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Norris Trophy Odds 2026: Makar Pulling Away From Hughes; Nobody Else Close
Written by Gary Pearson
Vezina Trophy Odds 2026: Hellebuyck Ahead of Thompson; Shesterkin Just Behind
Written by Gary Pearson
Rocket Richard Trophy Odds 2026: Draisaitl Leads MacKinnon, Kaprizov
Leon Draisaitl is the favorite by the Rocket Richard Trophy odds to finish the regular season with the most goals.
Written by Gary Pearson
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 Odds & Favorites 2026: Avalanche the Pacesetters, Hurricanes Closest
The Colorado Avalanche are on pace for the best regular-season record, ensuring they are the clear Stanley Cup odds favorite.
Written by Gary Pearson
NHL Best Bets
Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs Player Props: Best NHL Prop Bet Picks for Dec. 6
My Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs player props include two plus-money plays for this rivalry matchup on Saturday night.
Written by Matt MacKay
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions Tonight: NHL Prop Bets & Expert Picks for Friday
Alex Ovechkin, Mikko Rantanen, and Logan Cooley headline our NHL anytime goal scorer predictions tonight.
Written by Liam Fox
Golden Knights vs. Devils Player Props Today: Best NHL Prop Bet Picks for Dec. 5
My Golden Knights vs. Devils player props feature points and shots on goal totals, along with a Vegas anytime goal scorer.
Written by Matt MacKay
Blackhawks vs. Kings Player Props Tonight: NHL Prop Bets & Expert Picks for Dec. 4
My Blackhawks vs. Kings player props feature Connor Bedard (-150), Corey Perry (+140), and Tyler Bertuzzi (+275).
Written by Connor Cooper
Red Wings vs. Blue Jackets Player Props Tonight: Best NHL Prop Bet Picks for Dec. 4
My Red Wings vs. Blue Jackets player props target two Columbus forwards plus an anytime goal scorer for Detroit.
Written by Matt MacKay
Blues vs. Bruins Player Props Tonight: NHL Prop Bets & Expert Picks for Dec. 4
My Blues vs. Bruins player props for tonight's game feature Pavel Zacha, Robert Thomas, and Morgan Geekie.
Written by Gary Pearson
NHL Player Props Tonight: Best Prop Bets & Goal Scorer Picks for Dec. 4
My NHL player props tonight feature Alex DeBrincat, Nikita Kucherov, Leon Draisaitl, and Brandon Hagel.
Written by Gary Pearson
Sabres vs. Flyers Player Props: Best NHL Prop Bet Picks for Dec. 3
Our Sabres vs. Flyers player props feature Travis Konecny, Alex Tuch, and Matvei Michkov.
Written by Liam Fox
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions Today: Best NHL Prop Bets for Wednesday
Our NHL anytime goal scorer predictions today feature Timo Meier, Matvei Michkov, and Jakob Chychrun.
Written by Liam Fox
NHL Player Props Today: Best Bets & Goal Scorer Picks for Wednesday
My NHL player props for today feature two young stars and two wily veterans, including Leo Carlsson, Kyle Connor, Tom Wilson, and Will Smith.
Written by Gary Pearson
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions Today: Best NHL Prop Bets for Tuesday
Our NHL anytime goal scorer predictions today feature Kirill Kaprizov, Morgan Geekie, and Artturi Lehkonen.
Written by Liam Fox
Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights Player Props Tonight: Best NHL Prop Bet Picks for Dec. 2
Our best Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights player props feature Connor Bedard, Mitch Marner, and Tomas Hertl.
Written by Liam Fox
NHL Player Props Today: Best Bets & Goal Scorer Picks for Tuesday
The NHL player props for today feature four big names, all of whom are amassing points at a prolific rate.
Written by Gary Pearson
NHL Player Props Tonight: Best Bets & Goal Scorer Picks for Monday
My NHL player props for tonight feature Sidney Crosby, Macklin Celebrini, Mark Scheifele, and Leo Carlsson.
Written by Gary Pearson
Ducks vs. Blues Player Props Today: Best NHL Prop Bet Picks for Dec. 1
My Ducks vs. Blues player props are focusing on Cutter Gauthier (+110), Troy Terry (-110), and Dylan Holloway (+275).
Written by Connor Cooper
Penguins vs. Flyers Player Props Today: Best NHL Prop Bet Picks for Dec. 1
My Penguins vs. Flyers player props for tonight's game in Philly feature two Flyers and Pittsburgh's prolific captain.
Written by Gary Pearson
Capitals vs. Islanders Player Props: Best NHL Prop Bet Picks for Nov. 30
My Capitals vs. Islanders player props for today's game feature Aliaksei Protas, Tom Wilson, and Jakob Chychrun.
Written by Gary Pearson
Maple Leafs vs. Penguins Player Props Tonight: Best NHL Prop Bet Picks for Nov. 29
My Maple Leafs vs. Penguins player props are locking in on Morgan Rielly (-113), Kris Letang (-125), and John Tavares (+195).
Written by Matt MacKay
Mammoth vs. Blues Player Props: Best NHL Prop Bet Picks for Nov. 29
My Mammoth vs. Blues player props are focusing on Jordan Kyrou (-125), Mikhail Sergachev (-135), and Dylan Guenther (+210).
Written by Matt MacKay
NHL Futures Picks
Stanley Cup Odds & Favorites 2026: Avalanche the Pacesetters, Hurricanes Closest
Written by Gary Pearson
Calder Trophy Odds 2026: Schaefer Stays Ahead of Demidov
Matthew Schaefer remains atop the Calder Trophy odds leaderboard, with Ivan Demidov still receiving the second-shortest odds.
Written by Gary Pearson
Stanley Cup Odds & Prediction at Thanksgiving: Avalanche Clear Favorite to Win 2026 NHL Final
The Florida Panthers face steep competition in their quest to win a third straight Stanley Cup, as the latest Stanley Cup odds at Thanksgiving list the Avalanche as the growing favorite.
Written by Liam Fox
Jack Adams Award Odds 2026: Quenneville Ahead of St. Louis, Tourigny
Joel Quenneville has ascended the leaderboard and is the Jack Adams Award odds favorite at the quarter mark of the season.
Written by Gary Pearson
Rocket Richard Trophy Odds 2026: Draisaitl Leads MacKinnon, Kaprizov
Leon Draisaitl is the favorite by the Rocket Richard Trophy odds to finish the regular season with the most goals.
Written by Gary Pearson
Vezina Trophy Odds 2026: Hellebuyck Ahead of Thompson; Shesterkin Just Behind
Connor Hellebuyck remains atop the Vezina Trophy odds leaderboard, but Logan Thompson is within reach of the reigning champion.
Written by Gary Pearson
Norris Trophy Odds 2026: Makar Pulling Away From Hughes; Nobody Else Close
While it's still early, Cale Makar is already the formidable Norris Trophy odds favorite, with Quinn Hughes losing ground.
Written by Gary Pearson
Hart Trophy Odds 2026: MacKinnon Holds Narrow Lead Over McDavid
Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid are, as expected, jostling atop the MVP odds leaderboard.
Written by Gary Pearson
Stanley Cup Odds & Prediction 2025-26: Which Stanley Cup Favorites Have the Advantage?
Let's take stock of which Stanley Cup favorites are the best of the bunch as we approach the quarter mark of the season.
Written by Gary Pearson
Stanley Cup Odds & Predictions 2025-26: Stanley Cup Expert Picks, Best Long Shot Bet
With the regular season starting on Tuesday, I offer the live Stanley Cup odds, along with a winner prediction, a best value bet, and the most viable long-shot pick.
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
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
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