NHL
Norris Trophy Odds 2024-25: Makar Increases Lead Over Hughes
Cale Makar remains the 2024-25 Norris Trophy odds favorite, and his lead over Quinn Hughes has increased slightly.
by Gary Pearson
NHL
Rocket Richard Trophy Odds 2024-25: Draisaitl Increasing Lead as Favorite
Leon Draisaitl has given himself a buffer as the Rocket Richard Trophy odds favorite, trading well ahead of the chasing pack.
by Gary Pearson
NHL Best Bets
Oilers vs. Wild Prediction, Odds & Picks Today: Jan. 15 NHL Preview
The Edmonton Oilers storm into Minnesota to face a Wild team decimated by injury, but can the visitors pull off the victory?
by Gary Pearson
Stars vs. Maple Leafs Betting Prediction & Odds Today: Best Picks for Jan. 14
The sizzling-hot Dallas Stars face the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena, but we like the home underdogs to snatch a significant victory.
by Gary Pearson
Flames vs. Blackhawks Odds, Prediction & Player Prop Picks Today for Jan. 13
The Calgary Flames' four-game road trip kicks off in Chicago on Monday as we highlight two players who should have productive outings for the Amazon Prime Monday nighter.
by Gary Pearson
Canucks vs. Maple Leafs Odds, Prediction & Player Prop Picks Today for Jan. 11
We're offering our top Canucks vs. Maple Leafs prediction for this game on Saturday night between two Canadian teams.
by Connor Cooper
Bruins vs. Panthers Odds, Prediction & Player Prop Picks Today for Jan. 11
The Boston Bruins have lost six in a row as they face the Florida Panthers in Florida, and our prediction and player props feature Sam Reinhart and Sam Bennett.
by Gary Pearson
Blackhawks vs. Red Wings Odds, Prediction & Player Prop Picks Today for Jan. 10
The Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings collide in Motown on Friday, and our prediction features Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond player props.
by Gary Pearson
Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes Odds, Prediction & Player Prop Picks Today for Jan. 9
We're offering our best Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes prediction for their game on Thursday night.
by Connor Cooper
Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Prediction, Prop Picks & Odds for Jan. 8
The Avalanche are in a great spot to be a road bully when they visit the Blackhawks on Wednesday, but can they get the job done?
by Gary Pearson
Maple Leafs vs. Flyers Prediction, Prop Picks & Odds for Jan. 7
The Maple Leafs are sizzling hot, and they'll be trying to knock off the struggling Flyers for the second time in three days tonight.
by Connor Cooper
Canucks vs. Canadiens Prediction, Prop Picks & Odds for Jan. 6
The struggling Vancouver Canucks stumble into Montreal to face the Canadiens, who we like to continue their piping-hot run.
by Gary Pearson
Rangers vs. Blackhawks Prediction, Prop Picks & Odds for Jan. 5
Two struggling teams will collide in Chicago on Sunday, and our Rangers vs. Blackhawks prediction focuses on Mika Zibanejad and Connor Bedard.
by Gary Pearson
Bruins vs. Maple Leafs Prediction, Prop Picks & Odds for Jan. 4
The Boston Bruins are struggling on the road, and the Toronto Maple Leafs haven't been at their best on home ice as we provide our Bruins vs. Maple Leafs prediction, which focuses on two player prop picks.
by Gary Pearson
Canadiens vs. Blackhawks Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Game
The Montreal Canadiens look to continue their hot streak when they play the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on Friday.
by Gary Pearson
Bruins vs. Rangers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Game
The Boston Bruins have struggled on the road recently but get the opportunity to play the New York Rangers, one of the worst home teams in the last six months. Our prediction focuses on two player props for Thursday's tilt.
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: McDavid the New Favorite, Jumping Ahead of Kaprizov
It took him a while, but Connor McDavid is back in his familiar spot as the Hart Trophy odds favorite, jumping ahead of Kirill Kaprizov.
by Gary Pearson
Calder Trophy Odds 2025: Return of the Macklin as Michkov Plunges
Macklin Celebrini is back on top of the NHL's Calder Trophy odds leaderboard as Matvei Michkov sees his odds plunge due to a rotten period.
by Gary Pearson
Rocket Richard Trophy Odds 2024-25: Draisaitl Increasing Lead as Favorite
Leon Draisaitl has given himself a buffer as the Rocket Richard Trophy odds favorite, trading well ahead of the chasing pack.
by Gary Pearson
Norris Trophy Odds 2024-25: Makar Increases Lead Over Hughes
Cale Makar remains the 2024-25 Norris Trophy odds favorite, and his lead over Quinn Hughes has increased slightly.
by Gary Pearson
Vezina Trophy Odds 2024-25: Hellebuyck the Prohibitive Favorite, Gustavsson Still in Second
Connor Hellebuyck is the prohibitive Vezina Trophy odds favorite at the halfway mark, trading well in front of Filip Gustavsson and the rest of the chasing pack.
by Gary Pearson
Jack Adams Award Odds 2024-25: Capitals’ Carbery Increases Advantage Over Chasing Pack
Spencer Carbery's lead atop the Jack Adams Award odds leaderboard has increased, and he's the only minus-money favorite entering the second half of the regular season.
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, USA the Pre-Tournament Favorites
Canada and the USA are the pre-tournament 4 Nations Face-Off odds favorites by the odds at our best sportsbooks.
by Gary Pearson
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
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