NHL Betting News, Picks, and Analysis
🏒 Stanley Cup Odds & Favorites 2026: Avalanche Trading Ahead of Lightning, Hurricanes
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 Calder Trophy Odds 2026: Nobody Close to Rookie of Year Shoo-in Schaefer
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 Hart Trophy Odds 2026: MacKinnon & Kucherov Neck and Neck Down the Stretch
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 Norris Trophy Odds 2026: Favorite Werenski Gains Separation on Makar, Bouchard
Zach Werenski is in pole position to win the prize for defenseman of the year, pulling ahead of Cale Makar and Evan Bouchard via the Norris Trophy odds.
Written by Gary Pearson
🥅 Vezina Trophy Odds 2026: Sorokin Jumped Ahead of Vasilevskiy in Two-Goaltender Race
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 Rocket Richard Trophy Odds 2026: MacKinnon Just Ahead of Caufield
Nathan MacKinnon's lead atop the goal-scoring chart has diminished, with Cole Caufield's ascent continuing.
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 Jack Adams Award Odds 2026: Cooper Gaining on Ruff in Coach of the Year Battle
Jon Cooper is surging, but Lindy Ruff maintains his status as the betting favorite, according to the Jack Adams Award odds.
Written by Gary Pearson
NHL Best Bets
🏒 NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions Tonight: Top Goal Scorer Picks for March 31
Tage Thompson, Connor McDavid lead our NHL anytime goal scorer predictions tonight for Tuesday's 10-game slate.
Written by Dustin Saracini
🏒 NHL Player Props Today: Best Bets & Prop Picks for Tuesday, March 31
My NHL player props today feature Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid, Nikita Kucherov, and Jack Hughes.
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 Red Wings vs. Penguins Prediction & Odds: NHL Picks Today (March 31)
My Red Wings vs. Penguins prediction expects a bounce-back performance from Detroit and another strong shooting outing from Alex DeBrincat.
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 NHL Player Props Today: Best Bets & Prop Picks for Monday, March 30
My NHL player props today feature Jack Eichel, Nazem Kadri, Macklin Celebrini, and John Carlson.
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 Penguins vs. Islanders Prediction: Tonight's Expert NHL Picks, Parlay & Odds
In a must-watch Metropolitan Division showdown with genuine playoff seeding implications, the New York Islanders host the Pittsburgh Penguins at UBS Arena tonight.
Written by Andrew Reid
🏒 NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions Tonight: Top Goal Scorer Picks for March 30
Nathan MacKinnon leads our NHL anytime goal scorer predictions tonight for Monday's five-game slate.
Written by Dustin Saracini
🏒 Red Wings vs. Sabres Prediction & Odds: NHL Picks Today (March 27)
The Red Wings are desperately trying to hang in the playoff conversation, but can they hang with a Sabres squad vying for the top seed in the conference?
Written by Andrew Reid
🏒 Oilers vs. Golden Knights Prediction & Odds: NHL Picks Today (March 26)
I'm breaking down the Oilers vs. Golden Knights as both squads scrape for playoff positioning in a tightly-contested Western Conference.
Written by Andrew Reid
🏒 NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions Tonight: Top Goal Scorer Picks for March 26
Macklin Celebrini leads our NHL anytime goal scorer predictions tonight for Thursday's 13-game slate.
Written by Dustin Saracini
Bruins vs. Sabres Prediction & Odds: NHL Picks Today (March 25)
My Bruins vs. Sabres prediction for tonight's game expects the visitors to jump on Buffalo early, thanks to another spirited display from Morgan Geekie.
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 NHL Player Props Today: Best Bets & Prop Picks for Tuesday, March 24
My NHL player props for today's games feature some mouthwatering matchups for the four headliners.
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions Tonight: Top Goal Scorer Picks for March 24
Jason Robertson leads our NHL anytime goal scorer predictions tonight for Tuesday's 15-game slate.
Written by Dustin Saracini
Wild vs. Lightning Prediction & Odds: Hagel Leads Lightning to Victory (March 24)
My Wild vs. Lightning prediction and odds for tonight's game back the Under and expect Brandon Hagel to notch at least one helper.
Written by Gary Pearson
Senators vs. Rangers Prediction & Odds: NHL Picks Today (March 23)
My Senators vs. Rangers prediction backs the in-form visitors, offering a Tim Stutzle player prop and a bonus pick.
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 NHL Player Props Today: Best Bets & Prop Picks for Sunday, March 22
My NHL player props today feature Cutter Gauthier, Sebastian Aho, Filip Forsberg, and Matthew Schaefer.
Written by Gary Pearson
Bruins vs. Red Wings Prediction & Odds: NHL Picks Tonight (March 21)
Detroit can extend its home winning streak to three games as I feature my Bruins vs. Red Wings prediction for tonight's game at Little Caesars Arena.
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 NHL Player Props Today: Best Bets & Prop Picks for Saturday, March 21
My NHL player props today feature Alex DeBrincat, Sidney Crosby, Nikita Kucherov, and Brady Tkachuk.
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 NHL Player Props Today: Best Bets & Prop Picks for Friday, March 20
My NHL player props for today's games feature Matthew Tkachuk, Jack Hughes, Sebastian Aho, and Cale Makar.
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 NHL Player Props Today: Best Bets & Prop Picks for Thursday, March 19
My NHL player props today headline three plus-money plays for the 11-game slate, featuring Tage Thompson, Macklin Celebrini, and Ryan Hartman.
Written by Dustin Saracini
NHL Futures Picks
🏒 Jack Adams Award Odds 2026: Cooper Gaining on Ruff in Coach of the Year Battle
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 Rocket Richard Trophy Odds 2026: MacKinnon Just Ahead of Caufield
Nathan MacKinnon's lead atop the goal-scoring chart has diminished, with Cole Caufield's ascent continuing.
Written by Gary Pearson
🥅 Vezina Trophy Odds 2026: Sorokin Jumped Ahead of Vasilevskiy in Two-Goaltender Race
Ilya Sorokin has made his move, jumping ahead of Andrei Vasilevskiy as the Vezina Trophy odds favorite.
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 Norris Trophy Odds 2026: Favorite Werenski Gains Separation on Makar, Bouchard
Zach Werenski is in pole position to win the prize for defenseman of the year, pulling ahead of Cale Makar and Evan Bouchard via the Norris Trophy odds.
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 Hart Trophy Odds 2026: MacKinnon & Kucherov Neck and Neck Down the Stretch
There's nothing to choose between Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov, with one of the two most likely to be the next Hart Trophy recipient.
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 Stanley Cup Odds & Favorites 2026: Avalanche Trading Ahead of Lightning, Hurricanes
The pecking order hasn't changed as the Colorado Avalanche remain the Stanley Cup odds betting favorite nearing the end of the regular season.
Written by Gary Pearson
🏒 Calder Trophy Odds 2026: Nobody Close to Rookie of Year Shoo-in Schaefer
Matthew Schaefer already has one hand on the Calder Trophy as he distances himself from the chasing field.
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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