NHL

Kirill Kaprizov is one of the many talented KHL stars that will be a part of the OAR roster in the men’s Olympic hockey tournament. (Image: Chris Young/Associated Press)

Absence of NHL Stars Makes OAR Favorite in Men’s Olympic Hockey

The Olympic Athletes from Russia (OAR) are in the best position to take advantage of the lack of NHL talent at the Winter Games this year, making them the favorites to win gold in men’s Olympic hockey. The 12-team Olympic hockey tournament features a lot of young talent and a […]

Tampa Bay will have Nikita Kucherov, left, and Steven Stamkos playing in Sunday’s NHL All Star Game. (Image: Canadian Press)

NHL All Star Game Format Presents Unique Hockey Betting Opportunities

Professional All Star games tend not to receive much action at the betting window. But with three games, an over-under, and MVP voting, the NHL All Star Game presents several advantage situations for the savvy hockey bettor. The unique format calls for the Metropolitan Division to face off against the […]

Governor Chris Christie has been a supporter of legalizing gambling in his state and the Supreme Court will rule on the issue sometime in early 2918. (Image: Associated Press)

How Long Shot New Jersey Sportsbetting Case Got to Supreme Court

It was an underdog from the start but New Jersey government officials managed to defy heavy odds against them and get its sportsbetting case to be heard by the Supreme Court this year. It is the culmination of a three-year battle the state has waged against the federal government and […]

Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins are hoping they will win the Stanley Cup for a third consecutive year. (Image: Post Gazette)

NHL Season Begins, Pittsburgh Favored to Three-Peat

Despite losing a marquee goalie to the expansion draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins are favored by sportsbooks to win its third Stanley Cup Championship. Oddsmakers had the team as an 8-1 selection before the season and they have been bet down to 6-1. There have been several back-to-back winners of the […]

US Supreme Court to Decide Fate of New Jersey Sports Betting Case

In a surprise announcement, the US Supreme Court said they would hear the case regarding New Jersey attempting to get sports betting legalized. What was amazing was the high court went against the advice of acting U.S. Solicitor General, Jeffrey Wall. New Jersey government officials had petitioned the Supreme Court […]

NHL Favorites Struggling in Playoffs, Driving Bettors Crazy

It’s tough to be a Chicago Blackhawks or Washington Capitals fan right now. The two top teams are not acting like it and in turn are frustrating people who have wagered on them to win the Stanley Cup. The Capitals and the Blackhawks were the No. 1 seeds in their […]