Ice Hockey Betting & Betting Odds

Puntit makes it easy for ice hockey fans to bet on both local and international events. We cover leagues and tournaments from around the world and offer dozens of ice hockey betting markets, ranging from popular ones like Moneyline and Total Goals to niche options like Player Shots on Goal and Special Teams Performance.

Ice hockey has a rich history that goes back centuries. It evolved from stick-and-ball games played in Greece, Egypt, and other regions; however, the modern sport as we know it today emerged in Canada in the late 1800s. The first organized ice hockey game was played in Montreal in 1875, and the first formal rules were developed and published in the Montreal Gazette in 1877.

The Amateur Hockey Association of Canada was organized in 1886 as the first hockey league before other professional leagues started forming in the early 1900s. The National Hockey League (NHL) was established in 1917 and became the most popular.

The rules and equipment of the sport have been evolving over the years to improve safety and the pace of the game. These changes include:

• Advancing from wooden to composite sticks.
• Introduction of face masks and helmets.
• Addition of the two-line pass rule, which was later removed.
• Changes to overtime format.

As a result, the game is much faster and more exciting to watch and bet on.

The international ice hockey calendar is packed with events that run throughout the year, so fans will always have something to bet on. At Puntit, we'll give you access to most of them, including the following tournaments and leagues:

The most popular ice hockey events and tournaments at Puntit are as follows:

• Winter Olympics: An international tournament held every four years where national men's and women's ice hockey teams from around the world compete for medals.
• IIHF World Championships: An annual international men's tournament that features 16 teams split into groups of four facing off in round-robin matches, with the top teams in each group heading to the finals.
• The Stanley Cup Playoffs: An annual elimination tournament held to determine the National Hockey League champion and winner of the Stanley Cup. It follows a four-round, best-of-seven format where teams are eliminated until one remains.
• World Cup of Hockey: An international hockey tournament organized by the NHL and the NHL Players' Association (NHLPA).
• 4 Nations Face-Off: A tournament that features teams from Sweden, Finland, Canada, and the United States. It follows a round-robin format, where each team plays three games against each other.

Other potential hockey betting events include the Champions Hockey League, the World Junior Championship, and the NCAA Frozen Four.

Some of the best leagues for ice hockey betting online at Puntit include:

• National Hockey League (NHL): This league is the peak of professional ice hockey. It features 32 teams from the US and Canada competing to be crowned champions and receive the Stanley Cup.
• Kontinental Hockey League (KHL): A premier ice hockey league that features 24 teams from countries like Russia, China, Finland, Belarus, and Kazakhstan.
• Swedish Hockey League (SHL): The top professional ice hockey league in Sweden. It comprises 14 teams competing for the Le Mat Trophy.
• Finnish Liiga: A prestigious ice hockey league in Finland that features 15 teams competing for the championship title.
• Swiss National League (NL): This is one of the most competitive leagues in Europe, consisting of 14 teams battling it out to be crowned champions.

You can also bet on the Czech Extraliga, Canadian Hockey League, Asian Hockey League, and British National League, among others.

Like all sports betting odds, ice hockey odds tell you which team is favoured to win and how much you stand to win by betting on them. They can be displayed in various formats, including:

• Decimal
• Fractional
• American
• Indonesian
• Asian

Decimal is the most common format. It shows the total return; for example, if you bet on an outcome with 2.00 odds and you're right, you'll double your stake.

Each format is read and assessed differently, so you should switch to the one you're more familiar with before analysis. At Puntit, the process is pretty straightforward: on the homepage, click "Settings" and adjust the "Odds Display" field.

To maximize your odds and potential payouts at Puntit, follow these ice hockey betting tips:

• Use the Lucky Dip feature to randomly select your bets and get higher odds.
• Leverage the Bet Boost feature that offers enhanced odds on select markets for a limited period.
• Consider the value betting strategy, where you bet on markets with odds that are higher than they should be. For example, you can back a team that is considered an underdog due to recent losses, but a key injured player returns for the next game.

The most popular ice hockey betting market is the Moneyline, also known as Match Winner, where wagers are placed on the team that will win the game. But it's not the only one—to help you maximize the value of your bets, Puntit offers a wide range of markets, including:

• Puck Line: Puck Line is the hockey version of spreads, where you can bet on the margin of points by which the team will win.
• 60-Minute Line: This betting market lets you predict the outcome of the match at the end of regulation time. It is different from the Moneyline, which includes overtime as well.
• Over/Under: Also known as Totals or Total Goals, this market involves wagering on whether the total number of goals scored will be above or below a given number.
• Prop Bets: The Prop Bets markets let you wager on a specific player or event in a game that is not directly connected to the final outcome. For example, you can bet on the first player to score, total shots by a specific player, or how many shots on goal will occur, among others.
• Futures: The Futures market lets you bet on events long before they occur. Examples of Futures bets in ice hockey include Player to Win MVP, Stanley Cup Winner, and Team to Make the Playoffs.

You'll find even more markets in the live ice hockey betting section, including Next Team to Score, Power Play Outcomes, and Period Totals.

Bet on ice hockey with Puntit if you want to maximize your potential return. We offer some of the most competitive odds across events for both pre-match and in-play markets. We can also enhance your odds and payouts on selected markets through our Bet Boost and Lucky Dip features to let you get the most out of every bet.

What's more, we'll welcome you with a generous bonus and reward you with regular ongoing promotions so you can wager more and risk less.