The Two Sides of NHL Betting Trends: Team vs. Player
When analyzing NHL betting trends for an edge, you need to look beyond team records and understand how public money moves the market.
Popular bets on widely known trends like moneylines and puck lines can inflate odds and offer you no advantage. If you’re seeking a true advantage, NHL player trends offer an opportunity.
Team trends: Group performance, including record against the puck line, head-to-head history in divisional matchups, or winning/losing streaks.
Player trends: Individual statistics and performance data, like goals, shots on goal, and first goal scorer.
Team trends provide big-picture context and explain broader market lines, like a road underdog consistently covering the puck line against division rivals.
Player trends, however, highlight specific matchups and performance markers—like a winger consistently exceeding shot-on-goal prop expectations. Public money can lessen the influence on individual performance patterns, resulting in potentially undervalued bets.
While team trends dominate the market, player trends are more dispersed due to their higher volume. This is where sharp bettors can find positive expected value (+EV) due to less public attention and sportsbook scrutiny.
Today's Best NHL Player Trends
Every day throughout the 2025-26 NHL season and Stanley Cup playoffs, players make headlines with standout performances. Dimers takes the data from those hot streaks and uses analytical modeling and computer simulations to identify trends that can inform your next NHL prop bet or NHL best bet.
Our data-driven approach cuts through the noise with insights tailored to current NHL odds. Unlike generic betting trends, Dimers is backed by extensive analysis and updated regularly to reflect changing lines, allowing you to stay one step ahead of the sportsbooks.
We categorize each trend based on the matchup and then provide details about the player's name and their performance. Each NHL player trend is assigned a star rating out of five (indicating its reliability) alongside a supporting success rate. At the bottom of each trend, you'll see the player's prop line and a direct link to that market from the sportsbook offering the best odds.
Types of NHL Trends We Track
Assist Trends: Players consistently setting up teammates to score, giving insight into potential playmaking opportunities and high-value assist props.
Goal Scorer Trends: Forwards and defensemen who are finding the net regularly, perfect for first-goal props or anytime-goal bets.
Shots on Goal Trends: Players firing more pucks toward the net—key indicators for shot-based props, point potential, and momentum in high-paced matchups.
Points Trends: Skaters racking up combined goals and assists, helping you uncover consistent contributors for points-based props and multi-leg NHL parlays.
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How to Use NHL Trends to Make Smarter Bets
Check for reliability: A trend that’s held over 8–10 games is generally more reliable than a short 2–3 game sample.
Evaluate the game situation: Matchups, home/away splits, injuries, line changes, and ice time all impact performance. Has anything shifted recently?
Don’t jump—strategize: Use player trends as a starting point, not an automatic bet. Combine them with Dimers’ NHL picks for sharper plays.
Stack trends for smarter parlays: Tying together 2–3 reliable trends into a multi-leg NHL parlay can maximize your upside.
For more ideas on how to leverage NHL player trends when building your ticket, explore our NHL betting strategies guide.
From Trend to Ticket: Your Next Steps
Spotting a tasty trend is just the beginning. Turn insights into tickets with an edge:
Found a hot scoring trend? Visit our NHL player props for data insights and to shop the most valuable price.
Spotted a reliable forward performance? See if they’re included in our NHL Parlay Picker to boost your return.
Combine trends with value: View our NHL best bets and see which hockey wagers today have the highest statistical advantage.
Responsible Gambling for NHL
Savvy players know exactly when to stay patient and when to cut to the net. At Dimers, we encourage wagering with the same sense of awareness. That means setting clear deposit and wager limits, staying disciplined, and understanding the risks. If you or someone you know is experiencing challenges with sports betting, our responsible gambling resources are here to provide support and guidance.