Hockey Betting Odds & Lines

It’s game on once more with ice hockey betting at BetMGM. Get in on the action with an array of betting options that will ramp up the excitement of watching your favorite sport this season.

Whether it’s NHL betting lines or Kontinental Hockey League odds, there are plenty of ways to place wagers.

At BetMGM, your go-to online sports betting destination, our hockey betting lines include single-game point spreads, over/under total goals scored, and money lines. There are also special NHL parlays, such as three specific teams winning their games all on the same day. Other specials include the highest-scoring game and the highest-scoring team on a specific day.

But no need to stop there. Put your hockey knowledge to the test with NHL division betting and wagering on who will win the top NHL awards, such as the most valuable player or best goalie. Will Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers repeat as the Art Ross Trophy winner in 2021? Are the Tampa Bay Lightning favorites once again? Which dark horse do you think can come out of nowhere to make a serious Stanley Cup run like the St. Louis Blues in 2019?

BetMGM is your ticket for the most comprehensive and up-to-date hockey odds this season, so take the ice, drop your gloves, and get in on the action today.

How to Bet on Hockey

Let’s take a matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Buffalo Sabres as an example.

Point Spreads: The Pittsburgh Penguins are -1.5 (-110) over the Buffalo Sabres, who are +1.5 (-110). If you take the Penguins -1.5, they have to win by two or more goals for your bet to win. If you take the Sabres +1.5, they can lose by one goal or win the game for your bet to be a winner.

Moneyline: For the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Buffalo Sabres game, the moneylines are set at Pittsburgh Penguins -315 and Buffalo Sabres: +250. Whoever has the negative odds is the favorite, and the higher the number after the negative sign, the bigger the favorite they are. A $315 winning bet on Pittsburgh would win you $100 (plus your original wager money back). A $100 bet on the Sabres would win you $250 (plus your original wager money back).

Over/under: Betting the over/under in hockey is exhilarating because every goal is massive, and the sport is low-scoring compared to football or basketball. Let’s say the Sabres vs. Penguins game has an over/under at 5.5. If you bet the under, you need the combined goals to be five or less to win. If you bet the over, you need the combined goals to be six or more to win.