NHL

The over/under line for the Chicago-Toronto game was 6.5, and the over hit again, with the Blackhawks 5-4 victory. (Image: AP)

NHL Over Bettors Cashing in on High-Scoring Chicago, Toronto

Chicago and Toronto are two of the highest scoring teams, and they both have been helping NHL over bettors. The two are scoring goals in bunches, and that didn’t figure to change when the two met Wednesday night. Toronto is tied for third in the league in scoring with 250 […]

Mark Stone should help the Vegas Golden Knights immediately at both ends of the ice. (Image: Getty)

NHL Trade Deadline Favors Western Conference

It was almost a tale of two conferences for the NHL trading deadline on Monday. The Western Conference teams made some bold moves in trying to get better before the playoffs, while most of the Eastern Conference teams were happy staying with what they have. It will be interesting to […]

Patrick Kane from the Chicago Blackhawks shooting against Detroit Red Wings goalie Jonathan Bernier. (Image: Dave Reginek/Getty)

Patrick Kane Scores 39th Goal, Extends Scoring Streak to 20 Games

Patrick Kane extended his point-scoring streak to 20 games when he scored a goal for the Chicago Blackhawks in a 5-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Kane, 30, made NHL history by becoming only the seventh player to score at least one point in 20-straight games. He has 43 points […]

“Green Book” is an 11/4 pick to win the Best Picture award at this Sunday’s Academy Awards. (Image: Patti Perret / Universal Studios)

Oscars Betting, NASCAR Longshot Could Warm Your Weekend Wagers

Nobody loves a longshot more than us at Five Bets, and for this weekend’s picks we have included two that we really hope come through. One reason is because of the potential payday. Second is because we genuinely like the person and film we are betting on. Jimmie Johnson is […]

Randy Carlyle in his second stint as head coach of the Anaheim Ducks during a game at the Pond in Anahaeim, CA.(Image: James Carey Lauder/USA Today Sports)

Limp Ducks Lose Seven Straight; Anaheim Fires Head Coach Randy Carlyle

The Anaheim Ducks, the worst team in the Western Conference, relieved Randy Carlyle of head coaching duties and installed general manager Bob Murray as an interim head coach. Murray has been the GM of the Ducks since 2006, but has zero head coaching experience. Randy Carlyle, 62, has the most […]

Washington Capitals Tom Wilson and Ian Cole from the Colorado Avalanche tussle in a fight in Capital One Arena in Washington DC. (Image: Geoff Burke/USA Today Sports)

Hockey Fight: Caps’ Tom Wilson Buries Ian Cole from Avalanche (Video)

When the Ian Cole from the Colorado Avalanche leveled Eugene Kuznetsov from the Washington Capitals, Tom Wilson from the Caps took matters into his own hands that ended with an old-school hockey fight. The Caps held on to beat the Avalanche 4-3 in overtime. The Washington Capitals (20-18-6) recently turned […]