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Vezina Trophy Odds 2024-25: Shesterkin the Slight Favorite, Oettinger Makes up Ground
Igor Shesterkin is the 2024-25 Vezina Trophy odds favorite, but Jake Oettinger is primed to compete atop the odds leaderboard.
by Gary Pearson
NHL Best Bets
Golden Knights vs. Kings Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Game
The Los Angeles Kings host the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday, marking their sixth game in 11 days, and we believe fatigue will play a factor against one of the hottest teams.
by Gary Pearson
Rangers vs. Capitals Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Game
Gary Pearson makes his top Rangers vs. Capitals prediction and expert picks based on the best NHL odds for Tuesday's game in Washington.
by Gary Pearson
Maple Leafs vs. Jets Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Game
The Winnipeg Jets are the only remaining undefeated team as they welcome the Toronto Maple Leafs to Canada Life Centre for Monday's Prime Video tilt.
by Gary Pearson
Oilers vs. Red Wings Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Game
Gary Pearson makes his top Oilers vs. Red Wings prediction and expert picks based on the best NHL odds for Sunday's game in Detroit.
by Gary Pearson
Maple Leafs vs. Bruins Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Game
Gary Pearson makes his top Maple Leafs vs. Bruins prediction and expert picks based on the best NHL odds for Saturday's game in Boston.
by Gary Pearson
NHL Futures Picks
Stanley Cup Predictions 2025: Reigning Conference Finalists Lead the Way
The 2024-25 Stanley Cup odds have been released as we take a look at the favorites to hoist the Holy Grail in the forthcoming season.
by Gary Pearson
2025 NHL Award Predictions & Odds: Top Picks for Hart, Norris, Vezina
As the offseason officially commences, there's no better time to predict the winners of the major 2024-25 awards, including Vezina, Norris, and Hart.
by Gary Pearson
Hart Trophy Odds 2025: McDavid the Favorite, Kucherov the Biggest Early Mover
Connor McDavid remains the consensus Hart Trophy odds favorite, while Nikita Kucherov made a statement in the season's first week.
by Gary Pearson
Calder Trophy Odds 2025: Michkov Tops Rookie List With Season Underway
Philadelphia Flyers forward Matvei Michkov is the slight favorite by the NHL's Calder Trophy odds for the 2024-25 Rookie of the Year Award, trading just ahead of Macklin Celebrini.
by Gary Pearson
Rocket Richard Trophy Odds 2024-25: Matthews Remains Favorite After Slow Start
Auston Matthews is the 2024-25 Rocket Richard odds favorite, trading ahead of Nikita Kucherov despite his slow start.
by Gary Pearson
Norris Trophy Odds 2024-25: Makar Increases Lead as Favorite
Cale Makar is the decisive 2024-25 Norris Trophy odds favorite, with previous winners Adam Fox, Quinn Hughes, and Evan Bouchard in the rearview.
by Gary Pearson
Vezina Trophy Odds 2024-25: Shesterkin the Slight Favorite, Oettinger Makes up Ground
Igor Shesterkin is the 2024-25 Vezina Trophy odds favorite, but Jake Oettinger is primed to compete atop the odds leaderboard.
by Gary Pearson
Jack Adams Award Odds 2024-25: Devils' Keefe the Early Favorite
New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe is the early 2025 Jack Adams Award odds favorite, with Travis Green, Andrew Brunette, and Craig Berube in the chasing pack.
by Gary Pearson
2025 Conn Smythe Trophy Odds: McDavid Captures 2024 Honors Despite Oilers Losing
Oilers superstar Connor McDavid closed as a prohibitive betting favorite at the top of the 2024 Conn Smythe Trophy oddsboard and ultimately won the award despite his Edmonton Oilers failing to win the Stanley Cup.
by Andrew Reid
4 Nations Face-Off Odds & Favorites: Canada the Pre-Tournament Choice
None of the four teams have complete rosters yet, but Canada is considered the early favorite for the 4 Nations Face-Off.
by James Bisson
NHL Expert Picks and Best Bets Today
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The moment NHL odds go to press at sportsbooks, our cappers are on the job. Working diligently to deliver their sage predictions, backed up by relevant hockey statistics, data and trends, all the while comparing odds from top-rated bookmakers. Ideally, free hockey picks are posted at least 24 hours before puck drop because the value more often than not is in the early betting lines. The early bird gets the worm, so to speak. On occasion, sheer volume of games on the schedule, injury question marks and bookmakers holding back odds until closer to game time will impact delivery on our end.
NHL Moneyline Picks
The most popular bet in NHL games is the moneyline bet, a fact that is underpinned by NHL picks consensus reports, which measure the volume and direction of public betting trends in a given matchup. When betting on the moneyline, a bettor is betting on who will win the game straight up. As with any sport, a sportsbook assigns a return-on-investment value for a favorite and underdog, with the latter often proving more rewarding in the event of an upset. This is unquestionably the most straightforward bet.
NHL Picks Against the Puck Line
Point spreads in hockey are known as the puck line and they’re set to a 1.5-goal spread. Betting on the puck line is directly equivalent to betting on the run line in baseball, or betting against the spread in football. As such, the puck line can also be referred to as NHL spread betting or hockey point spread betting. Crucially, the premise is identical to betting on the spread in any other major North American professional league.
Total Betting NHL Picks
Betting totals in hockey, which is also known as Over/Under bets, is simple to understand. Simply bettors are wagering on whether the total score of both teams combined will go over or below a certain number. Although it’s rare that the number goes above 5.5 in total betting markets, NHL score predictions are nevertheless very popular.
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