Some Fun With NHL Futures And Props

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The good news is a new column will be getting sprinkled in on Fridays from time to time as the playoffs draw closer. We will spotlight what, at Gambling.com, is called “The Eliminator.” Our calculator determines what it may take teams to clinch a playoff spot. These numbers will mostly be coming from Sports Interaction

This NHL season has seen goal-scoring stay up, with few dips, while teams rise from the ashes and others crash to Earth. There has been a history of Boston reaching 100 points faster than any other NHL team. We are giving these coaches another break this week. A few may come up in these columns. 

Odds to Win the Eastern Conference
Best Odds
% Chance
Hurricanes
22.22%
--
Panthers
22.22%
--
Rangers
20.00%
--
Bruins
15.38%
--
Maple Leafs
10.53%
--
Teams Best Odds
Hurricanes
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Rangers
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Bruins
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Maple Leafs
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That NHL Playoff Bubble

OK, where are the risks to take in your NHL betting? Can a team from the outside find a way into the top eight seeds of either conference? Here is where things stand now. The New York Islanders occupy the final playoff spot in the East with 70 points. However, Buffalo and Ottawa are nipping at their heels. Also, the Sabres and Senators both have several games in hand. 

Naturally, those teams have to win those games. Dallas missed the playoffs by not winning in crunch time last season. Could that happen again? Anything is possible. For those wondering, the Islanders dropped from 4.15 a month ago to 2.55. Buffalo is 3.47, while Ottawa is a whopping 7.16. Guess who the hottest team of the three is? That’s right, the Senators. 

Then, there is the Western Conference. While a mere seven points separate the top eight seeds, the bubble is strange. Winnipeg and Colorado have both lost four straight games, which has kept Nashville in the playoff race. This is despite the Predators having gone into sell mode with the new General Manager (to be) Barry Trotz. He takes over officially at the end of June. 

In the West, all it takes is one losing streak to shoot a team straight down to the bubble. Calgary has hit plus territory for the first time all season to make the playoffs (2.10). Nashville is 3.81 and lengthening as we speak. It does appear that, eventually, the West is set (aside from seeding), with only Calgary making a possible difference. 

Odds to Win the Western Conference
Best Odds
% Chance
Oilers
22.22%
--
Avalanche
21.05%
--
Stars
16.67%
--
Canucks
16.67%
--
Golden Knights
13.33%
--
Teams Best Odds
Oilers
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Avalanche
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Stars
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Canucks
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The Goals Of Connor McDavid

So, Connor McDavid, barring the unforeseen, will win the Rocket Richard Award for most goals scored during the 2022-23 NHL season. 

OK, how many goals will he wind up with? Currently, McDavid has 52 goals in 62 games for the Edmonton Oilers. If one wonders, what is he on pace for? It's 69 goals. There are some options to bet where the forward ends up. Does he exceed 60 or even 70 goals? Yes, props exist for this occasion. 

The consensus seems to be around 66-70 goals at 2.16. There are wrinkles like injury and load management to consider. Those cause much consternation and grumbling. I understand.

The outliers around the sweet spot are at 3.17 (61-65 goals) and 3.07 for 71+. If McDavid plays all 82, he may need to score 71 or more for the Oilers to make the playoffs or win the Pacific. A small wager on two of the three is interesting. 

Some Final Words

Again, the fun part of the NHL season is digging deeper into numbers that most might not find. 

Here at gambling.com, we aim to do some leg work for you. Good luck, and do not worry. We will seek out those coaches and general managers who are not entirely up to snuff soon enough. 

NHL Odds
March 28th | 7:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Blue Jackets Blue Jackets CBJ
--
U 6.5 1.95Bet365
2.95Bet365
Penguins Penguins PIT
--
O 6.5 1.87Bet365
1.42Bet365
March 28th | 7:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Capitals Capitals WSH
--
U 6.5 1.87Bet365
2.40Bet365
Maple Leafs Maple Leafs TOR
--
O 6.5 1.95Bet365
1.61Bet365
March 28th | 7:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Blackhawks Blackhawks CHI
--
U 6.5 1.83Bet365
2.65Bet365
Senators Senators OTT
--
O 6.5 2.00Bet365
1.50Bet365
March 28th | 7:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Islanders Islanders NYI
--
U 6 1.95Bet365
2.45Bet365
Panthers Panthers FLA
--
O 6 1.87Bet365
1.59Bet365
March 28th | 7:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Flyers Flyers PHI
--
U 6 1.91Bet365
1.65Bet365
Canadiens Canadiens MTL
--
O 6 1.91Bet365
2.30Bet365
March 28th | 7:30pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Red Wings Red Wings DET
--
U 6 2.00Bet365
3.10Bet365
Hurricanes Hurricanes CAR
--
O 6 1.83Bet365
1.39Bet365
March 28th | 8:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Sharks Sharks SJ
--
U 6 1.95Bet365
4.00Bet365
Wild Wild MIN
--
O 6 1.87Bet365
1.26Bet365
March 28th | 8:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Flames Flames CGY
--
U 6 1.91Bet365
2.15Bet365
Blues Blues STL
--
O 6 1.91Bet365
1.74Bet365
March 28th | 8:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Golden Knights Golden Knights VGK
--
U 5.5 2.00Bet365
2.10Bet365
Jets Jets WPG
--
O 5.5 1.83Bet365
1.77Bet365
March 28th | 9:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Kings Kings LAR
--
U 6 2.00Bet365
2.25Bet365
Oilers Oilers EDM
--
O 6 1.83Bet365
1.67Bet365
March 28th | 9:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Rangers Rangers NYR
--
U 6.5 1.87Bet365
2.35Bet365
Avalanche Avalanche COL
--
O 6.5 1.95Bet365
1.63Bet365
March 28th | 10:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Stars Stars DAL
--
U 6 1.95Bet365
1.87Bet365
Canucks Canucks VAN
--
O 6 1.87Bet365
1.95Bet365
March 28th | 10:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Ducks Ducks ANA
--
U 5.5 1.95Bet365
2.90Bet365
Kraken Kraken SEA
--
O 5.5 1.87Bet365
1.44Bet365
March 28th | 10:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Predators Predators NSH
--
U 6 1.91Bet365
1.59Bet365
Coyotes Coyotes ARI
--
O 6 1.91Bet365
2.45Bet365
March 29th | 7:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Devils Devils NJD
--
--
--
Sabres Sabres BUF
--
--
--
March 30th | 12:30pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Red Wings Red Wings DET
--
--
--
Panthers Panthers FLA
--
--
--
March 30th | 3:30pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Golden Knights Golden Knights VGK
--
--
--
Wild Wild MIN
--
--
--
March 30th | 4:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Ducks Ducks ANA
--
--
--
Oilers Oilers EDM
--
--
--
March 30th | 6:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Predators Predators NSH
--
--
--
Avalanche Avalanche COL
--
--
--
March 30th | 7:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Penguins Penguins PIT
--
--
--
Blue Jackets Blue Jackets CBJ
--
--
--
March 30th | 7:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Blackhawks Blackhawks CHI
--
--
--
Flyers Flyers PHI
--
--
--
March 30th | 7:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Bruins Bruins BOS
--
--
--
Capitals Capitals WSH
--
--
--
March 30th | 7:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Senators Senators OTT
--
--
--
Jets Jets WPG
--
--
--
March 30th | 7:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Hurricanes Hurricanes CAR
--
--
--
Canadiens Canadiens MTL
--
--
--
March 30th | 7:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Maple Leafs Maple Leafs TOR
--
--
--
Sabres Sabres BUF
--
--
--
March 30th | 7:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Islanders Islanders NYI
--
--
--
Lightning Lightning TAM
--
--
--
March 31st | 3:30pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Ducks Ducks ANA
--
--
--
Canucks Canucks VAN
--
--
--
April 1st | 7:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Penguins Penguins PIT
--
--
--
Rangers Rangers NYR
--
--
--
April 1st | 7:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Avalanche Avalanche COL
--
--
--
Blue Jackets Blue Jackets CBJ
--
--
--
April 1st | 7:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Red Wings Red Wings DET
--
--
--
Lightning Lightning TAM
--
--
--
April 1st | 9:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Oilers Oilers EDM
--
--
--
Blues Blues STL
--
--
--
April 2nd | 7:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Panthers Panthers FLA
--
--
--
Canadiens Canadiens MTL
--
--
--
April 2nd | 7:30pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Blackhawks Blackhawks CHI
--
--
--
Islanders Islanders NYI
--
--
--
April 2nd | 8:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Senators Senators OTT
--
--
--
Wild Wild MIN
--
--
--
April 3rd | 10:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Canucks Canucks VAN
--
--
--
Coyotes Coyotes ARI
--
--
--
April 4th | 7:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Penguins Penguins PIT
--
--
--
Capitals Capitals WSH
--
--
--
April 4th | 7:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Panthers Panthers FLA
--
--
--
Senators Senators OTT
--
--
--
April 4th | 7:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Lightning Lightning TAM
--
--
--
Canadiens Canadiens MTL
--
--
--
April 4th | 7:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Bruins Bruins BOS
--
--
--
Hurricanes Hurricanes CAR
--
--
--
April 4th | 8:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Flames Flames CGY
--
--
--
Jets Jets WPG
--
--
--
April 4th | 8:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Avalanche Avalanche COL
--
--
--
Wild Wild MIN
--
--
--
April 4th | 8:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Blues Blues STL
--
--
--
Predators Predators NSH
--
--
--
April 4th | 10:30pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Kings Kings LAR
--
--
--
Sharks Sharks SJ
--
--
--
April 5th | 7:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Capitals Capitals WSH
--
--
--
Hurricanes Hurricanes CAR
--
--
--
April 5th | 10:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Kraken Kraken SEA
--
--
--
Ducks Ducks ANA
--
--
--
April 6th | 3:30pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Panthers Panthers FLA
--
--
--
Bruins Bruins BOS
--
--
--
April 6th | 4:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Jets Jets WPG
--
--
--
Wild Wild MIN
--
--
--
April 6th | 7:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Devils Devils NJD
--
--
--
Senators Senators OTT
--
--
--
April 6th | 7:00pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Flyers Flyers PHI
--
--
--
Blue Jackets Blue Jackets CBJ
--
--
--
April 6th | 7:30pm
Puck Line
Over/Under
Win
Predators Predators NSH
--
--
--
Islanders Islanders NYI
--
--
--