Expert NHL Picks
The 2025-2026 NHL hockey season is back, and the Doc's Sports team is here to provide you with winning expert NHL picks daily. The season begins on October 7th and the Florida Panthers will try to 3-peat as champions.
Every pick that we provide is accompanied by a detailed write-up with full reasoning and explanation. Each NHL expert’s pick is rated on a scale of 1-8, with 8 being the strongest.
Sign-up for a full season during the months of September/October and take advantage of our 3 for 1 offer to start the season. Click here for details on this promotion.
Each handicapper has his own unique style and approach but, on most days, you can expect between 1-3 expert picks with the ratings varying based on the overall strength of the play. We take the approach of "quality over quantity" and our picks represent the best value on the board on any given night.
Note 1: Extend mode is only offered on weekly, monthly, or full season packages. All daily sales will receive a $30 credit following morning if you are now shown a profit of at least $35. Please do not call or email us about this policy.
Note 2: The 2025-2026 NHL season will see a prolonged break in February for the 2026 Winter Olympics. If a handicapper chooses to make Olympic Hockey Plays, they will be sold under a different package (Other Sports) and not included with any NHL Picks Packages.
Please choose from one of our four guaranteed packages below. If you would rather sign up over the phone call us toll free at (866) 238-6696. If you would like more information about each of the handicappers, including results and who we recommend for our NHL picks send an email to service@docsports.com with "NHL Expert Picks Info" in the subject line.
NHL One Day Package - $30.00 With this package, you will receive every pick that your chosen handicapper makes for the purchase date. This will include any top picks that are released that day. If the package results in a loss (or profit less than $35) you will have a $30 credit put back into your account, the following morning. This package does not include college or Olympic hockey plays. Note: Extend mode is no longer offered on daily sales, all daily sales will be credit only distributed the following morning around 11 a.m. eastern time.
NHL One Week Package - $89.00 With this package you will receive all your chosen handicapper's NHL picks for a 7-day period including any top games that may fall during this period. If the package results in a loss your account can be extended for free with our self-extend program. Handicappers may pass on plays with days that feature smaller cards and extensions are only given if you are not shown a profit.
NHL One Month Package - $279.00 With this package you will receive every NHL pick that your chosen handicapper makes for a period of 30 days. This will include all top plays that fall during the 30-day period. This is the perfect way to try one of our fine handicapping experts and we are confident that you will not be disappointed. If the package results in a loss your account can be extended for free with our self-extend program. Handicappers may pass on plays with days that feature smaller cards.
NHL Remainder of the Season Package - $649.00 With this package you will receive every selection that your chosen handicapper makes through the end of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in June of 2026. You will get every top play your handicapper releases along with daily picks when you sign-up for this package. This package does not include college or Olympic hockey plays. The Doc's Sports NHL Handicapping team is one of the best in the business. If you are interested in signing-up for multiple handicappers, please give our sports office a call at (866) 238-6696 and ask about a special discount.
|
Yesterday's Expert NHL Picks from our handicappers.
Just so the public knows we are always transparent and honest with our reporting, in this spot we will list all of the previous days picks and analysis. This will be updated daily at around 5AM Eastern Time.
Get free NHL picks including expert parlays picks for betting NHL predictions today.
Results for Tuesday 18th of November 2025
| Handicapper | Units | Dollars |
| Doc's Sports | 4 | $480.00 |
| Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy) | 4 | $400.00 |
Monday 17th of November 2025
Doc's Sports
5-Unit Play Take Utah/Anaheim OVER 6.5 (10 p.m. EST, Monday November 17)
Anaheim went into their road trip as the No. 1 scoring team in the league but they managed only four goals in three games in what was a rough road trip. They were on a 7-match winning streak heading into that road trip, where they lost all three games. We think getting back home will get them back into their offensive groove. And Utah is always a threat to light up the scoreboard as they have a good offense as well. The Mammoth have gone over in four of their last five. We see a competitive game here where both teams get their share of the total.
Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
Robert Ferringo
Passing for today.
Craig Trapp
2-Unit Play. Take #65 Over (6) Carolina vs Boston (7 p.m., Monday, November 17)
This Carolina team has been playing great on offense and that has led to 5-1 over run the last 6 games. Boston has been hot on overs as well going over in 3 of last 4 games. For Boston to win they must play more wide open and think that pushes this game way over. Take over in Boston vs Carolina game tonight.
Craig
Scott Rickenbach
4-Unit Play. Take #69/70 'Over' 6.5 (+110) Vancouver at Florida (7:07 p.m., Mon, Nov. 17)
Vancouver has had 9 straight games (and 11 of last 12) total at least 7 goals! They have allowed an average of 3.5 goals in the last 9 games. They have scored at least 3 goals in 9 of the last 12 games. I look for at least a 4-3, if not 5-3, type of battle here. The Panthers will be fired up as their last home game was a 3-1 loss. Overall they had been playing well and scoring well as Florida, before the loss to TB, had won 6 of the last 10 games and scored 3.3 goals per game. All signs are pointing to another solid over here as the Canucks high-scoring trend continues. I like overs in non-conference match-ups (less defensive intensity) when the situation is right and that is the case we have here. The Canucks played yesterday and Lankinen played so that means back-up goalie Patera likely gets the call here. He has very little NHL experience but likely gets the call here because of Thatcher Demko absence as he is currently out with an injury. 4* OVER 6.5 (+110) in Florida
4-Unit Play. Take #67/68 'Over' 6.5 (-120) Edmonton at Buffalo (7:07 p.m., Mon, Nov. 17)
The Sabres are off of a 5-4 win and 9 of their last 11 games have totaled at least 7 goals! The Oilers are off of a 4-3 win and 8 of their last 11 games have totaled at least 7 goals. I like overs in non-conference match-ups (less defensive intensity) when the situation is right and that is the case we have here. Two confident teams coming off wins and the Sabres do prefer playing at home while Edmonton's last 9 games against Eastern Conference foes have reached an average of 7.2 goals apiece. I am expecting at least a 4-3 final here if not 5-4 or 5-3 given all of the above. 4* OVER 6.5 (-120) in Buffalo
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
2 Unit Play. Take #71 Over 5.5 in Los Angeles @ Washington -105 (7:07p.m., November 17 ESPN+) Both teams have strong goalies, but I see this game going over the posted total. The over is 12-3 (1 push) in their last 16 games the Kings have played on one day’s rest. Los Angeles has gone over this posted number in 3 of their last 5 games.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
NHL HOCKEY
3 Unit Play. Take #70 Florida -1.5 -110 over Vancouver (7:05p.m., Monday November 17 ESPN+)
Tony George
Passing for today.
Vernon Croy
7-Unit Play: #067–068 Edmonton/Buffalo GAME TOTAL OVER 6.5-120 (Monday, November 17, 2025, 7:07pm ET)
Take Edmonton / Buffalo GAME TOTAL OVER as my top NHL pick for Monday night. This pick falls into one of my top NHL systems and I expect a high scoring game here given the way that these two teams match up against each other. Edmonton has put up at least four goals and three of their last four games overall. Buffalo has allowed six goals, five goals, six goals and four goals over their last four games overall. Buffalo also put up five goals in their last game which happened to be at Detroit. Edmonton has a save percentage of just .824 over their last five games with a goals against average of 3.67 and Buffalo has a save percentage of just .789 over there last five games with a goals against average of 3.17. Play the OVER
Scott Spreitzer
2-Unit Play: Take 65 Carolina -180 over Boston (7:07 p.m., Monday, Nov. 17)
I’m backing the Hurricanes in this spot. Carolina is off an OT loss as chalk to Edmonton in a game where they dominated the looks at the net but couldn’t find the clutch goal. But I expect a bounce back here against Boston, who’s off an underdog win over Montreal. The Bruins are on an 8-1 run with all eight wins coming as an underdog, yet they’re a heavy dog tonight. That’s a buy signal for me. I’m on the chalk, Carolina. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
August Young
4-Unit Play - (66) Boston Bruins +160 over Carolina Hurricanes (11/17 | 7:00PM EST) This is a late model edge based on information so we are unable to provide detailed analysis. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused but we are always committed to providing the best possible chance at success, and today required patience on our part. GL!
Strike Point Sports
1-Unit Play. Take #69 Vancouver (+1.5, -105) over Florida (7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 17)
We will go with the underdog here. Vancouver is coming off a dominating 6-2 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday. The Canucks are 4-1 in their last five games against the Panthers. Vancouver is 9-9-2 on the season. Florida is 9-8-1 and Florida is just 5-13 against the puck line. The Canucks have won three straight in this series and I think they will do it again here. Take Vancouver.
Best of Luck – Strike Point Sports
Jason Sharpe
Monday November 17th 2025-
7 Unit Play Take #76 Anaheim +100 over Utah (10:07pm est):
I have Anaheim as the clear cut favorite in this one so getting them at this price is solid line value. The young Ducks are loaded with talent and got off to a solid start to the season. They had won 7 straight games recently before going on a 3 game road trip where they were went 0-3 overall but keep in mind they were underdogs in each one of those games. Even more impressive is the fact Anaheim is 11-7 on the season despite only being favored to win in 4 of their first 18 games this year.
Play Anaheim in this game.
Thank you and good luck,
Jason Sharpe
Griffin Murphy
2 Unit Play - Take #74 Columbus Blue Jackets (-125) Over Montreal Canadiens (7:37 PM, Monday, November 17th)
The moneyline is moving in favor of Columbus, indicating increasing confidence in the Blue Jackets. At home, as favorites within the -100 to -150 range, CBJ has recently demonstrated excellent performance, utilizing Nationwide Arena to their advantage.
Montreal arrives with a higher overall point total and a strong away record; however, recent performance indicates a different narrative: the Canadiens have lost their last three matches—all played at home—revealing vulnerabilities in their momentum as they approach this road journey.
Columbus, meanwhile, will encounter a road trip immediately following tonight, providing additional motivation to conclude this homestand with a winning record. The Blue Jackets previously faced Montreal in their most recent head-to-head encounter before a seven-game losing streak interrupted their momentum; with that decline now behind them, they have regained their rhythm.
Griffin Murphy
Nick Menken
4 Unit – NHL Take #76 ANA Ducks ML (+100) over UTA Mammoth (10:00p.m, Monday November 17th)
This play was originally circled to be my top play tonight, but as the lines shifted and Monday’s card opened up. Still, this position is one of the spots I want to attack. We have the Ducks back at home after a tough road trip, taking on the Utah Mammoths. Anaheim comes into this game on a three-game losing streak, most recently falling 2–0 to the Wild. Over that three-game stretch, they’ve allowed 12 goals, but now they return to their home ice, where they’re a strong 5–1 on the season. Utah is coming off a 3–2 loss to the Islanders on Saturday and sits one game below .500 on the road. I expect Anaheim’s offense to wake up tonight in front of their home crowd and take advantage of this matchup. This is a perfect spot for the Ducks to snap their three-game skid. Take Anaheim over the Mammoths tonight.
NHL Take #76 ANA Ducks ML (+100) over UTA Mammoth
Nick Menken
Expert NHL Picks History:
Doc's Sports
5-Unit Play Take Utah/Anaheim OVER 6.5 (10 p.m. EST, Monday November 17)Anaheim went into their road trip as the No. 1 scoring team in the league but they managed only four goals in three games in what was a rough road trip. They were on a 7-match winning streak heading into that road trip, where they lost all three games. We think getting back home will get them back into their offensive groove. And Utah is always a threat to light up the scoreboard as they have a good offense as well. The Mammoth have gone over in four of their last five. We see a competitive game here where both teams get their share of the total.
Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
Robert Ferringo
Passing for today.Craig Trapp
2-Unit Play. Take #65 Over (6) Carolina vs Boston (7 p.m., Monday, November 17)This Carolina team has been playing great on offense and that has led to 5-1 over run the last 6 games. Boston has been hot on overs as well going over in 3 of last 4 games. For Boston to win they must play more wide open and think that pushes this game way over. Take over in Boston vs Carolina game tonight.
Craig
Scott Rickenbach
4-Unit Play. Take #69/70 'Over' 6.5 (+110) Vancouver at Florida (7:07 p.m., Mon, Nov. 17)Vancouver has had 9 straight games (and 11 of last 12) total at least 7 goals! They have allowed an average of 3.5 goals in the last 9 games. They have scored at least 3 goals in 9 of the last 12 games. I look for at least a 4-3, if not 5-3, type of battle here. The Panthers will be fired up as their last home game was a 3-1 loss. Overall they had been playing well and scoring well as Florida, before the loss to TB, had won 6 of the last 10 games and scored 3.3 goals per game. All signs are pointing to another solid over here as the Canucks high-scoring trend continues. I like overs in non-conference match-ups (less defensive intensity) when the situation is right and that is the case we have here. The Canucks played yesterday and Lankinen played so that means back-up goalie Patera likely gets the call here. He has very little NHL experience but likely gets the call here because of Thatcher Demko absence as he is currently out with an injury. 4* OVER 6.5 (+110) in Florida
4-Unit Play. Take #67/68 'Over' 6.5 (-120) Edmonton at Buffalo (7:07 p.m., Mon, Nov. 17)
The Sabres are off of a 5-4 win and 9 of their last 11 games have totaled at least 7 goals! The Oilers are off of a 4-3 win and 8 of their last 11 games have totaled at least 7 goals. I like overs in non-conference match-ups (less defensive intensity) when the situation is right and that is the case we have here. Two confident teams coming off wins and the Sabres do prefer playing at home while Edmonton's last 9 games against Eastern Conference foes have reached an average of 7.2 goals apiece. I am expecting at least a 4-3 final here if not 5-4 or 5-3 given all of the above. 4* OVER 6.5 (-120) in Buffalo
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
2 Unit Play. Take #71 Over 5.5 in Los Angeles @ Washington -105 (7:07p.m., November 17 ESPN+) Both teams have strong goalies, but I see this game going over the posted total. The over is 12-3 (1 push) in their last 16 games the Kings have played on one day’s rest. Los Angeles has gone over this posted number in 3 of their last 5 games.Raphael Esparza (VSI)
NHL HOCKEY3 Unit Play. Take #70 Florida -1.5 -110 over Vancouver (7:05p.m., Monday November 17 ESPN+)
Tony George
Passing for today.Vernon Croy
7-Unit Play: #067–068 Edmonton/Buffalo GAME TOTAL OVER 6.5-120 (Monday, November 17, 2025, 7:07pm ET)Take Edmonton / Buffalo GAME TOTAL OVER as my top NHL pick for Monday night. This pick falls into one of my top NHL systems and I expect a high scoring game here given the way that these two teams match up against each other. Edmonton has put up at least four goals and three of their last four games overall. Buffalo has allowed six goals, five goals, six goals and four goals over their last four games overall. Buffalo also put up five goals in their last game which happened to be at Detroit. Edmonton has a save percentage of just .824 over their last five games with a goals against average of 3.67 and Buffalo has a save percentage of just .789 over there last five games with a goals against average of 3.17. Play the OVER
Scott Spreitzer
2-Unit Play: Take 65 Carolina -180 over Boston (7:07 p.m., Monday, Nov. 17)I’m backing the Hurricanes in this spot. Carolina is off an OT loss as chalk to Edmonton in a game where they dominated the looks at the net but couldn’t find the clutch goal. But I expect a bounce back here against Boston, who’s off an underdog win over Montreal. The Bruins are on an 8-1 run with all eight wins coming as an underdog, yet they’re a heavy dog tonight. That’s a buy signal for me. I’m on the chalk, Carolina. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
August Young
4-Unit Play - (66) Boston Bruins +160 over Carolina Hurricanes (11/17 | 7:00PM EST) This is a late model edge based on information so we are unable to provide detailed analysis. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused but we are always committed to providing the best possible chance at success, and today required patience on our part. GL!Strike Point Sports
1-Unit Play. Take #69 Vancouver (+1.5, -105) over Florida (7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 17)We will go with the underdog here. Vancouver is coming off a dominating 6-2 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday. The Canucks are 4-1 in their last five games against the Panthers. Vancouver is 9-9-2 on the season. Florida is 9-8-1 and Florida is just 5-13 against the puck line. The Canucks have won three straight in this series and I think they will do it again here. Take Vancouver.
Best of Luck – Strike Point Sports
Jason Sharpe
Monday November 17th 2025-7 Unit Play Take #76 Anaheim +100 over Utah (10:07pm est):
I have Anaheim as the clear cut favorite in this one so getting them at this price is solid line value. The young Ducks are loaded with talent and got off to a solid start to the season. They had won 7 straight games recently before going on a 3 game road trip where they were went 0-3 overall but keep in mind they were underdogs in each one of those games. Even more impressive is the fact Anaheim is 11-7 on the season despite only being favored to win in 4 of their first 18 games this year.
Play Anaheim in this game.
Thank you and good luck,
Jason Sharpe
Griffin Murphy
2 Unit Play - Take #74 Columbus Blue Jackets (-125) Over Montreal Canadiens (7:37 PM, Monday, November 17th)The moneyline is moving in favor of Columbus, indicating increasing confidence in the Blue Jackets. At home, as favorites within the -100 to -150 range, CBJ has recently demonstrated excellent performance, utilizing Nationwide Arena to their advantage.
Montreal arrives with a higher overall point total and a strong away record; however, recent performance indicates a different narrative: the Canadiens have lost their last three matches—all played at home—revealing vulnerabilities in their momentum as they approach this road journey.
Columbus, meanwhile, will encounter a road trip immediately following tonight, providing additional motivation to conclude this homestand with a winning record. The Blue Jackets previously faced Montreal in their most recent head-to-head encounter before a seven-game losing streak interrupted their momentum; with that decline now behind them, they have regained their rhythm.
Griffin Murphy
Nick Menken
4 Unit – NHL Take #76 ANA Ducks ML (+100) over UTA Mammoth (10:00p.m, Monday November 17th)This play was originally circled to be my top play tonight, but as the lines shifted and Monday’s card opened up. Still, this position is one of the spots I want to attack. We have the Ducks back at home after a tough road trip, taking on the Utah Mammoths. Anaheim comes into this game on a three-game losing streak, most recently falling 2–0 to the Wild. Over that three-game stretch, they’ve allowed 12 goals, but now they return to their home ice, where they’re a strong 5–1 on the season. Utah is coming off a 3–2 loss to the Islanders on Saturday and sits one game below .500 on the road. I expect Anaheim’s offense to wake up tonight in front of their home crowd and take advantage of this matchup. This is a perfect spot for the Ducks to snap their three-game skid. Take Anaheim over the Mammoths tonight.
NHL Take #76 ANA Ducks ML (+100) over UTA Mammoth
Nick Menken
Expert NHL Picks History:
DOC'S SPORTS was one of the best NHL handicappers in the nation last season with nearly +7,200 earnings on the year. This season we go for three of four winning seasons, and we are extremely confident that they will have an even better season in 2025. We have been doing our homework and plan on a strong start out of the gate, where we are two steps ahead of the oddsmakers, who are wading waist deep in football action in early October. Doc’s NHL concentrates on high-value underdogs, totals, value pucklines, and small favorites. It is rare that Doc’s will release a pick that is juiced above -150. Doc’s NHL is one you will want to be with the entire season, so we urge you to lock in at the early bird price, which will give you Doc’s NHL picks through the Stanley Cup Finals in June.
ROBERT FERRINGO has racked up THREE straight winning hockey seasons and has been one of the top hockey handicappers in the country over the last two decades, burning the books for 11 of 16 winning years on the ice. Robert erupted for a +7,810 hockey rush last season and he does it with a methodical, selective approach that focuses on plus-money situations. Robert has experienced sustained, long-term success and he is ready for another outstanding season on the ice as he goes for winning year No. 4 in a row.
STRIKE POINT SPORTS had a dominating 2024-25 on the ice (+6,610 overall) and has produced back-to-back winning seasons for their clients. SPS hit 63% of their plays last season (68-40) and dating back to 2023, Strike Point Sports is an amazing 83-44 (65%), +9,090 with their hockey service. SPS was one of the best in the nation in 2019-20, and they are known for getting off to hot starts in the first six weeks of the season. SPS is going for a third straight winning year and you can sign up now to join them!
TONY GEORGE hired a new NHL handicapper prior to the 2022-23 hockey season and the result has been three straight winning years on the ice! Now George is looking forward to going for four in a row. Last year he banked +2,475 and was superb and selective with his top picks, going 6-3, +2,520 on hockey plays rated 7.0+. He has over 30 years of handicapping experience and is one of the most consistent, well known, and most respected handicappers in the sports betting industry. Get on board now.
CRAIG TRAPP joined Doc’s Sports midseason last year and posted a winning season on the ice, hitting 57% of his picks on the year for +2,145 in winnings. Trapp dominated his top plays, going 27-15 (64%), +4,035 with his plays rated 5.0+ last season. He finished last season with five of six winners in the Stanley Cup Finals and he is looking to pick up where he left off. Sign up and put his experience to work for you today!
RAPHAEL ESPARZA is steady and consistent on the ice, notching 9 of 14 winning NHL seasons. Esparza had a monster winning season in 2022-23 and is looking to do it again. At one point Esparza was the sports book director in Vegas at MGM's Aria Race and Sports Book and other top books for 15 years. Put that experience to work for you today.
AUGUST YOUNG has racked up +7,320 with his hockey picks since joining Doc’s four years ago. Young has been phenomenal with his top hockey plays, including going 10-2, +4,320 with his 8-Unit NHL Game of the Year picks over the last four seasons. Young and his team are stacked with fresh data scientists and research experts and he is prime to deliver another big season on the ice!
JASON SHARPE has rocked the books for three of five winning years in the NHL, a fantastic +6,700 hockey season in 2023-24. Sharpe has been superb with his top picks over the last two seasons, going 43-30 (59%) on his hockey plays rated 7.0+. Sharpe is a selective NHL handicapper and is the perfect option for people who enjoy betting just the best of the best expert NHL picks without having to endure the exhaustive eight-month grind.
SCOTT SPREITZER believes in being ready to go right out of the blocks when most bettors & bookies are focused almost solely on college football and the NFL! He put this philosophy to work in October last year and was up +8,085 by January. The NHL is not getting the attention of the masses, seeing less action than the WNBA in some cases. That's perfectly fine with Scott because it means he's going to get value early on. One of his favorite systems is to start with certain teams off a loss as chalk then chalk again in their next game. Not all in this spot qualify but that's where a quarter century of betting the NHL comes into play. Bet early! Bet often! Cash tickets!
GRIFFIN MURPHY is one of the newest handicappers at Doc's Sports and is looking for a big season. Murphy has 10 years of betting experience, with eight years of experience as a professional handicapper. Murphy is going to focus on totals and puck-line plays this winter and he is looking to build on his success with 7-Unit NHL Plays. Sign up and put him to work now!
NICK MENKEN exploded onto the hockey scene at Doc’s last year, banking +5,165 in his first month releasing picks. Menken nailed the first eight hockey selections of his career last December and he is looking for another hot start on the ice this year. Menken was at his best with his top play, going 13-7 (65%), +3,810 on his hockey plays rated 7.0+ and you can get signed up with him today!
ARUN SHIVA had back-to-back dominating NHL campaigns in 2020-21, banking over +13,000 those two years. Shiva banked a wire-to-wire winning season in 2020 and followed it up with a 61%, +8,700 season. Shiva’s one play per day style has made him one of the most sought-after handicappers in the country, and you can sign up today!
VERNON CROY has always looked at NHL as one of his top sports over the last 25 years. Two years ago, Croy went 104-88, +6,910 in the NHL season and banked over +4,400 with his top hockey plays. He is looking for a big rebound season and looking to match that 2023 standard. He is chomping at the bit to start the season hot. Sign-up today!
SCOTT RICKENBACH is the newest addition to the Doc’s Sports team. With over two decades of experience, Rickenbach has a well-earned reputation and ranks among the most popular and sought after handicappers in the industry. Rickenbach has been a top earner in plenty of his 22 years as a hockey handicapper and there will be no better time to catch him than the 2025-26 NHL season!