLISH (Grade: B+)
VALUE: Pittsburgh (-110) / Ottawa (-110)

SITUATIONAL CONTEXT:
A "Pick-em" scenario. Ottawa is coming off 1 day off after a road loss. Pittsburgh is struggling with secondary scoring behind Sidney Crosby.

DATA POINTS:

Pittsburgh Penguins: Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Picks Analysis are 4-6 SU in their last 10 games.
Ottawa Senators: Ottawa Senators NHL Picks Analysis are starting Stuart Skinner, who was recently acquired and is 2-1-0 with a 2.11 GAA in his last three starts.
O/U Trend: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 road games.
Law of Average Pick: Ottawa is due for a home victory after losing 3 straight at the Canadian Tire Centre.

BETTING FORECAST: NEUTRAL. High variance game due to Ottawa’s goaltending instability. Small play on OVER 6.5.

MATCHUP 4: DALLAS STARS (42-20-10) AT NEW YORK ISLANDERS (33-30-9)

RAYMOND REPORT CARD:

SIDE: BULLISH (Grade: A)
TOTAL: NEUTRAL (Grade: B-)
VALUE: Dallas (-140) / NY Islanders (+120)

SITUATIONAL CONTEXT:
Dallas is elite on the road. The Islanders are fighting for a Wild Card spot, anchored by Ilya Sorokin.

DATA POINTS:

Dallas Stars: Dallas Stars NHL Picks Analysis rank 2nd in the league in goals for per game (3.65).
NY Islanders: NY Islanders NHL Picks Analysis are led by Ilya Sorokin (25-18-2).
Market Index: For more detailed metrics on this specific matchup, visit the Dallas vs NYI Free Raymond Report.
PVI SOS: Dallas has the 5th highest Predictive Value Index rating in the Western Conference.

NY Islanders goalie making a glove save against the Dallas Stars during an NHL game.

MATCHUP 5: NEW JERSEY DEVILS (36-30-6) AT NASHVILLE PREDATORS (38-28-6)

RAYMOND REPORT CARD:

SIDE: NEUTRAL (Grade: B-)
TOTAL: BULLISH (Grade: A)
VALUE: New Jersey (+115) / Nashville (-135)

SITUATIONAL CONTEXT:
Nashville is coming off a massive win against Vegas. New Jersey is playing their 3rd game in 4 nights.

DATA POINTS:

New Jersey Devils: New Jersey Devils NHL Picks Analysis are 15-20 SU as an underdog this season.
Nashville Predators: Nashville Predators NHL Picks Analysis are 8-2 in their last 10 games.
Scoring Avg: Nashville averages 3.4 goals per game at home. New Jersey's road GAA is 3.55.
80% Club: The OVER is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings between these two clubs in Nashville.

BETTING FORECAST: BULLISH on the OVER 6.0. Defensive fatigue for NJ and Nashville's clinical transition game favor a high-scoring affair.

MATCHUP 6: EDMONTON OILERS (35-28-9) AT VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS (32-26-14)

RAYMOND REPORT CARD:

SIDE: BULLISH (Grade: A+)
TOTAL: NEUTRAL (Grade: B)
VALUE: Edmonton (-125) / Vegas (+105)

SITUATIONAL CONTEXT:
Connor McDavid is approaching a career milestone (points). Vegas is in a free-fall, going 2-6-2 in their last 10 games.

DATA POINTS:

Edmonton Oilers: Edmonton Oilers NHL Picks Analysis are 7-3 SU in their last 10. McDavid and Draisaitl are both in the top 5 of league scoring.
Vegas Golden Knights: Vegas Golden Knights NHL Picks Analysis have struggled with injuries to their top-six forwards.
Days Rest: Edmonton (2 days) vs Vegas (1 day).
COW-COL: Edmonton shows a 72% Confidence on Winner rating.

BETTING FORECAST: BULLISH on Edmonton ML. Vegas lacks the defensive depth currently to contain the Oilers’ top line.

Edmonton Oilers star player chasing a scoring milestone against the Vegas Golden Knights.

ATS STATS TECHNICAL DATABASE: TREND QUICK-HITS

Matchup	Trend	Confidence Level
MIN @ FLA	MIN is 7-1 SU in last 8 games vs Atlantic Div.	HIGH
CBJ @ MTL	MTL is 5-2 SU after a win as an underdog.	MEDIUM
PIT @ OTT	Under is 4-0 in OTT last 4 Thursday games.	MEDIUM
DAL @ NYI	DAL is 12-3 ATS in last 15 road games.	HIGH
NJD @ NSH	NSH is 6-1 SU in last 7 vs Metropolitan Div.	HIGH
EDM @ VGK	Over is 9-2 in EDM last 11 games vs Vegas.	HIGH

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