You won't find a better day to bet the NHL than Saturday, which features an enormous 12-game slate running all day.
A couple contests — especially those in the late window — are already attracting lopsided betting ticket counts, including the Coyotes vs. Golden Knights and Sharks vs. Canucks.
However, we start in the early-evening window, where the public's loading up on Senators vs. Rangers.
5 Most Popular NHL Bets for Saturday
*Odds and public betting trends data as of Saturday afternoon. Find real-time NHL odds here.
1. Rangers (-240) vs. Senators
7 p.m. ET
Bettors are willing to lay it with the Rangers, priced comfortably north of -200.
We've logged 88% of the tickets on the home favorites, the most of any side Saturday (check out public betting data here).
2. Canucks (-151) vs. Sharks
10 p.m. ET
Bettors aren't touching the Sharks, who haven't won in two weeks and counting.
We've tracked 87% of the bets on the Canucks, who have taken four straight meetings.
3. Golden Knights (-380) vs. Coyotes
10 p.m. ET
Another pricey home favorite pulling in 87% of the wagers is Vegas.
The Coyotes have struggled against on the road in this series, losing six straight.
4. Flames (-220) vs. Kraken
7 p.m. ET
Seattle's struggled in its inaugural season, and the public's expecting another loss to one of the best teams in hockey.
Calgary's pulling in eight out of every 10 bets, the fourth most-bet moneyline on Saturday's slate.
5. Maple Leafs (-400) vs. Canadiens
7 p.m. ET
Bettors are pounding the Maple Leafs, who are laying plenty of chalk at home against the reeling Habs.
Toronto's attracting 76% of wagers across retail books to round out the five most-popular sides.
