Ice Hockey Odds in the United States

Upcoming NHL games

These NHL fixtures are on the board across US sportsbooks. Times are shown in UTC — convert to your local zone.

• Carolina Hurricanes vs Florida Panthers — 29 Sep, 21:10 UTC
• Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montréal Canadiens — 29 Sep, 23:10 UTC
• Boston Bruins vs New York Rangers — 30 Sep, 00:10 UTC
• Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks — 30 Sep, 02:10 UTC
• Vegas Golden Knights vs Chicago Blackhawks — 30 Sep, 02:40 UTC
• Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins — 30 Sep, 23:40 UTC
• Colorado Avalanche vs Los Angeles Kings — 01 Oct, 02:10 UTC
• Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres — 01 Oct, 23:10 UTC
• New Jersey Devils vs Philadelphia Flyers — 01 Oct, 23:10 UTC
• New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning — 01 Oct, 23:10 UTC

Because hockey lines move on goalie confirmations and late scratches, it's worth comparing two or three books right before puck drop rather than locking in early.

How NHL betting markets work

Three core markets carry most NHL handle:

• Moneyline: pick the winner outright, including overtime and shootout. This is where sharp bettors focus because hockey is a low-scoring, high-variance sport.
• Puck line: the fixed hockey spread, almost always set at ±1.5. Backing a favorite at -1.5 means they need to win by two or more; an underdog at +1.5 covers even in a one-goal loss.
• Total (over/under): combined goals, commonly set around 5.5 or 6. Empty-net goals late in tight games swing these more than newcomers expect.

Beyond these, you'll find period betting, both teams to score, player point and shot props, and Same Game Parlay style combos where the operator supports them. For live NHL betting, in-game moneyline and next-goal markets refresh throughout all three periods.

Which sportsbooks price NHL best

Our odds sampling compares how often each book posted the best available price across matched markets. On hockey and adjacent sports:

• DraftKings: best price on 54% of sampled markets (avg margin ~4.25%, 1,068 markets sampled) — the standout for line value in our data.
• Fanatics Sportsbook: best price 42% of the time with a similar ~4.25% margin, a strong value option.
• FanDuel: 36% best-price share, avg margin ~4.46%.
• Caesars Sportsbook: 36% best-price share, margin ~5.27%.
• BetRivers: 28% best-price share, margin ~6.35% — noticeably wider pricing.
• BetMGM: 20% best-price share, margin ~5.21%.

bet365 and ESPN BET were not price-sampled here, so treat their odds ratings as editorial rather than measured. bet365 still scores highest overall in our ratings for odds (8.8), market coverage (9.6) and live capability (9.4). The practical takeaway: if you only bet at one book, price share favors DraftKings for hockey lines; if you shop lines, add Fanatics and FanDuel to catch the best puck-line and total numbers.

Best books for live hockey and streaming

NHL games swing fast, so in-play tools matter. Every operator listed offers live betting. If you want to watch while you bet, live streaming is available at bet365, DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM based on their feature sets. bet365 rates highest for live capability (9.4) and carries Cash Out and Bet Builder, which suits bettors who like to trade out of a position mid-game or build multi-leg hockey bets.

For Same Game Parlay hockey combos, DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, BetRivers, ESPN BET, Fanatics and Hard Rock Bet all support them. Cash Out is available at bet365, DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars and ESPN BET. Match the feature to how you actually bet — there's no point choosing a book for streaming you won't use.

Payments, withdrawals and apps

All nine books share a $10 minimum deposit and quote withdrawals in the 0–24 hour range, so cash-out speed is broadly similar on paper. Payment menus differ:

• PayPal and Online Banking are supported across all listed operators.
• Venmo is available at bet365, DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, ESPN BET, Fanatics and Hard Rock Bet.
• Visa appears at bet365 and FanDuel; Play+ at DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars and BetRivers.

BetRivers rates highest of the group for withdrawals (8.6), with bet365 (8.9) and DraftKings/FanDuel close behind on their overall payout ratings. Every operator offers both iOS and Android apps. bet365, DraftKings and FanDuel lead the app ratings (9.3, 9.2, 9.3), which matters for live NHL betting where a quick, stable app is the difference between getting a line and missing it.

Legal hockey betting by state

US sports betting is regulated state by state — there is no single national license. An operator licensed by the New Jersey DGE is not automatically legal to use in another state; availability, minimum age and rules depend on your state regulator (NYSGC in New York, PGCB in Pennsylvania, MGCB in Michigan, and so on). The minimum age is 21 in regulated states.

Live NHL betting markets are commonly available in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Colorado, Ohio, Illinois, Arizona, Virginia and Massachusetts, among others. Before depositing, confirm the specific book holds a license in your state — you can only legally bet within a state where the operator is licensed and while physically located there. All nine operators here are licensed by state regulators; check the current list for your location.

How to choose for NHL

• Choose DraftKings if line value is your priority — it topped our best-price sampling for hockey markets and has a top-tier app.
• Choose bet365 if you want the broadest market coverage plus Cash Out, Bet Builder and live streaming in one place.
• Choose FanDuel or Fanatics if you shop lines and want a second strong-pricing book alongside DraftKings.
• Choose BetRivers if fast, reliable payouts rank above squeezing the best odds — but expect wider margins.
• Avoid relying on a single book at wider margins (BetMGM, BetRivers) for every bet if getting the best number matters to you.

For most hockey bettors, keeping accounts at two value books and comparing the puck line and total before puck drop is the simplest edge available.