# NHL Picks, Predictions, & Best Bets: Thursday, April 2 (Ep. 597)

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Podcast: [Hockey Gambling Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hockey-gambling-podcast-4474346)
Published: 2026-04-02T04:34:40+00:00
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## Resource

Ryan Gilbert and Joel Meyer are joined by Sean Marciano to bring you their NHL picks, predictions, and best bets for the 14-game slate on Thursday, April 2.

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