As legal sports betting spreads across the US, you can now bet on the NHL at retail sportsbooks, online sportsbooks and sports betting apps licensed by gaming commissions in more than a dozen states.
Below is a complete look at where you can bet on the NHL online and answers to the most frequently asked questions about NHL betting in the USA. We also provide a guide to NHL betting and Stanley Cup betting strategies you might want to try out this season.
NHL puck line betting This offers bettors another interesting bet with a potential for some better returns depending on the side you bet. The puck line (similar to the run line in baseball) is usually set at 1.5 and is a version of point spread betting applied to hockey. In an average hockey game, final scores usually are decided by a goal or two. Team Spread Money Line Total Points Team Goals; Thursday, Feb 04, 2021 - NHL Hockey Game 07:08 PM: 1: Nashville Predators +1½-245-101: Ov: 5½-125: Ov: 2½.
All states with legal sports betting allow sportsbooks to offer single-game NHL wagering, including futures and prop bets. If you’re of legal age and inside state lines, you can bet on NHL games and the future prospects of players and teams at licensed retail and online sportsbooks.
Check below for the live odds on tonight’s NHL games at the top legal US online sportsbooks. Use the drop-down menus to change states and see puck line, moneyline & totals odds. Click on any odds to claim your free bets, register a new account and lock in your NHL bets.
Check the second tab for real-time NHL futures odds on the Stanley Cup winner, conference winners and individual player awards (Hart Trophy odds, etc.)