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Last updated: May 10, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

NHL Playoff Projections & Betting Outlook

The NHL postseason heats up heading into the weekend, with betting models closely tracking matchups across both conferences. For Thursday's slate, experts provided best bets and props focusing on key showdowns, mirroring the intense analysis being applied to the NBA playoffs where the Pistons and Thunder both secured 2-0 series leads. In the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Hurricanes versus Flyers Game 3 was flagged as a critical juncture, with projections suggesting Philadelphia faced its "last chance" to mount a competitive challenge against Carolina in the East semifinal series. to Friday, the advanced Sports Line model revealed its prediction for the Buffalo Sabres versus Montreal Canadiens series, targeting Game 2 with specific best bets as the competition progresses toward the Stanley Cup Final.