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NHL Betting & Odds with Crypto at Shuffle
NHL betting at Shuffle gives you access to odds and markets across the National Hockey League, from the opening games of the regular season through the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Check current NHL odds, choose your market and place pre-game or live bets using crypto from one sportsbook.
Popular NHL betting markets include moneylines, puck lines, total goals, period markets and selected player props. You can also follow outright NHL betting odds for longer-term markets such as conference, division and Stanley Cup winners when available.
For hockey outside the NHL, visit Shuffle's Ice Hockey betting section to browse other professional and international competitions.
NHL Betting Odds and Lines
NHL betting lines show both the outcome you are wagering on and the price offered for that selection. Odds can move before the puck drops as sportsbooks react to factors such as team news, expected starting goaltenders, injuries and betting activity.
The main NHL betting markets you are likely to encounter include:
NHL betting market | How it works |
Moneyline | Bet on which team will win under the settlement conditions shown for that market. |
Puck line | Applies a goal handicap to each team, commonly using a ±1.5-goal line. |
Total goals | Bet on whether the combined number of goals finishes over or under a stated total. |
Period betting | Bet on results or totals within an individual period. |
Player props | Markets based on individual performances such as goals, assists, points or shots, when offered. |
Futures | Longer-term NHL bets such as division, conference or Stanley Cup winners when available. |
Always check the individual market wording before placing your bet. In particular, hockey markets can differ over whether overtime and shootouts are included in settlement.
How to Bet on NHL Games
Placing an NHL bet on Shuffle takes a few steps:
Open the NHL league page and choose an upcoming or live game.
Compare the available NHL betting odds and markets.
Select your preferred moneyline, puck line, total, prop or other available wager.
Add the selection to your bet slip.
Enter your stake and review the odds and potential payout.
Confirm the wager.
If you are new to wagering, Shuffle's Sports Betting Guide explains how sportsbooks, odds, markets and bet slips work in more detail.
You can also browse Shuffle's wider crypto betting platform to move between NHL hockey and other sports from the same account.
NHL Moneyline Betting
The NHL moneyline is one of the simplest ways to bet on hockey. Rather than predicting how many goals a team will win by, you select the team you think will win according to the conditions stated for that particular market.
For example, one team may be priced as the favorite while its opponent carries longer odds as the underdog. The odds determine the potential return relative to your stake.
Be careful to distinguish between a standard winner market that includes overtime where specified and a regulation-time market. A regulation-time NHL bet can include a draw as a possible outcome because it is settled after 60 minutes rather than after overtime or a shootout.
NHL Puck Line Betting
The puck line is hockey's version of spread or handicap betting.
A common NHL puck line is -1.5 goals for the favorite and +1.5 goals for the underdog. If you back a team at -1.5, it generally needs to win by at least two goals for that selection to cover the line. A +1.5 selection can generally cover if the team wins or loses by only one goal.
Because the handicap changes what is required for the bet to win, puck line odds can differ significantly from the same team's NHL moneyline price.
NHL Over/Under Betting
NHL totals betting focuses on how many goals will be scored rather than which team wins.
If an NHL game has a total of 6.5 goals, for example:
Over 6.5 requires seven or more goals under the market's settlement rules.
Under 6.5 requires six or fewer.
Totals can also be available for individual teams, periods or other sections of a game. The exact NHL betting lines and prices will vary between matchups.
NHL Live Betting
Live NHL betting allows you to place wagers after a game has started.
Available in-play NHL odds can change throughout the game as the score, time remaining and match situation change. A goal, penalty, power play or change in game state can quickly alter the prices being offered.
Depending on the event, live NHL betting markets may include:
Live NHL market | Example |
Game winner | Which team will win from the current game state |
Puck line | Updated handicap based on the live score |
Total goals | Updated over/under line |
Next goal | Which team will score the next goal |
Period markets | Result or scoring within the current or upcoming period |
The markets available vary by game, and live odds can change or temporarily suspend while significant events are taking place.
Betting on the Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup Playoffs determine the NHL champion at the end of the season.
Sixteen teams qualify for the playoffs. The top three teams from each division account for 12 places, while two additional Wild Card teams from each conference complete the field. Each of the four playoff rounds is played as a best-of-seven series.
NHL futures betting may allow you to wager on a Stanley Cup winner well before the playoffs begin. As the season progresses, Stanley Cup odds can change according to team performance, injuries, qualification prospects and results.
Alongside the outright Stanley Cup winner, available NHL futures can include conference winners, division winners and other season-long markets.
2026–27 NHL Season
The 2026–27 NHL regular season begins on September 29, 2026 and features all 32 teams.
Beginning this season, every NHL team plays 84 regular-season games, consisting of 42 home and 42 away games. The expanded schedule includes four games against every divisional opponent, games against the other teams in the same conference and home-and-away matchups against every team from the opposite conference.
The regular season concludes on April 10, 2027, before the Stanley Cup Playoffs determine the league champion.
That gives NHL bettors a long schedule of regular-season matchups followed by four rounds of playoff hockey, with NHL odds and available markets changing throughout the year.
What Can Affect NHL Betting Odds?
NHL betting odds are not static. Prices can move between when a market opens and the beginning of a game.
Some of the information bettors commonly consider includes:
Expected starting goaltenders
Player injuries and lineup changes
Recent team form
Home and away performance
Back-to-back games and rest
Offensive and defensive performance
Special-teams performance
Previous meetings between the teams
None of these factors guarantees a result. They simply provide context when comparing NHL odds and deciding whether a particular price represents a wager you want to make.
Bet on NHL with Crypto
Shuffle lets eligible players place sports bets using supported cryptocurrencies, allowing NHL betting to sit alongside other major leagues and esports within the same sportsbook.
Hockey fans can move from the NHL into Canadian football through CFL betting or follow American football through NFL crypto betting.
Those interested in the biggest football league in Europe can bet on Champions League with Bitcoin. Shuffle also offers a number of popular esports such as CS2 betting crypto markets for those interesting in less traditional sporting types.
NHL Betting FAQ
What is NHL betting?
NHL betting means wagering on games or season-long outcomes in the National Hockey League. Common markets include moneylines, puck lines, totals, player props, live betting and NHL futures.
Where can I find NHL betting odds?
Current NHL betting odds are displayed on Shuffle's NHL league page when markets are available. Select a game to view its available moneyline, puck line, totals and other betting markets.
What is an NHL moneyline bet?
An NHL moneyline bet involves backing a team to win according to the settlement conditions of that market. Check whether overtime and shootouts are included, as regulation-only markets are settled differently.
What is the puck line in NHL betting?
The puck line is a goal handicap. A typical line gives the favorite -1.5 goals and the underdog +1.5 goals, although the exact lines and odds can vary.
Can you bet on NHL games with Bitcoin?
Yes. Eligible Shuffle users can fund their accounts using supported cryptocurrencies and use their balance to wager on available NHL markets. You can also browse the broader Ice Hockey betting with Bitcoin section for additional hockey competitions.
Can I bet on NHL games live?
Yes, live NHL betting is available for supported games. In-play odds and markets change as the match progresses and can be temporarily suspended following significant events.
Can I bet on the Stanley Cup winner?
Stanley Cup winner markets may be offered as NHL futures. These allow you to back a team to win the championship before the competition has reached the Stanley Cup Final.
How many games are in the 2026–27 NHL season?
Each NHL team plays 84 regular-season games in 2026–27, an increase from the 82-game schedule used in previous seasons.
How many NHL teams make the playoffs?
Sixteen of the NHL's 32 teams qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Each playoff round is a best-of-seven series.
