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Olympic Hockey Odds | Favorite Canada, USA Clear Front-Runners After Rosters Released
Written by Gary Pearson
Norris Trophy Odds 2026: Makar Way Ahead of Werenski & Hughes
The Norris Trophy odds race is already getting out of hand, with Cale Makar looking poised to win for the third time.
Written by Gary Pearson
Vezina Trophy Odds 2026: Thompson, Sorokin Battling; Likely Suspects Chasing
Written by Gary Pearson
Rocket Richard Trophy Odds 2026: MacKinnon in Front of McDavid, Robertson, Kaprizov
Nathan MacKinnon is the minus-money favorite to score the most regular-season goals, according to the Rocket Richard Trophy odds.
Written by Gary Pearson
Jack Adams Award Odds 2026: Bednar Leading Quenneville, Cooper
Jared Bednar is the favorite to win coach of the year, according to the Jack Adams Award odds.
Written by Gary Pearson
Olympic Hockey Odds & Favorites 2026: Who Will Win Best-On-Best Tournament in Italy?
With the NHL set to return, we're looking at which team offers the best bet for the best-on-best hockey tournament at the 2026 Olympic Games in Italy with our look at the Olympic hockey odds.
Written by Gary Pearson
NHL Best Bets
Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Player Props Tonight | NHL Prop Picks & Best Bets for Tuesday (Jan. 6)
We're focused on Auston Matthews in our best Panthers vs. Maple Leafs player props.
Written by Liam Fox
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions Tonight | Best NHL Bets to Score for Tuesday, Jan. 6
Our NHL anytime goal scorer predictions tonight feature Nathan MacKinnon, Sam Reinhart, and Zach Hyman.
Written by Liam Fox
Devils vs. Islanders Player Props Tonight | NHL Prop Picks & Best Bets for Tuesday, Jan. 6
My Devils vs. Islanders player props feature Jack Hughes, Timo Meier, and Matthew Schaefer.
Written by Gary Pearson
NHL Player Props Tonight | Best Bets & Prop Picks for Tuesday, Jan. 6
My NHL player props tonight feature all the big offensive guns, including Macklin Celebrini and Connor McDavid.
Written by Gary Pearson
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions Tonight | Best NHL Bets to Score for Monday, Jan. 5
Our NHL anytime goal scorer predictions tonight spotlight Matt Boldy, Dylan Strome, and Dylan Guenther.
Written by Liam Fox
NHL Player Props Today | Best Player Prop Bets for Sunday, Jan. 4
My NHL player props for Sunday feature Jack Hughes and Nathan MacKinnon.
Written by Gary Pearson
Penguins vs. Red Wings Player Props | NHL Prop Picks & Best Bets for Saturday, Jan. 3
Can Sidney Crosby propel the Pens to a W as part of our best Penguins vs. Red Wings player props? Let's find out.
Written by Dustin Saracini
Rangers vs. Panthers Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions: Best NHL Bets to Score for Winter Classic Tonight
Sam Reinhart and Sam Bennett highlight our Rangers vs. Panthers anytime goal scorer predictions for the Winter Classic.
Written by Liam Fox
Rangers vs. Panthers Player Props for Winter Classic | Tonight's NHL Prop Picks & Best Bets
Our Rangers vs. Panthers player props for tonight's Winter Classic feature Sam Reinhart, Brad Marchand, and Mika Zibanejad.
Written by Liam Fox
Rangers vs. Panthers Same-Game Parlay for Winter Classic | SGP Picks & Odds
Hockey in Miami? Don't mind if I do. Tap into my +578 Rangers vs. Panthers same-game parlay for the Winter Classic at LoanDepot Park.
Written by Dustin Saracini
Jets vs. Maple Leafs Player Props Today | NHL Prop Picks & Best Bets for Thursday (Jan. 1)
Our best Jets vs. Maple Leafs player props feature Matthew Knies, Mark Scheifele, and Kyle Connor.
Written by Liam Fox
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions Tonight | Best NHL Goal Scorer Picks for Jan. 1
A red-hot Steven Stamkos headlines our first NHL anytime goal scorer predictions tonight of 2026.
Written by Liam Fox
NHL Player Props Tonight | Best Player Prop Picks for Thursday, Jan. 1
My NHL player props tonight feature Tom Wilson, Steven Stamkos, Sidney Crosby, and Tim Stutzle.
Written by Gary Pearson
Mammoth vs. Islanders Player Props Today | NHL Prop Picks & Best Bets for Thursday, Jan. 1
My Mammoth vs. Islanders player props feature Bo Horvat, Dylan Guenther, and Matt Barzal.
Written by Gary Pearson
Rangers vs. Capitals Player Props for Dec. 31 | Will Team Canada Decision Inspire Wilson?
My Rangers vs. Capitals player props for New Year's Eve offer three bets, including one featuring Tom Wilson, who will know whether he has made Team Canada before the puck drops.
Written by Gary Pearson
NHL Player Props, Best Bets Today | World's Best Featured on New Year's Eve
My special edition of the NHL player props feature four of the world's best on New Year's Eve, all of whom I expect to enjoy offensive explosions.
Written by Gary Pearson
NHL Player Props Today | Best Player Prop Picks for Tuesday, Dec. 30
My NHL player props for today feature Brad Marchand, Auston Matthews, Trevor Zegras, and Sam Reinhart.
Written by Gary Pearson
Islanders vs. Blackhawks Player Props | NHL Prop Picks & Best Bets for Tuesday (Dec. 30)
Our Islanders vs. Blackhawks player props include Matthew Schaefer, Tyler Bertuzzi, and Bo Horvat.
Written by Liam Fox
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions Today | Best NHL Bets to Score for Tuesday, Dec. 30
Our NHL anytime goal scorer predictions today spotlight Auston Matthews against an opponent he often gets the better of.
Written by Liam Fox
NHL Futures Picks
Olympic Hockey Odds, Favorites & Rosters: Canada Will Enter Olympics as Betting Favorite
Written by Gary Pearson
Olympic Hockey Odds | Favorite Canada, USA Clear Front-Runners After Rosters Released
Canada is the Olympic hockey odds favorite, trading just ahead of Team USA, as I analyze why the Canadians should be the bigger front-runners.
Written by Gary Pearson
Jack Adams Award Odds 2026: Bednar Leading Quenneville, Cooper
Jared Bednar is the favorite to win coach of the year, according to the Jack Adams Award odds.
Written by Gary Pearson
Rocket Richard Trophy Odds 2026: MacKinnon in Front of McDavid, Robertson, Kaprizov
Nathan MacKinnon is the minus-money favorite to score the most regular-season goals, according to the Rocket Richard Trophy odds.
Written by Gary Pearson
Vezina Trophy Odds 2026: Thompson, Sorokin Battling; Likely Suspects Chasing
Logan Thompson's lead atop the Vezina Trophy oddsboard has all but disappeared, with Ilya Sorokin putting on a show to bridge the gap.
Written by Gary Pearson
Norris Trophy Odds 2026: Makar Way Ahead of Werenski & Hughes
The Norris Trophy odds race is already getting out of hand, with Cale Makar looking poised to win for the third time.
Written by Gary Pearson
Hart Trophy Odds 2026: MacKinnon's Lead Over McDavid Shrinking
The Hart Trophy odds race is a two-man show, with the world's best players going toe-to-toe for the honor.
Written by Gary Pearson
Stanley Cup Odds & Favorites 2026: Avalanche Ahead of Four-Team Bottleneck
The Colorado Avalanche are, and have been, the class of the NHL since the start of the season, and they are the Stanley Cup odds betting favorite entering the new year.
Written by Gary Pearson
Calder Trophy Odds 2026: Schaefer Leads; Demidov, Sennecke Within Reach
Matthew Schaefer has been atop the Calder Trophy odds leaderboard since the start of the season, and his lead remains intact heading into the new year.
Written by Gary Pearson
Stanley Cup Odds & Prediction at Thanksgiving: Avalanche Clear Favorite to Win 2026 NHL Final
The Florida Panthers face steep competition in their quest to win a third straight Stanley Cup, as the latest Stanley Cup odds at Thanksgiving list the Avalanche as the growing favorite.
Written by Liam Fox
Stanley Cup Odds & Prediction 2025-26: Which Stanley Cup Favorites Have the Advantage?
Let's take stock of which Stanley Cup favorites are the best of the bunch as we approach the quarter mark of the season.
Written by Gary Pearson
Stanley Cup Odds & Predictions 2025-26: Stanley Cup Expert Picks, Best Long Shot Bet
With the regular season starting on Tuesday, I offer the live Stanley Cup odds, along with a winner prediction, a best value bet, and the most viable long-shot pick.
Written by Gary Pearson
NHL Goal Leader Odds & Predictions 2025-26: Draisaitl Favored to Score Most Goals, Eichel Providing Value
We’re scrolling past favorite Leon Draisaitl on the Rocket Richard Trophy odds and liking the value on darkhorse Tage Thompson and long shot Jack Eichel.
Written by Connor Cooper
NHL MVP Odds & Predictions 2025-26: McDavid Heavily Favored, But Pastrnak Has Value
Check out the latest NHL MVP odds with our predictions to win the Hart Memorial Trophy, including David Pastrnak as our best bet and William Nylander as a long shot.
Written by Connor Cooper
Calder Trophy Odds & Predictions 2025-26: Ivan Demidov Favorite for NHL Rookie of the Year
Ivan Demidov is the consensus betting favorite by the Calder Trophy odds to be the NHL's Rookie of the Year, but can Zayne Parekh or Jesper Wallstedt challenge him?
Written by Connor Cooper
Olympic Hockey Odds & Favorites 2026: Who Will Win Best-On-Best Tournament in Italy?
With the NHL set to return, we're looking at which team offers the best bet for the best-on-best hockey tournament at the 2026 Olympic Games in Italy with our look at the Olympic hockey odds.
Written by Gary Pearson
Stanley Cup Predictions & Odds 2025-26: Is Dream of 3-Peat Over for Panthers?
In the wake of the devastating news out of Florida surrounding Aleksander Barkov, our Stanley Cup predictions assess which odds favorite represents the best and most reliable futures play.
Written by Gary Pearson
Calder Trophy Best Bets, Odds, Prediction: Expert Calder Trophy Picks to Win
With the NHL draft behind us, it's time to look forward to which players constitute the best Calder Trophy bets for the 2025-26 season.
Written by Gary Pearson
Stanley Cup Hand-Off Odds 2025: Which Non-Captain Will Be First to Hoist Stanley Cup?
As they're just one win away from winning in back-to-back seasons, Florida Panthers players are dominating the odds leaderboard for the first non-captain to hoist the Cup.
Written by Gary Pearson
4 Nations Face-Off Odds & Favorites: USA the Slight Favorite Approaching Puck Drop
Only DraftKings has seen a minor line movement in the hours leading up to the opening puck drop, but that is enough to declare Team USA as the slight favorite heading into tonight's final.
Written by Gary Pearson
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