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NHL Betting Protocol v2.0

What is NHL Betting?
Wagering on hockey outcomes defined by high variance, goalie performance, and special teams (Power Plays).
Primary Markets
Moneyline: Winner.
Puck Line: -1.5 goal spread.
Totals: Goal count (e.g., 6.5).
Key Strategy
Focus on Starting Goalie confirmation and Special Teams efficiency (PP% vs PK%) for edge.

Market Mechanics

The NHL is a high-variance market defined by Goalie Performance and Special Teams Efficiency. The low-scoring nature of the sport makes the "Puck Line" (-1.5) a unique volatility instrument.

HIGH VARIANCE 60 MINS

Moneyline (Outright)

Betting on the winner. Includes Overtime/Shootout unless specified as "Regulation Only". Sharp bettors track starting goalies religiously here.

> Toronto Leafs: -140
> Montreal Canadiens: +120
// Bet $140 on Leafs to win $100.

Puck Line (Spread)

The "Great Equalizer." Almost always set at +/- 1.5 goals. Favorites must win by 2, often offering Plus Money (+) returns.

> Colorado Avs: -1.5 (+150)
> Edmonton Oilers: +1.5 (-180)
// Avs must win by 2+ goals.

Total Goals (Over/Under)

Wagering on the combined score. Standard lines are 5.5, 6.0, or 6.5.
Critical Check: Does the bet include OT/Shootout? (Most do).

Market Line
6.5
Result: 4-3 (OT)
7 (OVER WINS)

Player Props (High Alpha)

Isolating individual skater or goalie performance. Highly exploitable against weak defenses or backup goalies.

Anytime Goal Player scores a goal.
Shots on Goal SOG Over/Under.
Saves Goalie save count.
View Live Player Props

Futures Markets

Long-term investments on season outcomes. The Stanley Cup is the hardest trophy to win in sports, making futures highly volatile.

> Stanley Cup: Canes (+900)
> Hart Trophy: McDavid (+150)
// Odds lock at time of bet.

System FAQ

Does the Puck Line include Empty Net goals?

Yes. Empty net goals often decide whether a -1.5 Puck Line covers or not in the final minute.

Do Shootout goals count for Totals?

Usually, the winning team is credited with 1 goal for the game score (e.g. 3-3 becomes 4-3), which counts towards the total.