Tuesday’s NHL schedule is packed with meaningful matchups as teams push toward the final month of the regular season. With roughly 20 games left for most teams, playoff positioning is becoming critical across both conferences. If you’re looking for advice ahead of tonight’s slate, continue reading for our Tuesday NHL Best Bests March 10 column for our three picks.

NHL Best Bet: Penguins/Hurricanes over 6

Pittsburgh and Carolina both bring elite offensive pace into this matchup.

The Penguins are averaging 3.37 goals per game, while the Hurricanes sit even higher at 3.49 goals per game this season.

Carolina’s system under Rod Brind’Amour emphasizes aggressive forechecking and high shot volume. The Hurricanes average 32 shots per game, one of the highest rates in the league, which creates constant pressure in the offensive zone.

Even with injuries to veterans Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh has remained dangerous offensively thanks to players like:

• Anthony Mantha

• Bryan Rust

• Rickard Rakell

Carolina counters with one of the deepest forward groups in the NHL:

• Sebastian Aho

• Andrei Svechnikov

• Seth Jarvis

Both teams also enter this matchup in strong offensive form. Pittsburgh recently defeated Boston 5-4 in overtime, while Carolina has won seven of its last nine games.

Given the shot volume and offensive talent on both sides, this game profiles as a high-event matchup that should produce goals.

Best Bet: Over 6

NHL Best Bet: Islanders -120 (at Blues)

The Islanders quietly have one of the best goaltending advantages on the board tonight.

New York is expected to start Ilya Sorokin, who remains one of the league’s elite netminders and gives the Islanders a consistent edge in tight games.

Offensively, the Islanders are driven by a balanced top six featuring:

• Mathew Barzal

• Bo Horvat

• Emil Heineman

Meanwhile, St. Louis is currently transitioning into a youth movement after several roster changes. Younger players such as Jake Neighbours and prospects like Otto Stenberg have been receiving larger roles.

While the Blues have recently won four straight, they remain inconsistent defensively and rely heavily on secondary scoring.

The Islanders’ structured defensive system and elite goaltending should allow them to control this matchup, especially if Sorokin is sharp early.

Best Bet: Islanders -120

NHL Best Bet: Stars -144 (vs. Golden Knights)

Dallas continues to be one of the most balanced teams in the Western Conference, and their depth is a major advantage in this matchup.

The Stars’ offense is driven by:

• Jason Robertson

• Wyatt Johnston

On the blue line, Miro Heiskanen remains one of the NHL’s best two-way defensemen and is capable of controlling possession against Vegas’ forecheck.

Vegas is always dangerous thanks to players like:

• Jack Eichel

• Pavel Dorofeyev

• Tomas Hertl

However, Dallas has been consistently dominant at home and excels in defensive structure. The Stars are particularly effective at limiting high-danger chances, which is critical against a transition-heavy team like Vegas.

Dallas’ ability to roll four lines and suppress scoring chances makes them the more reliable side in this matchup.

Best Bet: Stars -144

Tuesday NHL Best Bets March 10

1. Penguins/Hurricanes over 6
2. New York Islanders -120
3.  Dallas Stars -144

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