1. Future wagers in NHL betting exist in a similar format to that of other professional sports offered at sportsbooks, as outcomes like who will win it all, who will win their division/conference, and season.
2. May 31, 2019 How To Bet On Hockey and 9 Advanced Stats To Use. Corsi is just the hockey vernacular term for a shot attempt at 5-on-5. If you shoot the puck toward the goal, it’s a Corsi For. Fenwick is the same thing as Corsi except it doesn’t count blocked shots.
3. Welcome to UltimateCapper’s Free NHL Betting Picks section. We will update this page everyday throughout the NHL season with free picks from UltimateCapper. We will have previews and analysis of select games all year long. Keep checking back here for all your Free NHL Winners. Regular Season: 13-15-0 -150. Sunday’s NHL Free Picks All Games.

Hockey ranks a distant fourth among North America’s Big Four sports in terms of viewership and fan interest. But among bettors, hockey odds are in hot demand and finding the earliest lines and fastest line moves is crucial each day. Many believe NHL odds can be more favorable for bettors because there is less action and therefore less need for the oddsmaker to ensure his lines are razor-sharp.

Here you will find free NHL picks as well as parlays for all of today's games. All of our expert hockey predictions will be money lines or puck lines. Bookmark this page and check back for daily updates.

Boston Bruins vs New York Rangers Prediction, 2/10/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Tony Sink - 2/9/2021

The Boston Bruins are scheduled to go head to head with the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. The Rangers open this game at +125 while the Bruins are coming in at -150. The total has been set at 6.5. This matchup report includes odds, betting trends and a free pick against the spread.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, 2/10/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 2/9/2021

The Toronto Maple Leafs are scheduled to go head to head with the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. The Maple Leafs open this contest at -145 while the Canadiens are priced at +117. The over/under opens at 6.5. This report includes betting odds and our expert NHL picks for todays game.

San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, 2/9/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 2/8/2021

The San Jose Sharks are on the docket to meet the Los Angeles Kings at STAPLES Center on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. The Kings open this contest at -125 while the Sharks are priced at +105. The total has been set at 5.5. This Matchup report has your NHL pick of the day as well as NHL odds for the game.

Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals Prediction, 2/9/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Tony Sink - 2/8/2021

The Philadelphia Flyers are scheduled to meet the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. The Capitals open this contest at +105 while the Flyers are coming in at -125. The O/U has been set at 6.5. This matchup report includes odds, betting trends and a free pick against the spread.

Anaheim Ducks vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, 2/9/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Tony Sink - 2/8/2021

The Anaheim Ducks are set to take on the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. The odds on this matchup have the Ducks priced at +195 and the Golden Knights are at -238. The over/under opens at 6.5. This matchup report has Vegas lines and an expert NHL pick for your daily winner.

Edmonton Oilers vs Ottawa Senators Prediction, 2/9/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 2/8/2021

The Edmonton Oilers are on the docket to go head to head with the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. The Oilers open this game at -188 while the Senators are coming in at +155. The over/under opens at 5.5. This matchup report includes betting lines and our pick of the day for this game.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Nashville Predators Prediction, 2/9/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Parlays Pundit - 2/8/2021

The Tampa Bay Lightning are set to go head to head with the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. The Lightning open this matchup at -150 while the Predators are coming in at +125. The O/U opens at 6.5. We have included an expert pick and parlay for todays game against the spread.

Winnipeg Jets vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 2/9/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 2/8/2021

The Winnipeg Jets are set to take on the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. The line on this matchup has the Jets priced at +100 and the Flames are at -110. The O/U is set at 6.5. This games report has current odds, betting trends, and free picks against the spread.

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Chicago Blackhawks vs Dallas Stars Prediction, 2/9/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 2/8/2021

The Chicago Blackhawks are set to play the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. The Stars open this contest at -175 while the Blackhawks are coming in at +145. The total has been set at 6.5. This Matchup report includes Vegas odds and a free hockey pick for tonight.

Detroit Red Wings vs Florida Panthers Prediction, 2/9/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 2/8/2021

The Detroit Red Wings are on the docket to go head to head with the Florida Panthers at BB&T Center on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. The Panthers open this contest at -238 while the Red Wings are priced at +195. The O/U opens at 6.5. This report includes betting odds and our expert NHL picks for todays game.

New York Islanders vs New York Rangers Prediction, 2/8/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Tony Sink - 2/7/2021

The New York Islanders are set to go head to head with the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Monday, February 8, 2021. The Islanders open this game at +100 while the Rangers are priced at -120. The total has been set at 5.5. This matchup report includes odds, betting trends and a free pick against the spread.

Edmonton Oilers vs Ottawa Senators Prediction, 2/8/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 2/7/2021

The Edmonton Oilers are on the docket to take on the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on Monday, February 8, 2021. The Senators open this contest at +160 while the Oilers are priced at -200. The over/under has been set at 7.5. This matchup report includes betting lines and our pick of the day for this game.

Vancouver Canucks vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction, 2/8/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Parlays Pundit - 2/7/2021

The Vancouver Canucks are set to play the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on Monday, February 8, 2021. The Canucks open this contest at +165 while the Maple Leafs are coming in at -190. The over/under has been set at 6.5. We have included an expert pick and parlay for todays game against the spread.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, 2/8/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 2/7/2021

The Carolina Hurricanes are scheduled to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Monday, February 8, 2021. The odds on this contest have the Hurricanes priced at -133 and the Blue Jackets are at +110. The total is set at 5.5. This report includes betting odds and our expert NHL picks for todays game.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Nashville Predators Prediction, 2/8/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 2/7/2021

The Tampa Bay Lightning are scheduled to meet the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Monday, February 8, 2021. The line on this game has the Lightning coming in at -150 and the Predators are at +125. The O/U opens at 6.5. This Matchup report includes Vegas odds and a free hockey pick for tonight.

Arizona Coyotes vs St. Louis Blues Prediction, 2/8/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 2/7/2021

The Arizona Coyotes are set to play the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center on Monday, February 8, 2021. The odds on this game have the Coyotes priced at +145 and the Blues are at -175. The O/U opens at 5.5. This games report has current odds, betting trends, and free picks against the spread.

Detroit Red Wings vs Florida Panthers Prediction, 2/7/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 2/6/2021

The Detroit Red Wings are set to meet the Florida Panthers at BB&T Center on Sunday, February 7, 2021. The moneyline on this game has the Red Wings coming in at +175 and the Panthers are at -208. The O/U opens at 6.5. This report includes betting odds and our expert NHL picks for todays game.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Dallas Stars Prediction, 2/7/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Parlays Pundit - 2/6/2021

The Chicago Blackhawks are on the docket to play the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on Sunday, February 7, 2021. The odds on this contest have the Blackhawks coming in at +145 and the Stars are at -175. The O/U opens at 6.5. We have included an expert pick and parlay for todays game against the spread.

Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals Prediction, 2/7/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Tony Sink - 2/6/2021

The Philadelphia Flyers are scheduled to go head to head with the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on Sunday, February 7, 2021. The Flyers open this game at +105 while the Capitals are priced at -125. The over/under opens at 6.5. This matchup report includes odds, betting trends and a free pick against the spread.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, 2/7/2021 NHL Pick, Tips and Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 2/6/2021

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The Carolina Hurricanes are scheduled to meet the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, February 7, 2021. The Hurricanes open this matchup at -133 while the Blue Jackets are coming in at +110. The total is set at 6.5. This matchup report includes betting lines and our pick of the day for this game.

Please note that the NHL picks above for tonight's games are not computer based picks. All of these articles are written by our talented staff. If you have any comments or suggestions please email service@docsports.com

NHL Picks

The NHL is the least wagered on league of the major American sports in both volume per game and through the course of the season. And while that may not be good for the business of sports betting advice, it is good for you, the bettor. You see, the less a game is bet the fewer opinions go into the line, the less accurate it will be, and the less the line is likely to change from the NHL opener. It's the same reason why hockey has lower limits when compared to say, basketball, football and even baseball. The hockey line has not been beaten and battered into shape. The sportsbooks don't make as much money on NHL betting because the volume is low. It's actually very possible the house will lose money on many games in a night, unlike NBA betting where it is nearly impossible to not be profitable if the sportsbook is booking for balanced action. But, sportsbooks have to offer NHL. They can't skip one of the big North American leagues. Canada may invade Vegas! But, that means opportunity for Doc's Sports to attack these raw lines and give you winning NHL plays!

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Doc's offers expert NHL picks today and every day of the hockey season! There are indeed nights when hockey isn't the most exciting thing on. In fact, there are many games that aren't televised nationally. That is a huge advantage for puckheads who are either at the game, have people at the game reporting back, or are viewing them on a league pass stream. To put it bluntly, the less interesting a game is to the general public the more interesting the lines are to NHL handicappers at Doc Sports. At Doc's we know don't give out a hockey pick because some of our bettors are hockey fans. We give out hockey picks because we need to make our clients money, and the NHL is one of the most lucrative sports to build your bankroll. So even if you don't like watching the NHL do yourself and your bankroll a favor and start betting it with help of Doc's NHL experts on your side today.

Free NHL Money Line & Puck Line Picks

Unlike football, most NHL bettors are not going to make their hockey picks against the spread. There is indeed opportunity to bet the puck line and gain an advantage but we will primarily be betting teams to win straight up, also known as the money line.

As with all moneylines, Sportsbooks give each NHL team a return-on-investment payout. That means if you risk $100 on an underdog you may see your NHL selection return a much larger $165. Of course that also means that betting on a heavy hockey favorite, will bring a much smaller return than what you risked. So at Doc's we have to look at each play and ask ourselves, If we make this hockey bet 100 times, do we expect to come out well ahead? Many 'pro' NHL handicappers try to find that one pick on a marquee game that people will buy into. If they can find a play on teams from big cities, the audience will be bigger. That is selling out and not how you become a winning NHL bettor long term! If a Doc's handicapper has reason to believe Tampa Bay is more than at least one goal better, our free NHL pick against the puck line would be to take Tampa Bay -1.5 +150. This is how all bets on the spread AKA puck line work. But again, at Doc's the majority of our NHL selections are against the moneyline on games with odds never higher than -150 with our top plays. However, there can also be outstanding value on betting NHL totals.

NHL Total Predictions

The pace of the game, as well as which games have unique matchups, is a key factor when handicapping hockey games. When pace and matchup formation is an especially strong signal, it may dictate a pick on the over/under. An NHL over/under pick is another way of referring to a prediction on an NHL game goal total. NHL total lines are usually between 5 and 6.5 goals. This means there are many pushes AKA ties with NHL total bets. The way to win betting NHL totals is by getting these picks in at the best possible price. Similar to the run line each of the over and under have a varying price depending on the odds of each occurring. You can also almost always anticipate the empty net goal since teams will pull their goalie the final two minutes of the game when they are down 1 or 2 goals which benefits the over in certain situations. Also when teams are tied late in the game they start playing for the OT point so you can expect them not to take too many chances which could also affect the total in close games. At Doc's we provide NHL expert picks intended to capitalize on where there is a pricing advantage. We also provide free hockey total selections that are intended to help bettors with their hockey handicapping legwork.

NHL Parlay Picks

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Parlay picks are considered degenerate bets usually placed by football fans. Parlaying NBA games often is a sucker bet and done without getting good prices or the best of key numbers. Hockey parlays are perhaps the easiest to gain an advantage. It is up there with baseball and may even be better in terms of capitalizing on good picks but more importantly, good pricing. Let's say you firmly believe a matchup is going to go a certain way. The game is not going to play out as the public expects because of the way a goalie handles this teams scoring threats! You can parlay the under and the underdog based on the perceived value. More importantly, if your sportsbook has a great price on the puck line as well as the total, or even a puck line price on another game, the payout can make this type of play advantageous over the long term. At Doc's our experts will offer a free hockey parlay pick in rare cases. It is not common because we need to find value for our customers on both lines before these markets change.

NHL Playoff Predictions

Once the regular season is over the NHL tends to pick up a lot of square action especially in large markets. Playoff hockey is all about how hot the goalies are since one hot goal tender can win a series for a mediocre team and this happens every single year so make sure you study up on the goalies. The fans often drive the prices as their teams take part in the playoffs. Bettors have much more time to make their NHL playoff picks as teams travel to each other's arenas and rest between series. Making successful Hockey playoff predictions is as much about when you bet as it is who you bet on. A series might not start for days. That means an NHL moneyline will move especially as the public bets closer to the action. If we see value in a playoff prediction it will rely heavily on getting the line we are quoting in our NHL pick. Getting the best price on your hockey picks versus the average price is the difference between having to hit 60% to earn or being profitable hitting as low as 50%. At Doc's we help you win, and win by betting smart.

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“People who are really knowledgeable can pick us off in hockey, because even those who set the odds know less about hockey than about the NFL and NBA.” Kevin Bradley, Bovada sports book director.

The Best Handicappers know the NHL is by far the least bet on of the 4 major US sports and Sport books don’t put nearly as much effort in setting NHL betting lines as they do with the other 3 leagues. With a 6 month, 82 game regular season and another 2 months of playoffs there’s $ to be made taking advantage of this if you know what you’re doing. Top handicappers can pinpoint 1 or 2 games out of a full slate, that has the best value and take advantage of it. The money line, puck line, and total are the most popular bets. Understanding how to bet on hockey is very important because there are different odds for each individual bet. There are instances where if a bettor really believes in a favorite the payout for betting the puck line will payout way more than betting the money line. The majority of games are going to be 1 goal games and the totals goals scored usually are around the same so figuring which type of bet to place is important.

THE MONEY LINE
The money line is the most popular way people bet on the hockey.

PUCK LINE
The puck line is the spread. Bet on the favorite at -1.5 goals or the underdog at +1.5 goals. The line would look like this
Boston +1.5 (-180)
Montreal -1.5 (+160)
If you have confidence the favorite is going to roll their opponent this is the bet for you. High risk, high reward.

3. TOTALS
Totals are almost always set at O/U 5 or 5.5 goals but they’ll occasionally put a 6 on the board. Because these totals rarely change they change the risk on both bets. Totals will look like this

Anaheim 5.5 (-135) over
Toronto 5.5 (+110) under
The Over/Under over the entire season will usually split around 50/50 so you should have a strong opinion before betting the total.

Bradley said what serious NHL bettors already knew. The books don’t spend extensive time on hockey as they do on football and basketball. A person with even a moderate bankroll and patience can profit over the length of a season without much research. If you bet on only favorites over the course of an NFL or NBA season you will be broke in no time. Hockey is different. The good teams ring up wins over the mediocre/bad teams night after night. The books only defense of this is to raise the risk on betting on the favorite. It still doesn’t work. At the midseason mark the trends have proven that, as it has in previous years. If you took the top 8 teams at the (Anaheim, Nashville, Tampa, NY Islanders, Detroit, St Louis, Chicago, and Montreal) and blindly bet only when they were favored you would already be up a good amount. If you bet the exact odds posted, (for example Nashville -160 to win $100) on EVERY game these teams were favored youwould be up about 6k right now. It would be more if you take Chicago and Detroit out of the equation because those 2 teams along with Pittsburgh are bet on so extensively that they are favored almost every night with really high odds. Those 3 teams lose $ over the season but not as much as you might think. The top 8 teams last year would of netted you 8k and without Chicago over 10. Imagine what you could do with a little knowledge and research.

Nhl Sports Betting Strategies

Using one of our Top NHL Handicappers can be very rewarding. The best handicappers turn a profit on betting the NHL year after year. NHL handicappers don’t always look at the most popular teams or big games, they understand the real value can be found in less popular and widely overlooked games. The books don’t spend as much time setting these odds because they know the public will bet on Chicago, Detroit and Pittsburgh. They make the bettor risk a lot more on these big money teams knowing the squares will lose over the long season. NHL Points leader Anaheim had a 9 day stretch in November as huge favorites against lowly Arizona, Vancouver, and Florida at home. They lost all 3 games. The best cappers knew during this stretch The Ducks 2 best goalies were fighting injuries while some of their best skaters were battling the flu. If you bet blindly on Anaheim that week you got crushed. Research and a top handicapper would of spun you towards the dogs and your bankroll would of grew. The most important thing to look at are the goalies. A hot goalie can shutout a top shelf team while an exhausted star has a better chance of giving up 3 or 4 goals to a middle of the pack team fighting for their playoff lives. A handicapper know things like defending champ Jonathon Quick hasn’t won a game in 3 weeks and is 23rd in goals against and 28th in save percentage on the season. Or how the Predators lost Vezina Trophy candidate Pekka Rinne for a month while the backup is just 1-4 on the season. Unless you are an experienced NHL bettor you’re not going to look up all this info and find value like a top NHL handicapper. A little bit of research and setting yourself up with the right capper can make the NHL season a very profitable one.

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