NHL Ice Oracles
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 8 Games Today
Buffalo Sabres vs New Jersey Devils
Here's why I'm confident: The puck drops on an intriguing matchup - Buffalo Sabres (32-19-6) visits New Jersey Devils (28-27-2) at Prudential Center.
Factor this in: Goaltending is everything in hockey. New Jersey Devils allows 2.5 goals per game while scoring 2.94. Check the starting netminders - that's where the edge is.
I mean, ATS records matter. New Jersey Devils at 6-7 against the spread. Buffalo Sabres is 5-8. The value is clear. This is the play.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals
I've watched the tape. I love betting hockey when I see value, and Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals checks the boxes.
Here's what I'm seeing: Washington Capitals's power play is clicking at 25% with a 83% penalty kill. Special teams often decide these games.
here's the deal: The betting trends are clear: Washington Capitals covers consistently (9-5 ATS). When a team covers at this rate, there's a reason. Give me this side all day.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Tampa Bay Lightning
I keep coming back to this game. Hockey betting is all about edges, and Toronto Maple Leafs at Tampa Bay Lightning presents a clear one.
Factor this in: Goaltending is everything in hockey. Tampa Bay Lightning allows 3.12 goals per game while scoring 2.96. Check the starting netminders - that's where the edge is.
here's the deal: The betting trends are clear: Tampa Bay Lightning covers consistently (8-3 ATS). When a team covers at this rate, there's a reason. This line is off.
Seattle Kraken vs Dallas Stars
Don't overthink this. The puck drops on an intriguing matchup - Seattle Kraken (27-20-9) visits Dallas Stars (34-14-9) at American Airlines Center.
Here's what I'm seeing: Dallas Stars's power play is clicking at 24% with a 82% penalty kill. Special teams often decide these games.
straight up, Dallas Stars is 5-6 ATS this season and 3-3 at home. That's not coincidence - sharp money follows trends like this. This is a gift from the market.
Colorado Avalanche vs Utah Mammoth
Here's what the market is missing: The puck drops on an intriguing matchup - Colorado Avalanche (37-9-9) visits Utah Mammoth (30-23-4) at Delta Center.
On top of that, Utah Mammoth's power play is clicking at 25% with a 84% penalty kill. Special teams often decide these games.
at the end of the day, ATS records matter. Utah Mammoth at 5-3 against the spread. Colorado Avalanche is 5-4. The value is clear. The value is clear.
Winnipeg Jets vs Vancouver Canucks
This line doesn't make sense. The puck drops on an intriguing matchup - Winnipeg Jets (22-26-8) visits Vancouver Canucks (18-33-6) at Rogers Arena.
Factor this in: Vancouver Canucks's power play is clicking at 26% with a 84% penalty kill. Special teams often decide these games.
bottom line: ATS records matter. Vancouver Canucks at 7-7 against the spread. Winnipeg Jets is 6-5. The value is clear. Lock it in.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Los Angeles Kings
The numbers are screaming at us. This Vegas Golden Knights-Los Angeles Kings game is flying under the radar. At 27-16-14 and 23-19-14, both teams are playing meaningful hockey.
What really matters is Goaltending is everything in hockey. Los Angeles Kings allows 2.67 goals per game while scoring 3.46. Check the starting netminders - that's where the edge is.
let's be honest, The betting trends are clear: Los Angeles Kings covers consistently (9-3 ATS). When a team covers at this rate, there's a reason. This is a gift from the market.
Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks
Pay attention to this one. I love betting hockey when I see value, and Edmonton Oilers at Anaheim Ducks checks the boxes.
But here's the thing - Anaheim Ducks's power play is clicking at 19% with a 82% penalty kill. Special teams often decide these games.
I mean, The betting trends are clear: Anaheim Ducks covers consistently (9-4 ATS). When a team covers at this rate, there's a reason. Don't miss this spot.