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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>The Cavaliers and Golden Bears are set to face off at 11:00 ET on ESPNU. The Golden Bears will host the game at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 131.5 points, and California is favored by -3.5 vs. Virginia in a Atlantic Coast conference matchup.</p><h3>VIRGINIA CAVALIERS VS CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Cavaliers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Haas Pavilion at 11:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Golden Bears.</li><li>Even though we have California winning straight-up, we like Virginia at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Virginia Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Virginia Cavaliers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Virginia’s season record fell to 8-6 after a 70-50 loss to Louisville on Saturday. The Cavaliers were +5 point underdogs at home and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points (120) came in under the O/U line of 130.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 32-27 at halftime, Virginia struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 23 points while allowing 38.</p><p>Virginia's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 50 points on 37% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, and they hit only 5 of 26 three-point attempts, shooting 19.2% from beyond the arc. They did connect on 53.6% of their two-point shots and went 5 of 6 from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Andrew Rohde and Reyne Smith each scored 15 points, with Smith hitting 5 threes on 10 attempts. Aboubacar Traore also added 15 points, shooting 6 of 10 from the field and grabbing 8 rebounds. Virginia finished with 13 assists and 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Virginia's defense held their opponent to 70 points on 37% shooting from the field. They were able to limit damage from beyond the arc, as the opposing team shot just 5/26 from three-point range, a 19% rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the opponent found more success, converting 53% of their two-point attempts (15/28). Virginia also sent them to the free-throw line 6 times, where they made 5 of those shots.</p><h3>Can the Golden Bears Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>California fell to 7-7 on the season after an 80-68 road loss to Clemson on Saturday. The Golden Bears entered the game as +14.5 point underdogs but managed to keep things closer than expected.</p> <p>Cal trailed 39-36 at halftime but couldn’t keep pace in the 2nd half, scoring 32 points while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 148 narrowly missed the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>In their latest game, the Golden Bears put up 68 points, shooting 45.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. They hit 35.3% from three-point range, going 6-for-17, and connected on 50% of their two-point attempts, hitting 20-of-40. From the free-throw line, they shot 62.5%, making 10-of-16 attempts.</p> <p>Andrej Stojakovic led the way with 30 points, shooting 73.3% from the field. Ian Schieffelin added 21 points, hitting 80% of his shots, while Chase Hunter contributed 19 points and 6 assists. The team finished with just 6 assists and 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>California's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 62% shooting. They allowed 31 made field goals on 50 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Golden Bears gave up 23 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 71% shooting percentage. From three-point range, they allowed 8 made threes on 18 attempts, or 44% shooting.</p>

Virginia Cavaliers vs California Golden Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

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<p>Planning on watching today's Flames and Kings game? Catch the action at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, as the Kings hosts this showdown at 10:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 5.5 goals and the Kings are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Flames.</p><h3>CALGARY FLAMES VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:</h3><ul><li>Based on projections, we have the Kings coming out on top by a score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Kings on the moneyline</li><li>The Kings should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Los Angeles Possible for the Flames?</h3><p>Calgary’s 4-2 loss to the Oilers dropped their record to 19-14-7. The Flames were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, Calgary tied it up with goals in the second and third. However, the Oilers responded with two more, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.</p><p>Calgary's offense was held to just two goals in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha netted his fourth goal of the season on a power play in the second period, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal in the third.</p> <p>The Flames fired 31 shots on goal but were hampered by 22 giveaways. Tyson Barrie picked up his first assist of the season, and Mikael Backlund added his fourth assist on Mantha's power-play goal.</p><p>Calgary's defense gave up the first two goals of the game and the final two as well, leading to a 4-2 loss against Edmonton. The first goal came just 20 seconds into the game, and the Oilers added another at 11:48 in the first period. After the Flames tied it at 2-2, the Oilers scored again at 9:50 in the third and added an empty-netter with three seconds left. Goalie Dan Vladar finished with 27 saves and a 90% save percentage.</p><h3>Will the Kings Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 23-10-5 after a 4-3 road loss to the Blackhawks. Los Angeles held a 3-2 lead in the third period before Chicago tied it with just 31 seconds remaining, and the Blackhawks eventually won in a shootout.</p> 

<p>Los Angeles was favored on the puck line, and the total of 7 goals went over the pre-game line of 6. The Kings had a 2-0 lead heading into the third period, but they couldn’t hold on for the win.</p><p>Alex Laferriere led the Kings with two goals in their 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks. He now has 7 and 8 goals on the season, with his first coming on a power play. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season, while also picking up his 4th assist.</p> <p>The Kings fired 40 shots on goal but only found the net three times. They scored once in each of the first two periods, with Laferriere’s second goal coming 1:23 into the second. Danault’s goal came with 8:12 left in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings will be looking to bounce back after allowing three third-period goals to the Blackhawks, including the game-tying goal with just 31 seconds left in regulation. Goalie Darcy Kuemper finished with 18 saves and a save percentage of 85.7%. The Kings' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 24 hits.</p>

Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Lions and Demons game? Catch the action at Prather Coliseum in Natchitoches, LA, as the Demons hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 139 points, and Northwestern State is favored by -1 vs. Texas A&M-Commerce in a Southland conference matchup.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE LIONS VS NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northwestern State Demons -1</p><p>This game will be played at Prather Coliseum at 4:00 ET on Saturday, February 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Demons.</li><li>Not only will Northwestern State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Texas A&M-Commerce Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>After a win in their last game, the Texas A&M-Commerce Lions come into this game with an 8-13 overall record. They are 2-5 in Southland Conference play and 6-8 outside of their conference.</p>

<p>On the road this season, the Lions have gone just 2-8 with an average scoring differential of -17.4 points per game. As the underdog, they have gone 3-10 this season.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Texas A&M-Commerce has gone 6-7 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS record is 4-6 and over their last 10 road games, they are 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 139 is lower than the average over/under line in Texas A&M-Commerce's games this year (142.2). In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 143 points.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Lions' offense tallied 71 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 72.6 points per game. In terms of offense, the Lions have a season-long field goal percentage of 42%, putting them 334th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 336th in percentage and 29th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Texas A&M-Commerce's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 73.3 points per game. In today's game vs. Northwestern State, the Texas A&M-Commerce defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Texas A&M-Commerce made 18 free-throws vs. the Lions.</p><h3>Can Northwestern State Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Northwestern State will look to end a three-game losing streak when they host Texas A&M-Commerce. So far this season, the Demons have gone 2-5 at home and 1-11 on the road.</p>

<p>Overall, Northwestern State is 5-16, including a 3-5 record in Southland Conference action. As the favorite, the Demons are 1-0, and as the underdog, they are 2-16.</p><p>Northwestern State has an ATS record of 9-10 this season, including a mark of 3-4 at home. As the favorite, the Demons are 1-0 vs. the spread this year. In their last 10 games as the favorite, Northwestern State is just 4-6 ATS.</p><p>Northwestern State's over/under record this season is 13-6 and today's line of 139 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (147.8). Their last three games have had an average scoring total of 144 points, which is higher than today's OU line.</p><p>In their latest game, Northwestern State offense put up 65 points against McNeese State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 55.9% and made 10 threes. On the offensive front, the Demons have a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, ranking 299th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 341st in terms of percentage and 225th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Facing Texas A&M-Commerce, Northwestern State aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 79.2 points allowed per game (297th). Northwestern State's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the McNeese State offense to knock down 49% of their shots on their way to putting up 89 points.</p>

Texas A&M-Commerce Lions vs Northwestern State Demons Betting Pick & Prediction 2/3/24

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