Paul Boucher

Senior NHL Analyst | paul.boucher@sportsgambler.com | Last Updated on 05.02.2026

Paul Boucher is a Senior NHL Analyst, producing betting analysis throughout the hockey season with a focus on identifying long-term value across NHL markets. Based in Montreal, he is a long-time Habs fan and regularly attends games at the Bell Centre, giving him first-hand insight into team tendencies, matchup dynamics and in-game decision-making.

Paul’s analysis combines market pricing with advanced hockey metrics such as Expected Goals For/Against (xGF/xGA) and Corsi, helping to assess shot quality, territorial control and underlying performance beyond surface-level results. His work places strong emphasis on confirmed starting goaltenders, line combinations and usage patterns, which are key factors when evaluating game outcomes, player prop markets and same game parlay correlations.

By comparing odds across multiple sportsbooks, Paul aims to identify situations where market prices may not fully reflect on-ice realities. His coverage spans core game lines including moneylines, puck lines and totals, alongside selected player prop bets and SGP picks, with each selection grounded in pricing context and a disciplined, long-term approach rather than short-term trends.

Professional background and expertise

Over 15 years of experience as a sports journalist and betting analyst, specialising in NHL market evaluation and value identification.

Editorial responsibility

Head of Sportsgambler.com’s Ice Hockey Editorial Betting Panel. Produces and oversees NHL betting previews and analysis.

All predictions published by Paul Boucher follow our documented handicapping methodology. Learn more about How Picks Are Made, our Editorial Policy and the full Team of Analysts.

Paul Boucher Track Record

Period	Wins	Losses	Push
Last 30 Days	42	23	0
Total	926	755	12

Note: Results are tracked using a flat 1-unit stake per main match prediction and graded at the odds available at the time of publication. Pushes are recorded as no win/loss. Past results are not indicative of future performance.