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

The National Hockey League is the most popular hockey league in the world, drawing massive wagering action all season long.

Key NHL Season Facts:

• 32 teams
• 82 regular-season games each
• Season: October–April
• Stanley Cup Playoffs: April–mid-June

Once considered a niche sport, hockey has surged in mainstream popularity, creating more demand than ever for NHL betting lines.

How NHL Betting Odds Work

Below is a clearer, more visual breakdown of how betting odds function in the NHL.

NHL Moneyline Betting Example

Moneyline betting lets you pick the outright winner — with no spread involved.

What to analyze before betting:

• Recent matchup form
• Probable goaltenders
• Key injuries
• Home/road performance

Moneyline betting remains popular because it’s the simplest way to back a winner.

NHL Puck Line Betting Example:

The puck line is hockey’s version of a point spread, usually ±1.5 goals.

Why bettors use the puck line:

• Back a heavy favorite without laying huge moneyline odds
• Take an underdog at +1.5 in expected 1-goal games 

Example:
If the underdog loses 3–2 at +1.5, the puck line still wins — at lower odds than the moneyline.

NHL Over/Under Goals Example:

Total betting focuses on whether combined goals go Over or Under a posted line.

Why some bettors prefer totals:

• Lower prices than moneyline or puck line
• No need to predict the game winner

Key factors influencing totals:

• Goaltending strength
• Offensive/defensive playing styles
• Matchup history
• Oddsmaker expectations

Most Popular NHL Betting Types

Below is a clean, skimmable visual layout of all major NHL wagering markets.

NHL Moneyline Bets

Example: Red Wings +124 vs. Panthers -148
Simply choose the straight-up winner.

NHL Puck Line (Spread) Bets

Example:

• Red Wings +1.5 goals (-192)
• Panthers -1.5 goals (+160) 

Panthers must win by 2+ goals; Red Wings win the bet by keeping it within one goal or winning outright.

Total Goals (Over/Under)

Example: 5.5 (O +105 / U -125)
If Detroit wins 4–2, the Over cashes.

First Goal Scorer & Anytime Goal Scorer

Fun player prop options predicting who scores the first goal or who scores at any time.

NHL Prop Bets (Player & Team Props)

• Player props: total points, goals, assists
• Team props: goals scored, goals allowed, period totals

Learn more in our Prop Betting Guide.

Live NHL Betting

Live betting (a.k.a. in-game betting) is a wager made during the game. Gamblers can hedge previous bets or adjust to new factors.

NHL Futures (Stanley Cup, Division Winners, MVP)

Example: Panthers +650 to win the Stanley Cup.
You can also bet on MVP or division winners.

Bet on Major NHL Events at Prime Sportsbook

Prime Sportsbook features odds on all major NHL events, including:

• Regular-season opener
• NHL All-Star Game
• 4-Nations Faceoff
• Stanley Cup Playoffs

Check back regularly for promos and special event markets.

NHL Regular Season

Running from October to April, the regular season features 82 games per team, offering huge betting volume.

Odds move frequently based on injuries, line changes, and matchup news — bettors should check back often.

NHL Playoffs

“Nothing beats playoff hockey”

Each April, 16 teams begin the road to the Stanley Cup in best-of-seven series.
Interest surges as both casual and experienced bettors join the action.

NHL Stanley Cup

The oldest trophy in North America, awarded every June.

Winning requires endurance — players block 100-mph shots and battle through four grueling rounds.

NHL All-Star Game

Played every January except during special events (like the 4-Nations Faceoff).

Though not played like real hockey, it attracts significant betting interest.

For a full overview of wagering terms, see our Hockey Betting Guide.

NHL Live Betting

Live betting is ideal for:

• Momentum swings
• Power plays
• Hot/cold goaltending streaks
• Injuries
• Line adjustments

Teams often dominate in waves — creating constant in-game betting opportunities.

Common NHL Terms

Here are the most common hockey terms explained in a quick-read list:

Power Play: Team has a 1- or 2-man advantage

Captain (“C”): Team leader wearing the “C”

Change on the Fly: Substitutions during play

Forecheck: Applying pressure in the offensive zone

Neutral Zone: Middle third of the rink

Quarterback: Player setting up plays (usually on PP)

Odd-Man Rush: 3-on-2, 2-on-1, or similar advantage

NHL Power Play

Occurs when a team gains a man advantage due to opponent penalties.

Can become a two-man advantage with extra penalties.

NHL Penalty Kill

The shorthanded team attempts to “kill” the penalty.

Handicappers should monitor power-play and penalty-kill rankings for live betting value.

NHL Goaltender Save Percentage

A critical stat:

• Above .900 = strong goaltender
• Below .900 = weaker performances

NHL Hat Trick

A player scoring three goals in one game.

Bettors can often find prop odds or live odds on hat trick outcomes.

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