NHL best bets: Panthers-Stars, Nathan MacKinnon, Connor Bedard (NHL)
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NHL best bets: Panthers-Stars, Nathan MacKinnon, Connor Bedard

Jim Rassol, USA TODAY Sports
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Game of the Night: Florida Panthers at Dallas Stars (8 p.m. ET).

Miro Heiskanen Over 0.5 points vs. Panthers (-110)

Brandon Velaski: The Dallas defenseman has seven points in his last four games despite not recording a point in the Stars’ last game in Los Angeles. I’m expecting a track meet against the high-flying Panthers. Heiskanen recorded an assist against Florida in the teams’ last meeting, a 5-4 win by the Panthers on Dec. 6.

SGP: Stars ML vs. Panthers and Over 5.5 (+200)

Lou Saccomando: This is the start of a five-game homestand for the Stars, who have have been on the road for 12 of their last 17 games. The matchup features two of the hottest teams in the league. Florida has won seven of its last eight games, and Dallas has a five-game win streak. The Panthers have gone over 5.5 in three of their last four, and the Stars went over 5.5 in two of their last three.

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Nathan MacKinnon Over 4.5 SOG at Flames (-105)

Brandon Velaski: Mac has been on a tear, averaging six shots on goal per game so far in March. Meanwhile, Calgary ranks 20th in the NHL in shots allowed per game.

Connor Bedard Over 3.5 SOG vs. Ducks (+110)

Lou Saccomando: Bedard is coming off a two-goal, one-assist, seven-shots game against the Coyotes. He reached four shots on goal or more in three of his last five games. Anaheim gives up the fourth-most shots in the NHL at 33 per game.

Season record: 1-6, -4.95 units



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