NHL Betting News, Picks, and Analysis

Stanley Cup Odds & Predictions 2025-26: Stanley Cup Expert Picks, Best Long Shot Bet
Written by Gary Pearson

NHL MVP Odds & Predictions 2025-26: McDavid Heavily Favored, But Pastrnak Has Value
Written by Connor Cooper

NHL Goal Leader Odds & Predictions 2025-26: Draisaitl Favored to Score Most Goals, Eichel Providing Value
Written by Connor Cooper

Calder Trophy Odds & Predictions 2025-26: Ivan Demidov Favorite for NHL Rookie of the Year
Written by Connor Cooper

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

Olympic Hockey Odds & Favorites 2026: Who Will Win Best-On-Best Tournament in Italy?
Written by Gary Pearson

Calder Trophy Odds 2026: Demidov the Front-Runner to Start Season
The Montreal Canadiens' Ivan Demidov is the clear Calder Trophy odds favorite, with the 19-year-old trading well ahead of those chasing.
Written by Gary Pearson

Hart Trophy Odds 2026: McDavid Ahead of Four Former MVPs & Kaprizov
Connor McDavid is the Hart Trophy odds favorite with the season underway, with the Oilers captain trading in front of four former MVPs.
Written by Gary Pearson

Norris Trophy Odds 2026: Favorite Makar Ahead of Hughes
Cale Makar (+160) is just ahead of Quinn Hughes (+210) at the start of the NHL season, according to the Norris Trophy odds.
Written by Gary Pearson
NHL Best Bets

Devils vs. Hurricanes Player Props Tonight: NHL Best Bets for Thursday
Our best Devils vs. Hurricanes player props for tonight's matchup target Seth Jarvis (+180) and Jesper Bratt (+280) to score.
Written by Connor Cooper

NHL Player Props Today: Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions & Best Bets for Thursday
My NHL props today, featuring three players who had sensational season openers, also expect Nathan MacKinnon to fire away against the Utah Mammoth.
Written by Gary Pearson

Kings vs. Golden Knights Player Props Tonight: NHL Best Bets for Wednesday
My Kings vs. Golden Knights player props feature Andrei Kuzmenko, Mark Stone, and William Karlsson.
Written by Matt MacKay

Bruins vs. Capitals Player Props Tonight: NHL Best Bets for Wednesday
Our best Bruins vs. Capitals player props for tonight's NHL matchup feature David Pastrnak, Dylan Strome, and Logan Thompson.
Written by Liam Fox

Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs Player Props Tonight: NHL Best Bets for Wednesday
Our Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs player props target star forwards Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and Cole Caufield.
Written by Gary Pearson

NHL Player Props Tonight: Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions & Best Bets for Wednesday
Our best NHL player props tonight feature Leon Draisaitl, Tomas Hertl, William Nylander, and Mitch Marner.
Written by Gary Pearson

Avalanche vs. Kings Player Props Tonight: NHL Best Bets for Tuesday
Our best Avalanche vs. Kings player props tonight are highlighted by a bet on Quinton Byfield against Colorado's backup goalie.
Written by Liam Fox

Penguins vs. Rangers Player Props Tonight: NHL Best Bets for Tuesday
My three best Penguins vs. Rangers player props target Sidney Crosby, Arturs Silovs, and Mika Zibanejad.
Written by Liam Fox

Blackhawks vs. Panthers Player Props Tonight: NHL Best Bets for Tuesday
My Blackhawks vs. Panthers player props for opening night target Spencer Knight, Carter Verhaeghe, and Sam Reinhart.
Written by Gary Pearson

NHL Player Props Tonight: Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions & Best Bets for Tuesday
Our best NHL player props tonight feature Sam Bennett, Sam Reinhart, Nathan MacKinnon, and Cale Makar as hockey returns.
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

NHL Draft Odds & Predictions: 2025 NHL Draft Best First-Round Bets
The 2025 NHL Draft will take place on Friday and Saturday in Los Angeles as we provide odds while highlighting our best picks and predictions.
Written by Gary Pearson

Oilers vs. Panthers Predictions Tonight: Stanley Cup Game 6 Odds & Best Bet
The Florida Panthers are one win away from securing their second consecutive Stanley Cup. We examine whether they can make it happen at home in Game 6.
Written by Gary Pearson

Oilers vs. Panthers Parlay Picks & Predictions for Stanley Cup Final Game 6: SGP Best Bets Tonight
Want to make $117 on $10 bet? We've got an awesome same-game parlay you can sink your teeth into for tonight's Game 6.
Written by Gary Pearson

Oilers vs. Panthers Goal Scorer Predictions & Picks: Stanley Cup Final Game 6 Tonight
The Edmonton Oilers are on the brink for the first time this playoffs. Can one of their marquee players step up, or will it be the Panthers' aces who secure the Stanley Cup?
Written by Gary Pearson

Conn Smythe Trophy Odds 2025: Can Bennett or Marchand Join List of Most Unlikely MVP Winners?
If Conn Smythe Trophy odds favorites Sam Bennett or Brad Marchand win MVP, they'll joint the short list of the most unlikely players to secure the honor in the last decade.
Written by Gary Pearson

Best Oilers vs. Panthers Player Props for Tonight: Stanley Cup Final Game 6 Expert Picks & Predictions
Our player props for tonight's contest feature two Florida Panthers and Corey Perry, who has been one of our most profitable props in recent weeks.
Written by Gary Pearson

Panthers vs. Oilers Predictions Tonight: Stanley Cup Game 5 Odds & Best Bet
The Edmonton Oilers return home riding a wave of positive vibes after picking up a series-splitting win. Can they keep it going at Rogers Place?
Written by Gary Pearson

Panthers vs. Oilers Parlay Picks & Predictions: SGP Best Bets for Stanley Cup Final Game 5
We're feeling as confident as the Edmonton Oilers preceding Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final as we offer our parlay picks, with the feature five-leg SGP providing a chance to earn $207.
Written by Gary Pearson
NHL Futures Picks

Stanley Cup Odds & Predictions 2025-26: Stanley Cup Expert Picks, Best Long Shot Bet
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

Olympic Hockey Odds & Favorites: First Six Revealed, Schedule Set for Italy Games
With the first six revealed and the schedule set, Canada remain the Olympic hockey odds favorites to win the gold medal, trading just in front of Team USA.
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

Jack Adams Award Odds 2026: Tourigny the Favorite; Quenneville, St. Louis Among Chasing Pack
The Utah Mammoth's Andre Tourigny is the early favorite by the 2026 Jack Adams Award odds, but I'm more drawn to Martin St. Louis' chances.
Written by Gary Pearson

Rocket Richard Trophy Odds 2026: Matthews, Draisaitl the Early Favorites
Auston Matthews is the early Rocket Richard Trophy odds favorite, while Leon Draisaitl is right on his heels after scoring the most goals (52) last season.
Written by Gary Pearson

2025 Conn Smythe Trophy Odds: Bennett the Minus-Money Favorite, Marchand Closest
Sam Bennett is the odds-on Conn Smythe Trophy favorite after he scored his 13th road goal of the playoffs in Florida's Game 5 victory.
Written by Gary Pearson

Calder Trophy Odds 2026: Demidov the Front-Runner to Start Season
The Montreal Canadiens' Ivan Demidov is the clear Calder Trophy odds favorite, with the 19-year-old trading well ahead of those chasing.
Written by Gary Pearson

Vezina Trophy Odds 2026: Favorite Hellebuyck Ahead of Shesterkin, Vasilevskiy
Reigning winner Connor Hellebuyck is the Vezina Trophy odds favorite, trading ahead of Igor Shesterkin and Andrei Vasilevskiy.
Written by Gary Pearson

Norris Trophy Odds 2026: Favorite Makar Ahead of Hughes
Cale Makar (+160) is just ahead of Quinn Hughes (+210) at the start of the NHL season, according to the Norris Trophy odds.
Written by Gary Pearson

Hart Trophy Odds 2026: McDavid Ahead of Four Former MVPs & Kaprizov
Connor McDavid is the Hart Trophy odds favorite with the season underway, with the Oilers captain trading in front of four former MVPs.
Written by Gary Pearson

Stanley Cup Odds & Favorites 2026: Hurricanes the Favorites to Start Season
The Carolina Hurricanes are the Stanley Cup favorites by the latest Stanley Cup odds (+825).
Written by Gary Pearson
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