Hockey Odds Today at Prime Sportsbook: Get the Best Hockey Betting Lines and Live Odds

With the moniker of “The World’s Fastest Sport,” hockey offers betting thrills that no other sport can match. Hockey betting primarily focuses on the National Hockey League but extends to college and international play.

The season runs from October through June and offers continuous action with plenty of wagering options.

Once upon a time, hockey was a niche game, so sportsbooks only begrudgingly offered hockey betting action. Now, it's so mainstream that it draws betting action from sharps and casual players alike.

Understanding Hockey Betting Odds

On the moneyline, gamblers pick the winner of a hockey match and lay odds on the favorite or take odds on the underdog. Like the baseball run line, the puck line is a small point spread but with the advantage of less expensive odds than the moneyline.

Over/Under totals betting is picking whether the combined score of a game will go over or under a set number.

First and second-period betting offers action on which team wins an individual period.

Players and team props regard individual or team incidents for a game or season, while hockey futures bets regard picking which team will win the Stanley Cup, etc. You can also get future odds for various player achievements. Before the puck drops, read our hockey betting guide to understand the key bet types and odds.

Hockey Betting Types at Prime Sportsbook

Moneyline Betting: An example of moneyline betting is the Los Angeles Kings +124 on a $100 bet vs. the St. Louis Blues -148 to win $100. Gamblers simply bet on the straight-up winner.

Puck Line Betting: The puck line is different in that the Kings would be at +1.5 goals at -192 to win $100, or the Blues would be at -1.5 goals at +160 on a $100 bet. The Blues would have to win by two goals to cover the bet, while the Kings would have to lose by less than two goals or win outright.

Over/Under (Totals) Betting: An example of the total on the Kings vs. Blues is 5.5 over +105 on a $100 bet or under 5.5 -125. If the Kings won 4-2, the over the hockey odds total would win.

First Period & Second Period Betting: The hockey betting lines for a first or second period bet read the same way as for a full game. However, the prices will differ because the bet is based on only one period.

Player & Team Props: An example of a hockey prop bet would be Connor McDavid at over 1.5 points +126 or under 1.5 points -162. If McDavid scored two goals and an assist for three points, the over total would win the prop bet.

Hockey Futures Bets: A future bet would read Edmonton Oilers +650 to win the Stanley Cup (for a $100 bet). You can also get future bets on such items as conference or division championships, etc.

Bet on Major Hockey Leagues & Tournaments

The National Hockey League is the most popular in the world and draws most of the wagering action, but other major leagues in Europe also offer action throughout the year.

Each March and April, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Tournament happens after the respective conference tournaments.

National Hockey League (NHL)

The National Hockey League has 32 teams that play 82 regular-season games, followed by the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The regular hockey betting season runs from October through April, with the playoffs running from April through mid-June.

College Hockey (NCAA Hockey)

College hockey is popular in the Northeast and Upper Midwest of the U.S. It draws most of its attention in the spring when the conference and NCAA tournaments happen.

Super sharp gamblers can be found betting on college hockey, making hockey betting lines honest with little casual influence.

International Hockey (IIHF, KHL, SHL, Olympic Hockey)

Hockey is massively popular in Europe and Russia, where the KHL is located.

Famed sportscaster Al Michaels, who called the 1980 U.S. Miracle on Ice team and coined the phrase, “Do you believe in miracles?” also famously said that there is nothing like Olympic hockey.

In 2026, the world will watch the best players on earth compete for national honor.

Live Hockey Betting at PrimeSportsbook.com

Live betting and hockey odds go together like a hand in glove. That's because hockey is fast-paced, requiring immediate in-game betting decisions.

This type of betting can be used for momentum swings, power plays (when a team is shorthanded due to a penalty), goaltender changes, injuries, or other factors.

There are times during a hockey game when one team will carry the play, but then the other team takes control of the puck as the game progresses.

Some teams are strong on the power play, which is a potential advantage, especially against poor penalty-killing teams. And a key player leaving the game can be a devastating blow, but perfect for in-game betting.

Why Bet on Hockey at Prime Sportsbook?

Hockey betting fans are a different breed. They are passionate, knowledgeable, and demanding, which PrimeSportsbook.com understands.

Our superior lines and industry-leading promotions draw casual and hardcore fans alike. Puckheads will not find more respect and world-class treatment anywhere else.

Additionally, our technology puts live betting on target, and our interface is as easy as an empty-net goal.

You may arrive at Prime Sportsbook as a hockey novice, but by the time the season ends, you’ll be hooked and coming back for more.