NHL Returns: 3 Strong Picks for March 24

0:00It's March 24th. This is NHL News Today, AI-powered updates on your team. I'm Corey with the story. The National Hockey League returns with 15 games tonight on March 24th, and the betting spotlight falls on three strong picks. First up, the Detroit Red Wings has minus 125 favorites against the Ottawa Senators. Then, the Vegas Golden Knights at minus 130 over the Winnipeg Jets. Finally, the under 5.5 at plus 110 in Washington Capitals versus St. Louis Blues. Both Detroit and Ottawa chase play-out spots, but the Red Wings hold the edge with rest in home ice. The Senators played last night, beating the Rangers but losing two more defensemen to injuries on top of an existing absence. Detroit could welcome back their captain, Dylan Larkin, boosting an already-favored squad. Meanwhile, Vegas has turned things around lately, dominating shots and tightening defense. They've held opponents to 20 shots or fewer in their last three games, including a road win over Dallas.

1:03Winnipeg returns home fatigued after a three-game trip, marking their third contest in four nights. The Capitals and Blues both lean toward low-scoring games this season, especially recently. Washington has seen the under hit in six straight and eight of nine overall. St. Louis matches that trend with unders in five in a row and nine of eleven. Neither team is a postseason lock, keeping defenses sharp. These matchups highlight the tight playoff race, so expect competitive play across the board tonight.