NHL Predictions: Expert Picks on Sunday, March 29

Jonathan Davis shares his NHL predictions for Sunday, March 29, featuring Chicago Blackhawks at New Jersey Devils.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 6:07pm

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Jonathan Davis provides his NHL predictions and best bets for two games on Sunday, March 29 - the Dallas Stars at the Philadelphia Flyers and the Chicago Blackhawks at the New Jersey Devils. He analyzes the key factors and player props for each matchup.

Why it matters

With the NHL regular season winding down, these predictions offer valuable insights for hockey fans and bettors looking to make informed decisions on Sunday's games.

The details

For the Stars-Flyers game, Davis notes the Stars' success on the back end of back-to-backs and the Flyers' struggles as home underdogs. He highlights key players to watch, including the Stars' Mikko Rantanen and the Flyers' Alex Bump, Owen Tippett, and Noah Cates. For the Blackhawks-Devils game, Davis is not interested in backing either side but sees value in several player props, including on the Blackhawks' Nick Lardis, Tyler Bertuzzi, and Anton Frondell, as well as the Devils' Dawson Mercer, Jack Hughes, and Timo Meier.

  • The Stars-Flyers game is at 7 p.m. ET.
  • The Blackhawks-Devils game is also at 7 p.m. ET.

The players

Mikko Rantanen

A forward for the Dallas Stars who has 10 goals in 18 career games against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Alex Bump

A rookie forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who has scored the opening goal at home in two of the past three games.

Owen Tippett

A forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who is one goal shy of hitting the 25-goal mark for the fourth time in five seasons.

Noah Cates

A forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who has goals in four of the past five games.

Nick Lardis

A forward for the Chicago Blackhawks who has scored the first goal in three of the past four games.

Tyler Bertuzzi

A forward for the Chicago Blackhawks who has five goals in 10 games against New Jersey goalie Jake Allen and is one goal shy of his second 30-goal season.

Anton Frondell

A forward for the Chicago Blackhawks who is still in search of his first goal and will get an increased opportunity on Chicago's top power play.

Dawson Mercer

A forward for the New Jersey Devils who has six goals in nine games against the Chicago Blackhawks and three goals in the seven games he has faced Spencer Knight.

Jack Hughes

A forward for the New Jersey Devils who has five goals in nine games against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Timo Meier

A forward for the New Jersey Devils who has goals in three straight games.

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The takeaway

These NHL predictions provide valuable insights for hockey fans and bettors looking to make informed decisions on Sunday's games. The analysis of key players, team trends, and betting props offers a comprehensive look at the matchups and potential opportunities.