What does +1.5 Puckline mean?

The puck line is the term for the spread betting option in a hockey game. The puck line is -1.5 goals for the favorite and +1.5 for the underdog in every game because hockey is so low scoring, with varying juice on each side depending on how even the teams are.

How does Moneyline work in NHL?

Money line betting is simply wagering on the contest based on a given price rather than a point spread. The team wagered on has to win the game outright, regardless of the score. The minus sign (e.g.-130) always indicates the favorite and the amount you must bet to win $100.

What does +2.5 mean in hockey?

So, if you back a favourite on the 2-way puck line, they need to win by two or more goals for your bet to come in. This is known as covering the spread. The underdog, meanwhile, will be denoted by a plus sign (+) followed by 1.5. This means that 1.5 will be added to their final score at the end of the game.

What’s the difference between Moneyline and puck line?

The moneyline requires a wager to be placed on which team will win the game. The puck line is based on goals scored and not wins and losses. With the spread being placed at 1.5 goals, a favorite would need to not only win, but win by at least 2 goals for a bettor to win the wager.

Is hockey a good sport to bet on?

First off, while hockey betting has increased in recent years, it still remains one of the lowest bet major sports overall. Aside from your die-hard hockey wiseguys, there just aren’t many casual bettors who are clamoring to get down on hockey. Football is king and always will be. Basketball is a close second.

Does Moneyline include overtime in NHL?

NHL moneyline betting FAQs

In two-way moneyline betting (no draws), overtime is included. However, in three-way moneyline betting where there is a draw (tie) option, overtime does not matter as the three-way bet is settled after 60 minutes.

Does Moneyline include shootout NHL?

You lose potential profits by betting the regular moneyline, but your bet won’t automatically lose if the game enters overtime or a shootout.

What is 3 way Moneyline NHL?

Often referred to as the “60-minute line”, the three-way moneyline presents the options of home team (1), away team (2), and draw at the end of regulation (X). A hockey game has three twenty-minute periods of play that make up regulation time, which is followed up by overtime if necessary.

How does a money line work?

A moneyline is simply a bet type that only includes Odds, as in “Odds to win”. Example: a moneyline of +150, is just +150 odds ($100 to win $150) for the listed team to win. A moneyline of -150 is just -150 odds ($150 to win $100) for the listed team to win.

What does a +200 money line mean?

A +200 money line would mean that if you placed a $100 bet, you would win $200. It also tells you that the team is not expected to win, as it is the underdog in the game.

Is it better to bet moneyline or spread?

Spread betting gives better payout

This bet is harder to win than a moneyline bet. However, there is also potential for a much better payout. Nearly all of the spread betting options that you will find will have odds at -110 for each side.

What does a minus money line mean?

This is called betting on the “Money Line” The Money Line: Odds for a game based on $1.00. A “minus” (-) preceding the number indicates the team is a favorite. A “plus” (+) preceding the number indicates the team is an underdog. Bet No.

How much money would you win if you bet $100?

A $100 wager stands to win $250 in profits, for a total payout of $350.

What do +600 odds mean?

A 6-point pleaser involving two teams would land you +600 or 6-to-1 odds if you win. Just like teasers and parlays though, all parts of the bet need to win otherwise you lose everything, no partial credit. Props: “Props” are a way to bet on more specific events to happen. The easiest example are player props.

Why would you bet on negative odds?

Betting on a team with negative odds is probably a safer bet because they’re considered the favorite, but it also costs more and returns a lesser profit. This example is the same for every sport. For the favorite, the calculation for your profit is (100/Odds) * Bet Size.

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