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Rocket Richard Trophy Odds 2023-24: Brock Boeser Closing in on Betting Favorites
Check out our analysis of the 2023-24 Rocket Richard Trophy odds.
by Neil Parker
NHL Futures Picks

Stanley Cup Odds 2024: Rangers on the Rise
Check out the latest Stanley Cup odds, as the New York Rangers have claimed a spot among the betting favorites.
by Robert Criscola

Hart Trophy Odds 2024: Connor McDavid Remains Betting Favorite
Neil Parker offers his analysis of the 2024 Hart Trophy odds with Connor McDavid still holding onto favorite status.
by Robert Criscola

Jack Adams Award Odds 2024: Rick Tocchet Takes Over Top Spot
Check out our analysis of the 2024 Jack Adams Award odds for the NHL Coach of the Year.
by Robert Criscola

Vezina Trophy Odds 2024: Demko Still the Slight Favorite
Here are our latest 2024 Vezina Trophy odds with an analysis of the betting market.
by Neil Parker

Calder Trophy Odds 2024: Favorite Connor Bedard Pulling Away From Field
Let's check in on the latest 2024 Calder Trophy odds.
by Neil Parker

NHL Projected Point Totals & Over/Under Points Odds 2023-24: High Hopes in Florida
Check out our look at the latest 2023-24 NHL point totals and Over/Under points odds for every team.
by Neil Parker

Norris Trophy Odds 2024: Quinn Hughes Remains Betting Favorite, Karlsson Climbing
Check out our analysis of the 2023-24 NHL Norris Trophy odds from our best NHL betting sites.
by Neil Parker

Rocket Richard Trophy Odds 2023-24: Brock Boeser Closing in on Betting Favorites
Check out our analysis of the 2023-24 Rocket Richard Trophy odds.
by Neil Parker

Conn Smythe Trophy Odds 2024: Jonathan Marchessault Hoists Hardware
Check out the latest odds and analysis for who will win the 2024 Conn Smythe Trophy.
by Neil Parker
NHL Best Bets

NHL Player Props & Best Bets Today: Makar to be Assist Machine
Check out today's NHL prop picks and best bets for Saturday's full schedule.
by Ryan Gilbert

NHL Player Props & Best Bets Today: The Goose is Loose in Nashville
Check out today's NHL prop picks and best bets for Thursday's full schedule.
by Ryan Gilbert

NHL Player Props & Best Bets Today: Will Flyers Get Revenge on Islanders?
Check out today's NHL prop picks and best bets for Saturday's full schedule.
by Ryan Gilbert

NHL Player Props & Best Bets Today: Can Carolina Keep Oilers Down?
Check out today's NHL prop picks and best bets for Wednesday's full schedule.
by Ryan Gilbert

NHL Player Props & Best Bets Today: Will Flames Burn Islanders at Home?
Check out today's NHL prop picks and best bets for Saturday's full schedule.
by Ryan Gilbert

NHL Player Props & Best Bets Today: Can Penguins Take Down Shorthanded Devils?
Check out today's NHL prop picks and best bets for Thursday's full schedule.
by Ryan Gilbert

NHL Player Props & Best Bets Today: Back Canucks in Toronto
Check out today's NHL prop picks and best bets for Saturday's full schedule.
by Ryan Gilbert
NHL Expert Picks and Best Bets Today
SBR is the home to free NHL picks from some of the best cappers in the business, every day of the hockey season and throughout the playoffs. There’s no shortage of free action for puck-heads to sink their teeth into, and, importantly, all our expert picks are posted daily, well in advance of any pucks dropping around the league. In other words, bettors can freely capitalize on our cappers’ recommendations by betting on their favorite NHL betting sites.
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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.
2022-23 NHL Season
Opening night will be held Oct. 11 with the Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche in action the following evening. Among the league's marquee events, the 2023 Winter Classic will be held between the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins at Fenway Park in Boston, and All-Star Weekend takes place in Florida from Feb. 3 to 4.
The regular season wraps up on April 13.
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