NHL Betting Picks Article Archive

Here's a list of some of our recent NHL Hockey betting previews. Each article contains a handicapping preview with betting lines and game pick.

Game 2 Betting: Devils vs. Rangers

The New Jersey Devils will try and salvage a split on the road this Wednesday night in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Finals showdown with the Atlantic Division rival New York Rangers. The Rangers have been opened as 135 home favorites with the total line set at five. Read More

Game 7 Betting: Capitals vs. Rangers

It will be a winner-take-all showdown this Saturday night at Madison Square Garden when the Washington Capitals and the New Rangers clash in Game 7 of this Eastern Conference semifinal matchup. The Rangers have been opened as 145 favorites with the total line set at 4.5. Read More

Game 3 Betting: Flyers at Devils

This Thursday night the Flyers and the Devils resume their Eastern Conference semifinal series in New Jersey after splitting the first two games of this best-of-seven matchup in Philadelphia. The Devils have been opened as 115 favorites at SIA and the total line is set at 5.5. Read More

Game 3 Betting: Rangers at Capitals

The New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals resume their best-of-seven playoff series this Wednesday night with a change of scenery after splitting the first two games at Madison Square Garden. The Capitals have been opened as slight home favorites with the total set at 5.5. Read More

Game 7 Betting: Capitals at Bruins

It will be do-or-die for both the Washington Capitals and the Boston Bruins this Wednesday night in the deciding Game 7 of this first-round Eastern Conference playoff matchup. The Bruins have been opened as prohibitive 200 home favorites with the total line set at five. Read More

Game 4 Betting: Panthers at Devils

The Florida Panthers and the New Jersey Devils will square-off one more time at the Prudential Center this Thursday night before this best-of-seven series heads back to Miami. The Devils trail 2-1 but have been opened as 175 home favorites for Game 4. Read More

Ottawa Senators vs. NY Rangers Series Odds

Starting this Thursday with the first game of a best-of-seven series, the No.8-seed Ottawa Senators will try and knock-out the No.1-seed New York Rangers in a first-round Eastern Conference matchup in this year’s NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Read More

Hockey Betting Picks

Ross Staring gives out his top puck picks from this weekend's NHL betting card. Read More

NHL Weekend Betting Picks

Ross Staring thinks he has a firm grasp on who has what it takes to put together a strong run leading into the Stanley Cup playoffs. Check out Staring's best bets from this weekend's NHL betting card. Read More

NHL Weekend Betting Picks

The race to this year’s NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs has entered the stretch run as teams continue to battle it out for position within their respective conferences. A few teams have been able to separate themselves from the field where it matters the most; by providing a profitable return for anyone who enjoys wagering on the games. Check out Ross Staring's best bets on this weekend's wagering line-up. Read More

NHL Betting Picks - Mar 2nd

Puck handicapper Ross Starling analyzes the weekend NHL betting card and gives out his best bets. Read More

NHL Betting Picks - Feb 18th

Jared Smart is back with a 3-pack of NHL hockey betting predictions from Saturday's game line-up. Read More

NHL Betting Picks - Feb 10th

Our resident NHL hockey expert has a 3 pack of NHL wagers to pad your bankroll on Friday night. Read More

NHL Betting Picks - Jan 24th

Our resident NHL hockey sharp has a 3 pack of NHL bets to pad your bankroll before the All Star break. Read More

NHL Betting Picks - Jan 21st

Our resident NHL hockey sharp shares gives out a 4 pack of game picks from the weekend NHL card. Read More

NHL Betting Picks - Jan 14th

Jared Smart won with both his NHL picks on Wednesday. He looks to continue his winning ways with 3 more hockey predictions off of the Saturday card. Read More

NHL Betting Picks - Jan 11th

Jared Smart looks at the couple of Wednesday night's NHL games and gives out his predictions. Read More

Toronto at New Jersey Betting Odds

The surprising Maple Leafs travel to New Jersey to take on the slumping Devils who have lost 4 of their last 5. Bodog has made the Devils a -140 betting favorite for tonight's game. Read More

2011 Stanley Cup Betting Preview

After a fantastic run of NHL playoff action, the Stanley Cup Final has finally arrived. The Vancouver Canucks will try bringing Canada its first Cup since 1993, but they’ll have to get through the Boston Bruins first. 5Dimes has Vancouver as a -235 favorite in the series, while Boston is a +195 underdog. Read More

2011 Stanley Cup Betting Preview

Is Vancouver a "lock" to win Game 1? The Canucks did win all of their home games versus the Sharks, but they did lose 3 of their previous 4 as host. However, the bookmaker at Bodog figures that to be the consensus among hockey bettors making Vancouver a prohibitive -200 on the moneyline. Read More

Tampa Bay Lightning at Boston Bruins Betting Lines

The Boston Bruins host the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight in game 1 of the NHL Eastern Conference Finals. Both teams have been off for over a week after sweeping their second-round opponents. Bodog has Boston as a -145 favorite on the money-line. Read More

Vancouver Canucks at Nashville Predators Betting Lines

The Vancouver Canucks lead the Nashville Predators 3-2 in their second-round playoff series. The Canucks will try to finish off the Preds when they head to Nashville on Monday. Bodog has Vancouver as a -130 favorite on the road. Read More

Nashville Predators at Vancouver Canucks Betting Lines

With one more win, the Vancouver Canucks will advance to the Western Conference Final for the first time in 17 years. Vancouver hosts the Nashville Predators on Saturday, with the Canucks boasting a 3-1 series lead. Bodog has Vancouver as a -210 favorite. Read More

Philadelphia Flyers at Boston Bruins Betting Lines

The Boston Bruins have taken a 2-0 lead over the Philadelphia Flyers, but the Flyers probably aren’t sweating too much yet—they trailed 3-0 before coming back to beat Boston in last year’s playoffs. Game 3 kicks off Wednesday, with Bodog making Boston a -140 favorite on the money-line. Read More

Boston Bruins at Philadelphia Flyers Betting Lines

Once again, goaltending issues have reared their ugly head in Philadelphia. After getting crushed in Game 1, the Flyers will try to right the ship against the Boston Bruins on Monday. Bodog has made Philadelphia a -135 favorite on the money-line. Read More

Boston Bruins at Philadelphia Flyers Betting Lines

After two dramatic, exhausting series, the Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers have advanced to the second round to hook up in a rematch of last year’s playoffs. 5Dimes has Philadelphia as a -130 favorite in Game 1 on the money-line. Read More

Tampa Bay Lightning at Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Lines

The Pittsburgh Penguins have watched their 3-1 series lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning completely disappear. Now, the Penguins must win Game 7 on home ice to move to the next round. BetUS has Pittsburgh as a -140 favorite on the moneyline.BetUS. Read More

Pittsburgh Penguins at Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Lines

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a chance to finish off the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, but was destroyed 8-2. Leading the series 3-2, the Pens get another chance on Monday. Tampa Bay is a -145 favorite on the moneyline at BetUS.
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Montreal Canadiens at Boston Bruins Betting Lines

The wild, heated rivalry between the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins hasn’t showed any signs of slowing down in the postseason. Their first-round series is tied 2-2, with the series shifting back to Boston on Saturday. Boston is a -180 favorite at Sportsbook.com. Read More

Washington Capitals at New York Rangers Betting Lines

The New York Rangers are looking to tie their first-round playoff series at two wins a piece when host they the Washington Capitals on Wednesday. Bodog has this game as a pickem with the total at 5 goals (-130). Read More

Philadelphia Flyers at Buffalo Sabres Betting Lines

After a tight-checking, low-scoring affair in Game 1, the Philadelphia Flyers and Buffalo Sabres played a wild, wide-open Game 2 in the first-round NHL Playoffs series. The series shifts to Buffalo on Monday and is tied 1-1. Bodog has made Buffalo a slight -120 favorite. Read More

Phoenix Coyotes at Detroit Red Wings Betting Lines

No Henrik Zetterberg? No problem. The Detroit Red Wings jumped to a 1-0 series lead over the Phoenix Coyotes without their leading scorer. Game 2 gets underway Saturday afternoon, with Detroit a -170 favorite on NHL odds at Bodog. Read More

Buffalo Sabres at Philadelphia Flyers Betting Lines

The Philadelphia Flyers host the Buffalo Sabres in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series on Thursday night. These 2 teams split their season series 2-2 but the Sabres won the last 2, with one of those wins coming less than a week ago. BetUS has Philadelphia as a -160 favorite on the moneyline. Read More

Western Conference Series Betting Lines

The NHL’s Wild West certainly lived up to its name this season, as the conference playoff picture wasn’t resolved until the last day of the regular season. Everything is in order now, though, so let’s review the NHL Western Conference odds, with series odds compliments of Sportsbook.com. Read More

Eastern Conference Series Betting Lines

After 82 games of scratching and clawing, 16 teams have qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Let’s breakdown the NHL Eastern Conference odds, with series odds compliments of Sportsbook.com. Read More

Calgary Flames at Vancouver Canucks - Game Pick

With the NHL playoffs just days away, the Vancouver Canucks will try building some momentum with a win on Saturday night, when they visit the Calgary Flames. 5Dimes has Vancouver as a -115 favorite on the moneyline. Read More

Atlanta Thrashers at New York Rangers - Game Pick

The New York Rangers will face the Atlanta Thrashers on Thursday night, in a huge game for Rangers who look to remain in the playoff hunt. The Rangers are a -220 favorite at 5Dimes on the moneyline. Read More

Chicago Blackhawks at Montreal Canadiens - Game Pick

Both the Chicago Blackhawks and Montreal Canadiens are in heated playoff battles in their respective conferences, and a slip-up could leave either team on the outside looking in. They meet on Tuesday’s NHL odds, with 5Dimes making this game a pickem on the betting line. Read More

Anaheim Ducks at San Jose Sharks - Game Pick

The San Jose Sharks and Anaheim Ducks are a pretty good bet to face each other in the first round of the NHL playoffs. The division rivals will collide on Saturday’s NHL odds, with Sportsbook making the Sharks a -165 favorite on the moneyline. Both teams carry winning streaks into the matchup. Read More

Los Angeles Kings at Vancouver Canucks - Game Pick

Two of the hottest teams in the NHL will collide Thursday when the Vancouver Canucks host the Los Angeles Kings. Vancouver has already clinched the top spot in the Western Conference, but the Kings are still chasing home-ice. Bodog has Vancouver as a -175 favorite. Read More

Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins - Game Pick

Just two points separate the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers for first place in the Atlantic Division standings—not to mention their heated battle for first-place in the Eastern Conference. The rivals square off on Tuesday’s with BetED.com making the Penguins a -130 favorite. Read More

New York Rangers at Boston Bruins - Game Pick

When the New York Rangers and Boston Bruins collide on Saturday’s NHL odds, fans aren’t just getting a matinee—they’re getting a potential preview of a first-round playoff matchup between two Original Six teams. Bodog has made Boston a -165 favorite. Read More

Pittsburgh Penguins at Philadelphia Flyers - Game Pick

The Pittsburgh Penguins have soldiered on since a brutal spate of bad luck this season, but they’ll face another tough challenge when the visit the Philadelphia Flyers this Thursday. Bodog has Philly as a -165 favorite on NHL odds. Read More

Washington Capitals at Philadelphia Flyers - Game Pick

The top two teams in Eastern Conference faceoff when the Washington Capitals head into the city of brotherly to due battle with the Philadelphia Flyers. Washington will be without their scoring leader Alexander Ovechkin who is out 7-10 days with an undisclosed injury. Bodog has Philadelphia as a -170 favorite. Read More

Philadelphia Flyers at Dallas Stars - Game Pick

A month ago, a game between the Philadelphia Flyers and Dallas Stars would have looked like a Stanley Cup preview, but now the Stars are simply trying to hold onto a playoff spot. These teams collide Saturday, with the Flyers as a -120 favorite on SportsInteraction NHL odds. Read More

Chicago Blackhawks at Dallas Stars - Game Pick

The Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas Stars both jockeying for playoff positioning, but they’re headed in opposite directions. Chicago has quickly climbed the standings while Dallas spirals. They meet on NHL odds Thursday, with 5Dimes making Chicago a -120 favorite. Read More

Washington at Montreal Betting Line

In a potential playoff preview, the Washington Capitals will face off against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday’s NHL odds. The Caps are surging at just the right time, and Bodog has Washington as a -120 favorite.

New York Rangers at San Jose Sharks - Game Pick

With the Stanley Cup Playoffs around the corner, every point counts at this stage of the game. Nobody knows that better than the San Jose Sharks, who are fending off Phoenix, Dallas and L.A. in the Pacific Division; and the New York Rangers, who are fighting for one of the final playoff spots in the Eastern Conference. The two meet Saturday night, with 5Dimes making San Jose a -170 favorite on the moneyline. Read More

Vancouver at San Jose - Game Pick

In a potential preview of the Western Conference Finals, two of the NHL’s best teams will throw down on Thursday when the Vancouver Canucks pay a visit to the San Jose Sharks. Bodog has San Jose as a -130 favorite on the moneyline.
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Boston at Montreal Bet Odds - Game Pick

Bitter rivals Montreal and Boston will square off for the first time since early February, when the Bruins won 8-6 in a wild, fight-filled affair that included 182 penalty minutes. Make no mistake—these teams hate each other. Bodog has Boston (-115) as the favorite on Tuesday’s NHL odds.
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