Expert NHL Picks

The 2024-2025 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 4th and the Florida Panthers will try to repeat as champions.

Every pick that we provide is accompanied by a detailed write-up with full reasoning and explanation. Each NHL experts pick is rated on a scale of 1-8, with 8 being the strongest.

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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.

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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.

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Saturday 5th of July 2025

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Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy) had no picks
Raphael Esparza (VSI) had no picks
Tony George had no picks
Vernon Croy had no picks
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August Young had no picks
Strike Point Sports had no picks
Jason Sharpe had no picks
Griffin Murphy had no picks
Nick Menken had no picks

Expert NHL Picks History:

ROBERT FERRINGO posted another winning NHL season last year and that is now back-to-back profitable years. Robert has been one of the top hockey handicappers in the country over the last two decades and has posted 10 of 15 winning NHL seasons. Between 2009-2013 he was the No. 1 NHL handicapper in the U.S. (+21,780 profit) for his clients. That is sustained long-term success, and he is ready for another outstanding season on the ice.

VERNON CROY is coming off an outstanding 104-88, +6,910 NHL season, and he can't wait to crush the books again this season after some truly amazing winning streaks last season. The NHL has always been one of Croy's top sports for the last 25 years. Croy was up over +4,400 with his top NHL plays rated 6.0+ last season. Croy expects to beat his record from last year and he is chomping at the bit to start the season hot. Sign-up today!

JASON SHARPE is coming off a fantastic +6,700 hockey season last year and has rocked the books for three of four winning years in the NHL. Sharpe was exceptional with his top picks last year, going 28-14 (67%) 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.

TONY GEORGE hired a new NHL handicapper prior to the 2022-23 hockey season and the result has been back-to-back winning years on the ice. Now George is looking forward to going for three in a row. 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. You can get on board now.

STRIKE POINT SPORTS  is coming off another profitable NHL season in 2023-24 and are looking to do it again this winter. SPS closed the season with a dramatic playoff run, posting 10 off 11 winning days and going 15-4 on his last 19 picks. SPS was the No. 1 NHL handicapper in 2019-20, and they are known for getting off to hot starts in the first six weeks of the season. SPS has tweaked its betting model this year and will be much more focused on plus-money value. Sign up now!

AUGUST YOUNG has posted two of three winning seasons on the ice and has racked up +8,705 with his picks since joining Doc’s three years ago. Young has been phenomenal with his top hockey plays, including going 9-2, +5,320 with his 8-Unit NHL Game of the Year picks over the last three years. Young and his team are stacked with fresh data scientists and research experts, and he is prime to deliver another big season!

RAPHAEL ESPARZA is steady and consistent on the ice, notching 9 of 13 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.

SCOTT SPREITZER  has more than 25 years of sports betting experience and is looking ahead to a great season. In 2021, between February and May, he banged the books for more than +7,000 in profit, and you can sign up now and put his experience to work.

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. That run included an amazing 32-10 (76%), +5,675 March and three perfect weeks. 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!

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 (+3,045 last year). Sign up and put him to work now!

DOC'S SPORTS has over 50 years of sports betting experience and is one of the most well-known and well-respected handicapping groups in the industry. Doc's focuses on underdogs and small favorites, and their ultra-selective approach means that they only release the cream of the crop selections. Sign up now and put Doc's experience and skill to work for your bankroll today!

NICK MENKEN is geared up for a breakthrough season on the ice. Menken knows what it takes to identify value and win big in the fast-paced world of hockey. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started, Menken’s deep understanding of NHL trends, player matchups, and team dynamics will give you the edge you need. His focus this season will be on totals and puck-line plays, two of the most profitable avenues for hockey bettors.