The Hockey Betting Podcast

May 6, 2021 | The Hockey Betting Podcast

Our "knuckle-dragging Neanderthals" open the show with rave reviews of the Rangers-Capitals 3-fight opening draw on the May 6, 2021 episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast. Brian Blessing and Cam Stewart discuss the relevant purpose of fighting in the NHL, how it differs from dirty play, and how fighting keeps dirty play in check. Betting favorites becomes a shaky play as the end of regular season quickly approaches, and new betting angles come in to play as teams prepare for the playoffs or vacations. Listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast for all of Brian and Cam's hockey handicapping, NHL insights, and free picks.

Thursday, May 6, 2021 NHL Betting Lines, Analysis, Picks

New Jersey Devils at New York Islanders

Can anyone trust the New York Islanders after what happened in Buffalo? Somebody sure does, with the Isles' moneyline actually thinning beyond a consensus (-240) at various NHL betting books.

New York Rangers at Boston Bruins

The New York Rangers have played their way out of Stanley Cup contention, and oddsmakers predict the Bruins to ambush the Rangers. Boston Bruins (-1.5) stands at (Even) odds for a faceoff with a steady (5.5) O/U total.

Buffalo Sabres at Pittsburgh Penguins

A rising O/U total (6) highlights a game for which gamblers are not biting on Buffalo after watching the Sabres earn two fat money line wins against the Isles. Pittsburgh's line to win has swelled to (-350) with early shifting.

Chicago Blackhawks at Carolina Hurricanes

The (6) goal total is falling for Thursday's faceoff in Raleigh, but that doesn't mean bookmakers don't think the Hurricanes (-310) will dismiss the eliminated Chicago Blackhawks.

Montreal Canadiens at Toronto Maple Leafs

Finally, an NHL underdog's recent handiwork shines through on the hockey odds board, as bettors pass on the Montreal Canadiens (+190) following the Habs' latest debacle in Ottawa.

Vancouver Canucks at Edmonton Oilers

With the Vancouver Canucks preparing to walk the plank for the dumbest series of NHL games ever, the solid Edmonton Oilers are a (-260) money line favourite to win and keep the pressure on North Division-leading Toronto.

Friday, May 7, 2021 NHL Betting Lines, Analysis, Picks

Detroit Red Wings at Columbus Blue Jackets

National-team scouts will be thick in an otherwise restricted Friday crowd in Ohio. It might not be a barrel of laughs for the laptop brigade, with a Columbus vs Detroit O/U total reaching Dante's barrel-bottom at (5) goals.

Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals money lines of (-195) are strangely steady for a club that's still three losses away from potentially finishing fourth in the East Division. Perhaps NHL bettors are more focused on the Caps' (-1.5) puck line, or on a shrinking (6) goal total.

Dallas Stars at Tampa Bay Lightning

Most handicappers would agree the Dallas Stars are desperate compared to Tampa Bay (-165), but effort can only take a team so far on its own. Five games of lost and dropped points brings the Stars to a must-win scenario in Florida.

Anaheim Ducks at Minnesota Wild

Minnesota has surprisingly lost two in a row at home. Is it time for the guys to hold up a stop sign on another heavily-juiced (-275) favourites' market against the dead-in-the-water Anaheim Ducks? Or will Cam and Brian argue for a parlay-play on a team that's bound to rebound?

St. Louis Blues at Vegas Golden Knights

The St. Louis Blues are surging to the finish line and outplaying common opponents of the Vegas Golden Knights (-165), but the public still likes Friday's host to prevail straight-up.

Colorado Avalanche at Los Angeles Kings

NHL speculators are less enthused about Colorado's puck line (+100) on Friday, even against the L.A. Kings, who checkmated themselves out of a Stanley Cup bid with another slump late in the season.

Arizona Coyotes at San Jose Sharks

The Arizona Coyotes will play their final two games of the year in San Jose. With no hope of a playoff bid, will the Coyotes go through the motions, or play loose and easy pond hockey to help cover a (5.5) total?

Saturday, May 8, 2021 NHL Betting Lines, Analysis, Picks

New York Rangers at Boston Bruins

Buffalo Sabres at Pittsburgh Penguins

Ottawa Senators at Winnipeg Jets

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July 31st, 2020 | The Hockey Betting Podcast

On the latest episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast Brian Blessing and Cam Stewart assess the NHL Stanley Cup playoff Qualifiers Series and discuss their early perspectives on teams as they resume play and their picks for the 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifiers series.

We’d like to thank BetCris Canada for their support of The Hockey Betting Podcast. Listen to the latest episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast to get all of Brian and Cam’s updates, humor, and free NHL Stanley Cup picks.

The 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Arrives

Brian and Cam are as excited as kids on Christmas morning as they prepare for the puck to drop in the Stanley Cup Qualifiers. The guys discuss their view points on the exhibition play so far, and how the long layoff may or may not affect game play. Woven among the NHL storylines, Brian teaches Cam about rotation order, while Cam touts the merits of chronological order. Meanwhile, Brian reminds Cam and listeners, “Don’t forget about the puck line!” Listen now to Brian and Cam cover their angles and picks for the 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifiers series on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.

Regarding the extended layoff for the NHL and its effect on teams' performance, Brian says, during his take on the Blackhawks, “The Chicago thing, though. . . The only thing I would say from a cautionary, “buyer beware” tale: You’re right. Their defencemen: they’re long in the tooth. Cam - these guys are fresh as daisies right now! So, they’re not old guys that were worn down over 82 games; they’re old guys with experience that are fresh. . . that’s just a cautionary tale. . . I would at least give them the benefit of the doubt to come out of the gate like gang busters.” Listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast to get Brian and Cam’s hockey humor, handicapping tips and free NHL picks.

2020 Stanley Cup Qualifying Series Odds

The guys spend most of this episode discussing each series in the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoff Qualifier Round with their leans and picks for each series. Listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast for some laughs and learn some insights into how Brian and Cam are looking at handicapping NHL teams as they return to play.

We’d like to thank BetCris Canada for their support of The Hockey Betting Podcast. Make sure to listen to The Hockey Betting Podcast as Brian and Cam keep you informed and entertained while we begin the 2020 Stanley Cup playoff.

March 18th, 2020 | The Hockey Betting Podcast

On the latest episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast, Brian Blessing and Cam Stewart taking a look at the NHL COVID-19 schedule suspension status.

As Brian says “It’s never a bad day to talk hockey,” and as always, the guys make the best of a bad situation and choose laughter over tears. Additionally, you get a great peek into the sports betting industry, and how they will handle outstanding wagering tickets going forward. Most important of all is the riveting hockey talk that you can’t get anywhere else.

We’d like to thank BetCris Canada for their support of The Hockey Betting Podcast. Listen to the latest episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast to get all of Brian and Cam’s discussion.

The NHL Hart Trophy, Jack Adams Award, and Rocket Richard Trophy Discussion

Brian breaks the hard news of an un-named Ottawa Senators player testing positive for COVID-19. The guys discuss the implications of that discovery, and the necessity of having to take a break from the season, much as it is unwanted.

Brian and Cam recall the good old days of high-scoring hockey and Darryl Sittler’s NHL record of 10 points in a single game. Brian discusses the old games being currently shown on NHL Network, and how much smaller the goalies were back in the day.

The boys do a deep dive into this NHL season’s individual awards and the connected betting implications involved. Cam brings up some intriguing underdog possibilities for the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy. Listen now to The Hockey Betting Podcast to hear the discussion.

The Hart Memorial Trophy is also discussed with strong opinions from the boys. Also, under review is the Calder Memorial Trophy. The Jack Adams Award could be one of the most competitive with several coaches that are well-deserving. Listen to today’s episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast for a tremendous discussion on which coach stands apart this year in the NHL.

Also, don’t miss our Friday episode as the guys promise some incredible Scotty Bowman stories!

We’d like to thank BetCris Canada for their support of The Hockey Betting Podcast. Make sure to listen to The Hockey Betting Podcast as Brian and Cam continue to keep you entertained while we await the resumption of play.

Again, please remember, The Hockey Betting Podcast will continue as we await resumption of play in the NHL.

January 6th, 2020 | The Hockey Betting Podcast

The latest edition of The Hockey Betting Podcast has Brian Blessing and Cam Stewart taking a look at games for Monday, January 6, Tuesday, January 7 and Wednesday, January 8, 2020. There are 12 games on the NHL schedule for Tuesday, including a match-up between the two hottest teams in the NHL, as the Vancouver Canucks visit the Tampa Bay Lightning. Both teams come into the contest on 7-game winning streaks. Listen to the latest edition of The Hockey Betting Podcast to get all of Brian and Cam’s picks.

January 6th, 2020 NHL Betting Schedule

Edmonton Oilers at Toronto Maple Leafs

The Leafs are a -215 favourite with a total of 6.5. This price seems really high, but the Leafs are 9-0-1 in their last ten games.

Winnipeg Jets at Montreal Canadiens

The Canadiens are listed as a -140 favourite, with a total of 6.5.

Colorado Avalanche at New York Islanders

The Islanders are home underdogs in this one, with Colorado listed at -125 with a total of 5.5.

Columbus Blue Jackets at Los Angeles Kings

The line on this game is a pick, with a total of 5.5. Brian and Cam like this game to go over the total.

January 7th, 2020 NHL Schedule

Vancouver Canucks at Tampa Bay Lightning

This is a match-up between two red-hot teams, as they both come in on 7-game winning streaks. Both teams have moved into a playoff spot in their respective conferences, so this should be an exciting contest and Brian and Cam think it could go over the total.

Arizona Coyotes at Florida Panthers

The Coyotes have won three straight, but they will be listed as road dogs in this game against the Panthers. Brian points out that Arizona is beginning a road trip and he is backing the Coyotes to start out the trip with a win.

New York Islanders at New Jersey Devils

The Islanders have lost their last two games, but they are road favourites in this contest against the Devils.

Ottawa Senators at Washington Capitals

The Capitals have won two straight while the Senators have dropped four in a row. The Capitals will be big home favourites in this one.

Philadelphia Flyers at Carolina Hurricanes

The Hurricanes are coming off a bad loss to Tampa Bay and Cam thinks they will bounce back with a big win against the Flyers. This is a really bad spot for the Flyers, as they are completing a long road trip against a Carolina team in a bad mood.

Colorado Avalanche at New York Rangers

This is a tough spot for Colorado, as they are in a back-to-back, as they played the Islanders on Monday. Listen to the latest edition of The Hockey Betting Podcast to get Brian and Cam’s thoughts on the Rangers.

Montreal Canadiens at Detroit Red Wings

This one is ugly, as the Canadiens have dropped five in a row, while the Red Wings have lost two straight.

San Jose Sharks at St. Louis Blues

The Blues have cooled off and they come into this game on a 3-game losing streak. They will be listed as solid home favourites in this game against the Sharks.

Boston Bruins at Nashville Predators

The Bruins have lost three in a row, but Nashville hasn’t played that great recently, going 5-5 in their last ten games. Cam is looking at taking the Bruins in this contest.

Calgary Flames at Chicago Blackhawks

The Blackhawks have won 7 of their last 10 games, but the Flames come into this game on a two-game winning streak.

Pittsburgh Penguins at Vegas Golden Knights

The banged up Penguins will be road underdogs on Tuesday against a Vegas team that has won four straight.

Columbus Blue Jackets at Anaheim Ducks

This is a back-to-back for the Blue Jackets, as they were in Los Angeles on Monday night against the Kings.

Wednesday, January 8th, 2020 NHL Schedule

Winnipeg Jets at Toronto Maple Leafs

This should be a high scoring game between two teams that don’t play much defense and Cam likes this game to go over the total.

Washington Capitals at Philadelphia Flyers

The Flyers are in a back-to-back and they are playing their first game at home after a long road trip.

Dallas Stars at Los Angeles Kings

The Stars have won four straight and they will be listed as road favourites in this contest against the Kings.

Make sure to listen to The Hockey Betting Podcast to get all of the picks and insight from Brian and Cam.

November 11th, 2019 | The Hockey Betting Podcast

The latest edition of The Hockey Betting Podcast has Brian Blessing and Cam Stewart taking a look at games for Monday, November 11 and Tuesday, November 12 and they glance at one of the games on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. They also take a look at the Toronto Maple Leafs and the upcoming schedule for the Leafs. It may not be easy for Toronto in the next couple of weeks, as they face a very difficult slate of games. Cam said that Mitch Marner is out for four weeks and that although it is not panic time in Toronto, there is cause for concern. Listen to this week’s episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast to get all of Brian and Cam’s insight and hockey picks.

Monday, November 11th, 2019 NHL Odds

Opener Team Time

6.0 -175 Arizona Coyotes Washington Capitals 7:05 PM 6.5 -245 Ottawa Senators Carolina Hurricanes 7:05 PM

The Washington Capitals are favored at home against the Arizona Coyotes, while the Carolina Hurricanes are big favorites against the Ottawa Senators. Cam said that Carolina is going to win their game against Ottawa, but he doesn’t like laying the big price, so he is looking at making a parlay or simply laying the goal and a half with the Hurricanes. Brian and Cam point out that the Washington Capitals are playing a high scoring style of hockey and that playing the over in Washington games is the way to go right now.

Tuesday, November 12th, 2019 NHL Schedule

Team Time

Florida Panthers

Boston Bruins 7:05 PM

Columbus Blue Jackets

Montreal Canadiens 7:05 PM

Pittsburgh Penguins

New York Rangers 7:35 PM

Colorado Avalanche

Winnipeg Jets 8:05 PM

Arizona Coyotes

St. Louis Blues 8:05 PM

Detroit Red Wings

Anaheim Ducks 10:05 PM

Nashville Predators

Vancouver Canucks 10:05 PM

Edmonton Oilers

San Jose Sharks 10:35 PM

Minnesota Wild

Los Angeles Kings 10:35 PM

It is nine-game schedule for Tuesday, November 12 in the NHL and Cam has quite a few plays on the Tuesday card. He starts the action off with a play on the game between Florida and Boston. Listen to the latest edition of The Hockey Betting Podcast to get Cam’s picks. Cam also said that he will be putting Montreal into a lot of his parlays, as the Canadiens host the Blue Jackets on Tuesday.

Brian is looking at playing the total on the game between Colorado and Winnipeg. Cam leans to Colorado and the game over the total. Brian and Cam also consider the game between Nashville and Vancouver, with the Canucks suddenly struggling, having lost four straight. Cam also points out that the Minnesota Wild are no longer a team that goes under the total. He is looking at taking the Wild and the over in their game against the Kings. Brian and Cam consider the game between the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday and Cam thinks the total on this game should be 7. As they wrap up the latest edition of The Hockey Betting Podcast, Brian points out that the next two weeks will be critical, as teams decide whether they are truly in the playoff race.

Make sure to listen to the latest edition of The Hockey Betting Podcast to get the full breakdown of all of the action on Monday and some insight into some teams, including the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights.