Betting Picks

We head to Southern California and action from the National Hockey League for today’s free pick prediction. As the last game on the NHL betting board at TopBet - Detroit visits Los Angeles for a battle of playoff contending teams tonight. The Red Wings are riding a four game winning streak while the Kings have crowned six of their last eight opponents. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:30 PM ET on January 11, 2016, at the Staples Center in Southern California.

With the AFC Wild Card playoff games now complete, today we preview and predict the Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks NFC Wild Card clash. Frigid temperatures will greet the players and fans as this match will be played in some of the coldest weather in National Football League history. The Vikings are the 2015 NFC North Champions while the Seahawks finished second behind the Arizona Cardinals in NFC West. Kickoff is slated for 1:05 PM ET on January 10, 2016, in the Ice Bowl at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN.

Teams headed in opposite directions meet in the Windy City as the Chicago Blackhawks host the Buffalo Sabres during National Hockey League Friday night puck betting action. The Blackhawks have rolled during a five game winning streak while Sabres have dropped their last five contests. This is the second of two meetings this season after Chicago won the first match 3-2 (SO) in Buffalo back on December 19, 2015. Puck drop for this NHL Central vs Atlantic Division duel is scheduled for 8:30 PM ET on January 8, 2016, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. We are backing the Backhawks here.

A very straightforward wager leading up to Super Bowl 50 is picking which Conference, AFC or NFC, will claim the NFL Championship. With the spread still sitting under a field goal – it’s best act on this line sooner rather than later. In fact, this wagering option will vanish from the Bovada betting board once Wild Card playoff action begins this Saturday. Here's a look at the contenders aiming to capture the Vince Lombardi Trophy on Super Bowl Sunday, February 7, 2016, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. Back the NFC as NFL Champs.

New Year's Day in the National Hockey League begins with matinee puck betting action as the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins clash during the NHL Winter Classic. This is the 910th meeting between these Original Six squads with the Canadiens holding a 463-343-103 series advantage over the Bruins. Puck drop is slated for 1:00 PM on Friday, January 1, 2016, at a magically transformed Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

The Wizards and Raptors wrap up the 2015 part of their season when Toronto hosts Washington at 7:30pm EST. The recently healthy Raptors are still looking for a little revenge from their humiliating first round playoff loss last season so expect the Raptors to play their best in front of a fired up and hostile home crowd.

A genuine first versus worst match is on tap in the National Hockey League as the Dallas Stars visit Columbus Blue Jackets in puck betting action tonight. Dallas leads the NHL with 57 points and 129 goals scored while the Blue Jackets are dead last in the league with 29 points and 120 goals against. Puck drop for this mismatch is slated for 7:00 PM ET on December 29, 2015, at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. After the Stars burned us to open the month, we’ll get some that dough back by loading up on Dallas here.

Ring in the New Year with the first UFC event of the 2016 calendar as Welterweight champion Robbie Lawler puts his belt on the line against Carlos Condit. The Las Vegas – with the main card starting at 10pm EST – has a great mix of matches for bettors to choose from to start their betting year off with a bang.

Bovada and the National Hockey League have gifts for everyone as puck wagering action resumes with a slate of nine games on Boxing Day. We’ve been riding the hot hand of the Washington Capitals and we like them again tonight as the Caps host the slumping Montreal Canadiens. Puck drop for this duel of NHL Eastern Conference division leaders is slated for 7:00 PM ET on December 26, 2015, at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC.