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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

Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

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Nashville Predators vs St. Louis Blues Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

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<p>The Hornets (-172) will be looking to snap a five-game losing streak when they take on the Wizards (+146) in a Southeast Division matchup. The over/under line for the game is 227.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Capital One Arena in Washington and is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 ET. The Hornets are currently 13th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 7-22, while the Wizards are 15th in the East and have dropped two straight.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets -4</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-126 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Our projections have LaMelo Ball finishing with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hornets finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hornets Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Hornets fell to 7-22 on the season after a 114-101 home loss to the Rockets on Monday. Charlotte, who entered the game as +6 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 215, falling short of the 221-point over/under line.</p> <p>Houston took control early, going on a 14-0 run to extend their lead from 14-10 to 28-14. The Rockets dominated the 1st and 2nd quarters, outscoring the Hornets 62-31. Charlotte showed some fight in the 2nd half, winning the 3rd and 4th quarters 70-52, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.</p><p>The Hornets struggled offensively in their 114-101 loss to the Rockets, shooting just 41.6% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 27.8% clip. Miles Bridges led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, while LaMelo Ball added 23 points and connected on 5 threes at 45.5% efficiency.</p> <p>Bridges scored 15 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Ball added 13 in the 3rd. Moussa Diabaté was perfect from the field, finishing with 14 points, including 6 in the final period.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 22 points, the Hornets couldn’t overcome their earlier struggles, giving up 31 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, and 30 in the 3rd, leading to a 114-101 loss to the Rockets. Charlotte held Houston to 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Hornets did a solid job defending the perimeter, as the Rockets hit 13 threes on 31% shooting. Houston also went 15/19 from the free-throw line. Charlotte finished with 8 steals and 6 blocks but allowed 21 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Wizards Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>The Wizards fell to 4-23 on the season after a 123-105 loss to the Thunder on Monday. Washington entered the game as +18 point underdogs, and the final score resulted in a push. The total points for the game were 228, just over the pre-game line of 226.5.</p> <p>Washington started strong, leading 32-29 after the 1st quarter. However, a 15-0 run by the Thunder in the 2nd quarter shifted momentum. The Wizards kept it close, entering the 4th quarter down 91-87, but were outscored 32-18 in the final period.</p><p>In their 123-105 loss to the Thunder, the Wizards shot just 39.6% from the field, but connected on 16 threes at a 37.2% rate. Jordan Poole led the way with 31 points, hitting 5 threes at 41.7% efficiency.</p> <p>Bub Carrington added 14 points, knocking down 4 threes at 50% from deep. Poole scored 16 of his points in the 2nd quarter, while Jonas Valančiūnas added 8 of his 12 points in the opening period.</p><p>Defensively, the Wizards struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 38 points, which contributed to their 123-105 loss to the Thunder. Despite the loss, they did manage to hold Oklahoma City to just 10 made threes on 26% shooting from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Washington sent the Thunder to the line 22 times, where they hit 19 free throws. The Wizards finished with 38 defensive rebounds but allowed 19 offensive boards. They also recorded 7 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p>

Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the 12th ranked Brooklyn Nets (11-18) will travel to Milwaukee to take on the 5th ranked Bucks (16-12). The Bucks are favored by 10.5 points and have won two straight games, while the Nets have lost two in a row.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at Fiserv Forum and can be seen on YES.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-73 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Brooklyn Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>The Nets fell to 11-18 on the season after a 110-95 road loss to the Heat on Monday. Brooklyn entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 15. The total points for the game were 205, falling short of the 210.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Brooklyn started poorly, allowing 39 points in the 1st quarter, but bounced back by winning the 2nd quarter 29-19. They trailed 83-78 going into the 4th but were outscored 27-17 in the final period.</p><p>In their 110-95 loss to the Heat, the Nets shot just 39.3% from the field, with their three-point shooting at 38.2%, hitting 13 threes. Noah Clowney and Cameron Johnson each scored 19 points, with Clowney hitting 4 threes and Johnson adding 3.</p> <p>Keon Johnson contributed 15 points, and Tyrese Martin added 14, scoring 8 of those in the 3rd quarter. Clowney and Johnson both had strong 2nd quarters, with Clowney scoring 8 points and Johnson adding 7.</p><p>The Nets gave up 39 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 19. They allowed 25 points in the 3rd and 27 in the 4th, giving up 110 points in the loss.</p> <p>Brooklyn allowed Miami to shoot 49% from the field, including 41% from three, with the Heat hitting 17 threes. The Nets sent Miami to the line 24 times, where they made 21 free throws. Defensively, the Nets recorded 9 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 16-12 on the season with a 112-91 road win over the Bulls on Monday. Milwaukee, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread with a dominant +21 point margin.</p> <p>A 12-0 run early on helped the Bucks jump out to a 33-17 lead after the 1st quarter. Chicago edged Milwaukee 28-26 in the 2nd quarter, but the Bucks responded by outscoring the Bulls 33-27 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th with a 92-72 lead, Milwaukee held the Bulls to 19 points in the final quarter, while scoring 20. The game’s total of 203 points fell well short of the 225.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their win over the Bulls, the Bucks connected on 18 threes, shooting 41.9% from deep. Their overall field goal percentage was 46%.</p> <p>Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez each scored 21 points, with Middleton adding 10 in the 2nd quarter. Bobby Portis contributed 19 points and 13 rebounds, scoring 9 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Bucks put on a defensive clinic against the Bulls on Monday, holding them to just 91 points. Milwaukee started strong, allowing only 17 points in the 1st quarter and capped the game with a 19-point 4th quarter. Overall, the Bucks limited the Bulls to 40% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Milwaukee was particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where Chicago shot just 20%, making only 10 threes. The Bucks also sent the Bulls to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 9. Milwaukee finished the game with 42 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 1 block.</p>

Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Norse and Penguins. The game is starting at 1:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Penguins at Beeghly Center in Youngstown, OH. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Horizon League conference contest is set at 145.5 points, with Youngstown State being favored by -7.5 at home against Northern Kentucky.</p><h3>NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE VS YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Kentucky Norse +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Beeghly Center at 1:30 ET on Sunday, January 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Penguins.</li><li>Even though we have Youngstown State winning straight-up, we like Northern Kentucky at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Norse Make it Happen in Youngstown?</h3><p>As an underdog, Northern Kentucky has a record of 1-9 this season, compared to their 8-1 record as the favorite. They are also 3-8 on the road, compared to 6-2 at home. So far, the Norse are 11-10 overall and 6-4 in Horizon League games.</p>

<p>In their last game, Northern Kentucky lost to Purdue Fort Wayne by a score of 63-58. Over their last 10 road games, the Norse have gone 3-7, and their record on the road this season is -7.1 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Northern Kentucky has gone 5-5 vs. the spread and they are 2-1 ATS in their last 3 road games. Overall, the Norse have an ATS mark of 11-8 this year.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record in Northern Kentucky games is 11-8, and today's line of 145.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Norse games (141.5). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2, and the average scoring total in their last five games is 139 points.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Northern Kentucky offense put up just 58 points vs. the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons. Overall, they are now averaging 73.6 points per game which is 232nd in the country. For the season, the Northern Kentucky offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 46%. So far, they have hit 53% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 5.6 made three's per contest.</p><p>In terms of defense, Northern Kentucky is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 71.1 points per game. So far, the Northern Kentucky defense is giving up an average of 9.2 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.2 times per game (601st).</p><h3>Will Youngstown State Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Penguins come into this game with a 15-6 record and have won two straight games. Youngstown State is a perfect 6-0 at home this season, and they have gone 9-1 in their last 10 games at home.</p>

<p>So far this season, Youngstown State has been the favorite in 10 of their 21 games, and they have gone 10-0 in those matchups. The Penguins' average scoring margin at home is +11.7 points per game compared to +3.9 on the road.</p><p>Youngstown State has an overall ATS record of 10-6 this season. Their home ATS record is 4-2 and they have gone 7-3 vs. the spread when favored. In their last 10 games as the favorite, the Penguins have an ATS mark of 7-3.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 145.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Youngstown State's games this season (149.4). This year, the over/under record in their games is 6-9-1. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 144 points and their OU record in their last 10 games is 3-4-1.</p><p>The Penguins' offense finished with 78 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 81.7 points per contest. Leading the team in scoring is Ziggy Reid, who is averaging 14 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Brandon Rush also maintains a PPG average of 12.7 heading into game.</p><p>The Penguins' defense is presently ranked 104th nationally, allowing an average of 69.3 points per contest. Against IUPUI, the Penguins' defense gave up 50 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, IUPUI only made 10 free-throws.</p>

Northern Kentucky Norse vs Youngstown State Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction 1/28/24

The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
<h3>Where to bet on NFL</h3>
Knowing where to find the best NFL sportsbooks is a big key if you want to have some success when wagering on this sport. Here are six of the best NFL sportsbooks to use, and all of them are going to be a little bit different.

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Best NFL Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Kings versus the Predators? The puck drops at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on TNT. The game will be played at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. The Kings are favored by -1.5 in this Western conference contest against the Predators. The game's over/under currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nashville Predators +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, January 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Predators.</li><li>We like the Predators on the moneyline (-103)</li><li>The Predators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Los Angeles Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><p><p>Los Angeles comes into today's game with an overall record of 22-16-10, which has them in 4th place in the Pacific Division and 7th in the Western Conference. On the road, the Kings are 14-6-4 this season.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Kings have gone just 2-8 and have lost three straight games. When playing other teams from the Western Conference, Los Angeles has gone 13-11 this season.</p></p><p>On the season, the Kings have a puck line record of 20-27, including a road puck line record of 12-12. Their average scoring differential for the year is +.4 goals per game.</p>

<p>Heading into this game, the Kings have dropped their last seven games against the puck line, and their puck line record as the favorite is currently 11-23. So far this season, L.A. has 16 wins by multiple goals.</p> <p>The average goal total for Los Angeles' games is sitting at 5.9. The average over/under line for the season is 6.2. The Kings come in with an over/under record of 19-27-1.</p><p>In their last three games away from home, the Kings have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 1 goals per game in this stretch.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Kings come in averaging 3.1 goals per game this season, which is 18th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 4th in the league. In terms of the Kings' offense during power plays, they are 15th in power play goals and 6th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Los Angeles' leading goal scorer is Trevor Moore. So far this season, he has 21 goals, placing him 30th in the NHL. Moore also comes into the game with 13 assists.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Predators head into the game ranked 13th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.9 shots per game against Nashville. So far, they are 16th in shutouts, achieving 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Cam Talbot gets the start and has made 31 starts this season. His record at this point is 14-13, and his save percentage is 0.893%.</p><h3>Does Nashville Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p><p>So far this season, the Predators have gone 26-23-2, putting them in 5th place in the Central Division and 9th place in the Western Conference. At home, Nashville has gone 13-12-0, and they have lost two straight games coming into tonight's contest.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Predators have gone 16-15-2 this season and have lost two straight games as the underdog. Over their last ten games, Nashville has gone 4-6, and they are 1-4 over their last five games.</p></p><p>At home this season, the Predators have gone 13-12 vs. the puck line, and their overall puck line record is 27-23. So far, Nashville has gone 21-11 vs. the puck line as the underdog, and their average scoring margin on the year is -.1 goals per game.</p>

<p>When looking at just their last 10 home games, the Predators have gone 4-6 vs. the puck line, and their average scoring margin as the underdog is -.3 goals per contest. This year, Nashville has 13 wins by multiple goals and has dropped 16 games by more than one goal.</p> <p>This season, Nashville's games are averaging 6.1 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.2. The Predators currently have an over/under record of 21-24-5.</p><p>Through their last three road games, Los Angeles has an puck line record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 1 goals per game.</p><p>On offense, the Predators are averaging 3 goals per game which is 15th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 12th in the league. In terms of the Predators' offense during power plays, they are 14th in power play goals and 9th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Nashville's current leading scorer is Filip Forsberg. This season, he has 23 goals, which puts him 18th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Forsberg has 27 assists this season.</p><p>Nashville defense takes on the Kings ranked 13th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29.9 shots per game against Nashville. They also are 16th in shutouts, with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Juuse Saros gets the start and has made 39 starts this season. His record at this point is 19-18, and his save percentage is 0.981%.</p>

Los Angeles Kings vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction 1/31/24