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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.
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<p>The Lions are favored by -590 on the money line as they host the Bears at 12:30 ET on Thanksgiving Day. This week 13 NFC North matchup is being televised on CBS, with the Lions at -10.5 on the point spread. The over/under line is sitting at 48.5 points.</p><h3>CHICAGO BEARS VS DETROIT LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Lions -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ford Field at 12:30 ET on Thursday, November 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Lions winning this one by a score of 33 to 20</li><li>Not only do we have the Lions winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -10.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 48.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Bears Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Chicago’s losing streak now stands at five games following their 30-27 loss to the Vikings in week 12. This leaves the Bears with a 4-7 record, placing them 4th in the NFC North. They have a +0.4 scoring margin this season and are 6-4-1 against the spread. After the loss to Minnesota, our power rankings have Chicago 24th in the NFL.</p> <p>Heading into week 13, the Bears have just a 0.3% chance of making the playoffs. They are 0-4 on the road this season and will be in Detroit to take on the Lions this week.</p><p>Heading into week 13, the Bears sit 23rd in our offensive power rankings. They are 21st in the NFL in scoring, averaging 20.1 points per game, and rank 26th in total yards with 298.9 per game. Chicago ranks 29th in passing yards (187.1 per game) despite being 12th in pass attempts. On the ground, they are 15th in rushing attempts and 22nd in rushing yards, averaging 111.8 per game. The Bears have struggled on 3rd down, converting only 32.3% of their chances, which ranks 29th in the league. However, they have been efficient in the red zone, converting 42.3% of their opportunities, which ranks 7th in the NFL.</p> <p>Caleb Williams threw for 340 yards and 2 touchdowns in week 12 against the Vikings, completing 32 of 47 passes without an interception. He also rushed for 33 yards on 6 carries. DJ Moore led the team with 7 catches for 106 yards and a touchdown. The Bears scored 17 points in the 4th quarter and converted all 3 of their red zone opportunities.</p><p>In their 30-27 overtime loss to the Vikings, the Bears' defense allowed 452 total yards. They gave up 328 yards through the air on 23 completions, including two passing touchdowns. Minnesota also found success on the ground, rushing for 124 yards on 27 attempts.<p></p>Chicago's defense struggled on third downs, allowing the Vikings to convert 46.2% of their third down attempts. However, the Bears did manage to record three sacks and had a +5 advantage in quarterback hits.</p><h3>Are The Lions Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Heading into week 13, the Lions sit atop our NFL power rankings and have a 9-game winning streak, putting their record at 10-1. After a narrow 3-point win over the Texans in week 10, Detroit bounced back with two comfortable victories, beating the Jaguars 52-6 in week 11 and the Colts 24-6 in week 12. They covered the spread in both games, including a 46-point win over Jacksonville as 14-point favorites.</p> <p>According to our projections, the Lions have a 100% chance of making the playoffs and an 84.4% chance of winning the NFC North. They are 9-2 against the spread this season, with an average scoring margin of +16.1 points per game. Their O/U record is 5-5-1, with their games averaging 49.4 points.</p><p>Jared Goff has rebounded nicely after a 5-interception game in week 10, throwing for 269 yards on 26/36 passing in week 12, following his 412-yard, 4-touchdown performance in week 11. Detroit has also been strong on 3rd down, converting 9/15 in week 12 and 60% in week 11. Heading into week 13, the Lions rank 4th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversions, with a rate of 46.8%.</p> <p>Detroit's offense is 2nd in our power rankings, leading the NFL with 32.7 points per game. They are 2nd in total yards per game (394.3) and 6th in passing yards, despite ranking 27th in pass attempts. The Lions are 4th in rushing yards, averaging 150.8 per game.</p><p>Indianapolis managed just 11 completions on 28 attempts for 172 yards through the air against the Lions in their most recent game. Detroit's defense was tough to move the ball on, holding the Colts to just 6 points in a 24-6 win. The Lions defended the run well, allowing only 96 yards on 21 attempts. They also limited the Colts to a 25% conversion rate on third down.</p><p></p><p>Despite not recording any sacks, the Lions' defense was disruptive in the backfield, winning the tackles for loss battle. They also held the Colts to a 39.3% completion percentage and didn't allow any passing touchdowns.</p>

Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions Betting Pick & Prediction 11/28/24

<p>Looking at the money line odds, the Bills are -319 favorites as they host the 49ers at 8:20 ET on Sunday. The 49ers vs. Bills week 13 non-conference matchup is being televised on NBC. The 49ers are +252 on the money line, and the over/under line is set at 45.5 points, with the Bills favored by -7 points. This one is being played at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS VS BUFFALO BILLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco 49ers +7</p><p>This game will be played at Highmark Stadium at 8:20 ET on Sunday, December 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the 49ers winning this one by a score of 25 to 17</li><li>Not only do we have the 49ers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +7</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 45.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The 49ers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Heading into week 13, the 49ers rank 7th in our NFL power rankings despite their 5-6 record. San Francisco has lost two straight, including a 38-10 blowout loss to the Packers in week 12. The 49ers were 6.5-point underdogs in that game but couldn’t cover the spread. This dropped their ATS record to 4-7, and they’ve now failed to cover in three straight games.</p> <p>Our projections give the 49ers a 16.4% chance of making the playoffs and a 12.9% chance of winning the NFC West. They currently sit 4th in the division with a 1-3 record. San Francisco is 3-3 at home and 2-3 on the road this season.</p><p>Heading into week 13, the 49ers are 12th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 23.6 points per game (13th) and 384.5 yards per game (4th). They rank 4th in passing yards, with 246.2 per game, on 30.5 attempts per game (20th). In the run game, they are 10th in attempts and 7th in rushing yards, averaging 138.4 per game. San Francisco is 6th in 3rd-down conversions but ranks 21st in red zone efficiency, despite being 6th in attempts.</p> <p>Christian McCaffrey had 31 rushing yards on 11 carries in week 12, and George Kittle led the team with 82 receiving yards on 6 catches. Brandon Allen threw for 197 yards, completing 17 of 29 passes, with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. The 49ers struggled on 3rd down, converting only 3 of 10 attempts, and they failed to score in the 1st and 4th quarters against the Packers.</p><p>In their 38-10 loss to the Packers, the 49ers' defense gave up 169 rushing yards on 42 attempts, averaging 4.0 yards per attempt. Despite allowing 325 total yards, the defense limited Green Bay to just 156 passing yards on 13 completions. The Packers capitalized with two passing touchdowns and converted 46.2% of their third down attempts.<p></p>San Francisco's defense managed two sacks and had a tackles for loss advantage of +2.</p><h3>Are The Bills Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Buffalo’s win over the Chiefs in week 11 extended their winning streak to six games, bringing their record to 9-2. The Bills are now in first place in the AFC East and rank second in the conference. Our projections give them a 100% chance of making the playoffs and winning their division. Heading into week 13, they are third in our NFL power rankings.</p> <p>Buffalo is 7-4 against the spread this season, including two straight wins. In week 11, they covered the 3-point spread with a 9-point win over Kansas City. The over has hit in three straight Bills games, including week 11, when they and the Chiefs combined for 51 points, surpassing the 47-point line.</p><p>Josh Allen threw for 262 yards and a touchdown in week 11, completing 27 of 40 passes against the Chiefs, while also rushing for 55 yards on 12 carries. He avoided being sacked but did throw one interception. The Bills' offense came alive in the 4th quarter, scoring 14 points after being shut out in the 3rd. They converted 9 of 15 3rd-down attempts and scored on 3 of 4 red zone trips.</p> <p></p><p>Buffalo ranks 3rd in the NFL in points per game, averaging 29.1, and is 13th in passing yards per game with 226.1. They also rank 13th in rushing yards per game, averaging 119.2. Despite being 2nd in red zone attempts, they rank 28th in conversion percentage at 6.4%.</p><p>In their 30-21 win over the Chiefs, the Bills' defense allowed just 78 rushing yards on 17 attempts and held Kansas City to 181 passing yards. Despite giving up three passing touchdowns, Buffalo's defense came away with two interceptions. The Bills allowed the Chiefs to convert on 50% of their third down attempts and finish with a 69.7% completion percentage.<p></p>Buffalo's defense pressured the quarterback effectively, coming away with two sacks and winning the quarterback hit battle by a margin of +3.</p>

San Francisco 49ers vs Buffalo Bills Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Redhawks versus the Paladins? Tip off is at at 11:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPNU. The game will be played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Seattle is favored by -1 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 142 points.</p><h3>SEATTLE REDHAWKS VS FURMAN PALADINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Furman Paladins +1</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 11:30 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FURMAN PALADINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Paladins.</li><li>Not only will Furman pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Redhawks Lock in a Win at Las Vegas?</h3><p>Seattle picked up a solid 84-71 win over UCSD on Saturday, November 16th. The Redhawks were +7 point underdogs going into the game but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.</p> <p>Seattle took control early, building a 49-28 lead by halftime. While they allowed UCSD to score 43 points in the 2nd half, they still managed to add 35 points of their own. The game’s total points of 155 went over the pre-game O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Seattle's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 84 points on 56.2% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (10/20) and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 66.7%.</p> <p>Maleek Arington led the way with 21 points and 6 assists, while Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones added 20 points. DaSean Stevens was perfect from the field, going 5/5 overall and 3/3 from three-point range.</p><p>Seattle's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 71 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 21 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 58% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Seattle's defense held the opposing team to 5 made threes on 16 attempts, a 31% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 of those attempts, shooting 73%. Seattle limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 4.</p><h3>Can Furman Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>Furman Paladins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Furman picked up a 67-46 road win over Charleston Southern on Saturday, November 23rd. The Paladins entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 113, well under the O/U line of 147.5.</p> 

<p>Furman led 34-22 at halftime and maintained control in the 2nd half, outscoring the Buccaneers 33-24. Their defense played a key role in the win, holding Charleston Southern to just 46 points.</p><p>Furman put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. They hit 55.3% of their two-point attempts and 36.8% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 19 three-pointers.</p> <p>The Paladins struggled at the free-throw line, making just 4 of 14 attempts (28.6%), and grabbed only 5 offensive rebounds. They dished out 18 assists, with PJay Smith Jr. contributing 5 assists to go along with his 13 points. Daylen Berry led the team with 16 points, despite shooting 31.2% overall and 12.5% from three.</p><p>Furman’s defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 46 points on 31% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the opposing team making only 13 of 31 attempts, a 41% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Furman’s defense was even more effective, as their opponent shot just 17%, hitting 4 of 23 three-point attempts. The Paladins also sent them to the line 14 times, where they converted 8 free throws, shooting 57%.</p>

Seattle Redhawks vs Furman Paladins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Scarlet Knights and Fighting Irish game? Catch the action at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Fighting Irish hosts this showdown at 10:30 ET on TBS. In this non-conference matchup, Rutgers is favored by -2 against Notre Dame. The over/under for the game is 146 points.</p><h3>RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS VS NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Notre Dame Fighting Irish +2</p><p>This game will be played at MGM Grand Garden Arena at 10:30 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Fighting Irish.</li><li>Not only will Notre Dame pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Scarlet Knights Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Rutgers dropped to 3-2 on the season after a 79-77 loss to Kennesaw State on Sunday. The Scarlet Knights were -11 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 156, just under the O/U line of 157.5.</p> 

<p>Rutgers struggled early, trailing 44-26 at halftime. They mounted a comeback in the 2nd half, outscoring the Owls 51-35, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.</p><p>Rutgers put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 39.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.5%. They hit 8 of 25 from beyond the arc, shooting 32%, and connected on 73.9% of their free throws, going 17 for 23.</p> <p>Dylan Harper led the way with 21 points and 9 assists, shooting 55.6% from the field. Ace Bailey added 17 points, hitting 4 of 10 from deep, while Jamil Miller contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 85.7% overall and 66.7% from three.</p><p>Rutgers struggled defensively, allowing 79 points on 46% shooting from the field. The Scarlet Knights gave up 60% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 20 of 33 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Rutgers held their opponent to 29% shooting, as they made 8 of 27 three-point attempts. The Scarlet Knights also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 15 free throws (62%).</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Notre Dame?</h3><h3>Notre Dame Fighting Irish Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Notre Dame’s season took a hit with an 84-77 loss to Elon on Friday, November 22nd. The Irish were -14.5 point favorites going into the home game but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After leading 46-41 at halftime, Notre Dame struggled in the second half, scoring just 31 points while allowing 43. The total points for the game reached 161, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>Notre Dame's offense put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field and hitting 41.4% from three-point range, connecting on 12 of 29 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.4%, and they made 7 of 9 free throws, good for 77.8%.</p> <p>Markus Burton led the way with 25 points and 5 assists, shooting 55.6% overall and 57.1% from deep. Nick Dorn added 24 points, hitting 5 of 6 threes and shooting 80% from the field, while Braeden Shrewsberry contributed 22 points, making 5 threes as well.</p><p>Notre Dame's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 53% of their two-point attempts, with 17 makes on 32 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition connected on 12 of 29 three-point attempts, shooting 41%. Notre Dame also sent them to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made 7, for 77%.</p>

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

<p>The Warhawks and Bearkats are set to face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Bearkats will host the game at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum in Huntsville, TX. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 138.5 points, and the Bearkats are favored to win at home against the Warhawks.</p><h3>LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS VS SAM HOUSTON STATE BEARKATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, December 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Bearkats.</li><li>Even though we have Sam Houston State winning straight-up, we like Louisiana-Monroe at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Warhawks Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Louisiana-Monroe is preparing for their eighth game of the season, entering with a 4-3 record. In away games, they are 1-2, and they are 1-1 in home games. Heading into their game against Sam Houston State, Louisiana-Monroe holds a 2-3 ATS record. So far this season, when playing on the road, Louisiana-Monroe has covered the spread in 2 out of 3 games. In their last ten road games, they are 4-6 ATS.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through seven games, Louisiana-Monroe has an over/under record of 2-3-0, with their games averaging 132 points per game on average. When assessing the Warhawks' performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 1-1, with their games averaging 147 points per game.</p><p>The Louisiana-Monroe offense is coming off a game in which they scored 74 points vs. Northwestern State. Overall their field goal percentage was 38.7% while connecting on 3 threes. Offensively, the Warhawks have a season long field goal percentage of 44%, which is 384th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 396th in percentage and 306th in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Warhawks' defense is presently ranked 138th nationally, allowing an average of 71.1 points per contest. In today's game, the Louisiana-Monroe defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 3 three-pointers while giving up 70 points.</p><h3>Will Sam Houston State Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Sam Houston State enters the game with a 5-5 overall record, having played 10 games. In their previous five home games, which includes last year, they have a 2-3 record. As of now, Sam Houston State's against the spread record stands at 4-4 heading into today's matchup. In their last five games, the team has gone 2-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Sam Houston State comes in with an over/under record of 6-2-0 through 10 games, with their games averaging a combined 145.1 points per game so far. When analyzing the Bearkats' last five games, they have produced a combined average of 142 points per game and an over/under record of 3-1.</p><p>The Sam Houston State offense is coming off a game in which they scored 61 points vs. Arizona State. Overall their field goal percentage was 35.3% while connecting on 5 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Davon Barnes who comes into today's matchup averaging 15.9. Lamar Wilkerson also heads into the game with a PPG average of 13.7.</p><p>Currently, the Bearkats' defense holds the 159th rank in the nation, allowing 72.7 points per game. Sam Houston State's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Arizona State offense to knock down 51% of their shots on their way to putting up 78 points.</p>

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