Neil Parker
• Betting Analyst
16+ years betting experience
Updated:
Apr 27, 2026 , 10:16 PM ET
• 4 min read
Get our daily NHL best bets and more for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Photo By – Reuters Connect. Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) celebrates after scoring.
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.
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 Tuesday, April 28
Odds courtesy of Kalshi.
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Tuesday, April 28
Bruins vs Sabres Game 5 prediction
7:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Best bet: Sabres moneyline (-155 at Kalshi)
Home ice wasn’t kind to the Bruins, and this series has been a massive mismatch the past two games, with the Sabres winning both by a combined 9-2 score. The underlying numbers were just as telling, too.
Check out Neil Parker’s full Bruins vs. Sabres predictions!
Wild vs Stars Game 5 prediction
8:00 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Best bet: Stars moneyline (-130 at Kalshi)
This series is all squared up despite the Stars scoring on only 3% of their shots at 5-on-5. Yes, 3%. They have recorded more chances and spent more time on the front foot, and that’ll pay off when their finishing rate normalizes.
Check out Todd Cordell’s full Wild vs. Stars 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
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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