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NHL Odds
Moneyline, puck line and totals — what the numbers mean and what they imply. For information only.
Lines are not connected yet
Odds come from The Odds API and need this site's own free key (ODDS_API_KEY). The explainer below works regardless — it is the part most readers are looking for.
Hockey betting terms, in plain English
Moneyline
Who wins, including overtime and the shootout. −150 means a $150 stake wins $100; +130 means $100 wins $130.
Puck line
Hockey's spread, almost always ±1.5 goals. Backing a favourite at −1.5 needs them to win by two or more — and empty-net goals decide a lot of those.
Total (over/under)
Combined goals, usually around 5.5 to 6.5. Overtime and shootout goals count toward the total; a shootout winner is credited as a single goal.
The three-way line
A 60-minute market: home win, away win, or tie after regulation. Prices look longer because the draw is a separate outcome. We explain it but do not quote it — that market is billed per game and does not fit a free plan.
Implied probability
Convert a price to a percentage: a negative price is −n ÷ (−n + 100), a positive one is 100 ÷ (n + 100). Both sides add up to more than 100% — the excess is the book's margin, or "vig".
Before you bet
Legal age is 21+ in most US states and 19+ in most of Canada (18+ in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec). Set a limit before you start. US help: 1-800-GAMBLER. In Canada, provincial helplines and the Responsible Gambling Council can help.
Data: The Odds API · About our data
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