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The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nhl" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NHL</h2>
Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

Best NHL Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

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<p>At 7:00 ET, the Chicago Bulls (-142) will travel to take on the Charlotte Hornets (+118) in a matchup between two Eastern Conference teams. The Bulls are favored by 2.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 217.5.</p>

<p>Chicago comes into this game with a record of 22-26, which has them 9th in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Hornets are 13th in the East with a record of 10-35. Charlotte has lost four straight games and is 2.5-point underdogs at home.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 109-106 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have DeMar DeRozan finishing with DeMar DeRozan points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 9 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Chicago Pull Off A Win at Spectrum Center?</h3><p>As the Bulls look to improve their 24-23 ATS record, they are favored by 2.5 points against the Hornets. This season, Chicago has been favored in 22 of their 48 games and has a 14-8 record as the favorite.</p>

<p>Chicago's O/U record for the season is 23-24-1, and the under has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 223.3 points, which is higher than today's O/U line of 217.5.</p>

<p>Chicago's last game was a 118-107 loss to the Raptors. The Bulls were favored by 6.5 points going into the game, and the O/U line was 228. This gave the Bulls an ATS loss and moved their overall record to 22-26 (9th in the East).</p>

<p>In non-conference games, the Bulls have gone 9-9 compared to 13-17 against the Eastern Conference. On the road, they are 8-15 for the season, and they are 10-12 ATS on the road.</p><p>This season, the Bulls are 26th in the NBA in scoring at 110.9 points per game. When playing on the road, they are averaging 110.3 points per game.</p>

<p>So far, the Bulls have scored below the NBA average in 64.6% of their games. In their last two games, they have scored less than their season average.</p>

<p>Chicago is 27th in the league in pace at 96.6 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Bulls are 23rd at 46%.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Bulls defense has held opposing team's to fewer points than the league average in 43.8% of their games. Currently, they are 9th in the NBA at 112.5 points per game allowed. In the terms of takeaways, Bulls are causing 11.8 turnovers per game, ranking 5th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 17th in rejections, averaging 5.1 blocked shots each game.</p><h3>Can the Hornets Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>As the underdog, the Hornets have gone 8-33 this season and are 15-24 ATS as the underdog. In their last four games, they have failed to cover the spread, and they are 15-28 ATS for the season.</p>

<p>Charlotte's O/U record for the season is 23-22, and 43 of their 45 games have had higher over/under lines than today's line of 217.5. The average O/U line in their games is 228.4, and their games have averaged 228.9 points per game.</p>

<p>Charlotte's last game was a 113-92 loss to the Knicks. The O/U line for that game was 219, and the Hornets were 9-point underdogs. In the Eastern Conference, the Hornets are currently 13th with a record of 10-35.</p>

<p>At home, the Hornets are 5-17 straight up and 7-13 ATS. Their average scoring margin at home is -11.5 points per game. On the road, the Hornets are 5-18 and 8-15 ATS.</p><p>Charlotte's offense has struggled this season, ranking 28th in points per game (108.6). At home, they are 29th in the NBA with 108.0 points per game.</p>

<p>So far, the Hornets have outscored the league average in just 37.8% of their games. They are also last in free throw attempts and makes per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, Charlotte is 22nd in the league at 98 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 28th at 45%.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Hornets' defense is giving up an average of 120.3 points per contest. Charlotte's defense is currently forcing 13.2 turnovers per game, which is 19th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 19th in blocked shots, with an average of 5 rejections per game.</p>

Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/31/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Vandals versus the Aggies? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at University Credit Union Center in Davis, CA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 144.5 points, and UC Davis is favored by -6.5 vs. Idaho.</p><h3>IDAHO VANDALS VS UC DAVIS AGGIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Idaho Vandals +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at University Credit Union Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IDAHO VANDALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Aggies.</li><li>Even though we have UC Davis winning straight-up, we like Idaho at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Idaho?</h3><h3>Idaho Vandals Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Vandals dropped to 2-7 on the season after an 80-56 home loss to the Tritons on Sunday. Idaho entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 136, falling short of the 140.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Idaho trailed 39-31 at halftime and struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 25 points while allowing 41. The Vandals will need to regroup as they look to turn their season around.</p><p>Idaho managed just 56 points in their last game, shooting 39.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51%, thanks largely to their 42.9% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 28 attempts. Inside the arc, they struggled, connecting on just 34.8% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Vandals hit only 4 of 9 attempts, a 44.4% rate. Tyler Mrus was a standout from three-point range, hitting 6 of 7 shots, while Tyler McGhie added 5 threes on 11 attempts. Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones and McGhie both scored 21 points, with Tait-Jones shooting 8 of 9 from the field.</p><p>Idaho's defense gave up 80 points, with their opponent shooting 39% from the field on 20 of 51 attempts. They held them to 34% shooting on two-pointers, with just 8 makes on 23 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Idaho's opponent hit 12 of 28 threes, shooting 42%. They also went 4 of 9 from the free-throw line, shooting 44%. Idaho allowed 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Aggies Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>UC Davis Aggies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Aggies improved to 5-4 on the season with a 69-62 road win over Sacramento State on Saturday, December 14th. UC Davis entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Leading 35-32 at halftime, the Aggies outscored the Hornets 34-30 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>UC Davis put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 47.9% from the field. They hit 57.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 26.7% (4/15) of their threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.1%.</p> <p>Pablo Tamba led the way with 18 points on 5-of-7 shooting, while Jacob Holt added 17 points despite going 1-of-7 from three. Julian Vaughns hit 3-of-4 from deep, finishing with 15 points, and Leo DeBruhl and Ty Johnson each contributed 14 points.</p><p>UC Davis held their opponent to 62 points, allowing them to shoot 41% from the field. The Aggies gave up 16 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UC Davis limited their opponent to 7 made threes on 22 attempts, a 31% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 9, shooting 69%.</p>

Idaho Vandals vs UC Davis Aggies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24