🏒 NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions Tonight: Best Bets to Score for Monday, March 9

We have a five-game slate to work with today, beginning with an early 4:30 p.m. ET puck drop between the Kings and Blue Jackets, and I'm dropping my best NHL anytime goal scorer predictions to get you ready after hitting on Macklin Celebrini to end last week.

I've highlighted Kirill Machenko, Dylan Guenther, and Alex Ovechkin as my three best bets for today. Let's fill our pockets to begin the week, shall we?

🏒 NHL anytime goal scorer predictions today: March 9

See all of our experts' NHL picks based on the latest NHL odds.; picks rated on a 1-to-5 star confidence scale based on betting value.

Total wagered: 1.5 units | Max profit: 3.99 units

🥅 Best anytime goal scorer pick today

Kirill Marchenko (+190) vs. Kings

The Blue Jackets come into this game ranked eighth in expected goals for at five-on-five, per MoneyPuck, which should put Marchenko in a fine position to find the back of the net. Marchenko is riding a four-game point streak and is coming off a two-goal game against the Rangers last week. We're trying to ride the hot hand here; hop on the train with us.

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Dylan Guenther (+175) vs. Blackhawks

Guenther is almost cracking the top 20 in the NHL for expected goals (13.1), and has been all around the net this month, potting two goals in five games. He's an absolute difference-maker for Utah, and against a team that's allowed 12 goals over the last three games, I love these odds for him to hit twine. I'd price this bet closer to +120, so we're taking this value and running to the hilltops.

Alex Ovechkin (+135) vs. Flames

The Flames rank 20th in the NHL in high-danger chances allowed, and Ovechkin is the perfect candidate to capitalize on their defensive woes. It helps that the Great 8 has a proven track record against Dustin Wolf and the Flames, scoring in their last meeting in January while firing six pucks on net. The Flames are largely an undisciplined team, taking the fourth-most penalties in the NHL. Watch for Ovi to pot one on the man advantage tonight.

💡 How I'm betting NHL goal scorer picks today

Follow all of our NHL analysis and expert predictions this season.

Bankroll management is a crucial element for a long-term, successful betting strategy.

The number of units I wagered reflects how confident I am in each player's chances of scoring. On a light slate, I'm not exposing more than half a unit from my bankroll. While I like all three of these plays, goal-scorer props can be difficult to predict, so it’s important to be strategic with your wager sizes. For the most part, I keep these under one unit unless the data suggests leaning more into my bankroll. 

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