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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

Colorado Avalanche vs Utah Hockey Club Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

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

Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

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

Chicago Blackhawks vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

Anaheim Ducks vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

Dallas Stars vs Utah Hockey Club Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

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<p>At 10:00 ET, the Clippers (-181) will host the Warriors (+153) in a divisional matchup. The Clippers are favored by 4.5 points and the over/under line is set at 213.5.</p>

<p>Golden State is 15-14 and has lost two straight games. They are 10th in the Western Conference and 4th in the Pacific Division. The Clippers are 17-13 and are 7th in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Pacific Division.</p><h3>GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Golden State Warriors +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Intuit Dome at 10:00 ET on Friday, December 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 104-103 in favor of the Warriors.</li><li>Our projections have Jonathan Kuminga finishing with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Golden State Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Warriors fell to 15-14 on the season after a 115-113 loss to the Lakers on Wednesday. Golden State, who were -4 point favorites at home, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 228 points went over the pre-game line of 220.</p> <p>After a 23-23 tie in the 1st quarter, the Lakers took control by winning the 2nd and 3rd quarters, leaving the Warriors trailing 84-76 going into the 4th. Golden State made a push in the final quarter, outscoring the Lakers 37-31, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>Stephen Curry hit 8 threes at a 53.3% clip, finishing with 38 points and 6 assists in the Warriors' loss to the Lakers. He scored 17 points in the 4th quarter, and the team made 18 threes, shooting 40% from deep.</p> <p>Andrew Wiggins added 21 points and 12 rebounds, with 10 points in the 1st quarter. Jonathan Kuminga contributed 8 of his 14 points in the final period.</p><p>The Warriors gave up 115 points to the Lakers on Wednesday, with their toughest defensive stretch coming in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed 32 points. Golden State also struggled in the 4th, giving up 31 points, which contributed to their narrow loss.</p> <p>Defensively, the Warriors held the Lakers to 45% shooting from the field, including 35% from beyond the arc, where Los Angeles hit 15 threes. The Lakers also went 18/18 from the free-throw line. Golden State recorded 32 defensive rebounds, allowed 11 offensive boards, and finished with 2 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Clippers Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Clippers improved to 17-13 this season after a 114-110 win over the Grizzlies on Monday. Los Angeles, who entered the game as +4 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total score of 224 points fell short of the 230.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A key moment for the Clippers was an 11-0 run that stretched their lead from 66-61 to 77-61. They outscored the Grizzlies 40-32 in the 3rd quarter and held on in the 4th, winning that period 23-20.</p><p>Norman Powell led the Clippers to a 114-110 win over the Grizzlies, scoring 29 points and hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip. James Harden added 21 points and 9 assists, while Ivica Zubac contributed 20 points and 19 rebounds.</p> <p>The Clippers struggled from beyond the arc, making just 9 threes at 33.3% shooting, and finished with a 43.8% overall field goal percentage. Powell scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, while Derrick Jones added 9 of his 13 points in the same period.</p><p>Despite allowing 110 points, the Clippers' defense came up big in the 4th quarter, giving up just 20 points to help secure the win. Overall, they held the Grizzlies to 38% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Clippers struggled to defend the three, as Memphis hit 16 threes at a 38% clip. The Grizzlies also went to the line 26 times, making 18 free throws. Defensively, the Clippers recorded 15 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

<p>At 7:20 PM ET at Truist Park in Atlanta, GA, the Braves will be taking on the Diamondbacks in an NL matchup. Max Fried will be starting for the Braves, while Brandon Pfaadt will be on the mound for the Diamondbacks. The Braves are currently favored, with a money line of -222 compared to the Diamondbacks' +183.</p>

<p>Looking at the over/under line, it's currently set at 9 runs. The over is currently at -111, while the under is at -110. If you're looking at the run line, the Braves are currently favored at -1.5 (-109), while the Diamondbacks are at +1.5 (-113).</p><h3>ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 9 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Truist Park at 7:20 ET on Saturday, April 6th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE DIAMONDBACKS VS BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Braves winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Diamondbacks to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>The Braves needed extra innings to take down the Diamondbacks in the previous game of this series, winning by a score of 6-5. Heading into the game, Atlanta was the heavy favorite at -309 on the money line.</p>

<p>Neither starter got a quality start, with Tommy Henry going five innings and giving up two earned runs for Arizona, while Spencer Strider gave up five runs in four innings of work. Despite the tough outing from Strider, Pierce Johnson got the win out of the bullpen.</p>

<p>Matt Olson was the only Braves hitter to go deep, while three different hitters had two hits apiece. Ketel Marte hit a home run for Arizona, while Eugenio Suarez and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. each had two hits.</p><h3>Diamondbacks Records & Stats</h3><p>Brandon Pfaadt and the Diamondbacks are on the road to take on the Braves. Pfaadt started the season with a win over the Rockies, going 5 innings and allowing just 1 run.</p><p>Our player props model is high on the Diamondbacks' Lourdes Gurriel Jr. today, as he has the best overall hits projection on the team and the 2nd best home run projection. Ketel Marte has the 2nd best hits projection on the team and 3rd best home run projection. Christian Walker has the top home run projection on the team and is 10th in terms of all players in today's games.</p><h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>Max Fried and the Braves are at home against the Diamondbacks, and Fried is coming off a short outing in his first start of the season. He went just two-thirds of an inning, giving up 3 runs on 2 hits and 3 strikeouts in a no-decision against the Phillies.</p><p>Our player prop projections for the Braves' offense today have Matt Olson and Marcell Ozuna as our top two home run threats. Olson's home run projection is 5th best in today's MLB slate, while Ozuna's is 5th. Ronald Acuña Jr. has the best hits projection on the team and the 7th best in today's games. Ozzie Albies is 2nd on the Braves in terms of hits projection, and Austin Riley has the 2nd best home run projection on the team.</p>

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Atlanta Braves Betting Pick & Prediction 4/6/24

<p>The Warriors and Roadrunners are set to face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Roadrunners will host the game at Trojan Arena in Troy, AL. Merrimack College comes into this non-conference matchup as the -1 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 138.5 points.</p><h3>MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS VS UTSA ROADRUNNERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UTSA Roadrunners +1</p><p>This game will be played at Trojan Arena at 1:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTSA ROADRUNNERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 86-62 in favor of the Roadrunners.</li><li>Not only will UTSA pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Warriors Have a Shot at a Win at Troy?</h3><p>Merrimack College dropped to 0-2 on the season after an 81-74 loss to UMass-Lowell on Monday. The Warriors were +7.5 point underdogs heading into the game but managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Merrimack led 35-32 at halftime but allowed 49 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39. The game’s total points of 155 exceeded the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Merrimack put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range, connecting on 7 of 21 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.5%, and they hit 69.2% of their free throws, going 9 for 13 from the line.</p> <p>Max Brooks led the way with 20 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 72.7% from the field. Adam Clark added 19 points and 5 assists, though he shot just 40% overall. Quinton Mincey struggled, hitting only 21.4% of his shots, but contributed 11 rebounds and 5 assists.</p><p>Despite Merrimack's defensive efforts, they allowed 81 points, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. Merrimack held them to 40% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 16/40 inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, Merrimack's defense gave up 8 threes on 18 attempts, a 44% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 25 free throws at a 75% rate. Merrimack allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will UTSA Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><h3>UTSA Roadrunners Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UTSA fell to the Trojans 86-72 on Monday, November 25th, in an away game. Entering as +10.5 point underdogs, the Roadrunners not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 42-29 at halftime, UTSA scored 43 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44. The game’s total points reached 158, surpassing the over/under line of 151.5.</p><p>UTSA's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 43.6% from the field. They connected on 46.4% of their threes, hitting 13 of 28 attempts, and were 84.6% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Damari Monsanto hit 6 threes at a 54.5% rate, finishing with 19 points. Amir Spears led the team with 20 points, while Myles Rigsby and Jerrell Bellamy both shot 71.4% from the field.</p><p>UTSA's defense struggled, giving up 86 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed 28 made field goals on 51 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, UTSA's opponents shot 55%, hitting 11 of 20. At the free-throw line, they went 19/25, or 76%.</p>

Merrimack College Warriors vs UTSA Roadrunners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24