Online Hockey Betting

The NHL was founded in 1917 in Montreal, Quebec, and is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world. Since the first round of expansion in 1967, the league has grown from the Original Six teams to 31 teams – 24 in the United States and seven in Canada.

The league currently consists of two conference and four divisions. Following the league’s regular season, eight teams from each conference qualify for the playoffs. The top three teams in each division plus two wild card teams with the best remaining records compete for conference title. The final two teams play for the league’s championship and coveted trophy, the Stanley Cup.

The leagues official website is http://www.NHL.com.

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The Basics of Betting on NHL Hockey

National Hockey League (NHL) betting includes the moneyline, spread and total. Exotic bets such as parlays and round robins are also available. The spread in hockey is known as the "puckline". Futures wagering and prop bets are also popular among hockey enthusiasts. With 82 games played by every team each season, there are plenty of opportunities for action.

NHL Moneyline Betting

Betting on the NHL moneyline is pretty straightforward. As a bettor, all you need to do is chose the team you think will win. In most cases, there will be a favorite and an underdog listed for each game. Placing a bet on the favorite will offer a lower payout while placing a bet on an underdog will offer a premium payout. The NHL moneyline is typically listed based on the bet required to win $100 if betting on the favorite vs. the potential win for a bet of $100 placed on the underdog.

For example, imagine that the New York Rangers are hosting the Toronto Maple Leafs. A game line would look something like this: New York -140 Toronto +160.

Based on the above moneyline, the payoffs on a hypothetical bet would pay out as follows:

Risk $140 on the Rangers to win $100
Risk $100 on the Maple Leafs to win $160

In addition to current records and which team is at home, the amount of rest between games and the starting goaltenders typically have a big impact on NHL moneylines. If the team with the better record is dealing with cross-country travel or short rest, that might even up the odds a bit between two teams that might seem otherwise a bit mismatched.

Making a Puck Line Bet

In addition to moneylines, NHL games will also feature a spread or "puck line" between two teams. Rather than simply picking a winner, this form of betting features a 1.5-goal spread on the final score of any game.

Consider the following example of hockey spread betting:

Anaheim Ducks +1.5 -170
Las Vegas Knights -1.5 +140

In this instance, a $170 wager on the favored Anaheim Ducks will pay out a $100 win, but only if the Ducks win by 2 or more goals. A 1-goal win or a loss will result in a losing bet.

By contrast, a $100 wager placed on the underdog Knights will pay out a $140 win if the Knights either win or lose by only a single run.

Betting the NHL spread or puck line can be a great option in certain scenarios. For example, if you expect a favored team to win by several goals, betting the spread will get you better odds than going with the traditional moneyline.

NHL Over/Under Bets

Let's say two hockey teams seem evenly-matched, but both goaltenders have been playing poorly, and you expect a high number of goals to be scored. In this instance, you may want to consider betting on the "over/under" total for a NHL game, rather than picking a winner. This type of bet is often referred to as a totals betting.

An NHL totals bet involves simply choosing whether you think there will be more total goals scored by both teams, or less total goals, than what is listed on the published line. In hockey, the totals line is almost always set at 5.5 goals, though there are sometimes exceptions. Here's an example:

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Ottawa Senators: 5.5
- Over (-110)
- Under (+130)

Based on the above NHL totals line, either of the following two bets can be made:

Wager $110 to win $100 if the total number of runs scored by the Lightning and Senators combined is 6 or more
Wager $100 to win $130 if the total number of runs scored by the Lightning and Senators combined is 5 or less

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Where to Bet on Hockey Online

Residents of many states can enjoy legal NHL betting at most online sportsbooks. You'll find a wide selection of odds, props, and futures to wager on throughout the NHL season and beyond! And don't forget to visit YouBet.com regularly for the best NHL betting advice from our dedicated team of experts.

NHL Betting Strategy

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NHL Best Bets

Making the best bets on the NHL requires research, patience, and a deep understanding of the game. Our experts take many NHL betting factors into account including injuries, scheduling, player matchups, past performance, and a variety of analytical trends. You can find the latest sortable NHL stats at www.nhl.com.

NHL Betting Tips

Check out YouBet.com's NHL coverage for the best ice hockey betting tips on the market. Our in-house experts offer NHL online betting advice and NHL betting strategy for a wide range of events throughout the season including the NHL All-Star Game, the NHL Winter Classic, the NHL Playoffs, and the Stanley Cup Finals. They analyze the latest trends and serve up the best NHL bets available for all 31 teams in North America’s premier ice hockey league.

Facts & Historical Info About the National Hockey League (NHL)

The NHL was founded in 1917 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world. Since the first round of expansion in 1967, the league has grown from the Original Six teams to 31 teams – 24 in the United States and 7 in Canada. Here’s a brief history of expansion.

1942 – Following the demise of the Brooklyn Americans, the NHL's Original Six era begins. The Boston Bruins, Chicago Black Hawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs make up the League for the next 25 seasons.
1967 - The NHL adds six teams, the largest expansion in professional sports history. The LA Kings, Minnesota North Stars, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, St. Louis Blues and California Seals join the NHL.
1970 – The NHL expands to 14 teams with the Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks.
1972 – Two more teams added as the New York metropolitan gets a second team with the NY Islanders and the first team in the South is added with the Atlanta Flames, who would relocate to Calgary in 1980.
1974 – Two more teams added including the Washington Capitals, who would win their first Stanley Cup in 2018.
1979 – The NHL takes four teams from the World Hockey Association including three from Canada, Edmonton Oilers, Quebec Nordiques and Winnipeg Jets and brings the NHL to 21 teams.
1991 – A new era of NHL expansion began with the addition of the San Jose Sharks.
1992 – Two more teams are added with the Ottawa Senators and the first team in Florida, Tampa Bay Lightning.
1993 – the 25th and 26th teams are added with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks and Florida Panthers (in Miami).
1998 – The Nashville Predators are added to bring the teams to 27.
1999 – Atlanta gets a team again with the Thrashers, who relocate again in 2011 to become the second iteration of the Winnipeg Jets.
2000 – Seven years after the North Stars departed for Dallas, Minnesota gets a team and returns to St. Paul as the Wild. The Columbus Blue Jackets are also added.
2016 – The Las Vegas Golden Knights are added and begin play a year later as the league’s 31st team. The Golden Knights are the first major professional sports team in Las Vegas.

International Competition

There are various additional leagues throughout the world which BetAmerica offers odds on. These include, but are not limited to, the leagues listed below. Odds for the World Cup and Winter Olympics are available when appropriate.

Europe - Champions League Hockey
Russia - KHL
Sweden - Swedish Hockey League and Swedish Hockey Alfedsken
World Cup
Winter Olympics

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Losers of three straight, the Edmonton Oilers will try to get back in the win column Thursday night when they host the Boston Bruins, who are also winless in their last two games.

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Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91) prepares to take a faceoff. (Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire)

Stars vs. Golden Knights: The best player prop bets for Dec. 8

Wed Dec 08 2021Robert Criscola

Two Western Conference clubs on the rise will meet at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday night as the Dallas Stars visit the Vegas Golden Knights. Here are our three favorite player prop wagers.

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Canucks forward Elias Pettersson, seen here lining up for a faceoff, is one of many Vancouver skaters who have struggled this season. (Photo by Curtis Comeau/Icon Sportswire)

NHL Notebook: Vancouver cleans house

Mon Dec 06 2021Robert Criscola

Let’s recap some of the major NHL headlines from on and off the ice over the last week.

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New York Rangers left winger Chris Kreider. (Photo by Joshua Sarner/Icon Sportswire)

NHL Odds Update: Can Chris Kreider make a “Rocket” Richard run?

Fri Dec 03 2021Robert Criscola

Should bettors pounce on Chris Kreider as a live longshot in the "Rocket" Richard race, or is there another skater they should be keying on?

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St. Louis Blues center Ryan O'Reilly (90) goes after a loose puck on the boards. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire)

Blues vs. Lightning: The best player prop bets for Dec. 2

Thu Dec 02 2021Taylor Ginnetti

Ryan O'Reilly has collected 11 points in 18 games this season. Will the veteran center find the back of the net tonight against Tamp Bay?

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New York Rangers center Ryan Strome. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire)

Flyers vs. Rangers: The best player prop bets for Dec. 1

Wed Dec 01 2021Robert Criscola

The Flyers are looking for their first win in seven contests, while the Rangers are going for their eighth win in nine tilts. Let's highlight our three favorite player prop wagers for this matchup.

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Steve Yzerman of the Red Wings speaks with Gordie Howe before a game. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire)

Top 10 oldest players in NHL history

Tue Nov 30 2021Drew Levison

These 10 NHL players defied Father Time and lasted well beyond their "best before" date.

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Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire)

NHL Notebook: Maple Leafs rake in wins

Mon Nov 29 2021Robert Criscola

Let’s recap some of the major NHL headlines from on and off the ice over the last week.

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Members of the Colorado Avalanche bench congratulate Tyson Jost (17) following a goal. (Photo by Russell Lansford/Icon Sportswire)

NHL Power Rankings: Avalanche rumble into Top 10

Fri Nov 26 2021Robert Criscola

The Carolina Hurricanes retain the top spot in our NHL Power Rankings, but there’s been plenty of changes beneath them. Join us as we rank the Top 10 teams in hockey.

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New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) skates with the puck during the second period of a National Hockey League game between the New York Rangers and the Islanders. (Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire)

Penguins vs. Islanders: The best player prop bets for Nov. 26

Fri Nov 26 2021Taylor Ginnetti

One player who will be key to the Isles’ success tonight is their offensive star, Mathew Barzal, who will be looking to break out of a mini slump.

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New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) celebrates after scoring a goal. (Photo by Derek Cain/Icon Sportswire)

NHL Notebook: Rangers beat the buzzer on Broadway

Mon Nov 22 2021Robert Criscola

Let’s recap some of the major NHL headlines from on and off the ice over the last week.

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Washington Capitals' forward Alex Ovechkin. (Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire)

Oh My, Ovechkin: Gr8 One is poised to pass Jagr on all-time goals list

Sun Nov 21 2021Drew Levison

Now in his 17th season, Alex Ovechkin has emerged as an excellent bet to win the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy.

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Goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) of the Calgary Flames. (Photo by Vincent Ethier/Icon Sportswire)

NHL Stanley Cup odds update: Flames are heating up

Fri Nov 19 2021Robert Criscola

Several teams are off to surprising starts in the 2021-2022 NHL season, but perhaps none more so than the Flames. Here are the pros and the cons of placing a Stanley Cup future bet on them today.

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Washington Capitals left wing Conor Sheary (73) stays close to Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry (19) while Terry controls the puck. (Photo by John Cordes/Icon Sportswire)

Hurricanes vs. Ducks: The best player prop bets for Nov. 18

Thu Nov 18 2021Taylor Ginnetti

Starting the season on a 15-game point streak, Troy Terry has the hottest stick in the league. Will he find the back of the net again tonight?

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From left, Los Angeles Kings players Phillip Danault, Adrian Kempe, and Alexander Edler celebrate a goal. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire)

Capitals vs. Kings: The best NHL player prop bets for Nov. 17

Wed Nov 17 2021Robert Criscola

The Los Angeles Kings will start a seven-game homestand when they host the Washington Capitals at the Staples Center on Wednesday night. Here are our top three player prop bets for this matchup.

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Anaheim Ducks center Troy Terry. (Photo by Derek Cain/Icon Sportswire)

NHL Notebook: Ducks are flying high

Mon Nov 15 2021Robert Criscola

Let’s recap some of the major headlines from the last week of play in the NHL.

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Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) gets fist bumps from his teammates after scoring a goal. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire)

NHL Power Rankings: Hurricanes take top honors

Fri Nov 12 2021Robert Criscola

Neither of the Top 2 Stanley Cup favorites in pre-season – the Colorado Avalanche and the Vegas Golden Knights – are in our initial power rankings of the 2021-2022 season.

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Philadelphia Flyers forward Claude Giroux. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire)

Maple Leafs vs. Flyers: The best player prop bets for Nov. 10

Wed Nov 10 2021Robert Criscola

For the first time in nearly two years, the Toronto Maple Leafs will take on the Philadelphia Flyers. Here are our three favorite player prop wagers for this contest.

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Andrei Svechnikov (37) of the Carolina Hurricanes looks on during the first period of the NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Montreal Canadiens. (Photo by Vincent Ethier/Icon Sportswire)

Hurricanes vs. Lightning: The best player prop bets for Nov. 9

Tue Nov 09 2021Taylor Ginnetti

After averaging just under a point per game during his last two seasons, Carolina winger Andrei Svechnikov is off to an impressive start this season with a pace of 1.4 points per contest.

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Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire)

2021-22 NHL futures: Stanley Cup, Art Ross, and “Rocket” Richard picks

Tue Oct 12 2021Robert Criscola

The NHL's opening night is nearly here! With anticipation for hockey reaching a fever pitch, it’s a good time to go over our picks and plays in some of the future markets.

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Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) works near the blue line against Vegas Golden Knights center Chandler Stephenson. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire)

Winners and losers from the 2021 NHL Draft

Sun Jul 25 2021Robert Criscola

The 2021 NHL Draft has come to a close! Let’s recap the wild weekend in hockey, picking two early winners and losers.

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Seattle Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol visits with fans during the Seattle Kraken expansion draft on July 21, 2021 at Gas Works Park in Seattle, WA. (Photo by Jeff Halstead/Icon Sportswire)

Winners and losers from the NHL expansion draft

Thu Jul 22 2021Robert Criscola

The Seattle Kraken have taken another step toward becoming a full-fledged NHL team, as their expansion draft is now complete. Let’s take a look at the early winners and losers from the process.

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Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point. (Photo by Julian Avram/Icon Sportswire)

Canadiens vs. Lightning: Stanley Cup Final Game 5 odds, preview, and pick

Wed Jul 07 2021Robert Criscola

The Montreal Canadiens managed to stave off elimination in Game 4, but can they repeat the result as the Stanley Cup Final shifts to Amalie Arena for Game 5? Let’s start finding out.

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Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (right) celebrates a goal with teammate Erik Cernak. (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire)

Canadiens vs. Lightning: Stanley Cup Final Game 2 odds, preview, and pick

Wed Jun 30 2021Robert Criscola

Can the Canadiens bounce back in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, or will the Lightning take a 2-0 series lead into Montreal?

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New York Islanders left wing Josh Bailey. (Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire)

Lightning vs. Islanders: Game 6 betting odds, preview, and prediction

Wed Jun 23 2021Robert Criscola

On the heels of an embarrassing 8-0 road loss in Game 5, the New York Islanders return home to Nassau Coliseum to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning with their season on the line in Game 6.

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The Vegas Golden Knights bench celebrates during the 2021 season. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire)

Canadiens vs. Golden Knights: Game 2 betting odds, preview, and pick

Wed Jun 16 2021Robert Criscola

The Golden Knights won Game 1 with ease, and oddsmakers and bettors are expecting much of the same at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday night based on the current lines. Can the Canadiens recover?

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Colorado Avalanche players celebrate a goal. (Photo by Bob Kupbens/Icon Sportswire)

NHL picks: Lightning vs. Hurricanes, Golden Knights vs. Avalanche

Tue Jun 08 2021Robert Criscola

The Stanley Cup playoffs roll on this Tuesday night with a pair of semifinal Game 5s, and we’ll preview both matchups!

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Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) works near the blue line against Vegas Golden Knights center Chandler Stephenson (20). (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire)

NHL picks: Canadiens vs. Jets, Golden Knights vs. Avalanche

Wed Jun 02 2021Robert Criscola

The Stanley Cup playoffs roll on this Wednesday with a pair of fascinating games, and we have a side selected in both contests!

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The Vegas Golden Knights bench celebrates during the 2021 season. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire)

NHL picks: Panthers vs. Lightning, Golden Knights vs. Wild

Wed May 26 2021Robert Criscola

We make a pair of Game 6 picks for Wednesday night as the Stanley Cup Playoffs roll on!

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Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio/Icon Sportswire)

NHL picks: Panthers vs. Lightning, Penguins vs. Islanders

Thu May 20 2021Robert Criscola

Stanley Cup quarterfinal action continues with a four-pack of intriguing playoff games this Thursday. We’ll take a look at two offering solid wagering opportunities.

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after a goal. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire)

NHL picks: Capitals vs. Bruins, Predators vs. Hurricanes

Wed May 19 2021Robert Criscola

The NHL postseason rolls on with four games this Wednesday night! Here are our two best bets for the evening.

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Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) skates in against Vegas Golden Knights center Chandler Stephenson. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire)

NHL picks: Wild vs. Blues, Kings vs. Avalanche

Thu May 13 2021Robert Criscola

Let’s take a look at a pair of NHL games on the final Thursday of regular season action!

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