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The Canucks got the better of the Maple Leafs in their previous matchup less than a month ago - here's why our NHL betting picks are leaning towards plenty of goals tonight, with both team's offenses clicking on all cylinders. Coming off an embarrassing home loss to the Buffalo Sabres as -425 favorites, the Toronto Maple Leafs will look to rebound…

This Saturday has an exciting slate of games, including a couple of teams playing well recently. We also have a matchup with some struggling teams that would love to come away with two points. Let's take a look at or three best bets for Saturday's slate of NHL action. Here are our other best bets for Saturday: The Penguins will play 24 hours after…

Despite the lofty reputations the goalies carry into this game, there have been plenty of goals between Tampa Bay and St. Louis lately. Our NHL picks break down why that'll continue as the Lightning face the Blues. The Central Division's St. Louis Blues host the Atlantic Division's Tampa Bay Lightning in what should be an exciting matchup on…

The NHL Trade Deadline is seven weeks away and the New York Rangers hot play has them as buyers come March 3, 2023. While there's 19 games to be played for the Blueshirts between today and that date, it's always smart to plan ahead. Last season, GM Chris Drury made a handful of small to medium size moves to acquire Andrew Copp, Frank Vatrano, Tyler…

The Winnipeg Jets and the Pittsburgh Penguins will clash on the ice this Friday evening in what should be an entertaining inter-conference duel! Join us for our NHL odds series where our Jets-Penguins prediction and pick will be revealed. One of the more talented teams in the Western Conference so far this year, the Winnipeg Jets have absolutely…

To kick off Friday's three-game slate, the Metropolitan Division's Pittsburgh Penguins host the Central Division's Winnipeg Jets. Now at the halfway mark of the season, both of these clubs look to hold onto their current playoff spots in what should be an entertaining game. Will we see a high-scoring affair between two competent offenses, or can…

The Penguins and Jets have been racking up goals of late, and we don't see that trend ending with the two on a collision course Friday night. See why our NHL picks are backing more fireworks. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports To kick off Friday's three-game slate, the Metropolitan Division's Pittsburgh Penguins host the Central Division's Winnipeg Jets.…

Jake Oettinger and Igor Shesterkin have been presiding over especially stingy opening periods, so as the two clash tonight, our NHL picks see little early action between the Stars and Rangers. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The New York Rangers and Dallas Stars are set for their second meeting of the season. The Rangers got the best of the Stars the…

Both the Florida Panthers and the Vegas Golden Knights are expected to trot out their starting netminders tonight, but that's unlikely to give their respective head coaches much solace. Find out why in our NHL betting picks below. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The Pacific Division's Vegas Golden Knights host the Atlantic Division's Florida Panthers…

Scenes from Canucks skate: Oliver Ekman-Larsson could be a healthy scratch, Boeser to play with Pettersson and Kuzmenko vs. Lightning Welcome to scenes from morning skate brought to you by NHL betting odds site Betway! The Vancouver Canucks were on the ice early Thursday morning as they were living in the future that is the Eastern Time Zone. We…

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without superstar Auston Matthews when they return home to face the surging Nashville Predators in Wednesday night's NHL action. The reigning Hart Trophy winner missed Tuesday's practice due to an undisclosed injury, and was confirmed out by head coach Sheldon Keefe early on Wednesday. That is good news for the…

The Sharks and Kings are heading in opposite directions, with the Kings' impressive play and the Sharks' struggles manifesting themselves even more in the opening frame. Find out how to take advantage in our NHL betting picks below. In tonight's nightcap on TNT, we're getting a Pacific Division tilt with the second-place Los Angeles Kings hosting…

One hopes that, by now, Bo Horvat has gotten used to being the centre of attention in Vancouver.On Sunday afternoon, Horvat notched his 29 goal on the season in a losing effort to the Winnipeg Jets, bringing him into a tie with Alex Ovechkin for fourth in league scoring and gaining him plenty of notice.The night prior, however, was perhaps more…

When drafting Tampa Bay Rays players for a fantasy team I usually go by this principle: do I have to? Like in years past, the Rays have a core group of players that need to be drafted and started in all formats. Wander Franco (80 ADP), Tyler Glasnow (86), Shane McClanahan (33), Randy Arozarena (38), Jeffrey Springs (186), and Drew Rasmussen (187)…

One Minnesota Wild blueliner has been a part of basically every trade rumor for the last few years now, but now might be the time where those rumors are realistic and teams are inquiring about the player. For real. According to TSN's Darren Dreger, both the Edmonton Oilers and Ottawa Senators have reached out to the Wild and GM Bill Guerin about…

NEW YORK - Halfway through the 2022-23 season, the Rangers had already received seven loser points - also known as the one-point consolation prize for teams that fall short in overtime or shootouts. Those skill competitions have not been particularly kind to them, but the odds began to even out Tuesday. Kaapo Kakko and Artemi Panarin both netted…

The first second-round series of the 2022 NHL playoffs is set. It will be the Avalanche and the Blues meeting in the Western Conference. The Avalanche made easy work of the Predators in the first round, sweeping Nashville in four games and outscoring the Preds 21-9. Colorado scored at least five goals in three of those contests and twice put up a…

This Monday has an exciting slate of games, including a couple of teams playing well recently. We also have a matchup with some struggling teams that would love to come away with two points. (All odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook) The Sabres have been getting it done on both sides lately and have won eight of their last nine. They are continuing…

This Sunday has an exciting slate of games, including a couple of teams playing well recently. We also have a matchup with some struggling teams that would love to come away with two points. And check out our other best bets for Sunday: (All odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook) The Panthers' offense has continued to carry them throughout this…

Star-studded Toronto has had a new leader in its output of late, with winger Michael Bunting scoring seven in his last 11 games. With the Maple Leafs heavy favorites vs. the Red Wings, our NHL picks are looking at Bunting's player props. The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off a rare home defeat Thursday but get a great schedule spot vs. the Detroit…

New York's quietly reeled in the Devils and is just a point back ahead of their meeting today. The Rangers are riding high but one thing is for sure - there are going to be plenty of goals in New Jersey today. The New York Rangers have quietly caught up to the New Jersey Devils in the Metropolitan Division standings, sitting one point back of their…

We're about to hit the halfway point of the 2022-23 NHL season and the Colorado Avalanche are not in a playoff position. Colorado entered play on Thursday night riding a four-game losing streak which put it a point behind Edmonton for the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference and 11 points behind Dallas for first place in the Central…

San Jose heads down to the Honda Center to face the Anaheim Ducks later tonight. For two "tanking" teams, both the Sharks and Ducks are hovering right around.500 in their last ten games. Meanwhile, while the rain comes pouring down outside, quietly the Ducks and Sharks are showing flashes of offense which could make this an entertaining tilt. Let's…

A new name makes it into the Who's Hot list as winger Travis Konecny leads the way for the suddenly resurgent Philadelphia Flyers. Familiar faces Alexander Ovechkin and Erik Gustafsson of the Washington Capitals and Linus Ullmark of the Boston Bruins join him. Ullmark continues his pursuit for the goaltending triple crown as the Bruins remain the…

It's a busy night across the NHL with 10 games on Thursday's betting menu. And with the halfway point of the regular season approaching, we're starting to get a stronger idea of who's for real. Let's jump right in with my favorite plays for today's slate: Arizona Coyotes ( +130) at Philadelphia Flyers ( -150), Total: 6 Puck drop: 7 p.m. ET Who's…

Looking for their luck to change, the Penguins will give Vegas a try on Thursday, January 5th as they head to Sin City to take on the Golden Knights. Faceoff for this contest is scheduled for 10:00 pm ET and can be seen on AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh or Rocky Mountain. Surprisingly, there is no heavy favorite in this game despite the Penguins riding…

This Thursday has an exciting slate of games, including a couple of teams playing well recently. We also have a matchup with some struggling teams that would love to come away with two points. Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Vegas Golden Knights Leg 1: Penguins team total OVER 3.5 ( +150) Leg 2: Golden Knights team total OVER 2.5 ( -185) Leg 3: Jake…

The Devils have scuffled a bit of late but have a high-powered offense fueled by the likes of Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, and others. With the Red Wings a mixed bag in their own end, our betting picks are expecting some goals tonight. Both the New Jersey Devils and the Detroit Red Wings will try for their first victory of 2023 when they meet at…

The defending Western Conference champion Windsor Spitfires are apparently all in for another title run this season. After watching other teams in the conference load up, Spitfires' general manager Bill Bowler moved in a big way on Tuesday with a pair of trades that brought in two veteran players that were first-round picks in the league and also…

This Saturday has an exciting slate of games, including a couple of teams playing well recently. We also have a matchup with some struggling teams that would love to come away with two points. The Hurricanes are looking great as they have the second-most points in the league, have won 10 straight, and 14 of their last 15. The offense has been doing…

Happy New Year! The Metropolitan Division enters 2023 in quite the jam. Take a look below and second place to sixth is separated by just four points. Considering that it is impossible for the sixth place team to make the playoffs, this presents the obvious challenge that no team is safe right now (well besides Carolina, anyways) and also that one…

Toronto's goaltending was spectacular in the first two months of the season, but regression is coming and the books are yet to adjust. With Colorado hitting its offensive stride, our NHL betting picks see this game's total soaring high. The Toronto Maple Leafs wrap up a three-game road trip tonight in Colorado with the Avalanche as+110 underdogs.…

The slumping NewJersey Devils are in second place in the Atlantic Division, just two points ahead ofthe fourth-place Pittsburgh Penguins heading into Friday's matchup in the SteelCity. The New Jersey Devils haven't just come back to earth - they're mired in quicksand. Following a 20-gamestretch during which they had a 18-1-1 record, the Devils…

We have a small four-game slate of hockey on Friday with some great matchups. Below, I give out my three best bets for Friday's NHL slate. Edmonton Oilers (-110) @ Seattle Kraken (-110) | O/U 6.5 (-110/-110) In Friday's nightcap, there is a Pacific Division tilt, with the fourth-place Seattle Kraken hosting the fifth-place Edmonton Oilers. The…

A recent skid has forced the market to move away from the New Jersey Devils, but all of the underlying analytics suggest this is still one of the best teams in the NHL - don't let their underdog status scare you away from backing them tonight. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The third marquee matchup of Friday's four-game slate is a Metropolitan…

Welcome to VSiN's NHL Best Bets page. Your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. Read on for odds, predictions and best bets for December 29. Follow me on to stay up to date. Recap: Wednesday's best bet on Boston was a winner as the Bruins skated away with a 3-1 victory in New Jersey. It's a big slate, and I put off…

ST. LOUIS - Ian Mitchell laughed. There was no joy in the laugh, none of the usual body language that accompanies a moment of merriment. It was a laughter of recognition, of resignation, of what do you want me to say. Perhaps "scoff" would be a better word for it. He laughed because the question, and its answer, were so obvious. Has it been tough…

Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today's featured game is the Boston Bruins and…

Montreal Canadiens at Tampa Bay Lightning: GAME#33 Time: 7:00 pm Eastern Time Location: Amalie Arena Broadcast/Streaming: BSSUNX, SN, RDS, ESPN+/Hulu Opponent SBNation Site: Habs Eyes on the Prize DraftKings Odds: Lightning -1.5 O/U 6 It seems like it's been much longer than a week since the Lightning played their last game. However, that's all…

The Toronto Maple Leafs will start a three-game road trip following the Christmas break and visit the St. Louis Blues who, at+155, are the longest they've been at home all season by 25 points. It's always tough to handicap the first game after a big break, but the Leafs' top line has been unstoppable and Jordan Binnington is a great matchup to…

Yes, Auston Matthews and William Nylander are the high-profile names on a Maple Leafs offense toying with opponents, especially facing struggling goalie Jordan Binnington tonight in St. Louis. However, our betting picks like a certain linemate most of all. The Toronto Maple Leafs will start a three-game road trip following the Christmas break and…

Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today's featured game is the San Jose Sharks and…

Both the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers are Pacific Division contenders and will play each other on Sunday. Edmonton is in the middle of the division with a record of 18-14-2, while Vancouver is near the bottom of the division with a record of 13-15-3. The upcoming game should be fantastic because both clubs are trying to advance in the…

This Saturday has an exciting slate of games, with a couple of teams playing well recently. We also have a matchup with some struggling teams that would love to come away with two points. The Panthers' top offense from last season has not missed a beat. They're coming in scoring 3.48 goals per game, and this strong forward unit can move the puck…

The Pittsburgh Penguins have made the month of December quite merry for their fanbase as they've used a month full of home games to make up a lot of ground in the standings and pad their place among the playoff teams. Currently, Pittsburgh has 43 points and are eighth in the NHL with a 19-9-5 record. As per usual, the Metropolitan Division is on…

Of course Nick Sirianni said Tuesday that he would not rule out playing Jalen Hurts on Christmas Eve against the Dallas Cowboys. And the quarterback said there's "definitely a chance" he'll suit up only six days after suffering a sprained right shoulder against the Chicago Bears. Does anyone believe that? Granted, the Eagles can wrap up the top…

The transactions have come thick and fast recently for the Colorado Avalanche, with players coming in as free agents and others departing. Yet as the team tries to regain the Stanley Cup, it needs to look for depth, experience, and long-term prospects in its roster. Below is a look at three of the team's signings that could help: Brad Hunt will…

It's that time of year again! The 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship (WJC) is nearly upon us. If it feels like it hasn't been that long since the last installment of this tournament, that's because the 2022 event was completed this past August after the original tournament was canceled last December. The 2023 WJC begins next Monday in host cities…

Minnesota has been stellar at home, but in a matchup between two of the NHL's best, we're finding the best value in one of Florida's top gunners to keep pressure on the net. Find out more with our Panthers vs. Wild picks. Two of the league's top teams will meet in Saint Paul tonight as the Minnesota Wild welcome the Florida Panthers to the Xcel…