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Stanley Cup Odds & Favorites 2026: Champion Panthers, Oilers Co-favorites for 2026
Written by Gary Pearson

Where Will Mitch Marner Play Next? Golden Knights the New Betting Favorites to Land Winger
Written by Gary Pearson

Which Team Will Sign Jonathan Toews? 2 Canadian Teams Jostle for Favorite Status
Written by Gary Pearson

Will Sidney Crosby Leave the Penguins? Canadiens Favorite to Land No. 87
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Where Will Sam Bennett Play Next? Maple Leafs in Fold to Land Bennett
Sam Bennett is enjoying a Conn Smythe-caliber playoffs with the Florida Panthers, but is there a chance he'll land with another team next season?
Written by Gary Pearson

Olympic Hockey Odds & Favorites: First Six Revealed, Schedule Set for Italy Games
Written by Gary Pearson
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Oilers vs. Panthers Predictions Tonight: Stanley Cup Game 6 Odds & Best Bet
Written by Gary Pearson

Oilers vs. Panthers Parlay Picks & Predictions for Stanley Cup Final Game 6: SGP Best Bets Tonight
Want to make $117 on $10 bet? We've got an awesome same-game parlay you can sink your teeth into for tonight's Game 6.
Written by Gary Pearson

Oilers vs. Panthers Goal Scorer Predictions & Picks: Stanley Cup Final Game 6 Tonight
The Edmonton Oilers are on the brink for the first time this playoffs. Can one of their marquee players step up, or will it be the Panthers' aces who secure the Stanley Cup?
Written by Gary Pearson

Conn Smythe Trophy Odds 2025: Can Bennett or Marchand Join List of Most Unlikely MVP Winners?
If Conn Smythe Trophy odds favorites Sam Bennett or Brad Marchand win MVP, they'll joint the short list of the most unlikely players to secure the honor in the last decade.
Written by Gary Pearson

Best Oilers vs. Panthers Player Props for Tonight: Stanley Cup Final Game 6 Expert Picks & Predictions
Our player props for tonight's contest feature two Florida Panthers and Corey Perry, who has been one of our most profitable props in recent weeks.
Written by Gary Pearson

Panthers vs. Oilers Predictions Tonight: Stanley Cup Game 5 Odds & Best Bet
The Edmonton Oilers return home riding a wave of positive vibes after picking up a series-splitting win. Can they keep it going at Rogers Place?
Written by Gary Pearson

Panthers vs. Oilers Parlay Picks & Predictions: SGP Best Bets for Stanley Cup Final Game 5
We're feeling as confident as the Edmonton Oilers preceding Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final as we offer our parlay picks, with the feature five-leg SGP providing a chance to earn $207.
Written by Gary Pearson

Panthers vs. Oilers Goal-Scorer Predictions Today: Stanley Cup Final Game 5
More than ever, goals are worth their weight in gold as we enter a best-of-three to decide the Stanley Cup winner, and we've selected three players to rise to the occasion in Game 5.
Written by Gary Pearson

Oilers vs. Panthers Predictions: Stanley Cup Final Game 4 Odds & Best Bet Tonight
Was Game 3 an anomalous performance from the Edmonton Oilers? Can they even the series in Game 4?
Written by Gary Pearson

Oilers vs. Panthers Parlay Picks & Predictions Tonight: SGP Best Bets for Stanley Cup Final Game 4
We've consistently hit four of five legs in our same-game parlays for the Stanley Cup Final. Is tonight the night we nail all four?
Written by Gary Pearson

Oilers vs. Panthers Live Betting Trends Tonight: What to Expect From Stanley Cup Final Game 4
Have any noteworthy trends developed that you should keep your eye on when making live bets? We've taken a look prior to tonight's Game 4.
Written by Gary Pearson

Oilers vs. Panthers Anytime Goal-Scorer Predictions & Picks for Tonight's Stanley Cup Final Game 4
Who's going to step up in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final tonight? We have four names in mind, all of whom offer superb value.
Written by Gary Pearson

Best Oilers vs. Panthers Player Props for Stanley Cup Final Game 4: Tonight's Expert Picks & Predictions
We should be in for a treat after the no-holds-barred Game 3 anarchy as we offer four high-value prop picks for Thursday's Game 4.
Written by Gary Pearson

Oilers vs. Panthers Prediction Tonight: Game 3 Odds & Goalscorer Picks
Fine margins have decided the Stanley Cup Final with the first two games needing overtime to crown a winner. What should bettors expect in tonight's Game 3?
Written by Gary Pearson

Connor McDavid Stanley Cup Final Prop Bets: Can McDavid Break Wayne Gretzky's Record?
Connor McDavid is on a torrid scoring pace in the Stanley Cup Final, but will he be able to break Wayne Gretzky's SCF record of 13 points?
Written by Gary Pearson

Oilers vs. Panthers Parlay Picks Tonight: Stanley Cup Final Game 3 Odds & Best SGP
Our same-game parlay for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final tonight could yield a $145 profit on a $10 bet.
Written by Gary Pearson

Which Team Will Sign Jonathan Toews? 2 Canadian Teams Jostle for Favorite Status
Jonathan Toews is returning to the NHL, but with which team does he have the best chance of a triumphant second act? We look at the Jonathan Toews next team odds.
Written by Gary Pearson

Panthers vs. Oilers Parlay Picks Tonight: Game 2 Odds & Best SGP
Our Panthers vs. Oilers parlay picks focus on five Over plays in tonight's Game 2 that profit $145 on a $10 winning wager.
Written by Gary Pearson

Panthers vs. Oilers Prediction Tonight: Game 2 Odds & Goalscorer Picks
We offer a prediction and goalscorer picks as the Oilers look to take a 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final against the Panthers.
Written by Gary Pearson

Panthers vs. Oilers Parlay Picks: Tonight's Game 1 Odds & Best SGP
Who's going to step up in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final tonight, and who will be a letdown? Check out our parlay picks to find out.
Written by Gary Pearson
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Stanley Cup Hand-Off Odds 2025: Which Non-Captain Will Be First to Hoist Stanley 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, 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

Jack Adams Award Odds 2026: Tourigny, Evason Open as Favorites
The Utah Mammoth's Andre Tourigny and Columbus Blue Jackets' Dean Evason opened as the 2026 Jack Adams Award odds co-favorites, trading ahead of Joel Quenneville.
Written by Gary Pearson

Rocket Richard Trophy Odds 2025: Draisaitl Won Rocket Richard With 52 Goals
Leon Draisaitl won the Rocket Richard Trophy for the first time in his career, scoring 52 goals.
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

Calder Trophy Odds 2025: Hutson Wins Calder Trophy, Wolf the Runner-Up
The Montreal Canadiens Lane Hutson won the Calder Trophy after leading the all rookies in points and assists.
Written by Gary Pearson

Vezina Trophy Odds 2026: Hellebuyck Opens as Clear Favorite; Shesterkin Closest
Connor Hellebuyck opened as the 2026 Vezina Trophy odds favorite after winning the last two awards for the best NHL regular-season goaltender.
Written by Gary Pearson

Norris Trophy Odds 2026: Makar Opens as Favorite to Defend Title; Hughes Just Behind
After winning the 2025 Norris Trophy, Cale Makar opens as the 2026 Norris Trophy odds favorite, trading just ahead of previous winner Quinn Hughes.
Written by Gary Pearson

Hart Trophy Odds 2026: McDavid the Early Favorite Ahead of Other Usual Suspects
Connor McDavid has opened as the 2026 Hart Trophy odds favorite, trading ahead of Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov.
Written by Gary Pearson

Stanley Cup Odds & Favorites 2026: Champion Panthers, Oilers Co-favorites for 2026
The Florida Panthers won their second straight Stanley Cup over the Edmonton Oilers, and the heated adversaries opened as co-favourites via the 2026 Stanley Cup odds.
Written by Gary Pearson
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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