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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 Aggies and Aztecs. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on FOX, and it's hosted by the Aztecs at Viejas Arena in San Diego, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 143.5 points, and San Diego State is favored by -4.5 to win at home against Utah State.</p><h3>UTAH STATE AGGIES VS SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Diego State Aztecs -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Viejas Arena at 6:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Aztecs.</li><li>Not only will San Diego State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Aggies Make it Happen in San Diego?</h3><h3>Utah State Aggies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Utah State improved to 10-1 on the season with a 75-68 road win over Saint Mary's on Sunday. The Aggies entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Utah State led 39-27 at halftime and added 36 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 41. The game's total points of 143 narrowly missed the O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>Utah State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 58.8% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 64.7%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 70.6% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 35.3% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they were efficient as well, making 9 of 11 attempts for an 81.8% success rate.</p> <p>The Aggies dished out 23 assists, with Augustas Marciulionis leading the way with 8. Mitchell Saxen and Mason Falslev both contributed 18 points, with Falslev shooting 72.7% from the field. Mikey Lewis hit 3 of 5 from deep, while Ian Martinez added 11 points and 6 rebounds, despite struggling from three-point range.</p><p>Utah State's defense gave up 68 points, allowing the opposition to shoot 44% from the field. The Aggies couldn't contain the two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 48% of their shots inside the arc, going 14/29.</p> <p>From three-point range, Utah State allowed 10 threes on 25 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. The Aggies also sent the other team to the line 19 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 52%. Utah State gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does San Diego State Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>San Diego State improved to 7-2 on the season with a 71-50 road win over California on Saturday, December 21st. The Aztecs entered the game as -5.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 121, well under the O/U line of 144.5.</p> <p>San Diego State led 25-16 at halftime and put up 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. Their strong 2nd half performance helped them pull away for the win.</p><p>San Diego State's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.3% overall and 39% on two-point attempts. They connected on 34.6% of their threes, with Nick Boyd hitting 5 of 8 from deep, finishing with 17 points. Boyd's overall shooting was 46.2%, while Jeremiah Wilkinson went 0 for 7 from three and 3 for 11 overall.</p> <p>The Aztecs grabbed 21 offensive rebounds and hit 12 of 15 free throws for 80%. They finished with just 6 assists as a team. Miles Byrd and BJ Davis each added 12 points, with Davis hitting 2 of 4 from three and Byrd going 2 for 6.</p><p>San Diego State's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 50 points on 25% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 9/31 (29%) and three-point shots to 5/24 (20%).</p> <p>Even with 16 offensive rebounds allowed, the Aztecs' defense kept the pressure on. Their opponent did manage to shoot 81% from the free-throw line, going 17/21.</p>

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<p>At 1:35 PM ET, the Phillies and Orioles face off in an interleague matchup. This one is being played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, and the Orioles are the slight favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -133. The Phillies are +113 on the money line, and they are 1st in the NL East with a record of 47-23. The Orioles are 2nd in the AL East at 46-24.</p>

<p>NSPPH will be televising Sunday's game, and Zack Wheeler will be on the mound for the Phillies. The Orioles are starting Corbin Burnes.</p><h3>BALTIMORE ORIOLES VS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baltimore Orioles Moneyline -133</p><p>This game will be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards at 1:35 ET on Sunday, June 16th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE PHILLIES VS ORIOLES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Orioles winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Phillies 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>Baltimore cruised to a 6-2 win over the Phillies in the most recent game of this series. The Orioles had a huge 8th inning, scoring three of their six runs. As for the Phillies, they scored their only two runs in the 6th. Heading into the game, the Orioles were favored at -186 on the money line.</p>

<p>Grayson Rodriguez started for the Orioles and picked up the win, going seven innings and giving up just two earned runs. He finished the game with six strikeouts but issued a season-high five walks. On the other side, Taijuan Walker got the start for the Phillies and took the loss, giving up three earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>Anthony Santander and Gunnar Henderson each homered for the Orioles, while Ramon Urias scored twice and drove in a run while going 2/4. Ryan O'Hearn also had a two-hit game at the plate.</p><h3>Phillies Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 47-23, the Phillies lead the NL East by eight games over the Braves. The Phillies have gone 12-6 in divisional games this year and are looking for a series win today, with an overall series record of 14-6-4. So far, they have dropped two straight series.</p>

<p>At home, the Phillies have gone 27-10, and they have been a solid team on the road, coming in with a record of 20-13. This season, the Phillies have been really good in night games, going 32-12.</p><p>Philadelphia has been a profitable run-line team this season, going 38-32 overall. The Phillies have been even better on the road, where they are 18-15 against the run line. Their average run differential this season is +1.4 runs per game, and they have been particularly good against the run line as the favorite, going 32-27.</p><p>With a combined run average of 8.6 runs per game, the Philadelphia Phillies have been involved in high-scoring contests this season. Their over/under record is 30-35, and their average over/under line is 8 runs per game. When the line is set at 7 runs, the Phillies have gone over that total in 5 of 9 games.</p><p>Zack Wheeler has been pitching well for the Phillies this season and comes into the game with a record of 8-3 and an ERA of 2.16. So far, he has made 14 starts and 11 of them have been quality starts. Wheeler's WHIP for the season is currently .94, and opponents are batting .172 off the right-hander this year. In his last outing, Wheeler gave up just one earned run in seven innings of work, picking up the win in the process. He has only allowed one earned run in each of his last two outings. The right-hander has been especially tough at home, coming in with an ERA of 1.88 compared to 3.41 on the road.</p><p>As a team, the Phillies are averaging 5 runs per game, which is the 3rd best mark in the league. They have been even better at home, averaging 5.4 runs per contest. Overall, they are the 4th best hitting team in the league, with a team batting average of .252. The Phillies have been even better in terms of getting on base, as they have the 4th best on-base percentage in the league.</p>

<p>Kyle Schwarber has been swinging the bat well for the Phillies, hitting .417 over his last six games with three homers. For the season, he is batting .248 with 14 home runs. Alec Bohm has been a consistent hitter for the Phillies this season, batting .295 with 55 RBIs. Bryce Harper is also having a strong season, hitting .276 with 15 homers and 46 RBIs.</p><h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3><p>Baltimore is 46-24 overall and 2.5 games behind the Yankees for the AL East lead. The Orioles have been good against other teams in the AL East, putting up a record of 17-6 so far. They have been playing well lately, going 7-3 across their last ten games.</p>

<p>At home, the Orioles are 24-14 this year, and they have gone 22-10 on the road. So far, they have really thrived as the favorite, putting up a mark of 38-20. As for their record as the underdog, they are 8-4 this year. Baltimore's overall series record is 15-4-3, and they have won two straight series.</p><p>When betting on the Orioles this season, the run line has been a solid play regardless of the venue. Baltimore has a run line record of 43-27, and the average run margin in their games is +1.6. The Orioles are 21-17 against the run line at home and 22-10 on the road. They have been favored in 58 games and have a run line record of 33-25 in those contests.</p><p>The Baltimore Orioles have an over/under record of 34-26 this season, and their games have averaged 8.6 runs per game. When the over/under line has been set at 7 runs, their record is 3-2-4. So far this season, 87.1% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 7 runs.</p><p>Right-hander Corbin Burnes gets the start for the Orioles today and will be looking to build off his last outing, where he gave up just one earned run in seven innings of work. In that outing, he allowed just one homer. Burnes has been pitching well lately, as he has allowed two earned runs or fewer in each of his last three outings. Burnes has made 14 starts this year and has a record of 7-2 with an ERA of 2.08. His WHIP for the season is 1.00, and opponents are batting .188 off him this year.</p><p>So far this season, the Orioles have been the top-scoring offense in the league, averaging 5.1 runs per game. They have also been the top home run-hitting team in the league and have the best team slugging percentage in the league. Baltimore has been particularly good at home, averaging 5.3 runs per game.</p>

<p>Adley Rutschman has been the Orioles' top run producer this season, as his 52 RBIs are the best mark on the team and 4th best in the league. Rutschman is also batting .290 and has gone deep 13 times. Gunnar Henderson has also been a big power threat for the Orioles, as his 21 homers are the 2nd best mark in the league. He comes into the game on a nine-game hitting streak and has gone 8/22 in his last five games.</p>

Philadelphia Phillies vs Baltimore Orioles Betting Pick & Prediction 6/16/24