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The quest for Lord Stanley’s Cup is in full swing!

The battle is on for what’s often said to be the hardest trophy to win in professional sports, but only one can be crowned NHL champion in June.

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Our hockey experts will deliver their NHL Playoffs best bets and NHL picks every day from now until the Stanley Cup is presented.

NHL Playoffs best bets for Sunday, April 26

Game

Best bet

Odds

BUF vs.

BOS

BUF ML

+100

COL vs.

LAK

COL ML

-170

Odds courtesy of Kalshi.

Sunday, April 26

2:00 p.m. ET, TNT

Best bet: Sabres moneyline (+100 at Kalshi)

The Buffalo Sabres lead 2-1 despite Jeremy Swayman posting save percentages of .919, .943, and .931. He has given the Boston Bruins elite netminding, and they still trail.

If his numbers dip at all, the Sabres will almost certainly head home up 3-1.

Check out Todd Cordell’s full Sabres vs. Bruins predictions!

4:30 p.m. ET, TNT

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Best bet: Avalanche moneyline (-170 at Kalshi)

Nathan MacKinnon hasn’t scored, Martin Necas hasn’t scored, Cale Makar has only one point, and the Avalanche are still winning the series 8-4 and on the verge of a sweep.

I think the Avalanche will bring their best to the table in order to put the Kings away and earn extra rest heading into a monstrous second round series against Dallas or Minnesota.

Check out Todd Cordell’s full Avalanche vs. Kings predictions!

Popular NHL betting markets

The NHL is a betting buffet — the key is picking the right market for your edge.

Futures: Not only can you bet on the team you think will win it all in the Stanley Cup odds, but you can also wager on Conn Smythe odds. The latter trophy is awarded to the player judged to be the best performer in the postseason, not just in the Stanley Cup Final

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Game lines: The spread, moneyline, and total are the bread-and-butter once the playoffs begin. As the postseason rolls on and teams become more risk-averse, lines will get tighter and totals will drop, so bettors can take advantage of swings throughout series one way or the other.

Props: NHL player props will still be going strong all the way until a potential Game 7 of the Cup Final. The most popular markets include anytime goalscorer, player points, assists, shots on goal, and goalie saves.

Same-game parlays: SGPs can be fun, but value varies. Compare the parlay payout to betting legs individually, and prioritize lines you’d play on their own.

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