Sam Hitchcock

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Sam Hitchcock is a writer based in Chicago who grew up in New Jersey. His work has appeared in ESPN, NBC Sports, HockeyBuzz, and elsewhere. He loves examining the NHL's rich narratives and finds hockey strategy endlessly fascinating. He continues to be bitter that the NHL did not participate in the 2018 Olympics. In his free time, he enjoys reading novels, especially the works of Haruki Murakami.
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Isles-Lightning: 3 Picks for Friday's Game 3

The Lightning advancing to the Stanley Cup Final may seem a fait accompli with their conference-final lead ballooning to 2-0. After all, winning four of the next five games is

Sam Hitchcock
Sep 11, 2020 UTC

Islanders-Lightning Game 2 Props: 2 Totals, 1 Goalscorer to Bet

The goals came early and never really stopped. A goaltender change by the New York Islanders a mere 10 minutes and 46 seconds into the first period didn’t hamper

Sam Hitchcock
Sep 9, 2020 UTC

3 NHL Picks for Islanders vs. Lightning Game 1

The New York Islanders are so comfortable playing in their own zone that it seems like it’s their opponent who is chasing the play. By Game 7, Philadelphia’s

Sam Hitchcock
Sep 7, 2020 UTC

3 Value Bets for Stars vs. Golden Knights Game 1

Game 1: Stars vs. Golden Knights Odds Stars Odds +150 [BET NOW] Golden Knights Odds -180 [BET NOW] Over/Under 6 (-107/-114) [BET NOW] Time 8 p.m. ET

Sam Hitchcock
Sep 6, 2020 UTC

Golden Knights vs. Canucks Game 4: Vegas has Vancouver Over a Barrel

Golden Knights vs. Canucks Odds Golden Knights Odds -200 [BET NOW] Canucks Odds +170 [BET NOW] Over/Under 6 (-116/-104) [BET NOW] Time 10:30 p.m. ET TV

Sam Hitchcock
Aug 31, 2020 UTC

Avalanche vs. Stars Game 4 Guide: Value on Versatile Dallas

Avalanche vs. Stars Odds Avalanche Odds -137 [BET NOW] Stars Odds +118 [BET NOW] Over/Under 5.5 (-124/+102) [BET NOW] Time 6 p.m. ET TV NBCSN Odds

Sam Hitchcock
Aug 30, 2020 UTC

Stars-Avalanche Game 2: Opener Wasn't a Fluke

Stars vs. Avalanche Odds Stars Odds +143 [BET NOW] Avalanche Odds -165 [BET NOW] Over/Under 5.5 (-103/-120) [BET NOW] Time 9:45 p.m. ET TV NBCSN

Sam Hitchcock
Aug 23, 2020 UTC

Bruins vs. Lightning Game 1 Guide: Back Boston As Slight Underdogs

Bruins vs. Lightning Odds Bruins Odds -104 [BET NOW] Lightning Odds -112 [BET NOW] Over/Under 5.5 (+114/-139) [BET NOW] Time 8 p.m. ET TV NBC Odds

Sam Hitchcock
Aug 23, 2020 UTC

Canucks-Blues Game 6: Vancouver Is Better Than its Numbers Indicate

Blues vs. Canucks Odds Looking for Knights-Canucks Game 1? Click here. Blues Odds -143 [BET NOW] Canucks Odds +123 [BET NOW] Over/Under 5.5 (+108/-130) [BET NOW] Time

Sam Hitchcock
Aug 21, 2020 UTC

Avalanche vs. Coyotes: Bet on Another Colorado Rout

Avalanche vs. Coyotes Odds Coyotes Odds +180 [BET NOW] Avalanche Odds -215 [BET NOW] Over/Under 5.5 [BET NOW] Time 5:30 p.m. ET TV NBCSN Odds via

Sam Hitchcock
Aug 19, 2020 UTC

Hurricanes vs. Bruins: Trust in Halak in Game 4

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Boston Bruins Odds Bruins Odds -124 [BET NOW] Hurricanes Odds +107 [BET NOW] Over/Under 5.5 [BET NOW] Time 8 p.m. ET TV NBCSN Odds

Sam Hitchcock
Aug 17, 2020 UTC

Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks: Puck Line Offers the Only Value

Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks Odds Golden Knights Odds -195 [BET NOW] Blackhawks Odds +165 [BET NOW] Over/Under 6 [BET NOW] Time 6:30 p.m. ET TV NBCSN Odds

Sam Hitchcock
Aug 16, 2020 UTC

Islanders vs. Capitals: Will Washington Bounce Back in Game 3?

Islanders vs. Capitals Odds Looking for Tuesday’s Game 4? Click here. Islanders Odds -103 [BET NOW] Capitals Odds -114 [BET NOW] Over/Under 5.5 (+116/-141) [BET

Sam Hitchcock
Aug 16, 2020 UTC

Blue Jackets vs. Lightning: Columbus Still Has Value

Blue Jackets vs. Lightning Odds: Game 3 Blue Jackets Odds +150 [BET NOW] Lightning Odds -177 [BET NOW] Over/Under 5.5 [BET NOW] Time Saturday, 7:30 p.m.

Sam Hitchcock
Aug 15, 2020 UTC

Canucks vs. Blues Preview: Don't Jump Ship Just Yet

Game 2: Vancouver Canucks vs. St. Louis Blues Odds  Canucks Odds +116 [BET NOW] Blues Odds -134 [BET NOW] Over/Under 5.5 (+108/-132) [BET NOW] Time 6:30

Sam Hitchcock
Aug 14, 2020 UTC
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