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June 28, 2021 | The Hockey Betting Podcast


The 2020-2021 NHL season comes to a close as Brian Blessing and Cam Stewart take a look at the Stanley Cup Finals series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning on the June 28, 2021 episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast. Special teams and physical play looms large over the discussion. In addition to who will raise The Cup, the guys also look at odds to win the Conn Smythe Trophy and look ahead to next season's NHL odds with the Seattle Kraken joining the league. Thank you for listening to The Hockey Betting Podcast and supporting our podcast, and we are looking forward to coming back with our third season of The Hockey Betting Podcast in the fall of 2021.


Listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast for all of Brian and Cam's NHL betting insights, free hockey picks, and good-humored fun!

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

May 3, 2021 | The Hockey Betting Podcast


The NHL regular season comes down the home stretch as teams jockey for final playoff positions on the May 3, 2021 episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast. Ask your doctor if The Hockey Betting Podcast is right for you. Brian Blessing and Cam Stewart take a look at the NHL schedule as teams that are out of contention loosen up as they prepare for summer vacation, and teams that are gearing up for their run at the Stanley Cup tighten their games. Listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast for all of Brian and Cam's NHL insights, picks predictions, and hockey betting humour.


Monday, May 3, 2021 NHL Betting Lines, Analysis, Picks


New York Islanders at Buffalo Sabres


The New York Islanders' slump is officially over, and so were the Buffalo Sabres (+250) hopes to reach the Stanley Cup playoffs as of months ago. The guys have a quick take on this match-up. Hear the conversation on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.


Pittsburgh Penguins at Philadelphia Flyers


Philly's postseason chances are Three Stooges-esque, a.k.a. Nil, Null, and Void at 15 points behind Boston in the East Division. Still, sportsbooks aren't ready to give up on the Flyers (+140) on the daily just yet, at least not with the Pittsburgh Penguins busy greasing playoff wheels and unruffled by dull periods. Listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast for all of Brian and Cam's betting strategies, predictions, and free picks.


Chicago Blackhawks at Carolina Hurricanes


The Chicago Blackhawks might be the more desperate club, but the Central Division-leading Carolina Hurricanes have the superior lineup and a (+100) puck line for a Monday faceoff with a (6) goal total. Hear the guys discuss their thoughts on this NHL game on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.


Washington Capitals at New York Rangers 


An NHL game characterized by a falling (6) O/U goal total pairs a talented Washington Capitals lineup against the hosting New York Rangers, who must win on Monday or give up the ghost. Hear the details on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.


Nashville Predators at Columbus Blue Jackets


Can a team be disrespected despite a thin money line? Nashville Predators are solid road favourites at (-175) in Columbus, yet Roman Josi's long-term production from the blue line isn't doing much to inspire short-term betting as the O/U total shrinks to a tiny (5) goals. Hear the guys discuss their betting angles on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.


Boston Bruins at New Jersey Devils


Home ice isn't expected to help New Jersey against the red-hot Boston Bruins (-230), who could mathematically eliminate the New York Rangers in the East Division before meeting the Broadway Blueshirts again on May 6th. Listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast for Brian and Cam's conversation on this NHL match-up.


Winnipeg Jets at Ottawa Senators


Reports that the Ottawa Senators intend to play spoiler in their final five games are helping the Sens to noble (+135) odds to beat the visiting Winnipeg Jets on Monday night, while making NHL gamblers shy of an initial (6.5) total. Hear the guys hash out their picks on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.


Montreal Canadiens at Toronto Maple Leafs


The Toronto Maple Leafs are proving a popular ML pick at (-145) odds and shrinking vs Montreal. Will the professional pundits of The Hockey Betting Podcast go with the public or give the Canadiens' plus-odds a look? Hear the guys debate their positions on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.


Dallas Stars at Florida Panthers


The Florida Panthers (-145) have outplayed the Dallas Stars in a handful of multi-date meetings, but Monday evening's contest is a one-off to bring the 2020-21 regular season series to an end. Hear the guys discuss how they plan to play this NHL match-up on this episode of The Hock

April 29, 2021 | The Hockey Betting Podcast


And Yancey's Fancy wins "by a nose" ahead of this weekend's Kentucky Derby (place) and the NFL Draft (show) on the April 29, 2021 episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast. Brian Blessing and Cam Stewart are chomping at the bit to get started on the NHL betting board, but are their eyes bigger than their stomachs with so many betting opportunities on the plate? Cam hears the dogs are howling, and he's ready to eat the moon if it's made out of blue cheese to plus money. Listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast for all of Brian and Cam's NHL betting insights, NHL picks predictions, and gambling comic relief.


Thursday, April 29, 2021 NHL Betting Lines, Analysis, Picks


New York Islanders at New York Rangers 


NHL bettors clearly prefer the New York Rangers (-120) on Thursday, but do not foresee much offence in the Big Apple, with the O/U total steady at (5.5). Cam already feels good about this game. Everything is on the line for the Islanders. Hear how the guys are looking at the betting angles for this NHL match-up on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.


Philadelphia Flyers at New Jersey Devils


Philly netminder Brian Elliott gave up a disgusting five goals on 26 shots on Tuesday. With the Flyers (-130) knocked out of the NHL playoff race, will the club's season end with more embarrassing outcomes? Head the guys discuss their takes on this NHL game on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.


Detroit Red Wings at Carolina Hurricanes


With the cellar of the Central Division meeting a Stanley Cup contender, the odds on a straight-up Carolina Hurricanes win are at a stopwatch-short (-400). Will Cam and Brian consider Detroit's (+310) money line or plus-odds puck line on principle alone, or are the Red Wings all out of upsets for 2021? Brian invokes the Sasquatch foot is due. Hear the guys hash out their predictions on this NHL game on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.


Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals


The Pittsburgh Penguins slipped against Boston this week, and while the Washington Capitals can be proud of shutting out the New York Islanders and "choking them out like a python" twice in three games, lots of East Division teams have been taming the Isles' forward lines. With each team clearly holding back prior to the Stanley Cup playoffs, the cautious O/U total (5.5) stands out amid nearly-even odds to win. Listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast for all of Brian and Cam's handicapping insights, picks predictions, and betting humour.


Buffalo Sabres at Boston Bruins


The Boston Bruins earn the second (-400) money line of Thursday night, hosting a Buffalo Sabres club that fears a potential fire-sale in the offseason. With such a heavy favorite in the game, the guys discuss parlay opportunities for taking a flyer. Hear the guys discuss this NHL match-up on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.


Florida Panthers at Chicago Blackhawks


Late-blooming winger Jonathan Huberdeau scored five points in the Florida Panthers' bounce-back 7-4 win over Nashville this week. The flourish of offence from the Panthers has helped cause Florida's line to shrink to (-155) against the host Chicago Blackhawks. Cam admits that he's no team psychologist, but are the Blackhawks fully deflated? Hear the conversation on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.


Calgary Flames at Edmonton Oilers


Another goal total shrinks to (6) for a North Division faceoff, as oddsmakers trust Edmonton (-141) to handle the visiting Calgary Flames. Listen to this episode of the Hockey Betting Podcast for the details.


Dallas Stars at Tampa Bay Lightning


The Tampa Bay Lightning are no longer drawing Stanley Cup futures bets at 6/1 odds, but are still cast as a solid (-170) favourite over the Dallas Stars, who finally have a playoff bid in sight after making strides over the last fe

April 26, 2021 | The Hockey Betting Podcast


Move over, Doctor Detroit; Professor Cam Stewart, an equally snappy dresser, is muscling in on your turf with "Mr. Reality" Brian Blessing on the April 26, 2021 episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast. Now, let's chew the fat. Vancouver and Dallas are still haunting the standings with games in hand as the playoffs approach. By not taking care of business, Montreal is helping keep the North division interesting. Can Calgary pick up where Montreal has left off? Listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast for all of Brian and Cam's situational betting angles, NHL picks predictions, and some laughs along the way.


Monday, April 26, 2021 NHL Betting Lines, Analysis, Picks


Vancouver Canucks at Ottawa Senators


The Vancouver Canucks seem more vulnerable than ever to Ottawa's strong work ethic, but managed to rebound with a 4-2 win on Saturday behind 26 saves from Braden Holtby. Ottawa goaltender Matt Murray's injury in the weekend clash is helping cast Vancouver as a (-125) favourite when the North Division series continues at Canadian Tire Centre on Monday. Hear the guys discuss this NHL match-up when you listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.


Dallas Stars at Carolina Hurricanes


At a glance, the Dallas Stars (+108) have more to play for than the Carolina Hurricanes, who can easily coast into the playoffs. But a logjam atop the Central Division ensures that any contender to suffer a slump could finish well within the divisional pack and hamper its Stanley Cup chances. Listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast for all of Brian and Cam's NHL betting insights, odds analysis, and free NHL picks


Edmonton Oilers at Winnipeg Jets


Dwindling (6) and (5.5) O/U totals on Edmonton at Winnipeg reflect what happened last time the rivals met, a 3-0 victory for the Oilers in which McDavid and Draisaitl waited until the 3rd period to take over. Hear the guys hash out their predictions on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.


Florida Panthers at Nashville Predators


The guys take a look at a goal total that shrunk from (6.5) to (5.5) before handles took hold in Las Vegas. What do bookmakers see that could impact the Predators chances to win for a 1-to-1 host money line? Hear the guys discuss this NHL match-up on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.


Montreal Canadiens at Calgary Flames


Montreal faces a potentially protracted slump as oddsmakers starts to believe in Calgary (-130) in the playoff race despite the Habs' four-point edge. Listen to Brian and Cam discuss their perspectives on this NHL game on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.


Anaheim Ducks at Los Angeles Kings


The L.A. Kings (-160) whipped Anaheim 4-1 in the clubs' recent faceoff, but the ailing Kings have lost two in a row since then, and a third-straight defeat could put L.A. too far behind to make a run in the West Division. Listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast to hear the conversation on this NHL match-up.


Arizona Coyotes at San Jose Sharks


Devilish disrespect from betting books! The San Jose Sharks have lost a miserable, malodorous eight hockey games in a row, and Monday's visiting Arizona Coyotes are technically a top-half NHL team. Nevertheless, the Coyotes are only a (-115) favourite to avoid the ignominy of a San Jose win. Hear the guys consider the situational betting angles on this NHL match-up on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.


Colorado Avalanche at St. Louis Blues


Descriptions of Ryan O' Reilly's hat tricks in clutch scenarios are starting to feel like a broken record. The dynamic veteran's latest three-goal party came at the expense of the powerful Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, but gamblers are skeptical that the St. Louis Blues (+140) can upset the Avs twice in a row. Listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast for all of Brian and Cam's b

April 22, 2021 | The Hockey Betting Podcast


Find out which game the guys are betting OVER on a "Teeth-on-Ice prop at minus a half" on the April 22, 2021 episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast. Brian Blessing and Cam Stewart are predicting "a prison fight with shanks" this weekend as teams are making a statement before the playoffs begin. What will be the O/U for Louis Domingue's broken goalie sticks this weekend? Will the Leafs' skid continue? Will San Jose rebrand their team as the California Spot Prawns? Listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast for the hockey betting humour and for all of Brian and Cam's NHL odds insights, situational betting angles, and free NHL picks.


Thursday, April 22, 2021 NHL Betting Lines, Analysis, Picks


Washington Capitals at New York Islanders 


The Islanders and Capitals are deadlocked at the top of the NHL East Division, and Las Vegas oddsmakers don't believe another two wins in a row is reason to give the Isles shorter than (-115) odds on home ice. Hear the conversation on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.


Boston Bruins at Buffalo Sabres


So much for tightly-handicapped games! Buffalo is a big fat (+260) underdog vs Boston at home, playing out the string against the contending Bruins. Can the Sabres pay off as big dogs again? Hear the guys hash out the betting angles on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.


Carolina Hurricanes at Florida Panthers


The goal total rises to (6) at NHL betting sites as Carolina's proves the popular money line at (-115) on the Canes to defeat the Panthers. Listen to the guys discuss their insights on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.


Columbus Blue Jackets at Tampa Bay Lightning


There's plenty of action on Tampa Bay to beat Columbus by two-plus goals at (-110) on the hosts' puck line. But you know The Hockey Betting Podcast can't go without mentioning an O/U total (5.5) that's plunged like a rock since opening above six total goals for Thursday's rivalry tilt in Tampa. Hear the conversation on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.


New Jersey Devils at Pittsburgh Penguins


There's big-time juice on Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins (-300) to whip the New Jersey Devils, but gamblers have given up on Puddy's Pride as the Pens' line refuses to dip any shallower than 1-to-3. Listen to the guys discuss how they will approach this NHL game on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.


Philadelphia Flyers at New York Rangers 


The luckiest Philadelphia Flyers can smell the 1st Tee at Pine Valley already - other Philly skaters might as well prepare for the local muni. Still, enough brave souls are willing to give the Flyers a chance that the visitors stand (+160) on the money line, a solid underdog's number for an inconsistent team. Hear the details on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.


Dallas Stars at Detroit Red Wings


Big D is getting excited about the Dallas Stars winning the last four games of a home stand. The Stars are still a low-risk-odds puck line (+150) for a Motor City faceoff with a cautious (5.5) goal total. Hear the guys discuss the playoff situation for the Dallas Stars and their picks for the NHL match-up on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.


Colorado Avalanche at St. Louis Blues


The St. Louis Blues are a (+125) ML wager vs powerful Colorado, but what's been predictable about the Blues since autumn '19? Meanwhile, a volatile O/U total at consensus (5.5) varies by as much as a goal across NHL betting sites. The guys discuss the Covid layoff for both teams and how they may come back from the rest and practice. Listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast for all of Brian and Cam's NHL betting insights, picks predictions and good times hockey talk.


Ottawa Senators at Vancouver Canucks


Vancouver Canucks take a rare turn as (-145) favourites in a Thursday night NHL contest w