NHL
Vezina Trophy Odds 2024-25: Hellebuyck, Shesterkin Leading the Way
Connor Hellebuyck leapfrogged Igor Shesterkin and is the Vezina Trophy odds favorite, with a handful lurking in the chasing pack.
by Gary Pearson
NHL
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
NHL 4 Nations Face-Off Canada Starting Goalie Odds: Who Will Land the No. 1 Role?
Who will be in the crease for Canada in its 4 Nations Face-Off opener? Dave Crowley likes a name lower down the odds list as he breaks down the competition.
by Dave Crowley
NHL Best Bets
Blackhawks vs. Maple Leafs Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight's NHL Game
Gary Pearson makes his top Blackhawks vs. Maple Leafs prediction and expert picks based on the best NHL odds for tonight's game in Toronto.
by Gary Pearson
Canadiens vs. Bruins Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Sunday's NHL Game
Boston has dominated Montreal for years, but our Canadiens vs. Bruins prediction suggests that could change Sunday afternoon at TD Garden.
by Connor Cooper
Maple Leafs vs. Lightning Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Saturday's NHL Game
Connor Cooper makes his top Maple Leafs vs. Lightning prediction and expert picks based on the best NHL odds for Saturday's game in Tampa.
by Connor Cooper
Penguins vs. Bruins Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Friday's NHL Game
Connor Cooper makes his top Penguins vs. Bruins prediction and expert picks based on the best NHL odds for Friday's game in Boston.
by Connor Cooper
Golden Knights vs. Avalanche Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Wednesday's NHL Game in Denver.
Connor Cooper makes his top Golden Knights vs. Avalanche prediction and expert picks based on the best NHL odds for Wednesday's game in
by Connor Cooper
Canucks vs. Bruins Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tuesday's NHL Game
Connor cooper makes his top Canucks vs. Bruins prediction and expert picks based on the best NHL odds for Tuesday's game in Boston.
by Connor Cooper
Flames vs. Senators Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Monday's NHL Game
Connor Cooper makes his top Flames vs. Senators prediction and expert picks based on the best NHL odds for Monday's game in Ottawa, Ontario.
by Connor Cooper
Utah Hockey Club vs. Maple Leafs Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight's NHL Game
Gary Pearson makes his top Utah Hockey Club vs. Maple Leafs prediction and expert picks based on the best NHL odds for tonight's game in Toronto.
by Gary Pearson
Golden Knights vs. Canadiens Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight's NHL Game
The Vegas Golden Knights look to win their seventh straight against the Montreal Canadiens, and we expect them to do exactly that when they meet at the Bell Centre for tonight's contest.
by Gary Pearson
Jets vs. Penguins Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight's NHL Game
The league's best offense meets the worst defense when Winnipeg flies into Pittsburgh, and our Jets vs. Penguins prediction expects the visitors to take care of business in regulation.
by Gary Pearson
Golden Knights vs. Senators Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight's NHL Game
Gary Pearson makes his top Golden Knights vs. Senators prediction and expert picks based on the best NHL odds for tonight's game in Ottawa, featuring Brady Tkachuk.
by Gary Pearson
Golden Knights vs. Maple Leafs Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Game
We make our top Golden Knights vs. Maple Leafs prediction and expert picks based on the best NHL odds for tonight's game in Toronto.
by Gary Pearson
Oilers vs. Senators Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Game
Gary Pearson makes his top Oilers vs. Senators prediction and expert picks based on the best NHL odds for Tonight's game in Ottawa.
by Gary Pearson
Oilers vs. Canadiens Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Game
Gary Pearson makes his top Oilers vs. Canadiens prediction and expert picks based on the best NHL odds for tonight's game in Montreal.
by Gary Pearson
Oilers vs. Maple Leafs Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Game
Two in-form teams clash when the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, and we like the home underdogs.
by Gary Pearson
Penguins vs. Blue Jackets Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Game
Gary Pearson makes his top Penguins vs. Blue Jackets prediction and expert picks based on the best NHL odds for tonight's game in Columbus.
by Gary Pearson
Predators vs. Oilers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Game
Will it be the night Connor McDavid busts through the 1,000-point barrier, and can the Edmonton Oilers extend their winning streak to three when the Nashville Predators invade Rogers Place?
by Gary Pearson
Red Wings vs. Penguins Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Game
Gary Pearson makes his top Red Wings vs. Penguins prediction and expert picks based on the best NHL odds for tonight's game in Pittsburgh.
by Gary Pearson
Senators vs. Maple Leafs Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Game
Gary Pearson makes his top Senators vs. Maple Leafs prediction and expert picks based on the best NHL odds for tonight's game in Toronto.
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: Kaprizov the Favorite; Kucherov, MacKinnon, McDavid Just Behind
Kirill Kaprizov has enjoyed a ridiculously good start to the season and is the rightful Hart Trophy odds favorite.
by Gary Pearson
Calder Trophy Odds 2025: Celebrini Primed to Overtake Favorite Michkov
Philadelphia Flyers forward Matvei Michkov is the favorite by the NHL's Calder Trophy odds for the 2024-25 Rookie of the Year Award, but Macklin Celebrini is hot on his heels.
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 Already Skate-Away Favorite
Cale Makar is the 2024-25 Norris Trophy odds favorite, and he's already clear of the chasing pack, with Quinn Hughes in second.
by Gary Pearson
Vezina Trophy Odds 2024-25: Hellebuyck, Shesterkin Leading the Way
Connor Hellebuyck leapfrogged Igor Shesterkin and is the Vezina Trophy odds favorite, with a handful lurking in the chasing pack.
by Gary Pearson
Jack Adams Award Odds 2024-25: Jets’ Arniel the Favorite Just Ahead of Carbery, Keefe
Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel is the 2025 Jack Adams Award odds favorite, with Spencer Carbery and Sheldon Keefe just behind.
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 4 Nations Face-Off Canada Starting Goalie Odds: Who Will Land the No. 1 Role?
Who will be in the crease for Canada in its 4 Nations Face-Off opener? Dave Crowley likes a name lower down the odds list as he breaks down the competition.
by Dave Crowley
PWHL Expansion Team Odds: Who Are the Favored Cities?
The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) will be expanding for the 2025-26 season - its third of operation - and we look at the favored cities to land a team.
by Dave Crowley
NHL Expert Picks and Best Bets Today
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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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