About the Author
Nicholas Martin is a seasoned betting analyst who brings a unique, athletic perspective to his work, drawing on his background as a hockey coach and certified personal trainer. Before joining Action Network, Nicholas developed a specialized expertise in pricing NHL and MLB games, player props, and futures, building a reputation for accurately predicting market movements and delivering actionable insights. His content strategy skillfully blends rigorous analytical data with recent performance trends to create engaging, high-level coverage. Nicholas strives to provide readers with relevant game notes and deep-dive research that empower them to reach their own informed betting conclusions across both the ice and the diamond.
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Vladdy WBC MVP+2500
0.05u
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12
Under 6-115
WPG
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BOS
0.75u
03/19 11:00 PM
39
MTL -110
MTL
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DET
1u
03/19 11:00 PM
79
CBJ -1.5+120
NYR
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CBJ
0.75u
03/19 11:00 PM
64
Pending
Lightning vs Stars Regulation Tie+320
TB
1
5
MIN
0.3u
FINAL 3/04
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32
Oilers vs Stars Regulation Tie+320
EDM
2
7
DAL
0.3u
FINAL 3/13
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26
V.Podkolzin Anytime Goal Scorer Yes+390
FLA
@EDM
0.15u
03/20 1:00 AM
2
V.Podkolzin o0.5 Pts+135
FLA
@EDM
0.35u
03/20 1:00 AM
1
TB -1.5-110
TB
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VAN
1u
03/20 2:00 AM
76
COL -1.5+100
COL
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CHI
1u
03/21 12:30 AM
21
Gabriel Landeskog to Record 50 Points+150
1u
11
St Louis Blues to Make Playoffs - FanDuel Mar 15+2700
0.1u
13
Florida Panthers Division Finishing Position - 8th+210
0.75u
March 4. Could also consider a strategy of betting 7th (+160) and 8th to guarantee a profit if they *dont finish sixth or higher* originally wrote that wrong but most people probably were able to understand. Either way this number looks good with where the direction seems to be pointed
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Leo Carlsson 60+ Points Bet365+270
1u
16
Leo Carlsson 70+ Points Bet365+1000
0.12u
20
Jack Eichel 30+ Goals Bet365+110
1u
24
Tage Thompson 2025-26 Rocket Richard Winner+3200
0.2u
FanDuel
34
Carolina Hurricanes to Win 2025-26 Presidents Trophy+650
0.5u
31
2025-26 Jack Adams Winner - Joel Quenneville+1400
0.75u
Perfect time to rollover your Carbery winnings and hit this at FanDuel if you can
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Joel Quenneville Jack Adams (reposting, notes below)+800
0.25u
Quenneville to win coach of the year was the first future I posted for this season, and I'm surprised their start hasn't moved this number more. I was high on the idea that Anaheim's roster could pop off with a sharper coach, specifically because Cronin was terrible.
Ducks will slow down some the rest of the way, but I always thought that even grabbing a playoff spot would give Quenneville a good chance- unless oddsmakers are confident that many voters won't vote for Q because of his past, which is a valid concern.
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Dan Muse Jack Adams+1800
0.12u
13
Futures
Yordan Alvarez+2000
2021 MLB Most Regular Season Home Runs
0.35u
+2000 on bet365 12:41 pm EST Thursday March 31st.
26
Tampa Bay Lightning+240
2025-26 NHL Atlantic Division - To Win
0.5u
FanDuel (would play 1 unit if possible). https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/nhl-atlantic-division-betting-preview (written pre Barkov news)
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Auston Matthews+2800
2025-26 NHL Selke Award - Best Defensive Forward
0.2u
Bet365 Sep 29
22
Matthew Schaefer+550
2025-26 NHL Calder Memorial Trophy - ROY
1u
19
Spencer Knight+1000
2025-26 NHL Vezina Trophy - Best Goaltender
0.15u
Price is awful compared to even a week ago, but post Helle news this still looks worth an add.
11
Spencer Knight+1000
2025-26 NHL Vezina Trophy - Best Goaltender
0.15u
Not sure if this posted- if it did ignore the double post.
7
Washington Capitals+900
2025-26 NHL Eastern Conference - To Win
0.25u
27
Zach Werenski+175
2025-26 NHL Norris Tophy - Best Defenseman
1u
Available on bet365 Jan 30- FD at +170, DK at +180.
https://www.canadasportsbetting.ca/news/nhl/best-nhl-awards-bets-jan-30-updated-picks-for-jack-adams-norris-trophies/
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Los Angeles Kings No+200
2025-26 NHL To Make The Playoffs
1u
Not sure if it's working right but should display kings to miss playoffs
27
Connor McDavid+1000
2025-26 NHL Hart Trophy - League MVP
0.15u
Feb 24
20
Dallas Stars+1900
2025-26 NHL Stanley Cup - To Win
0.25u
FanDuel March 3. The playoff path is awful, but this still looks too long ahead of the deadline where they should be capable of making some good adds
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Anaheim Ducks+6000
2025-26 NHL Stanley Cup - To Win
0.05u
39
Nikita Kucherov+250
2025-26 NHL Hart Trophy - League MVP
0.5u
22
| Past Performance | |||
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| Yesterday | 5-2-0 | 71% | 1.88u |
| Last 7 Days | 29-21-0 | 58% | 10.37u |
| Last 30 Days | 87-103-2 | 45% | 17.07u |
| All Time | 4884-6915-123 | 41% | 215.09u |
| Top Leagues | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| NHL | 3791-5497-78 | 40% | 237.24u |
| NBA | 234-236-7 | 49% | 9.80u |
| NFL | 203-228-6 | 46% | 9.51u |
| World Baseball Classic | 6-1-0 | 86% | 4.46u |
| MENS_OLYMPIC_HOCKEY | 10-10-0 | 50% | 2.27u |
| UFC | 2-0-0 | 100% | 1.09u |
| Premier League | 2-5-0 | 29% | 0.10u |
| Champions | 1-1-0 | 50% | -0.39u |
| Golf | 14-55-0 | 20% | -0.41u |
| WOMENS_OLYMPIC_HOCKEY | 1-2-0 | 33% | -0.66u |
| ATP | 3-5-1 | 33% | -1.87u |
| NCAAF | 1-4-0 | 20% | -2.10u |
| NCAAB | 4-7-0 | 36% | -2.21u |
| World Cup | 5-32-0 | 14% | -13.27u |
| MLB | 582-770-31 | 42% | -31.73u |
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Betting Highlights
Favorite Bet of All-Time
Live bet the Capitals while down 3-2 to Vegas after two strong periods in what was their Cup-clinching win. This was my best moment as a hockey fan, but also a good example of the live betting situations that make the NHL so unique.
Most Heartbreaking Bet
Any player prop that has lost due to a scorekeeper error.