NHL Betting News

Written by Derrick Harper on December 16, 2015

The best NHL betting team in the Western Conference will be looking to maintain their hot start to the season, but the Dallas Stars will have to do it against a suddenly on fire Calgary Flames squad. The match-up will take place at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas at 8:00PM EST on Fox Sports. HOT TOPIC: Jump into … click title for full article.

Written by David Strauss on December 12, 2015

As the Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens set the pace in the Eastern Conference, the remaining teams are engaging in what is beginning to look like an epic struggle for the other 6 playoff spots. The Tampa Bay Lightning, last year’s NHL betting season’s Stanley Cup representative from the east, are in the chasing pack, and will have an important … click title for full article.

Written by David Strauss on December 12, 2015

I generally don’t look at the playoff standings until much later in the NHL betting season, but with things starting to take shape, it’s hard not to take a quick little peak. Things are looking pretty tight in the Eastern Conference, with no less than 4 teams sitting within 2 points of the final Wild Card spot. The Boston Bruins … click title for full article.

Written by David Strauss on December 12, 2015

The Metropolitan Division is starting to take shape, and it looks as though it may well be turning into a 3-horse race between the Capitals, Rangers, and Islanders. There is still a lot of work to be done, though, if those three are to pull away, and it all begins with beating the other teams in the division. The Islanders … click title for full article.

Written by David Strauss on December 12, 2015

It’s a good time to be a Calgary Flames fan, as the team is beginning to show the sort of form that made them so much fun to watch last NHL betting season. There is an element of luck to their current situation, though, as the Pacific Division is not shaping up to be particularly good this year. Now just … click title for full article.

Written by David Strauss on December 10, 2015

This NHL betting season, the Western Conference playoff picture is currently being dominated by teams from the Central Division, and that is largely due to the fact that almost all of the teams in the Pacific Division are struggling to some extent. The Arizona Coyotes are one of those teams, and they will have another tough game to play on … click title for full article.

Written by David Strauss on December 10, 2015

It’s that time of the week where I get to start waxing lyrical about the brilliance of the Central Division, and how it is far and away the best in hockey. If the NFL betting season were to end today, there would be 5 teams from the Central heading into the playoffs, including the defending champion Chicago Blackhawks. The Winnipeg … click title for full article.

Written by David Strauss on December 10, 2015

It is getting to the time of the year where we can seriously start to talk about which teams might be active when the trade deadline rolls around. There are a number of teams who definitely will be looking to make a move, with the Pittsburgh Penguins pretty high on that list. They will continue with what has been a … click title for full article.

Written by David Strauss on December 10, 2015

If you are going to lose in hockey, try to make sure that it happens in OT or via the shootout. No team wants to lose on a regular basis, but getting to the end of regulation with a tied game is one way to ensure that something comes out of it. The New Jersey Devils are and the Detroit … click title for full article.

Written by David Strauss on December 10, 2015

We present this week’s NHL betting rumors! Let’s begin, shall we? Victory! 21-5-2 https://t.co/9g9jjmSzih pic.twitter.com/ZreUZEZMXD — Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) December 9, 2015 Dallas Stars Right now, the Dallas Stars are the oddsmakers’ favorites to win the Stanley Cup, sitting at 7-1. They sit atop the Western Conference with 42 points and have shown the ability to combine a fiery offense … click title for full article.

Written by David Strauss on December 10, 2015

Now that we’re almost a third of the way through the NHL betting season, let’s see how the 30 franchises are shaking out against one another. # 30 Vancouver Canucks (11-11-8) The Canucks have dropped five in a row and 13 of their last 16. They swapped out veteran backstop Ryan Miller for Jacob Markstrom, but they still got drubbed … click title for full article.

Written by David Strauss on December 10, 2015

It can be disheartening to watch as the team you are chasing at the top of the division hits a great run of form at the same time you are starting to struggle a little. The Dallas Stars are beginning to run away with the Central Division right now, and much of that has to do with how sloppily the … click title for full article.

Written by David Strauss on December 10, 2015

Every NHL betting season begins with bettors and pundits selecting the teams that they believe might serve as a dark horse. It seems odd that any had the Washington Capitals on that list, as they served notice last season that they might be ready to take a step forward. It has certainly been a good season for them so far, … click title for full article.

Written by Jordan Walters on December 8, 2015

It is mostly true that defense wins championships, but when games are a little more open during the regular season, you also need an offense that can put the puck on the net on a pretty regular basis. The New York Rangers are doing both, as they have struck a near perfect balance between offense and defense. They will have … click title for full article.