The NHL schedule on Sunday features several intriguing matchups, including teams battling for playoff positioning and others trying to stay alive in the wild-card race. With totals generally sitting between 5.5 and 6.5 goals, oddsmakers expect competitive games across the board. Continue reading for our Sunday NHL Best Bets March 15 column, which provides three selections ahead of today’s action.

NHL Best Bet: Jets -125 (vs. Blues), 3:00 p.m. ET

The Jets sit around the pick’em range at roughly -125, making them a playable favorite that fits within the -150 requirement.

This matchup favors Winnipeg primarily because of the offensive balance they bring to the ice and the defensive inconsistency from St. Louis.

Winnipeg’s attack is led by elite playmakers like Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele, who have been the offensive engines for the club over the last several seasons. Connor remains one of the NHL’s most dangerous finishers and routinely pushes the 30–40 goal mark, while Scheifele drives the top line and power play.

The Blues have struggled defensively throughout the season, often allowing too many quality chances. Winnipeg’s ability to generate shots off the rush and on the power play should create problems.

Another key factor is home ice. Winnipeg tends to play a much more structured defensive game at home, limiting transition opportunities and forcing opponents into low-percentage shots.

Why this bet works

• Jets have the stronger top-line scoring

• Blues defensive structure has been inconsistent

• Winnipeg’s home ice advantage

Prediction: Jets 4, Blues 2

NHL Best Bet: Panthers -135 (at Kraken), 8:00 p.m. ET

Florida enters this matchup as a modest favorite around -135, which is still comfortably within the allowed range.

Statistically, Florida has been the better overall team this season. The Panthers average 2.97 goals per game, while Seattle sits closer to 2.80, and Florida also generates more shots offensively.

Due to injuries, the Panthers’ offense has been driven by Carter Verhaeghe and Anton Lundell, although having Matthew Tkachuck back to full strength certainly helps.

Seattle has a solid defensive structure but tends to struggle when facing high-tempo teams that attack off the forecheck. That’s exactly Florida’s style under head coach Paul Maurice.

Another edge for Florida is their power play. The Panthers have consistently produced with the man advantage thanks to guys like Verhaeghe and Lundell.

Why this bet works

• Panthers generate more offense per game

• Elite top-six scoring depth

• Kraken struggle against aggressive forechecking teams

Prediction: Panthers 3, Kraken 2

NHL Best Bet: Predators +154 (at Oilers), 8:00 p.m. ET

This is the best underdog value play on the slate.

Edmonton is a heavy favorite (around -185), so backing them isn’t an option under the betting rule. However, Nashville at +130 offers excellent value.

Edmonton still revolves around the world’s most dangerous offensive player, Connor McDavid, who leads the team with 111 points (37 goals, 74 assists).

But the Oilers have been extremely top-heavy. If opponents limit McDavid’s line, Edmonton’s secondary scoring can disappear.

Nashville counters with veteran leadership and structure. Center Ryan O’Reilly leads the team with 61 points, while sniper Steven Stamkos has paced the Predators with 31 goals this season.

The Predators also play a much tighter defensive game than Edmonton. If they slow the tempo and limit transition chances, they can absolutely steal this game.

Underdogs in matchups with elite but top-heavy offenses often present strong value — and this is exactly that situation.

Why this bet works

• Oilers rely heavily on one offensive line

• Predators have veteran leadership and structure

• Strong underdog value at +130

Prediction: Predators 4, Oilers 3