Hockey Handicapping Articles

NHL Totals Betting Advice: Hot and Cold Over and Under Teams 12/3/2025
by Ryan Cobbett - 12/3/2025

As we enter the final month of 2025, we have a solid sample size of each team around the league. Detroit has proven themselves to be a real contender, Chicago and San Jose might actually have some playoff potential, and the Anaheim Ducks have finally exited the dreary “rebuild” phase. Trends have been established, and injuries make it easier to back or fade a team. Winnipeg has been struggling since they lost Connor Hellebuyck, Montreal doesn’t have a reliable netminder, the Islanders have no offensive depth.

NHL Betting: Hot and Cold Teams ATS and Moneyline 11/26/2025
by Ryan Cobbett - 11/26/2025

As we move past the quarter mark of the season, and march on towards the upcoming Olympics, let’s take a look at who the real money makers have been ATS and straight up. No one seems to be stopping the Colorado Avalanche this year, while the Minnesota Wild have joined the conversation in the pursuit of the Central Division title.

NHL Totals Betting Advice: Hot and Cold Over and Under Teams 11/20/2025
by Ryan Cobbett - 11/20/2025

As we approach the quarter mark of the season, let’s take another look at which teams are making the most money relative to the game total. The top three teams in scoring are not featured on the list, while the top two goaltending units are also absent from the list. Vancouver has been on an absolute tear, picking up 10 overs in as many games, while the teams falling on the south side of the game total might surprise you. With all that and more, let’s crunch some numbers.

NHL Betting: Hot and Cold Teams ATS and Moneyline
by Ryan Cobbett - 11/12/2025

As we approach the 20-game mark of the season, there are some teams starting to fully establish themselves in the playoff picture. The Anaheim Ducks look like the biggest threat in the Western Conference, while the Boston Bruins have some newfound offense that has propelled them into second place in their division, and the Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks lay claim to the two wild card spots in their respected conference thanks in large part to their young superstars.

NHL Totals Betting Advice: Hot and Cold Over and Under Teams
by Ryan Cobbett - 11/5/2025

As teams approach the 15-game mark of the season, it is time to analyze which teams around the league are posting high scoring games, and who is posting low scoring games. The Anaheim Ducks are leading the league in scoring as they are averaging 3.92 GF/G, while the Washington Capitals are leading the league in goals against, allowing just 2.33 GA/G.

Expert NHL Handicapping Roundup for 10/31/2025
by Ryan Cobbett - 10/31/2025

Here is our first NHL Roundup piece of the 2025-2026 season. We have seen some surprising starts from teams like the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings, but there has been no bigger surprise than the Utah Mammoth. In addition to our surprise teams, there is a new Hart Trophy contender this season. And thanks to one particular big-name addition, this contender has been thrust right into the heart of the MVP conversation.

NHL Betting: Hot and Cold Teams ATS and Moneyline
by Ryan Cobbett - 10/30/2025

The NHL season is officially back and in full swing as teams have marched, or limped, through the opening 10 games of their season. We have seen some surprises already like the Utah Mammoth, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Detroit Red Wings look like legit playoff contenders, while teams like the Boston Bruins, St. Louis Blues, and Minnesota Wild are leaving us wondering where the wins are.

NHL Player Awards: Odds and Expert Betting Predictions
by Ryan Cobbett - 10/7/2025

After a long offseason, the 2025/26 NHL season will officially be underway. The Florida Panthers will be on the hunt to bring the Stanley Cup back home for the third consecutive season while the Edmonton Oilers, Carolina Hurricanes, Dallas Stars, Vegas Golden Knights are going to try and usurp the Panthers. Nikita Kucherov is set to repeat as the league’s top point scorer while Connor Hellebuyck will look to defend his Hart and Vezina trophies.

2026 NHL Stanley Cup Predictions and Futures Odds
by Ryan Cobbett - 10/6/2025

The 2025-26 campaign gets underway tomorrow night after a long offseason of anticipation. The Florida Panthers will once again look to defend Stanley and keep the trophy in Florida for another year. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers, Dallas Stars, Carolina Hurricanes, and others are itching at the chance to get back on the ice and claim the best trophy in sports.

2025-26 Washington Capitals Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals
by Ryan Cobbett - 10/1/2025

Last season, the Washington Capitals were the best team in the Eastern Conference during the regular season as they finished with 111 points. Their +56-goal differential was the second best in the conference while their 43 regulation wins were tied for the second most in the NHL. Washington bullied the Montreal Canadiens in the first round, winning that series in five games. Unfortunately, their season ended in the second round as they were stomped by Carolina who won that series in five.

2025-26 Vegas Golden Knights Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals
by Ryan Cobbett - 10/1/2025

Last season the Vegas Golden Knights finished with 110 points which was the second-best total in the Western Conference last season. They had a +56-goal differential while their 29-9-3 home record was one of the best home records in the league. They came back from a 2-1 series deficit against Minnesota in the first round, stealing the series in six games. Unfortunately, their season ended in the second round as they were dominated by Edmonton and lost in five games.

2025-26 Vancouver Canucks Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals
by Ryan Cobbett - 10/1/2025

Last season was rather disappointing for the Vancouver Canucks. They had issues internally that caused some regression in their core and resulted in some midseason trades like J.T Miller. The Canucks finished with 90 points and a -17-goal differential, and they missed the playoffs by seven points. Vancouver also had one of the worst home records in the league as they went just 17-16-8 in front of their home fans.

2025-26 Winnipeg Jets Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals
by Ryan Cobbett - 10/1/2025

Last season was one for the ages for Winnipeg fans. Their 116 points was good enough to bring in the Presidents Trophy, and they claimed the Central Division and the top seed in the Western Conference. Unfortunately, that was the height of the campaign. They barely escaped the St. Louis Blues in the first round thanks to a miraculous comeback in Game Seven and then they fell to the Dallas Stars in the second round, losing in six games.

2025-26 Toronto Maple Leafs Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals
by Ryan Cobbett - 9/30/2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs were finally able to win some in the playoffs this past year. They escaped a series comeback by Ottawa as the Maple Leafs took the series in six games and then they took Florida all the way to Game Seven where they ultimately fell short of reaching the Conference Finals. They did win the Atlantic Division as they finished the season with 108 points, and they had a +37-goal differential on the year.

2025-26 Utah Mammonth Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals
by Ryan Cobbett - 9/30/2025

Their first season in Utah was better than expected as they finished the season above their projected point total with 89 points. Though the Utah Mammoth missed the playoffs by eight points, there was a lot to like for Utah. They finished the season with a winning record on the road, though their goal differential was -10.

2025-26 Tampa Bay Lightning Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals
by Ryan Cobbett - 9/29/2025

Last season ended in disappointing fashion for the Tampa Bay Lightning. They ended the regular season with 102 points and finished second in the Atlantic Division. Their +75-goal differential was the best mark in the Eastern Conference and the second best in the league. Unfortunately, none of that mattered as they were dominated in the first round of the playoffs by the Florida Panthers who won the Battle of Florida in five games.

2025-26 St. Louis Blues Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals
by Ryan Cobbett - 9/29/2025

The St. Louis Blues fought their way into the playoff picture last season. They were one of the hottest teams in hockey to close out the season last year and they hung on to secure the final wild card spot in the Western Conference. They finished the regular season with 96 points and a +21-goal differential. Unfortunately for St. Louis, their hard-fought efforts fell short in the first round as they took Winnipeg to seven games but ultimately lost in double overtime after an ugly late game collapse.

2025-26 Seattle Kraken Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals
by Ryan Cobbett - 9/29/2025

Seattle’s record and point total did not accurately reflect the Kraken’s performance last season. Their goaltending struggled, but Seattle seemed at times to play much better than their 76 points indicated. They finished the season with a -18-goal differential, which was the best amongst teams who did not reach the 80-point mark on the year.

2025-26 San Jose Sharks Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals
by Ryan Cobbett - 9/26/2025

Once again, the San Jose Sharks found themselves in the basement of the NHL. They managed to reach the 52-point mark on the season, which was nine points behind the 31st ranked Chicago Blackhawks. Their -105-goal differential was 35 goals worse than the Blackhawks’ second worst mark of -70. They won a league worst eight road games and the Sharks managed to win just 14 games in regulation.

2025-26 Pittsburgh Penguins Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals
by Ryan Cobbett - 9/26/2025

The Pittsburgh Penguins failed to put together a playoff caliber team last season as they finished the year with 80 points and a -50-goal differential. They struggled tremendously on the road as they went just 13-21-7 away from home last season. Unfortunately, the winning days with Sidney Crosby and company seem to be behind Pittsburgh and a rebuild is imminent.