Tuesday NHL Best Bets March 3: Will Stars win 10th straight?

Last Updated on March 3, 2026 10:23 am by Anthony Rome

Tonight’s slate offers a mix of tight division races and teams jockeying for playoff positioning. Our Tuesday NHL Best Bets March 3 column includes three betting selections ahead of tonight’s games.

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NHL Best Bets: Bruins -117 (vs. Penguins), 7:00 p.m. ET

The Bruins are trending in the right direction at home and boast elite two-way scoring from David Pastrnak, who paces Boston with high impact on both special teams and 5-on-5 play. Pittsburgh’s top dog Evgeni Malkin remains productive, but the Pens are coming off a game the night before and may be breaking in less-than-ideal goaltending. Meanwhile, Boston has won 10 straight at TD Garden, giving them the edge in this matchup.

Why this matters: Boston controls play in its own zone and limits high danger chances more than most teams at home — a big edge against a Penguins squad that can struggle to sustain offense consistently.

NHL Best Bets: Sabres -137 (vs. Golden Knights), 7:00 p.m. ET

This line sneaks under the “no shorter than -150” rule and Buffalo is a very live underdog here. The Sabres have a deep forward group led by Tage Thompson, who consistently hits the net and forces turnovers in transition. Vegas’s inconsistency on the road — especially away from home ice — gives Buffalo a puncher’s chance.

Trend to follow: Sabres are resilient in tight games, and Vegas has shown defensive lapses that could bloat the shot count and tilt value toward Buffalo’s goaltending.

NHL Best Bets: Stars -130 (at Flames), 9:00 p.m. ET

Dallas is playing franchise-record setting hockey and carried that performance into Tuesday night with a dominant 6–1 win over Vancouver — their ninth straight victory. Stars defensemen like Lian Bichsel and the dual-threat of Jason Robertson and Matt Duchene create offense without relying on just one line. Calgary has struggled to contain depth scoring and tenders elite shooters at even strength.

Key factor: Dallas’s zone time, offensive support across all lines, and puck possession metrics make them a realistic ML bet even when not huge favorites.