NHL Best Bets
The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is off to an incredible start. Last night was a wild one, as both games went into overtime. The...
This is a crash course in hockey analytics. It won’t be exploring particularly complex topics, but it will provide you with a solid foundation that will make following the game — and finding value in the betting market — easier. Here are some statistics that help us predict goals._x000D_
Finally, the NHL announced its restart schedule. Though it’s the sport returning latest, it has the best chance to sustain exciting play through a championship thanks to manageable bubbles in Toronto and Edmonton.
​The sports betting world seems to be getting back to normal. This past weekend was one of the most action-packed in months, with UFC, Golf and NASCAR all offering televised bouts, matchups and races for bettors. We've yet to see the return of a major sport, but optimism remains for MLB to return in early July and we should have a decision from the NBA in 2-4 weeks about its path forward, which may involve going straight into the playoffs.
The NHL All-Star break has come and gone. The unofficial second half of the season kicks off today. With it comes the beginning of the stretch run and march to the Stanley Cup playoffs.
We rarely talk about NHL betting in this space, but let's take a minute to hit on one system that has been cashing consistently for hockey bettors this season. It centers around rested teams against tired teams. We saw it cash last night as the New Jersey Devils (-119) beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1. The Ducks were on the 2nd night of a back-to-back and the Devils were well rested, having not played a game since Dec. 14. _x000D_
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