Tips For NHL Player Props & More

There are many NHL player prop bets available.

Hockey prop bets are unrelated to the game's outcome. They are not connected to team's performance. They also are non-committal.

Most hockey prop bets are player props. Sportsbooks offer NHL player prop odds on whether a skater will hit the Over or Under (O/U) on an event or statistic.

Goal-scoring props are the most popular type of NHL player prop bets. They allow you to bet on whether a player will score a goal in a single NHL game. There are different types of goal- scoring props, including anytime goal scoring, the first goal of the game, and total goals scored. The odds offered on any NHL players prop bet will vary depending on the player's profile and opponent's strength. For example, Elias Petterson has odds of +200, whereas Tyler Motte has +600-800. The vig is the cost of placing a bet at a sportsbook. It's important to check the terms and conditions of a prop before locking it in.

Penalty-minute props are simple. They allow you to bet on how many penalty minutes a player accrues during the game. Sportsbooks assign a total of 6.5 PIM to a players. You’ll bet for or against a major penalty plus a minor penalty.

Shot props are bets on whether a player will hit the Over/Under (O/U) of an assigned number of shots. The most notable goal scorers are volume shooters.

Save props allow you to wager the number of saves an NHL goalie makes during a single game. Goalies behind elite systems like Colorado's will have fewer saves attached, especially against weaker teams.

You can bet on the Over/Under of the number of points a skater registers in a game.

Team prop bets are similar to player props. They measure the team's performance, not just a single player. Team props can be simple Yes/No propositions with odds attached to them. For example, a team prop bet would allow you to bet on the total number of goals a side scores in a game.

A game prop bet is similar to a team prop. It's a bet on the in-game events without focusing on a player or team. A game props is often linked to statistical totals or to specific events.

Player props don't always get as much attention as more conventional NHL bets. They are not as predictable as conventional betting lines. Expert tips on player props include line shopping and looking for specific statistics. Covers' odds comparison tool lets you see the best NHL odds from a variety of legal NHL betting sites in your area. It's also useful to dig into specific matchups. LA Kings and Arizona Coyotes are playing a divisional game. Los Angeles ranked 5th in shots for 2021-2022, and 32nd in shot against. Co covers' NHL matchups page lets people to dive deep into betting stats and trends before they place their bet.

Covers' expert hockey handicappers pour through games, teams and player props to find opportunity and value.

Proposition bets are bets on events or statistics within a game. NHL prop bets usually come out 1-2 days before a match. They can be later if a team is on the second half of a back-to-back.