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Ottawa Senators vs Boston Bruins Betting Preview The Boston Bruins are back over .500 and riding a four-game win streak heading into Thursday’s home clash with the Ottawa Senators. Boston rallied from three separate deficits in a 4-3 shootout win over the Islanders, showing renewed confidence under first-year coach Marco Sturm. Marat Khusnutdinov has been a breakout story for the
Minnesota Wild vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview The Minnesota Wild look to extend their momentum when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night at Lenovo Center. The Wild earned a 3-2 overtime victory over Nashville, giving them their first two-game winning streak of the season. Head coach John Hynes said his team “got the two points, which is important,”
Anaheim Ducks vs Dallas Stars Betting Preview The Anaheim Ducks(8-3-1) head to Dallas to face the Dallas Stars on Thursday night at 8:00 PM ET from American Airlines Center. Anaheim is off to its best start since 2014-15, while Dallas enters with a seven-game point streak. You can review the full NHL previews section for more coverage of tonight’s matchups.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Nashville Predators Betting Preview The Nashville Predators aim to rebound from an overtime loss when they host the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday at Bridgestone Arena. Nashville (5-8-4) dropped five of its last six, while Philadelphia (7-5-1) looks to carry momentum from a 5-4 shootout win in Montreal. Steven Stamkos tied the Wild game at the horn on
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview The Tampa Bay Lightning aim to close their road trip strong when they visit the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night at T-Mobile Arena. The Lightning are 6-5-2 after a 3-2 loss to Colorado that ended a five-game winning streak. Vegas enters 7-2-3 after blanking Detroit 1-0 behind Akira Schmid’s 24-save
St. Louis Blues vs. Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview After five straight overtime games, the Buffalo Sabres are hunting for a regulation win when they host the St. Louis Blues on Thursday at KeyBank Center. Buffalo has earned points in seven straight games (3-0-4), but it wants to finish the job in 60 minutes. Goaltender Alex Lyon has kept the Sabres
Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview Two of the NHL’s greatest rivals meet again Thursday as Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals visit Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena.The puck drops at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+. Ovechkin comes in fresh off his 900th career NHL goal, part of a 6-1 win over the Blues
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Calgary Flames Betting Preview The Columbus Blue Jackets open a four-game Western road trip Wednesday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome looking to bounce back from a crushing 3-2 loss to the Islanders. Columbus allowed two late goals in that defeat, and coach Dean Evason said his team must “start on time” to avoid another slow opening.
Blues Upbeat While Capitals Search for Identity Among Struggles What began as another promising start for the Washington Capitals has taken a turn for the worse. After opening the season 6-2-0, Washington now finds itself on a 0-3-1 skid, struggling to generate offense and reeling from the loss of key center Pierre-Luc Dubois to a long-term lower-body injury. The Capitals
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How to Choose an NHL Handicapper
When you’re looking for an NHL handicapper to follow for picks and predictions, here are some key considerations you should keep in mind:
Track Record of Success
Look for handicappers with a proven history of positive results, particularly over multiple seasons.
Consistency is key in sports betting, so it’s important to review their past performance, paying attention to both win percentage and return on investment (ROI).
Transparency
A good NHL handicapper will openly share their picks, results, and reasoning.
Avoid handicappers who do not provide a clear record of their wins and losses, as transparency builds trust and ensures they aren’t cherry-picking results.
Specialization in NHL
Many handicappers cover a wide range of sports, but it’s wise to follow one who specializes in the NHL.
A handicapper who focuses primarily on hockey is more likely to have a deep understanding of the league, its teams, and key betting nuances, which leads to more informed picks.
Analytical Approach
The best handicappers base their picks on data, advanced statistics, and situational analysis rather than relying on gut feelings or hype.
Look for someone who incorporates metrics like Corsi, expected goals, and goaltending stats to justify their selections.
Reputation and User Reviews
Check reviews and testimonials from other bettors to gauge a handicapper’s credibility and effectiveness.
If other followers consistently find value in their picks and praise their insights, it’s a good indicator that they are worth considering.
How Handicappers Find NHL Value
NHL handicappers focus on finding “value” in betting lines, which refers to identifying bets that have a higher probability of winning than the odds suggest. To do this, they rely on a combination of statistical analysis, deep knowledge of hockey, and an understanding of market dynamics. Here are some key strategies used by NHL handicappers to find value:
Analyzing Team Metrics
Handicappers dig into advanced stats like Corsi and Fenwick, which measure puck possession and shot attempts, giving a clearer picture of which team is likely controlling the game beyond simple goals and assists. Teams with better puck control often create more scoring chances, making them undervalued if the general betting public is unaware of these metrics. Other important team stats include expected goals (xG), penalty kill efficiency, and power play performance, all of which can signal an edge in specific matchups.
Accounting for Goaltending Performance
Goaltending is one of the most critical factors in hockey betting, but it can also be tricky to predict. Handicappers often look at stats like save percentage (SV%), goals saved above average (GSAA), and recent form to assess whether a goalie is performing above or below expectation. Injuries to starting goaltenders or changes in lineup can create betting opportunities when the market hasn’t fully adjusted to a new or backup goalie starting a game.
Spotting Market Inefficiencies
The NHL betting market can sometimes lag behind in adjusting to key factors like injuries, team form, or scheduling. For instance, teams on the second night of a back-to-back or playing a long road trip may be fatigued, making them more vulnerable than the odds reflect. Sharp NHL handicappers monitor these situations to find value when the market underestimates or overestimates a team’s chances of winning.
Line Movement and Public Betting
Understanding how the public and the sharps (professional bettors) are betting can give handicappers an edge. When the public heavily bets on a favorite, sportsbooks may adjust the line to balance their action, even if it doesn’t reflect the true odds. This creates value opportunities for the underdog. Following line movement and identifying reverse line movement—where sharp money moves against public betting trends—helps handicappers spot these inefficiencies.
Betting Against the Public
In NHL betting, like in other sports, fading the public is a common strategy. When the betting public strongly backs a team based on recent performance or big-name players, the odds can become skewed, often in favor of the favorite. Smart handicappers look for value by betting against the public, especially on underdogs, when the betting lines no longer accurately reflect a team’s true chances of winning.
NHL Consensus Picks
Using consensus data, which shows how the public is betting on a particular game, can help NHL handicappers identify value by understanding market dynamics. When a large majority of the public bets on one side (such as a popular team or heavy favorite), sportsbooks often adjust the lines to balance their risk.
- Sharp handicappers use this data to spot potential inefficiencies, such as inflated odds on favorites or undervalued underdogs. By analyzing consensus data alongside their own research, handicappers can capitalize on situations where public perception skews the betting lines, allowing them to make smarter, contrarian wagers with better long-term value.
- Through partnerships with sportsbook, Scores and Stats is able to provide consensus data for NHL games, including number of wagers on totals, moneylines, and spreads. Plus, our data shows the total amount wagered, and identifies where the sharp money is. Our handicappers use this info to make more informed wagers, but you can also use it to make your own betting decisions.
- Access the consensus picks and other data in the Consensus tab of the menu.
NHL Scores and Odds
Scores and Stats has a dedicated section for updated odds on NHL games. By using data provided by our sportsbook partners, we’re able to display the updated odds on matchups as well as the current scores for live games.
You can access this data from any membership tier by clicking on the Scores and Odds tab in the menu. During the NHL season, expect to see stats for all major NHL games.
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