Adrian Dater

NHL handicapper Adrian Dater has checked out all of today's NHL bets and picked his favorite three to back.

Once you get past the marquee set of NHL futures bets, there are a galaxy of others to consider - and that's where the value lies. Here are five bets we're making before the first puck is dropped.

We've sorted through all the NHL futures odds on Canadian NHL teams to find the best bets on every team north of the border.

The Red Wings are one of the longest shots on the NHL futures board - but they might not be a bad bet to take a flier on. Seriously.

Check out your complete guide to betting the Toronto Maples Leafs this season, including Stanley Cup odds.

Welcome to the world of legalized sports betting, Coyotes fans! Arizona is a longshot in just about every NHL futures wager, but is there value?

The Colorado Avalanche are the bookies' favorites, but are they a good bet and can value be had?

The Montreal Canadiens seek their first Stanley Cup title since 1993. The Tampa Bay Lightning seeks to repeat as NHL champions. What are the best hockey betting wagers to make on the series?

The Vegas Golden Knights face the Montreal Canadiens in the Stanley Cup semifinals. Get the latest odds, expert tips and series predictions in our complete betting guide.

The defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning face the New York Islanders in the Semifinals. Get the latest odds, expert tips and series predictions in our complete betting guide.

Check out our ultimate guide to the 2021 NHL playoffs, with complete Stanley Cup odds, series breakdowns and predictions.