The Cheat Sheet

It's time again for another look at the world of betting on the NHL and fantasy hockey with The Hockey News Cheat Sheet.

Here's what George Nassios and Jan Levine discussed in this week's episode. Please play responsibly.

0:00: Alex Ovechkin’s odds to beat Wayne Gretzky’s goal record this season are set at +210. Is this a smart bet?

3:58: Would you rather bet on a team from the Atlantic (-110) or Metropolitan (-110) to win the Eastern Conference?

6:23: Would you rather bet on a team from the Pacific (+105) or Central (-125) to win the Western Conference?

10:07: Winnipeg is still behind Vegas, Colorado, Dallas and Edmonton in odds to win the Western Conference. Do they deserve to have better odds?

15:50: Should fantasy owners consider trading Jason Robertson?

18:17: What is Auston Matthews’ ceiling for goal-scoring this season? Should he still be the heavy favorite to win the Rocket Richard?

21:16: Would you rather have Ivan Barbashev or Gabriel Vilardi on your fantasy team for the rest of the season?

22:43: Should Matvei Michkov’s fantasy value be a concern this season with John Tortorella’s willingness to scratch players in Philadelphia?

24:50: Who is someone fantasy managers can confidently drop right now?

29:05: Best bets for Thursday’s slate of NHL games

The time of the week has arrived for another episode of The Hockey News Cheat Sheet, where we navigate the world of betting on the NHL and fantasy hockey.

Here's what George Nassios and Eric Cruikshank discussed on this week's episode, including a look at some underdogs who could make the playoffs or win the Rocket Richard Trophy. Please play responsibly.

0:00: With the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers each at +550 odds to win the Presidents trophy, which team is worth betting on?

3:00: The Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights are tied at +200 to win the Pacific Division. Which team should be favored?

7:14: The Boston Bruins are at -155 odds to make the playoffs and at +130 to miss. Considering their start, which side would you rather bet on?

10:14: Which underdog has the best chance of making the playoffs?

11:21: Kirill Kaprizov now has the third-best odds to win the Hart Trophy at +425. Is this a bet worth taking?

17:00: Which player would you rather take at +1500 to win the Rocket Richard Trophy: Kyle Connor, Sam Reinhart or Artemi Panarin?

22:40: Which returning player for the Colorado Avalanche would you rather pick up in fantasy long-term: Valeri Nichushkin or Artturi Lehkonen?

24:53: Which Avalanche goaltender has the best chance of providing long-term fantasy value: Alexandar Georgiev, Justus Annunen or Kaapo Kahkonen?

27:22: Has Nico Hischier surpassed Jack Hughes in fantasy value for this season?

29:50: The best bets for Thursday’s NHL slate

This is The Hockey News Cheat Sheet, where we navigate the world of betting on the NHL and fantasy hockey on Wednesdays.

Check it out for some of the latest betting insights and fantasy hockey strategy. Here's what George Nassios and Eric Cruikshank discussed in this week's episode:

Please play responsibly.

0:00: The Washington Capitals are at -110 (even) to make the playoffs. Based on their performance through the first month, are they worth betting on?

3:35: The Ottawa Senators are also at close odds when it comes to making (-105) or missing (-115) the playoffs. What side would you rather bet on?

6:28: Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel is currently the favorite to win the Jack Adams Award at +500. Are there any other coaches that have better value to bet on right now?

8:34: Buffalo and Utah have the same odds to record 90-plus points this season (-110). Which team would you rather bet on?

11:55: Auston Matthews is still the heavy favorite to win the Rocket Richard at +125. With so many other players having stronger starts, is anyone else worth betting on?

21:34: Igor Shesterkin (+380) is the slight favorite to win the Vezina over Hellebuyck (+400), but Oettinger (+500) has had a better statistical start than both of them. Is Oettinger a smart bet right now?

23:47: BetMGM has a bet for the Stanley Cup-winning conference. The East is at -110, and the West is at -115. Based on the opening 10 games, which conference has looked stronger?

27:00: Players to drop this week

28:00: Which player would you rather have in a keeper/dynasty league long-term: Alexis Lafreniere or Wyatt Johnston?

This is The Hockey News Cheat Sheet. Eric Cruikshank and Jan Levine navigate the world of betting on the NHL and fantasy hockey on Wednesdays.

Check it out for some of the latest betting insights and fantasy hockey strategy. Here's what they discussed in today's episode:

Please play responsibly.

0:00: Which Stanley Cup pick would you rather make at their current odds: Panthers +1000 or Rangers +1000?

3:28: Artemi Panarin has the fifth-best odds to win the Art Ross trophy (+2200) despite leading all forwards in points. Is his production sustainable and worth betting on?

6:08: BetMGM also offers the odds for a new Stanley Cup champion (BUF, CBJ, OTT, MIN, SJS, VAN, WPG, SEA, UTA) at +380 for Yes. No (Any other team) is at -700. Is there any chance for a new champion?

9:19: The Winnipeg Jets remain undefeated, and their next three games are against the Kraken, Flames and Maple Leafs. If you had to bet against them, which team would you pick to break the streak?

11:41: Over/Under: The Washington Capitals are 4-1-0 to start the year. BetMGM has their point total at 88.5, and they finished with 91 last season.

14:10: Over/Under: The Sabres and Flames are currently set at 85.5 total points to finish the year. Which team would you rather take the over on?

16:10: Over/Under: The highest regular-season point total offered by BetMGM is the Dallas Stars with 106.5. The lowest is San Jose at 63.5. Would you rather take the over with Dallas or the under with San Jose?

18:32: Early candidates to buy low in trades

20:56: Players to stream for the rest of the week

23:58: Which young players have the best chance of becoming bigger contributors in their lineup?

Welcome to The Hockey News Cheat Sheet with George Nassios and Jan Levine. The experts navigate the world of betting on the NHL and fantasy hockey on Wednesdays.

Check it out for some of the latest betting insights and fantasy hockey strategy. Here's what they discussed in today's episode:

0:00 - Buffalo versus Pittsburgh

3:40 - Toronto versus Los Angeles

7:58 - Boston versus Colorado

11:15 - Utah versus Anaheim

15:16 - Which fantasy players should you sell high on?

16:26 - Early fantasy hockey trade targets

20:55 - Which veterans are worth keeping in fantasy?

28:01 - Should NHL goalie goals count in fantasy?

Welcome to The Hockey News Cheat Sheet with George Nassios and Eric Cruikshank. They navigate the world of betting on the NHL and fantasy hockey.

Here's what they discussed in today's episode:

0:00: Atlantic Division winner picks

3:22: Metropolitan Division winner picks

6:20: Central Division winner picks

8:44: Pacific Division winner picks

12:25: Calder Trophy winner picks

14:54: Over or Under? Matthews, Bedard, McDavid

22:00: Early Stanley Cup picks

24:29: Fantasy Corner: Potential breakout candidates

27:37: Fantasy Corner: Buyer beware