About the Author
Nicholas Martin is a seasoned betting analyst who brings a unique, athletic perspective to his work, drawing on his background as a hockey coach and certified personal trainer. Before joining Action Network, Nicholas developed a specialized expertise in pricing NHL and MLB games, player props, and futures, building a reputation for accurately predicting market movements and delivering actionable insights. His content strategy skillfully blends rigorous analytical data with recent performance trends to create engaging, high-level coverage. Nicholas strives to provide readers with relevant game notes and deep-dive research that empower them to reach their own informed betting conclusions across both the ice and the diamond.
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St Louis Blues to Make Playoffs - FanDuel Mar 15+2700
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Q.Hughes o2.5 SOG+132
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DAL
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04/18 9:30 PM
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Predators vs Ducks Tie+320
NSH
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ANA
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FINAL 4/08
Articled this am for Action
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Oilers vs Sharks Regulation Tie+325
EDM
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SJ
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FINAL 4/09
Wrote an article on the 3-2-1 point system (first on my substack) as something different today, would appreciate anyone who follows and checks it out!
https://nickmartinhockey.substack.com/p/the-logic-and-benefits-of-a-3-2-1
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Dual Forecast Rory McIlroy (1) Tommy Fleetwood (2) +600
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Gabriel Landeskog to Record 50 Points+150
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Oilers -1.5 vs Ducks R1-110
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MTL +160
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TB
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04/19 9:45 PM
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Under 6.5-135
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BUF
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04/19 11:30 PM
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Florida Panthers Division Finishing Position - 8th+210
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March 4. Could also consider a strategy of betting 7th (+160) and 8th to guarantee a profit if they *dont finish sixth or higher* originally wrote that wrong but most people probably were able to understand. Either way this number looks good with where the direction seems to be pointed
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Leo Carlsson 60+ Points Bet365+270
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Leo Carlsson 70+ Points Bet365+1000
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Jack Eichel 30+ Goals Bet365+110
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Tage Thompson 2025-26 Rocket Richard Winner+3200
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FanDuel
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EDM -160
ANA
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04/21 2:00 AM
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Carolina Hurricanes to Win 2025-26 Presidents Trophy+650
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Most Goals in Series - Mikko Rantanen (R1 Wild Stars)+750
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Most Shots in Series - Andrei Svechnikov+1800
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Most Shots in Series - Egor Chinakhov+2800
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Most Shots in Series - Pavel Dorofeyev+550
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Most Assists in Series - Mitch Marner +400
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Most Assists in Series - Mitch Marner +400
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*Not intentionally posted twice*
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2025-26 Jack Adams Winner - Joel Quenneville+1400
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Perfect time to rollover your Carbery winnings and hit this at FanDuel if you can
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Joel Quenneville Jack Adams (reposting, notes below)+800
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Quenneville to win coach of the year was the first future I posted for this season, and I'm surprised their start hasn't moved this number more. I was high on the idea that Anaheim's roster could pop off with a sharper coach, specifically because Cronin was terrible.
Ducks will slow down some the rest of the way, but I always thought that even grabbing a playoff spot would give Quenneville a good chance- unless oddsmakers are confident that many voters won't vote for Q because of his past, which is a valid concern.
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Dan Muse Jack Adams+1800
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Futures
Yordan Alvarez+2000
2021 MLB Most Regular Season Home Runs
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+2000 on bet365 12:41 pm EST Thursday March 31st. ❌
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Auston Matthews+2800
2025-26 NHL Selke Award - Best Defensive Forward
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Bet365 Sep 29 ❌
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Matthew Schaefer+550
2025-26 NHL Calder Memorial Trophy - ROY
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Spencer Knight+1000
2025-26 NHL Vezina Trophy - Best Goaltender
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Price is awful compared to even a week ago, but post Helle news this still looks worth an add.
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Spencer Knight+1000
2025-26 NHL Vezina Trophy - Best Goaltender
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Not sure if this posted- if it did ignore the double post.
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Washington Capitals+900
2025-26 NHL Eastern Conference - To Win
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Zach Werenski+175
2025-26 NHL Norris Tophy - Best Defenseman
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Available on bet365 Jan 30- FD at +170, DK at +180.
https://www.canadasportsbetting.ca/news/nhl/best-nhl-awards-bets-jan-30-updated-picks-for-jack-adams-norris-trophies/
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Connor McDavid+1000
2025-26 NHL Hart Trophy - League MVP
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Feb 24
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Dallas Stars+1900
2025-26 NHL Stanley Cup - To Win
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FanDuel March 3. The playoff path is awful, but this still looks too long ahead of the deadline where they should be capable of making some good adds
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Anaheim Ducks+6000
2025-26 NHL Stanley Cup - To Win
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Nikita Kucherov+250
2025-26 NHL Hart Trophy - League MVP
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Ilya Sorokin-145
2025-26 NHL Vezina Trophy - Best Goaltender
1.5u
23
Edmonton Oilers+1400
2025-26 NHL Stanley Cup - To Win
1u
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Logan Thompson+15000
2025-26 NHL Vezina Trophy - Best Goaltender
0.05u
15
Connor McDavid+300
2025-26 NHL Hart Trophy - League MVP
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Sebastian Aho+2200
2025-26 NHL Conn Smythe Trophy - Playoffs MVP
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Connor McDavid+1500
2025-26 NHL Conn Smythe Trophy - Playoffs MVP
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Sebastian Aho+2500
2025-26 NHL Conn Smythe Trophy - Playoffs MVP
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Jake Sanderson+10000
2025-26 NHL Conn Smythe Trophy - Playoffs MVP
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14
Carter Hart+10000
2025-26 NHL Conn Smythe Trophy - Playoffs MVP
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15
Wyatt Johnston+5500
2025-26 NHL Conn Smythe Trophy - Playoffs MVP
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14
Jack Eichel+4000
2025-26 NHL Conn Smythe Trophy - Playoffs MVP
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| Yesterday | 1-0-0 | 100% | 0.64u |
| Last 7 Days | 23-29-0 | 44% | 2.65u |
| Last 30 Days | 73-115-0 | 39% | -7.79u |
| All Time | 4957-7033-123 | 41% | 206.19u |
| Top Leagues | |||
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| NHL | 3856-5600-78 | 40% | 230.62u |
| NBA | 234-236-7 | 49% | 9.80u |
| NFL | 203-228-6 | 46% | 9.51u |
| World Baseball Classic | 6-2-0 | 75% | 4.41u |
| MENS_OLYMPIC_HOCKEY | 10-10-0 | 50% | 2.27u |
| UFC | 2-0-0 | 100% | 1.09u |
| Golf | 15-56-0 | 21% | 0.21u |
| Premier League | 2-5-0 | 29% | 0.10u |
| Champions | 1-1-0 | 50% | -0.39u |
| WOMENS_OLYMPIC_HOCKEY | 1-2-0 | 33% | -0.66u |
| ATP | 3-5-1 | 33% | -1.87u |
| NCAAF | 1-4-0 | 20% | -2.10u |
| NCAAB | 4-7-0 | 36% | -2.21u |
| World Cup | 5-32-0 | 14% | -13.27u |
| MLB | 589-783-31 | 42% | -34.57u |
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Betting Highlights
Favorite Bet of All-Time
Live bet the Capitals while down 3-2 to Vegas after two strong periods in what was their Cup-clinching win. This was my best moment as a hockey fan, but also a good example of the live betting situations that make the NHL so unique.
Most Heartbreaking Bet
Any player prop that has lost due to a scorekeeper error.