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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>Betting on today's Wildcats and Cavaliers game? Catch the action at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, MD, as the Cavaliers hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on TNT. Villanova comes into this non-conference matchup as the -4.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 129.5 points.</p><h3>VILLANOVA WILDCATS VS VIRGINIA CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Cavaliers +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at CFG Bank Arena at 5:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Not only will Virginia pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 129.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Villanova Have A Chance at CFG Bank Arena?</h3><p>Villanova's season hit a bump with an 83-76 road loss to Saint Joseph's on Tuesday. The Wildcats went into the game as -2.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 159, surpassing the O/U line of 141.5.</p> <p>Villanova led 37-36 at halftime but struggled defensively in the second half, allowing 47 points while scoring 39. The Wildcats will need to tighten up on defense as they move forward.</p><p>Villanova put up 76 points in their latest game, shooting 40.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47%. They hit 34.8% from three-point range, connecting on 8 of 23 attempts, and were strong at the free-throw line, making 87.5% of their 16 attempts.</p> <p>Eric Dixon led the way with 24 points, hitting 4 of 10 from deep, while Jhamir Brickus added 22 points on 60% shooting. Rasheer Fleming was efficient, shooting 77.8% from the field, and Xzayvier Brown dished out 13 assists despite shooting just 22.2% overall.</p><p>Villanova's defense gave up 83 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 43% from the field with a 51% success rate on two-point attempts, where they went 17/33.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Villanova's opponent hit 9 of 27 threes, shooting 33%. They also sent them to the line 25 times, where they converted 22 free throws, an 88% rate. Villanova allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Virginia Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><h3>Virginia Cavaliers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Virginia improved to 2-0 on the season with a 62-45 win over Coppin State on Monday. Playing at home, the Cavaliers were -24.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points were 107, falling short of the O/U line of 122.5.</p> 

<p>Virginia’s defense was strong in the first half, holding Coppin State to 16 points while scoring 32. However, the second half was more balanced, with the Cavaliers scoring 30 points and allowing 29.</p><p>In their recent game, Virginia's offense put up 62 points, shooting 40.4% from the field. They hit 33.3% of their threes, going 9-for-27, and were efficient from the line, making 11 of 12 free throws (91.7%).</p> <p>Elijah Saunders led the way with 15 points, while Isaac McKneely added 14, hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip. Dai Dai Ames contributed 13 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 66.7% from deep.</p><p>Virginia's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 45 points. They allowed a 40% shooting rate, with the other team making 21 of 52 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Virginia gave up 9 threes on 27 attempts, a 33% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 12 times, where they hit 11 free throws.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Phoenix and Runnin' Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Paul Porter Arena in Boiling Springs, NC, as the Runnin' Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 149 points, and Gardner-Webb is favored by -4.5 at home against Elon.</p><h3>ELON PHOENIX VS GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN' BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Paul Porter Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN' BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Runnin' Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Gardner-Webb pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Elon Phoenix Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Elon faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 4th, as they took on the Tar Heels in an away game. Despite being +28.5 point underdogs, the Phoenix managed to keep the game closer than expected, losing 90-76.</p> 

<p>Elon trailed 51-39 at halftime but kept pace with UNC in the 2nd half, scoring 37 points while allowing 39. The game’s total points reached 166, surpassing the O/U line of 152.5.</p><p>Elon's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 41.7% from the field. They connected on 42.9% of their threes, hitting 12 of 28 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 51.7%.</p> <p>RJ Davis led the way with 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists, despite shooting just 36.8% overall and 27.3% from deep. Elliot Cadeau contributed 17 points and 8 assists, hitting 3 of 4 threes, while Nick Dorn also added 17 points, making 5 of 10 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite giving up 90 points, Elon’s defense held their opponent to 40% shooting from the field, as they made 32 of 80 attempts. Inside the arc, the Phoenix limited them to 39% shooting, with 19 makes on 48 two-point tries.</p> <p>From three-point range, Elon’s opponent connected on 13 of 32 shots, good for 40%. They also went to the line 16 times, hitting 13 free throws for an 81% mark. Elon allowed 18 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Gardner-Webb Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><h3>Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Gardner-Webb faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 11th, as they went on the road to take on the Pittsburgh Panthers. Despite being +19.5 point underdogs, the Runnin' Bulldogs managed to keep the game closer than expected, losing 83-64.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 38-23 at halftime, Gardner-Webb put up a fight in the second half, scoring 41 points while allowing 45. The game’s total points of 147 fell just short of the 149-point O/U line.</p><p>Gardner-Webb's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 38.2% from the field and 37.5% on two-point attempts. They connected on 40% of their threes, hitting 8 of 20 from deep, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 43.4%.</p> <p>Ishmael Leggett led the way with 21 points, shooting 77.8% overall and 75% from three-point range. He also added 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The Runnin' Bulldogs had just 9 assists as a team and shot 53.3% from the free-throw line, while grabbing 12 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Gardner-Webb's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposition to hit 61% of their two-point attempts, with 22 makes on 36 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Gardner-Webb's opponents shot 30%, connecting on 9 of 30 three-point attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 15 times, where they made 12 free throws, an 80% success rate. Gardner-Webb gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Elon Phoenix vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Panthers versus the Golden Grizzlies? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN. The game will be played at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, IN. The over/under for this game is set at 154.5 points, and Oakland is favored by -5 vs. Milwaukee in a Horizon League conference matchup.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE PANTHERS VS OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oakland Golden Grizzlies -5</p><p>This game will be played at Indiana Farmers Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, March 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Golden Grizzlies.</li><li>Not only will Oakland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Milwaukee?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Green Bay, the Milwaukee Panthers are now 19-14 overall and 14-7 in Horizon League play. They have won seven games in a row and have gone 6-4 in their last 10 games on the road.</p>

<p>So far this season, Milwaukee has gone 6-10 on the road, and they are 6-8 when listed as the underdog. The Panthers have a scoring differential of -5.2 points per game on the road, and their record as the underdog is 6-8.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Milwaukee has an ATS record of 8-6 and an overall ATS record of 14-16. On the road, they are 7-9 vs. the spread and over their last 10 road games, they are 5-5 ATS. In their last 3 games as the underdog, the Panthers have gone 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Milwaukee games is 17-11-2. So far, the average scoring total in their games is 158.3 points which is higher than the average over/under line of 153.8. Today's over/under line of 154.5 is similar to the average scoring total in their last three games of 165 points. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0.</p><p>Milwaukee's offense is coming off a good game, putting up 95 points vs. Green Bay. Overall, they hit 51.6% of their shots from the field and went 27/35 from the free-throw line. In terms of offense, the Panthers have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, putting them 196th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 316th in percentage and 122nd in three-pointers made.</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, Milwaukee is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 77.6 points per game (303rd). On average, opposing teams are hitting 8.1 threes per game vs. Oakland. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 33.2%.</p><h3>Do the Golden Grizzlies Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>With a record of 25-4 at home this season, Oakland enters tonight's game as 5-point favorites. They have won 16 straight games, including a 74-71 victory over Cleveland State in their last outing. Over their last 10 games at home, the Golden Grizzlies are 9-1.</p>

<p>For the season, Oakland is 29-5 as the favorite, compared to 5-6 as the underdog. They have gone 21-11 overall, including a 29-5 mark in Horizon League play. The Golden Grizzlies have gone 9-7 on the road this season, with a scoring margin of +1.1.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Oakland has gone just 11-23 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Golden Grizzlies have gone 6-4 ATS. At home this year, Oakland has an ATS mark of just 8-21 and over their last 10 home games, they are 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Oakland games is 31-14. So far, the average over/under line in their games is 145.8 and the average scoring total is 147.4. Today's over/under line of 154.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games this year. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 142 points.</p><p>In their recent game, the Golden Grizzlies' offense concluded with 74 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 76.2 points per contest. The team's scoring leader is Trey Townsend, who holds an average of 16.2 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Jack Gohlke is averaging 12.2 points per game this season.</p><p>In terms of defense, Oakland is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 72.9 points per game. In their most recent game, the Oakland defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Cleveland State knocked down 10 three-pointers on their way to 71 points.</p>

Milwaukee Panthers vs Oakland Golden Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 3/12/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Colonels and Tigers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ACCN, and it's hosted by the Tigers at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, SC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 155.5 points, with Clemson being favored by -20.5 over Eastern Kentucky.</p><h3>EASTERN KENTUCKY COLONELS VS CLEMSON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Eastern Kentucky Colonels +20.5</p><p>This game will be played at Littlejohn Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EASTERN KENTUCKY COLONELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Even though we have Clemson winning straight-up, we like Eastern Kentucky at +20.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Colonels Defense Show Up in Clemson?</h3><h3>Eastern Kentucky Colonels Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Eastern Kentucky pulled off an impressive 82-78 road win over East Tennessee State on Friday, November 8th. Entering the game as +12 point underdogs, the Colonels not only secured the victory but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 51-38 at halftime, Eastern Kentucky scored 31 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The combined points for the game reached 160, surpassing the over/under line of 150.5.</p><p>Eastern Kentucky put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field and 48% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 25 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 59%, with a two-point shooting mark of 50%.</p> <p>Quimari Peterson and Devontae Blanton each contributed 20 points, while Jordan Crawford added 17, hitting 5 of 7 threes. The Colonels dished out 16 assists, with Blanton leading the way with 7, and they grabbed 13 offensive rebounds, with Karon Boyd pulling down 12 boards overall.</p><p>Eastern Kentucky's defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with their opponent shooting 42% from the field on 26 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, the Colonels allowed 54% shooting, as their opponent hit 20 of 37 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Eastern Kentucky held their opponent to 25% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 24 attempts. The Colonels also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 20 for 69%. Eastern Kentucky allowed 21 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Tigers Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Tigers opened their season with an 88-62 win over Saint Francis U on Friday, November 8th. Playing at home, Clemson was a heavy favorite, entering the game as 30-point favorites.</p> <p>After a dominant 41-20 first half, Clemson allowed 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 47. The Tigers didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 150 went over the 146.5 O/U line.</p><p>Clemson's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 88 points with a field goal percentage of 58.9%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.6%, thanks to 72.4% shooting on two-pointers and 44.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 27 threes.</p> <p>The Tigers dished out 19 assists, with Jaeden Zackery contributing 6 along with his 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting. Aaron Talbert also added 17 points, knocking down 3-of-5 from deep, while Ian Schieffelin recorded a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Clemson's defensive struggles, they held their opponent to 62 points. The Tigers allowed 58% shooting overall, with 33 made field goals on 56 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Clemson's defense gave up 21 of 29 shots, a 72% success rate. From three-point range, their opponent hit 12 of 27 attempts, shooting 44%. Clemson also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 58%. The Tigers gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Clemson Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

<p>At 7:40 PM from Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, we have an American League matchup between the Rays and White Sox. Heading into Friday's game, the Rays are 13-13 compared to the White Sox at 3-22. Tampa Bay is the heavy favorite on the money line at -234, and the over/under line is at 8 runs.</p>

<p>Chris Flexen is starting for the White Sox, and he is facing off against Zach Eflin for the Rays. If you're looking where to catch this one on TV, it can be seen on APLTV.</p><h3>CHICAGO WHITE SOX VS TAMPA BAY RAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago White Sox Moneyline +191</p><p>This game will be played at Guaranteed Rate Field at 7:40 ET on Friday, April 26th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RAYS VS WHITE SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the White Sox winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the White Sox to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>Curtis Mead had only one hit in the Rays' 7-5 win over the Tigers, but it was a big one. He hit a three-run homer in the 2nd inning to put the Rays ahead and added another run with a single in the 3rd. Tampa Bay's offense scored their other three runs in the 2nd.</p>

<p>Shawn Armstrong got the start for the Rays but only lasted one inning, giving up one run on a homer. Chris Devenski got the win out of the bullpen and Garrett Cleavinger picked up the save. The Rays also used J.P. Feyereisen, Andrew Kittredge, and Matt Wisler out of the bullpen.</p><p>Tampa Bay is looking to get above .500 today, as they come into the game with a record of 13-13. The Rays will be on the road, taking on the White Sox. Tampa Bay and the Blue Jays are both 4th in the AL East and four games behind the Orioles for the division lead. So far, the Rays are 3-4 in the AL East.</p>

<p>The Rays picked up a win in their most recent game vs. the Tigers. This came after dropping the final two games of their series with the Tigers. Overall, the Rays have gone 3-3-2 in series this year. As the road favorite, Tampa Bay is 4-2 this season, and they are an even 10-10 as the favorite overall.</p><p>When it comes to the run line, the Rays have been a tough team to figure out this season. They are 10-16 overall, but they have been much better on the road, going 5-4. They have covered the run line in two straight games and are 4-2 as an underdog. Their average run margin in winning games is +2.5, while it is -4.3 in losses.</p><p>The Tampa Bay Rays have played 26 games this season, and 16 of them have had over/under lines set at 8 runs or higher. Their games have averaged 8.8 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 15-11. Their games have averaged 9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record when the line is set at 8 runs is 5-1.</p><p>Zach Eflin will be making his 4th start of the season for the Rays, and this one will be on the road against the White Sox. Eflin has been solid in his first three outings, with a win and two no-decisions. He's yet to allow an earned run, and in his last start, he went 6 innings and struck out 6 against the Yankees.</p><p>Overall, the Rays offense is averaging 4 runs per game, which is 20th in the league. They are also just 20th in home runs and have the league's worst walk rate. As a team, they are batting .244, which is 12th in the league. Amed Rosario has been a bright spot for the Rays, as he is batting .341 for the season and has gone 15/41 in his last 10 games. Isaac Paredes is also swinging a hot bat of late, going 11/33 in his last nine games.</p>

<p>Rosario and Paredes are also the top two home run hitters for the Rays this season, with Rosario having two homers and Paredes leading the team with six. Randy Arozarena is 2nd on the team with three homers but is batting just .158 for the season and only .103 in his last 10 games.</p><h3>White Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Chicago closed out their series vs. the Twins with a 6-3 loss. Heading into the game, the White Sox were at +174 on the money line. Things started off well for the White Sox, as they got on the board with a run in the 2nd inning but gave up the lead right away as the Twins scored in the bottom of the second.</p>

<p>Michael Soroka had a rough outing, giving up four earned runs on four hits and issuing two walks. He also hit a batter and gave up a home run. The White Sox's offense scored their other two runs in thejson 8th but couldn't complete the comeback. Tanner Banks took the loss out of the bullpen.</p><p>Chicago is hosting the Rays today with an overall record of 3-22, and they have lost seven straight games. In the AL Central, they trail the Guardians by 15 games. So far, they have really struggled against other AL Central teams, going 2-15 while losing seven straight series.</p>

<p>At home, the White Sox are 2-9 compared to 1-13 on the road. This season, they have yet to win a game when favored. As for playing as the underdog, they are 3-22 this year. The White Sox have dropped six straight series and are 0-7-1 overall.</p><p>At home, the White Sox have a run line record of 5-6, which is better than their overall run line record of 9-16. The average run margin in their losses is -4.0, which is slightly worse than their overall average run margin of -3.4. They have a run line losing streak of two games as the underdog.</p><p>White Sox games have been trending towards the over recently, with the over hitting in three straight games. Their games have averaged 7.9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 11-13. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 3-1, and 52% of their games this season have had higher lines than that. Today's over/under line is set at 8 runs.</p><p>Chris Flexen is getting the start for the White Sox today at home against the Rays. He has made 2 starts so far this season, and both have been on the road. In his last outing, he went 2 1/3 innings and gave up 1 run on 1 hit. Flexen has 11 strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings pitched this season.</p><p>As a team, the White Sox are averaging just 2.2 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the league. They are also the league's worst home run-hitting team and have the league's worst team batting average. One of the few bright spots for the team has been Gavin Sheets, who is hitting .246 for the season and leads the team with 10 RBIs. Sheets also has three homers, which is 8th in the league.</p>

<p>Over his last seven games, Eloy Jiménez has gone 7/28 (.250) with two homers and six RBIs. For the season, he is batting just .200. The White Sox will be looking for him to continue his recent power surge, as he is tied for 2nd on the team with two homers.</p>

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