THE ESSENTIALS OF HOCKEY SPORTS BETTING

[WinJonny]

Let's begin with the fundamentals. This NHL season, oddsmakers will decide which team is The Favorite, or the team regarded to have the best chance of winning, and which team is The Underdog, or the team with the worst chance of winning. When viewing a matchup, the team with a negative number next to its name is the favorite, and the club with a positive number is the underdog. It is always less profitable to gamble on the favorite to win than the underdog.

 

[Akuta]

Here are some essentials in hockey sports betting
Money Line Wager

- The most straightforward wager in hockey betting
- Predict which team will win the game outright
- Favorite is indicated by a minus sign (-) and underdog by a plus sign (+)
- Example: Bruins -150, Maple Leafs +130 (bet $150 to win $100 on Bruins, or bet $100 to win $130 on Maple Leafs)

Puck Line Wager

- A spread market for hockey games
- Favorite must win by 2 or more goals, underdog must win or lose by 1 goal
- Example: Bruins -1.5 (-200), Maple Leafs +1.5 (+170) (bet $200 to win $100 on Bruins, or bet $100 to win $170 on Maple Leafs)

Total Goals Wager

- Predict the total number of goals scored in the game
- Over/Under market, with a set total (e.g. 5.5 goals)
- Example: Over 5.5 goals (-120), Under 5.5 goals (+100) (bet $120 to win $100 on Over, or bet $100 to win $100 on Under)

Two-Way Line

- Includes the result of the game, including overtime
- No tie option, as the game will be decided in overtime or a shootout

Three-Way Line

- Also known as '60 Minutes Betting'
- Three options: Team A, Team B, or Tie after regulation
- Example: Bruins (-120), Maple Leafs (+140), Tie (+250) (bet $120 to win $100 on Bruins, or bet $100 to win $140 on Maple Leafs, or bet $100 to win $250 on Tie)

NHL Betting Strategies


1. *Current Form*: Identify teams in good or bad form and bet accordingly
2. *Schedules and Rosters*: Check for advantages in scheduling and roster matchups
3. *Analytics*: Use advanced statistics like Corsi, Fenwick, and Expected Goals to predict winners

Remember to always shop for the best odds, manage your bankroll, and bet responsibly!