NHL Ice Oracles
Sunday, December 28, 2025 - 5 Games Today
Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning
This is one of my favorite spots. Hockey betting is all about edges, and Montreal Canadiens at Tampa Bay Lightning presents a clear one.
Here's where it gets interesting: Tampa Bay Lightning's power play is clicking at 23% with a 81% penalty kill. Special teams often decide these games.
here's the deal: The betting trends are clear: Tampa Bay Lightning covers consistently (9-4 ATS). When a team covers at this rate, there's a reason. The value is clear.
New York Islanders vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Everyone's sleeping on this. I love betting hockey when I see value, and New York Islanders at Columbus Blue Jackets checks the boxes.
I keep coming back to Goaltending is everything in hockey. Columbus Blue Jackets allows 2.84 goals per game while scoring 3.36. Check the starting netminders - that's where the edge is.
honestly, ATS records matter. Columbus Blue Jackets at 6-7 against the spread. New York Islanders is 7-8. The value is clear. This is a gift from the market.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Detroit Red Wings
Look, This Toronto Maple Leafs-Detroit Red Wings game is flying under the radar. At 17-15-5 and 22-14-3, both teams are playing meaningful hockey.
Now, Goaltending is everything in hockey. Detroit Red Wings allows 3.03 goals per game while scoring 3.44. Check the starting netminders - that's where the edge is.
at the end of the day, Detroit Red Wings is 7-3 ATS this season and 3-2 at home. That's not coincidence - sharp money follows trends like this. This is a gift from the market.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Chicago Blackhawks
Here's what the market is missing: The puck drops on an intriguing matchup - Pittsburgh Penguins (15-12-9) visits Chicago Blackhawks (14-17-6) at United Center.
But here's the thing - Chicago Blackhawks's power play is clicking at 18% with a 81% penalty kill. Special teams often decide these games.
at the end of the day, The betting trends are clear: Chicago Blackhawks covers consistently (6-6 ATS). When a team covers at this rate, there's a reason. Don't miss this spot.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Seattle Kraken
Let me break this down. Hockey betting is all about edges, and Philadelphia Flyers at Seattle Kraken presents a clear one.
What really matters is Seattle Kraken's power play is clicking at 23% with a 78% penalty kill. Special teams often decide these games.
realistically, Seattle Kraken is 7-7 ATS this season and 5-1 at home. That's not coincidence - sharp money follows trends like this. Lock it in.