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Ryan Gilbert

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Ryan Gilbert brings the passion and pain of being a Philadelphia sports fan. After graduating from Monmouth University with a finance degree, he now uses his statistical background to find inefficiencies in betting markets. With past stops at NHL.com, NBC Sports, and currently at Covers, Ryan's hot picks blend well with the cold ice of a hockey rink.

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Team: Philadelphia Flyers
Sport to bet on: Hockey
Sports movie: Slap Shot
Sports snack: Pizza
Covers feature: Scores & Matchups
I threw a dart on the Florida Panthers to win the Eastern Conference and Stanley Cup late in the 2022-23 season as it looked like they needed a miracle to even make the playoffs. Well, they delivered that miracle thanks in part to a Penguins collapse, and the Cats’ Cinderella run lasted all the way to the Stanley Cup Final.
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I identified Roman Josi as a Norris Trophy candidate at +600 late in the 2021-22 season. He became the betting favorite after the season and despite finishing with 96 points - 10 more than Cale Makar - lost to the Avalanche defenseman by 1.28% of the vote.
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Wild vs Stars Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game

Mar 24, 2025 • 1:04 PM ET

Dallas may be the better team overall, but with the Wild coming in to tonight on a three-game win streak and getting a moneyline price of +180, you have to take the visitors.

Flames vs Islanders Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's NHL Game

Mar 22, 2025 • 10:24 AM ET

Jonathan Huberdeau has been hot, and our expert NHL predictions expect Huberdeau to lead the Flames over the Islanders tonight.

Flyers vs Capitals Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game

Mar 20, 2025 • 12:53 PM ET

The Flyers and Capitals are heading in opposite directions as the regular season starts to wind down, and we expect Washington to cruise to another home victory tonight.

Canucks vs Blues Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game

Mar 20, 2025 • 12:53 PM ET

A crucial battle for the final Wild Card spot in the West is set to take place in St. Louis, and Ryan Gilbert is backing the surging Canucks at plus money.

Flyers vs Lightning Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game

Mar 17, 2025 • 2:35 PM ET

Philadelphia got the best of Tampa in the last meeting, but the Lightning will get their lick back tonight.

Jets vs Kraken Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game

Mar 16, 2025 • 2:27 PM ET

Kyle Connor has been a major reason for the Jets' success, tallying at least one assist in more than half his games. Facing a suspect Kraken team, he will play facilitator once more.

Stars vs Avalanche Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s NHL Game

Mar 16, 2025 • 8:09 AM ET

Two crucial points are up for grabs, and the Avalanche will take advantage on home ice.

Best NHL Player Prop Bets Today, March 15: Johnson Roils Rangers

Mar 15, 2025 • 2:08 PM ET

Kent Johnson has been coming up clutch for a Columbus Blue Jackets club on the cusp on a playoff berth, and our NHL prop picks will include him to score a point tonight in a big game vs. the New York Rangers.

Lightning vs Flyers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game

Mar 13, 2025 • 12:52 PM ET

With the Lightning aiming to snap a brief skid, Brayden Point & Co. should thrive against a Flyers team whose offense has dried up down the stretch.

Ducks vs Utah Hockey Club Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game

Mar 12, 2025 • 12:17 PM ET

The Ducks' Cutter Gauthier has done an excellent job at getting rubber to the net of late, and our NHL betting picks expect that trend to continue in Utah on Wednesday night.

Senators vs Flyers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game

Mar 11, 2025 • 3:23 PM ET

Brady Tkachuk has been rejuvenated following the 4 Nations Face-Off, so don't expect his spike in shot-taking to level off as he meets a vulnerable Flyers squad on Tuesday night, per our NHL betting picks.

Canucks vs Stars Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game

Mar 9, 2025 • 1:50 PM ET

The Stars have had a tumultuous last few days, and with the Canucks owning the advantage in both the rest and goalie department tonight, they top our NHL betting picks as home underdogs.

Kraken vs Flyers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s NHL Game

Mar 8, 2025 • 9:51 AM ET

Matvei Michkov has been on fire since the 4 Nations break, and he'll keep that heater going against Seattle.

Sabres vs Lightning Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game

Mar 6, 2025 • 11:00 AM ET

Our Sabres vs. Lightning expect a big game from Nikita Kucherov en route to a comfortable victory.

Predators vs Bruins Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game

Mar 4, 2025 • 11:15 AM ET

Neither the Predators nor Bruins are scoring at a high clip and both feature strong enough goaltending to keep tonight's clash at the TD Garden below the allotted total.

Blues vs Stars Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game

Mar 2, 2025 • 2:00 PM ET

Stars winger Jason Robertson has been firing at will of late, erasing a middling start to his season, and will be aggressive at home against the Blues tonight.

Bruins vs Wild Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's NHL Game

Mar 2, 2025 • 12:32 PM ET

David Pastrnak has picked up his passing game of late, and with the Minnesota Wild battling some depth issues at the moment, our NHL betting picks will take the Bruins winger to tally at least one assist today.

Jets vs Flyers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game

Mar 1, 2025 • 11:32 AM ET

Winnipeg looks to return to its winning ways, and our expert NHL predictions expect Jets defenseman Neal Pionk to let it rip tonight.

Red Wings vs Blue Jackets Props & Best Bets for Saturday's NHL Stadium Series Game

Mar 1, 2025 • 11:16 AM ET

The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Detroit Red Wings at Ohio Stadium in the latest edition of the NHL Stadium Series. Ryan Gilbert breaks down his favorite NHL player props including Alex DeBrincat who's looking to extend his point streak to nine games.

Bruins vs Penguins Prediction, Picks & Odds for Saturday’s NHL Game

Feb 28, 2025 • 6:03 PM ET

The Boston Bruins have dropped five straight games and head to Pittsburgh in hopes of stoping the losing streak. Ryan Gilbert believes the urgency will be there and the B's will get back in the win column behind David Pastrnak's efforts.

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