NHL Betting News, Picks, and Analysis
🏒 Stanley Cup Odds & Favorites 2026: Avalanche Maintain Small Lead Over Lightning
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 Calder Trophy Odds 2026: Schaefer the Rookie of the Year Shoo-in
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 Hart Trophy Odds 2026: MacKinnon Remains Ahead of Kucherov, Celebrini, McDavid
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 Norris Trophy Odds 2026: Makar Back on Top in Back-And-Forth Race
Written by Gary Pearson
🥅 Vezina Trophy Odds 2026: Vasilevskiy Leapfrogged Sorokin in Two-Goaltender Race
Andrei Vasilevskiy is in pole position to win his second Vezina Trophy as he's trading just ahead of Ilya Sorokin, according to the Vezina Trophy odds.
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 Rocket Richard Trophy Odds 2026: MacKinnon Pulls Further Ahead of Chasing Field
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 Jack Adams Award Odds 2026: With Sabres Surging, Ruff Flies Ahead of Cooper
Lindy Ruff is the Jack Adams Award odds favorite thanks to the Buffalo Sabres' scorching-hot run since the start of December, with Atlantic Division rival Jon Cooper in second.
Written by Gary Pearson
NHL Best Bets
🏒 NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions Today: Best Bets to Score for Friday, March 13
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions Tonight: Top Goal Scorer Picks for March 12
Cutter Gauthier leads our NHL anytime goal scorer predictions tonight for Thursday's 14-game slate.
Written by Dustin Saracini
🏒 Oilers vs. Stars Player Props Tonight: Big Game for McDavid Loading
The fact the NHL leader in points is getting even-money to record two is beyond me, but we're going to take advantage.
Written by Dustin Saracini
🏒 Capitals vs. Flyers Prediction & Odds: NHL Picks Today (March 11)
I'm featuring the Over/Under in tonight's game from the national capital, expecting a low-scoring affair in my Capitals vs. Flyers prediction.
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 Canadiens vs. Senators Prediction & Odds: NHL Picks Today (March 11)
My Canadiens vs. Senators prediction and odds for Wednesday's game in the nation's capital expect the visitors to get the job done, with a goal from Cole Caufield.
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions Tonight: Top Goal Scorer Picks for March 10
Leon Draisaitl leads our NHL anytime goal scorer predictions tonight for Tuesday's 13-game slate.
Written by Dustin Saracini
🏒 NHL Player Props Tonight: Best Bets & Prop Picks for Tuesday, March 10
My NHL player props today feature two Buffalo Sabres, Nikita Kucherov, and Matthew Tkachuk.
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 Oilers vs. Avalanche Prediction & Odds: NHL Picks Tonight (March 10)
My Oilers vs. Avalanche prediction and odds back the underdog visitors to pull off a shock result despite a strong shooting performance from Cale Makar.
Written by Gary Pearson
Islanders vs. Blues Prediction & Odds: NHL Picks Tonight (March 10)
My Islanders vs. Blues prediction for tonight's game analyzes the chances of St. Louis extending its winning streak, with Robert Thomas adding another helper.
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions Tonight: Top Goal Scorer Picks for March 9
Alex Ovechkin leads our NHL anytime goal scorer predictions tonight for Monday's five-game slate.
Written by Dustin Saracini
🏒 NHL Player Props Today: Expert Picks & Odds for March 9
My NHL player props today headline two Ottawa Senators and a Columbus Blue Jacket.
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 Oilers vs. Golden Knights Prediction & Odds: NHL Picks Today (March 8)
My Oilers vs. Golden Knights prediction backs Edmonton in a close game, with Connor McDavid firing at least four shots on goal.
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 Red Wings vs. Devils Prediction & Odds: NHL Picks Today (March 8)
My Red Wings vs. Devils prediction for Sunday's game analyzes the chances of New Jersey extending its win streak, along with featuring the sizzling Jack Hughes.
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 Bruins vs. Penguins Prediction & Odds: NHL Picks Today (March 8)
My Bruins vs. Penguins prediction for Sunday's game expects the road underdog to pick up the win, with David Pastrnak finding the net.
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 Wild vs. Avalanche Prediction & Odds: NHL Picks Today (March 8)
My Wild vs. Avalanche prediction and odds back a tight game with six goals or fewer, thanks partly to Nazem Kadri's arrival.
Written by Gary Pearson
Capitals vs. Bruins Prediction & Odds: NHL Picks Today (March 7)
My Capitals vs. Bruins prediction and odds back Boston to win at home, thanks partly to David Pastrnak breaking his goalless streak.
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions Tonight: Best Bets to Score for Friday, March 6
Connor Bedard leads our NHL anytime goal scorer predictions today for Friday's seven-game slate.
Written by Dustin Saracini
🏒 Islanders vs. Kings Prediction & Player Props Tonight: Kopitar to Shine at Home
Goals will be tough to come by tonight between the Kings and Islanders, but expect Kopitar to have a big game for L.A.
Written by Dustin Saracini
🏒 NHL Player Props Tonight: Best Bets & Prop Picks for Thursday, March 5
My NHL player props for tonight's docket feature Tim Stutzle, Rasmus Dahlin, David Pastrnak, and Artemi Panarin.
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 Sabres vs. Penguins Prediction & Odds: NHL Picks Today (March 5)
I'm backing Buffalo and the Under while honing in on a Rasmus Dahlin player prop for tonight's game in Pittsburgh.
Written by Gary Pearson
NHL Futures Picks
🏒 Jack Adams Award Odds 2026: With Sabres Surging, Ruff Flies Ahead of Cooper
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 Rocket Richard Trophy Odds 2026: MacKinnon Pulls Further Ahead of Chasing Field
Nathan MacKinnon is the prohibitive Rocket Richard Trophy odds favorite as he leads Cole Caufield, Kirill Kaprizov, and Connor McDavid.
Written by Gary Pearson
🥅 Vezina Trophy Odds 2026: Vasilevskiy Leapfrogged Sorokin in Two-Goaltender Race
Andrei Vasilevskiy is in pole position to win his second Vezina Trophy as he's trading just ahead of Ilya Sorokin, according to the Vezina Trophy odds.
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 Norris Trophy Odds 2026: Makar Back on Top in Back-And-Forth Race
Cale Makar has regained the advantage over Zach Werenski, according to the Norris Trophy odds.
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 Hart Trophy Odds 2026: MacKinnon Remains Ahead of Kucherov, Celebrini, McDavid
Like he has for most of the season, Nathan MacKinnon is the MVP favorite, according to the Hart Trophy odds.
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 Calder Trophy Odds 2026: Schaefer the Rookie of the Year Shoo-in
Excluding a catastrophic occurrence or a miracle for one of the other rookies, Matthew Schaefer looks set to win the Calder Trophy.
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 Stanley Cup Odds & Favorites 2026: Avalanche Maintain Small Lead Over Lightning
The Colorado Avalanche are back to their best and sit atop the Stanley Cup odds leaderboard, just ahead of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Written by Gary Pearson
🏆 NHL Award Predictions 2026: Best Futures Bets for Hart, Calder, Norris & Vezina Trophy
We're into the final third of the NHL season as I offer my NHL award predictions for the big four awards: Hart, Calder, Norris, and Vezina.
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 Stanley Cup Predictions: The Kaprizov & Hughes Era Has Arrived for the Wild
Our Stanley Cup predictions highlight the Minnesota Wild and why they are the perfect value bet to hoist the Stanley Cup.
Written by Dustin Saracini
🏒 NHL Playoff Predictions 2026: Who Will Make/Miss Postseason in Post-Olympic Sprint?
Check out our NHL playoff predictions following the Olympic break, alongside our picks and best bets to make/miss the 2026 postseason.
Written by Liam Fox
🏒 Jack Adams Award Odds 2026: Cooper Favored to Win his First NHL Coach of the Year
We explore the latest Jack Adams Award odds, including the betting favorites and our prediction for who will be named NHL coach of the year for 2026.
Written by Liam Fox
🏒 Vezina Trophy Odds 2026: Sorokin Favored Over Vasilevskiy in Tight Race
Ilya Sorokin and Andrei Vasilevskiy lead the Vezina Trophy odds, but surprising rookie Brandon Bussi is making a compelling case as a live long shot.
Written by Liam Fox
🏒 NHL Hart Trophy Odds: Are Celebrini, McDavid Providing Value Following Olympics?
The 2026 NHL MVP odds have MacKinnon leading the field with Celebrini, Kucherov, and McDavid close behind entering the second half of the season.
Written by Dustin Saracini
🏒 Norris Trophy Odds: Makar & Werenski Tied After Olympic Break
Check out the latest Norris Trophy odds after the Olympic break, with Zach Werenski and Cale Makar co-favorites to be named the NHL's best defenseman in 2026.
Written by Liam Fox
🏆 Calder Trophy Odds 2026: Why Matthew Schaefer Should Be Anointed Rookie of the Year Now
Calder Trophy odds favorite Matthew Schaefer is on a different planet, and here's why he'll win rookie of the year.
Written by Gary Pearson
🥅 Stanley Cup Odds: Stanley Cup Futures Bets to Monitor Down the Stretch
A few of the Stanley Cup odds favorites have been inconsistent for most of the season, as we analyze which teams to keep an eye on down the stretch.
Written by Gary Pearson
2026 Stanley Cup Odds & Favorites: What Do Contenders Need to Improve to Win Cup?
Breaking down the Stanley Cup odds and favorites, I explore what each contender needs to improve to win the Cup.
Written by Gary Pearson
Calder Trophy Odds 2026: Does Anyone Have a Chance of Catching Matthew Schaefer?
As the gap widens in the Calder Trophy odds race, I'm left wondering if anyone has a chance of catching Matthew Schaefer.
Written by Gary Pearson
Olympic Hockey Odds at Prediction Markets 2026: Does Canada, USA, or Another Nation Offer Best Pick?
The two favorites, Canada and Team USA, have been set in stone since it was agreed that NHL players would attend the Olympics, but which nation represents the best pick to win, and what are the current odds?
Written by Gary Pearson
Olympic Men's Hockey Odds, Futures, and How to Bet
Updated Olympic men's hockey odds and futures, plus a guide on how to bet the market.
Written by James Bisson
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