Understanding the different ice hockey wagering types and how to bet on hockey.
Moneyline and Puck Line Wagers
Moneyline Wagering is simply wagering on the contest based on a given price rather than a pointspread. The team wagered on simply has to win the game.
Puck Line Wagering is simply wagering on the contest based on a pointspread and a moneyline combined. The team wagered on must win by the pointspread.
Example - Moneyline Wager
The posted moneyline on a hockey game reads:
New Jersey Devils -155 at
Dallas Stars +135
A player could choose one of two moneyline wagers on this matchup:
Devils -155
If the Devils win then the player laid $155.00 to win $100.00
Stars +135
If the Stars win then the player who bet $100.00 wins $135.00
Example - Puck Line Wager
The posted line on a hockey game reads:
New Jersey Devils -1 1/2 +130 at Dallas Stars +1 1/2 -150
A player could choose one of two Puck Line Wagers on this matchup:
Devils -1 1/2 +130
If the Devils win by 2 goals or more, then the player who bet $100.00 wins $130.00
Stars +1 1/2 -150
If the Stars win the game, or lose by only one goal, then the player laid $150.00 to win $100.00
Total (Over/Under) Wagers
On an over/under wager, the total goals of the game by both teams, extra innings included, must fall over or under the side selected.
Example - Totals Wager
The posted total on a hockey game is:
4 1/2
Under -125
Over +105
A player could choose one of two Total (over/under) wagers on this matchup:
Over 4 1/2 +105
If the total goals of both teams combined are more than 4 1/2, then the player bet $100.00 to win $105.00
Under 4 1/2 -125
If the total goals of both teams combined are less than 4 1/2, then the player who laid $125.00 wins $100.00