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Hockey bettors can appreciate the lower betting
limits on NHL games than they would normally incur on NFL or NBA
games. The lower betting limits is virtually an admission by
sportsbooks of the fact that they are not as inclined to accept bets
on the NHL as they would be for other major sports. Obviously, this
can work to your favor if you educate yourself about the game, trends,
and tendencies of individual teams.
Often the safest way to bet hockey is to go with slight favorites or
slight underdogs. If you decide to bet the slight underdogs, all you
have to do is break even in the win/loss column to make a profit. So,
if you played two teams at +120, and bet $100 on each team you could
win one game and lose one game and still make a $20 profit.
Factors to Consider
Just as the starting pitcher is the most vital player to consider in a
baseball wager, the starting goaltender is nearly as important in a
hockey game. If you notice that a particular team’s back-up goalie is
getting the start then that could be either an advantage or a red flag
depending on your betting preference. More times than not a back-up
netminder equates to at least one more goal allowed than normal for
that team.
Another factor to consider is teams’ schedules leading up to that
day’s game. For example, teams playing consecutive games/days on the
road. If this is the case you will probably want to bet the home team.
Of course, you would still want to consider other factors, but if the
visitor is playing its second consecutive road game in as many days it
is definitely something that favors the home team the majority of the
time.
It is also important to know the style of play of each team. If two
finesse teams are playing against each other then the score is
probably going to be higher than normal. Conversely, if two defensive,
physical teams are going head-to-head, then the score is likely to be
low. When finesse teams meet physical teams it is usually a safe bet
to go with the defensive team. A good defense almost always beats a
good offense in any sport.
Hockey is considered a niche sport and ranks well behind Major League
Baseball, the NFL and the NBA in terms of popularity and an overall
understanding. Consequently, oddsmakers do not spend the same amount
of time creating NHL odds as they do for the NFL or NBA. This can lead
to nice profits if you know what to look for when betting these games.
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