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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.

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Highlanders and Cougars. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on None, and it's hosted by the Cougars at Marriott Center in Provo, UT. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 153 points, and BYU is favored by -21 against UC Riverside in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS VS BYU COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UC Riverside Highlanders +21</p><p>This game will be played at Marriott Center at 9:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Highlanders.</li><li>Not only will UC Riverside pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +21.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Provo Possible for the Highlanders?</h3><h3>UC Riverside Highlanders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UC Riverside dropped their season opener on Monday, falling 91-76 to Oregon on the road. The Highlanders entered the game as +17 point underdogs but managed to keep the final margin closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After trailing 51-36 at halftime, UC Riverside matched Oregon's 40 points in the 2nd half. The combined 167 points in the game went over the pre-game total of 144.5.</p><p>In their latest game, UC Riverside put up 76 points, shooting 44.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.8%. They connected on 35.3% of their three-point attempts, going 12-for-34, while hitting 54.8% of their shots inside the arc. At the free-throw line, the Highlanders struggled, making just 6 of 12 attempts.</p> <p>Kwame Evans Jr. led the way with 23 points in 20 minutes, shooting 53.3% overall and 40% from three. Barrington Hargress added 20 points, also hitting 40% from deep, while Brandon Angel was efficient, going 5-for-6 from the field for 17 points. Nate Bittle contributed 16 points and grabbed a team-high 11 rebounds.</p><p>Despite UC Riverside's defensive efforts, they allowed 91 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field, connecting on 33 of 66 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Highlanders gave up 27 two-point baskets on 47 attempts, a 57% shooting rate. From three-point range, the opposition hit 6 of 19 shots, good for 31%.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for BYU as Home Favorites</h3><h3>BYU Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>BYU opened their season with an 88-50 win over Central Arkansas on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Cougars were -34 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points fell short of the 155-point over/under line, finishing at 138.</p> 

<p>BYU took control early, leading 46-23 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Bears 42-27.</p><p>BYU put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 45.8% from the field. They connected on 15 of 44 three-point attempts, hitting 34.1% from deep, while their two-point shooting was a strong 64.3% (18/28). Their effective field goal percentage stood at 55.6%.</p> <p>The Cougars grabbed 20 offensive rebounds and dished out 21 assists. Elias Cato led the way with 21 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 50% from three. Egor Demin added 18 points and 11 assists, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>BYU's defense held their opponent to 50 points, even though they shot 45% from the field, making 33 of 72 attempts. The Cougars allowed 18 two-point baskets on 28 attempts, a 64% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, BYU's opponent hit 15 of 44 threes, shooting 34%. They also went 7/11 from the free-throw line, shooting 63%. BYU gave up 20 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

UC Riverside Highlanders vs BYU Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Betting on today's Mean Green and Pirates game? Catch the action at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, NC, as the Pirates hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. North Texas is favored by -3 in this American Athletic conference contest against East Carolina. The game's over/under currently sits at 128.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN VS EAST CAROLINA PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: East Carolina Pirates +3</p><p>This game will be played at Minges Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EAST CAROLINA PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will East Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 128.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Mean Green Defense Show Up in Greenville?</h3><h3>North Texas Mean Green Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Texas improved to 9-4 on the season with an 81-59 win over Rice on Wednesday. The Mean Green, who were -10.5 favorites, covered the spread in the home victory. The game’s total points of 140 exceeded the O/U line of 122.5.</p> 

<p>North Texas led 42-28 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring Rice 39-31.</p><p>North Texas put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 55.1% from the field and hitting 55% of their threes, going 11/20 from deep. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.3%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 16 of 17 attempts (94.1%).</p> <p>Atin Wright led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three, while Brenen Lorient added 19 points, making both of his three-point attempts. Lorient also contributed 5 rebounds and 3 assists. North Texas finished with 10 assists and 5 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Despite North Texas giving up 59 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 55% from the field. The Mean Green gave up 27 field goals on 49 attempts.</p> <p>North Texas allowed 11 threes on 20 attempts, with the opponent shooting 55% from beyond the arc. They also sent the opponent to the line 17 times, where they hit 16 free throws, shooting 94%.</p><h3>Will East Carolina Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><h3>East Carolina Pirates Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>East Carolina dropped to 7-8 on the season after a 74-70 road loss to Memphis on Saturday, January 11th. The Pirates entered the game as +12.5 point underdogs but managed to keep it close, covering the spread. The total points for the game were 144, just under the O/U line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>ECU made a strong push in the 2nd half, scoring 46 points while holding Memphis to 36 points, but they couldn’t overcome a 38-24 halftime deficit.</p><p>East Carolina's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.3% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 20 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, and they connected on 73.9% of their free throws, going 17 for 23 from the line.</p> <p>PJ Haggerty led the Pirates with 25 points, shooting 7 of 16 overall and 1 of 5 from three. C.J. Walker added 23 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 2 of 3 from deep, while RJ Felton contributed 20 points and 13 rebounds. The Pirates grabbed 14 offensive boards and finished with 10 assists as a team.</p><p>East Carolina's defense gave up 74 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 41% from the field. The Pirates allowed 19 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, East Carolina's defense held the other team to 6 three-pointers on 23 attempts, a 26% shooting percentage. The Pirates also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 18 free throws, a 78% success rate. East Carolina allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

North Texas Mean Green vs East Carolina Pirates NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25