Best picks are the hockey selections that have been analyzed thoroughly to identify edges. They will be based on team strengths, matchups, situations, and injuries, leading to the likely outcome calculated against the actual NHL odds. Best picks aren't about a "sense" or a "feel" of the projected outcome, but analysis supported by hard data.
Betting Value in Free NHL Best Picks
The projected outcome is calculated against the actual odds to identify betting value. You may deduce that a hockey home team has a good chance to win a close one against a good team, such as a 3-2 final. If that home team is a -150 favorite (meaning you lay $150 to win $100), there's really no value in backing them. You're risking a lot to win that $100. If, however, that home team is -110 or even an NHL underdog, then there is far better wagering value.
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The NHL picks that I choose to back with real money have been carefully analyzed from different angles. All have clear wagering value and most have multiple reasons behind them. I've been studying and winning in the NHL for over two decades.
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Free NHL Best Picks Cons:
- Too many parlays and big favorites
- No reasons for the pick
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Free NHL Best Picks Betting Strategy
NHL Tempo
The pace of the action on the ice helps to identify mismatches, live underdogs, and totals. Some NHL teams play an attacking style because the coach prefers it or because he recognizes he has young, fast talent that gives his team the best shot to compete.
Key Numbers
Hockey totals, or NHL Over/Unders, are the total amount of goals scored by both teams. Key NHL totals fall around 5.5 to 6 as common final scores are 3-2, 4-2, and 4-3.
NHL Injuries
Injuries play a significant role in NHL oddsmaking. Lines will shift when a star player is ailing or out. However, injuries need to be taken with a grain of salt when handicapping.
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