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Ice hockey is the most popular sport and the king of all ice-based sports. The National Hockey League (NHL) is the pinnacle of club-based ice hockey competition, ranking alongside the NBA, NFL, and MLB.
But don’t be mistaken: ice hockey is also popular in Central and Eastern Europe, the Nordic countries, and Russia. Ice hockey is the most popular winter sport in countries such as Croatia, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, and others. Its popularity led to its inclusion in the 1924 Olympic Games, and it has remained a recurring feature of the Games ever since.
Ice Hockey Betting Strategies
When it comes to betting on ice hockey, there are a few general guidelines to keep in mind.
The first step is to locate a suitable bookie that provides a diverse range of betting markets on the various competitions. Ice hockey betting, like any other type of betting, is all about gaining an advantage over the bookmaker and profiting from ‘false’ odds.
We recommend scouring the various bookmakers for the best odds on any games you want to wager on. You maximize profits by taking the best available price on a given bet; in the long run, this strategy will benefit your betting bank.
When it comes to sports betting, there is no substitute for knowledge. If you enjoy betting on ice hockey, you are probably a fan of the game. Use your knowledge of teams and players to identify the best bets and odds.
This can give you a significant advantage over the bookmaker if you believe a particular match will be high-scoring, or if you believe a team has been undervalued by the oddsmakers.
Types of Hockey Betting:
Moneyline
Betting on the moneyline in hockey is simply betting on who will win the game, and it is the most popular way to bet on the NHL. For example, if the moneyline has Philadelphia at +110 and Pittsburgh at -120, Pittsburgh is the favorite, and you must wager $120 to win $100. If you bet $100 on Philadelphia and they win, you will receive $110.
Betting on an underdog can result in large payouts if they pull off an upset. With so many regular season games, it’s critical to be aware of how teams are trending as well as who is playing for each team, particularly the goalie. To help you decide which team to bet on, look at goalie save percentage and goals against average, as well as whether or not a team is starting their backup goalie.
Line of Pucks
A hockey puck line is a goal spread, similar to a baseball run line. Bets are made on a 1.5 goal spread, which means that bettors can either lay 1.5 goals on the favorite or take 1.5 goals on the underdog.
Totals
Hockey totals are wagers on how many goals are scored in a game. You wager on whether the total number of goals will be greater than or less than the number set by the oddsmakers.
Hockey totals are typically set between 5 and 6.5, depending on the teams involved and the goalies in action. When the final goals scored equal the total (if 5 or 6), this is referred to as a “push,” and the bet amount is refunded. Placing a hockey total bet with a whole number means that there will be no winners or losers on occasion.
Betting FAQs
What does +1.5 in hockey mean?
The spread betting option in a hockey game is referred to as the puck line. Because hockey is so low scoring, the puck line is -1.5 goals for the favorite and +1.5 goals for the underdog in every game, with varying juice on each side depending on how evenly matched the teams are.
What does +2.5 in hockey mean?
This means they’d have to win by two distinct goals (‘cover/beat’ the spread) for your wager to be successful. Similarly, a very weak team facing an in-form opponent may start with a +2.5 line.
In hockey, how often do favorites win?
Even though it is statistically less risky than other sports, favorites still win nearly 60% of the time in the NHL, so picking underdogs in situations where they have a legitimate chance to pull an upset is critical.
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Klemens Kamiński
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