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NHL Predictions: March 4 Toronto Maple Leafs vs New Jersey Devils

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Vegas Golden Knights vs Detroit Red Wings

Head-to-Head: Golden Knights 1-0 Red Wings

How to Watch: US TV: Scripps Vegas; Fan Duel Sports Detroit; ESPN+. Canada TV: Sportsnet+.

Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Our second and final game of NHL predictions has the Vegas Golden Knights going for the season sweep of the Detroit Red Wings. The Golden Knights are projected to give Adin Hill after playing the night before against the Buffalo Sabres. Vegas is 3-5-2 in the previous 10 games, including a three-game losing streak. Jack Eichel is first on the team in assists (48) and points (69). However, Pavel Dorofeyev leads the way in goals with 29.

John Gibson is listed as the probable starter for the Red Wings despite getting dinged up in the last game. Detroit is 4-4-2 in its last 10 games but did get a victory in its last outing against the Nashville Predators. Lucas Raymond is tops in assists (44) and points (64), while Alex DeBrincat is the club’s leading goalscorer with 31.

The Golden Knights are coming off a tough loss to the Sabres. We should see the Red Wings take advantage of this.

Prediction: Red Wings win 4-2.

Best Bets

We close out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s go back to our featured game for our favourite props. The over/under for the Maple Leafs and the Devils is 5.5, and we like the over in this game.

As for individual props, go with Bobby McMann to get an assist for Toronto. On the New Jersey side of things, take Jack Hughes to score a goal.

Main photo by: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

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About Dan Mount, Editor

Longtime sportswriter for the Watertown Daily Times. I have covered minor league and NCAA hockey in women's Division I and men's Division III. Also produce the nationally-syndicated Spadora on Sports radio show.