NHL Ice Oracles
Sunday, January 04, 2026 - 5 Games Today
Montreal Canadiens vs Dallas Stars
The data doesn't lie. I love betting hockey when I see value, and Montreal Canadiens at Dallas Stars checks the boxes.
And look, Dallas Stars's power play is clicking at 22% with a 80% penalty kill. Special teams often decide these games.
bottom line: ATS records matter. Dallas Stars at 8-3 against the spread. Montreal Canadiens is 4-4. The value is clear. This is the play.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets
The sharps are all over this. This Pittsburgh Penguins-Columbus Blue Jackets game is flying under the radar. At and , both teams are playing meaningful hockey.
The big question: Goaltending is everything in hockey. Columbus Blue Jackets allows 2.78 goals per game while scoring 3.31. Check the starting netminders - that's where the edge is.
here's the deal: The betting trends are clear: Columbus Blue Jackets covers consistently (9-5 ATS). When a team covers at this rate, there's a reason. Lock it in.
Colorado Avalanche vs Florida Panthers
Let me be real - This Colorado Avalanche-Florida Panthers game is flying under the radar. At 31-2-7 and 21-16-3, both teams are playing meaningful hockey.
Here's the kicker: Goaltending is everything in hockey. Florida Panthers allows 3.01 goals per game while scoring 2.92. Check the starting netminders - that's where the edge is.
here's the deal: Florida Panthers is 9-6 ATS this season and 4-1 at home. That's not coincidence - sharp money follows trends like this. This line is off.
Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils
This is one of my favorite spots. The puck drops on an intriguing matchup - Carolina Hurricanes (24-14-3) visits New Jersey Devils (22-17-2) at Prudential Center.
The real story is New Jersey Devils's power play is clicking at 26% with a 84% penalty kill. Special teams often decide these games.
simply put, ATS records matter. New Jersey Devils at 5-7 against the spread. Carolina Hurricanes is 8-6. The value is clear. This line is off.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Chicago Blackhawks
Trust me on this one. The puck drops on an intriguing matchup - Vegas Golden Knights (17-11-11) visits Chicago Blackhawks (16-18-7) at United Center.
Don't forget - Chicago Blackhawks's power play is clicking at 22% with a 77% penalty kill. Special teams often decide these games.
look, ATS records matter. Chicago Blackhawks at 9-3 against the spread. Vegas Golden Knights is 5-5. The value is clear. This is a gift from the market.