NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Picks, Odds, Predictions for Saturday, March 28, 2026

By Kody Malstrom | Mar 28, 2026, 6:24am

Heading into the weekend, plenty of stars are set to take the ice, including Nathan MacKinnon who is fresh off of a multi-goal performance against the Winnipeg Jets. With a wide range of markets to groom through, below is a breakdown of some of the top players who are in a great position to score. Be sure to check out our daily NHL betting trends page too for insights and data on each game.

Saturday’s Anytime Goal Scorer Picks

Matthew Tkachuk
Zach Hyman
Seth Jarvis
Nathan MacKinnon

Matthew Tkachuk Anytime Goal Scorer

Since returning from injury, Matthew Tkachuk has injected some much needed life into the Florida Panthers offense, averaging 0.47 Expected Goals per game. Unfortunately for the reigning Stanley Cup champions, Tkachuk’s production has not been enough to keep their hopes of making the playoffs alive as they are currently 14 games back from the New York Islanders for the last spot in the wildcard standings.

With the Islanders back line struggling in coverage per their near dead last mark in Expected Goals Against in All Situations, expect Tkachuk to continue to create high quality scoring opportunities in front of the crease. Especially with his linemates stretching out the Islanders coverage with their versatility, widening the width of Tkachuk’s shooting lanes in front of the net.

Zach Hyman Anytime Goal Scorer

When skating with Connor McDavid, Zach Hyman has been able to take advantage of the extra space his teammate provides with his gravity, averaging 0.62 Expected Goals and 2.85 Shots on Goal per game. Hyman’s production has been vital to the Edmonton Oilers success this season, contributing to an offense who ranks in the top-3 in Expected Goals For in 5-on-5 Play.

In a favorable matchup against the Anaheim Ducks, Hyman will have a great opportunity to light up the lamp, exploiting a back line who ranks 29th in Expected Goals Against in All Situations. With McDavid pulling defensive attention away from him, Hyman will be able to pressure the net at a higher rate, increasing his chances of scoring.

Seth Jarvis Anytime Goal Scorer

Like Hyman, Seth Jarvis also benefited from a change in the depth chart, generating a higher volume of Expected Goals when playing alongside Sebastian Aho. Their combined production has turned the Carolina Hurricanes front line into one of the most formidable units in the league, ranking second in Expected Goals For in All Situations.

Heading into Saturday, Jarvis will be able to build on his momentum, facing off against the New Jersey Devils who give up high quality shots near their net at a high rate, ranking below league average in Expected Goals Against From High Danger Shots. Especially with Jacob Markstrom incapable of walling them off, averaging 3.07 Goals Against per game and a .884 Save Percentage.

Nathan MacKinnon Anytime Goal Scorer

After successfully escalator betting Nathan MacKinnon in our previous edition of Anytime Goal Scorer Best Bets, we go back to the well on Saturday as he continues to play at a high level, averaging 0.48 Expected Goals and 4.46 Shots on Goal per game. With MacKinnon running the offense, the Avs front line have been in a tier of their own, leading the league in Expected Goals For.

In a rematch against the Winnipeg Jets, expect MacKinnon to continue to light up the lamp by consistently attacking a back line who ranks in the bottom ten in Expected Goals Against in All Situations. With the Jets incapable of slowing MacKinnon down, you can escalator bet his Anytime Goal Scorer prop again by placing smaller wagers on his alternate totals.

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Kody Malstrom

Kody is a professional sports bettor and sports betting journalist with eight years of experience in the industry. He covers a wide range of sports, including NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NCAAB, NHL, MLB, and UFC. What started as a side gig has turned into a full time job, spending a majority of his time staring at odds screens and market movement. When away from the computer, Kody enjoys spending his time outdoors relaxing at the beach or golfing with friends.