Puck Line Betting: A Unique Twist in Hockey Wagering

Puck line betting adds a unique and exciting twist to hockey wagering. This type of betting isn't merely picking the winner but involves predicting the margin of victory or defeat for a team, making it a blend of money line and point spread betting.

In puck line betting, the wager revolves around a 1.5-goal spread. The favourite team needs to win by more than 1.5 goals for a bet on them to pay out. On the contrary, a bet on the underdog will pay out as long as the underdog wins outright or loses by less than 1.5 goals.

The origins of puck line betting are deep-rooted in hockey's low-scoring nature, where one goal can often be the difference between winning or losing. This contrasts with sports like basketball and football, where point-spread betting involves larger margins.

Puck line betting is akin to 'run line' betting in baseball, allowing you to wager on a favourite or underdog with a preset margin of victory or loss.

Example 1

Let's say the Boston Bruins (-1.5) are playing against the Chicago Blackhawks (+1.5). If you bet on the Bruins, they need to win by 2 or more goals for your wager to be successful. Conversely, if you bet on the Blackhawks, you win if they either win the game outright or lose by only one goal.

Example 2

In another scenario, the New York Rangers (-1.5) are up against the Pittsburgh Penguins (+1.5). If you bet on the Rangers, they must win by at least 2 goals. However, if you bet on the Penguins, you win if they win or lose by just one goal.

Example 3

The Montreal Canadiens (-1.5) play the Ottawa Senators (+1.5). If you bet on the Canadiens, they need to win by 2 goals or more. On the other hand, if you bet on the Senators, they have to either win or lose by a single goal for your wager to win.