NHL betting schedule breakdown: March 31-April 6

Andy MacNeil
Mar 31, 2025, 12:56 EDT
NHL betting schedule breakdown: March 31-April 6
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With a little over two weeks remaining in the regular season, rest and fatigue will continue to be important factors when handicapping NHL games and estimating playoff chances. This week’s article highlights rest mismatches for the week of March 31-April 6.

The table below shows how home-ice advantage was influenced by rest last season:

Rest DiffGamesHome Win %Implied Odds
Home >37359.0%55.9%
Home =69053.8%55.4%
Home <24947.8%50.8%

Here’s how rest has impacted home-ice advantage this season:

Rest DiffGamesHome Win %Implied Odds
Home >35559.7%56.3%
Home =59455.6%54.9%
Home <22750.2%52.4%

Monday, March 31st

The week kicks off with just four games on Monday, but there are no real rest advantages outside of the fact that the New Jersey Devils will play their third game in four days. That said, this is the first half of a back-to-back for a couple of teams.

OtherRest DaysVisitorHomeRest DaysOther
1MINNJD13/4
1NSHPHI1
1CGYCOL1
1DALSEA1

Tuesday, April 1st

There are 10 games on Tuesday, including several rest mismatches. The Predators and Flames both play again after Monday’s action, but Nashville faces a well-rested Blue Jackets team, while Calgary meets a Utah squad playing its fourth game in six days. Meanwhile, the Bruins and Lightning each have a one-day rest advantage against the Capitals and Islanders, respectively.

OtherRest DaysVisitorHomeRest DaysOther
1WSHBOS2
1FLAMTL14/6
3/41BUFOTT13/4
2/20NSHCBJ2
2TBLNYI13/4
2DETSTL2
2/20CGYUTA14/6
2EDMVGK2
3/41SJSANA1
1WPGLAK13/4

Wednesday, April 2nd

All five road teams on Wednesday will have at least two days off, creating rest mismatches in every game. The Capitals and Panthers will be on the second half of a back-to-back against the Hurricanes and Maple Leafs, respectively. The Rangers will have a two-day rest advantage over the Wild, while the Blackhawks and Canucks will each have a one-day edge.

OtherRest DaysVisitorHomeRest DaysOther
1MINNYR3
2/20WSHCAR2
2/20FLATOR2
1COLCHI2
1SEAVAN2

Thursday, April 3rd

The Penguins have the biggest advantage Thursday, returning from a three-day break to visit the Blues. Meanwhile, the Avalanche finish a back-to-back in Columbus, and the Stars have a one-day rest edge over the Predators.

OtherRest DaysVisitorHomeRest DaysOther
1BOSMTL1
1TBLOTT14/6
2/20COLCBJ1
3PITSTL1
3/41NSHDAL2
1LAKUTA1
1ANACGY13/4
1WPGVGK1
1EDMSJS14/6

Friday, April 4th

Friday’s three-game slate includes two rest mismatches. The Red Wings and Islanders each have a one-day rest advantage over the Hurricanes and Wild, respectively.

OtherRest DaysVisitorHomeRest DaysOther
1CARDET2
1CHIWSH13/4
1MINNYI2

Saturday, April 5th

Saturday’s 13-game slate includes several rest mismatches. The Devils host the Rangers after a four-day break, while Buffalo has a two-day rest edge over Tampa Bay. Philadelphia also returns from four days off, giving the Flyers a three-day advantage against Montreal. Meanwhile, the Canucks, Bruins, Maple Leafs, and Kraken each have a one-day rest edge.

OtherRest DaysVisitorHomeRest DaysOther
2NYRNJD4
2FLAOTT1
1PITDAL1
1ANAVAN2
1EDMLAK1
2/20CARBOS1
1TBLBUF3
1CBJTOR2
4PHIMTL1
3/41COLSTL1
1WPGUTA1
1VGKCGY14/6
2SEASJS1

Sunday, April 6th

All but one road team on Sunday will be on the second half of a back-to-back, along with three home teams. The Senators, however, will be playing their sixth game in nine days, while Nashville is the only team with more than one day off.

OtherRest DaysVisitorHomeRest DaysOther
1WSHNYI1
2/20DALMIN1
2/20CBJOTT06/9
2/20FLADET1
2/20BOSBUF02/2
2/20PITCHI1
2/20MTLNSH2
2/20VGKVAN02/2