🏒 NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions Tonight: Top Goal Scorer Picks for April 2

Kirill Kaprizov, David Pastrnak lead our NHL anytime goal scorer predictions tonight for Thursday's 14-game slate.
Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak - who's featured in our anytime goal scorer predictions - gets set for a face-off.
Pictured: Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak - who's featured in our anytime goal scorer predictions - gets set for a face-off. Photo by: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
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📡 SBR Edge: Anytime goal scorer predictions (March 31)

After going 5-1 to close out March, we're looking at a massive 14-game slate tonight. With several teams fighting for playoff positioning and superstars chasing historic milestones, weโ€™re targeting a mix of elite volume and favorable matchups against struggling defenses. Let's score some goals.


๐Ÿ’ NHL anytime goal scorer predictions tonight: March 31

See all of our experts' NHL picks based on the latest NHL odds. Odds via FanDuel.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Anytime Goal Scorer โš–๏ธ Units ๐Ÿง  Notes
David Pastrnak, Bruins (+115) 1u -> 1.15u Averaging 4+ shots per game. Career dominance vs. FLA.
Kirill Kaprizov, Wild (+125) 0.5u -> 0.63u Faces a Canucks team that just gave up 6 goals to Colorado.
Rickard Rakell, Penguins (+230) 0.5u -> 1.15u Scorched March with 10 goals; top line with Crosby.

Total wagered: 2 units | Max profit: 2.97 units

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๐Ÿฅ… Best anytime goal scorer pick tonight

David Pastrnak (+115) vs. Panthers

Pasta is the high-volume king you want tonight. Historically, Pastrnak treats the Panthers like a buffet, too. He has 21 career goals in 30 games against Florida, and will capitalize against a struggling blueline. Look for Pasta to find himself in his office at the top of hashmarks - he's currently top five in the NHL in high-danger shot attempts.  

  • Puck drop: 7 p.m. ET
  • Puck line: Bruins -1.5 (+145)
  • How to watch Bruins vs. Panthers: ESPN+

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Kirill Kaprizov (+125) vs. Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks are reeling after a chaotic 8-6 loss to Colorado last night. They are currently bleeding high-danger chances, which is exactly where Kirill thrives. Kaprizov has been incredibly efficient in the offensive zone lately and is the undisputed engine of the Wild's offense. Kaprizov is a lock for at least four or five prime scoring looks against one of the worst teams in the NHL.

  • Puck drop: 8 p.m. ET
  • Puck line: Wild -2.5 (+110)
  • How to watch Canucks vs. Wild: Sportsnet+, ESPN+

Rickard Rakell (+230) vs. Lightning

Rakell remains our value play of the night. The Swede ended March on an absolute tear, and playing alongside Sidney Crosby has turned him back into the goal scorer he once was. The Lightning have shown vulnerability on the penalty kill lately, and Rakellโ€™s price at +230 is massive value for a guy on a heater.

  • Puck drop: 7 p.m. ET
  • Puck line: Lighting -1.5 (+140)
  • How to watch Penguins vs. Lightning: ESPN+

๐Ÿš€ Best NHL goal scorer parlay

💵 NHL goal scorer parlay picks

  • Pastrnak (+115)
  • Kaprizov (+125)
  • Rakell (+230)

Best odds: +1504 via FanDuel (0.2u -> 3.01u)


๐Ÿ’ต My betting record for NHL picks

All hockey picks have been tracked since March 5.

Bet type Record Net profit
Overall 13-11 +6.00 units โœ…
Player props (March) 9-7 +6.00 units โœ…

๐Ÿ’ก 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 big slate, I'm fine with exposing a full unit in a mismatch like the one we're seeing with Pastrnak. We're riding with a trio of hot hands tonight. However, while I like all three of these plays, it's important to remember that goal-scorer props can be difficult to predict, so itโ€™s crucial 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.