Ice Hockey Betting, Best Odds, Tips, and Predictions - 2023

Ice hockey is a very popular sport in the north of Europe and Canada, and it is safe to say that it is only growing in stature among Irish sports bettors. This is one of the fastest growing sports in the world, but there is a lot to learn. If you want to start betting on hockey, this in-depth guide is for you. I will help you learn all about betting on this sport as well as what the best hockey betting sites are.

💯 Ice Hockey Betting Odds

Below, you can find tables with odds from some of the best betting sites for two main ice hockey competitions - the National Hockey League and the IIHF World Championship. The latter will not be played again until May 2024, so the odds are not out yet. I will update the odds closer to the time.

National Hockey League (NHL)

Team
Colorado Avalanche	8.00	9.50	9.54	8.50	9.50	9.50	8.50
Edmonton Oilers	9.00	8.00	10.11	12.50	9.00	8.00	12.50
Toronto Maple Leafs	9.00	9.00	9.80	12.50	9.00	9.00	12.50
New Jersey Devils	11.00	12.00	11.27	13.00	11.00	12.00	12.00
Vegas Golden Knights	11.00	11.00	12.01	14.00	11.00	11.000	13.00
Boston Bruins	11.00	11.00	12.42	15.00	11.00	11.00	14.00
Carolina Hurricanes	14.00	14.00	11.86	12.50	12.00	14.000	13.50
New York Rangers	12.00	14.00	13.73	17.00	13.00	14.000	16.00
Dallas Stars	16.00	17.00	16.10	18.00	15.00	17.00	17.00
Tampa Bay Lightning	16.00	15.00	16.85	16.00	14.00	15.00	15.00

N.B. These are not the only teams that are competing in the NHL, but they are the ones that, according to the bookmakers, have the best chance of going on to win the title. You can find the odds for the remaining teams at the respective bookies.

IIHF World Championship

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📊 Best Ice Hockey Betting Sites by Category

There are a good number of top ice hockey betting sites that Irish punters can register with to place their bets. However, different sites come with various pros and cons, and a site which is awesome for one gambler, might be bad for another. So, it is for this reason that I am now going to give you a table where you can see the top ice hockey betting sites according to certain criteria.

🥇 Ice Hockey Betting Sites in Ireland

You will not find it hard to locate a sportsbook that offers hockey betting, but what you might have trouble with is finding the best site for your online hockey betting needs. So, to help you out, in this part of my guide, I am going to take a brief look at seven quality sportsbooks that Irish ice hockey fans should consider registering with to place bets on this highly entertaining sport.

William Hill

William Hill is known for its options for horse racing, but it is also a really good place for ice hockey betting. They provide a range of markets and very competitive odds for all of the big leagues and competitions as well as smaller ice hockey events from countries such as Poland, Austria, and Finland.

If a big match is on, do not be surprised to see over 50 markets available pre-match and in-play. They also stream a good number of live matches each week, so it is not hard to see why I consider William Hill to be the best overall site for hockey betting. To top it off, new punters can claim a welcome bonus of two free bets of €15 that can be used on any sport.

Read our William Hill review if you want to find out even more.

888Sport

It is safe to say that 888sport is serious about providing their punters with a quality ice hockey betting experience. Think of a big competition, and they will have odds on offer for all of the matches that are being played. You can also bet on a lot more pre-match or live betting options than just the match or tournament winner, which helps to keep the entertainment levels high.

Newbies will be treated to €30 worth of free bets that you can use to try and get your ice hockey betting experience off to a flier. If you ever come across any problems while betting here, they have a really good customer care team that will quickly solve the issues.

Our 888Sport review can tell you everything else that you need to know about this quality bookmaker.

Betway

Betway received a lot of complaints when they opened up in 2006, but rather than crumble, they paid attention to the criticism and are now one of the world's best sportsbooks. They are a renowned provider for Irish ice hockey bettors due to the fact that they never skimp on the odds that they offer for this sport.

Additionally, they offer a range of betting options for the big ice hockey events, and variety is something that always goes down well. If you decide to start an ice hockey betting journey with Betway, your first bet is a risk-free one up to €50 - if your bet loses, your stake will be returned to you as a free bet.

Check out our in-depth Betway review if you would like to find out even more.

Mr. Green Sport

Mr. Green originally started off as an online casino, but in 2016 they decided to chance their luck in the sports betting world, and they have not looked back since. When it comes to their ice hockey betting options, I am pretty sure that you will never be disappointed by the odds that they offer for the major events.

They do not seem to offer as many markets as other sportsbooks, but I still believe they offer enough to keep the average ice hockey bettor entertained. I really enjoy their mobile betting platform - you can bet on the go thanks to their 100% mobile compatible desktop site and their mobile app.

Not sure of Mr. Green is the sportsbook for you? Our Mr. Green Review will help you make up your mind.

TonyBet

When you are searching for a bookmaker to bet on sports such as ice hockey, one thing that you should take a look at is the market variety that is on offer. Before completing the registration process, you need to make sure that the site in question has enough betting options for you.

With regard to market variety, TonyBet will never let you down - it is not rare to find more than 100 markets for the biggest ice hockey events. Additionally, they are known to offer their punters very competitive odds. If you need to speak to their customer care agents about anything, their average response time is a mere 20 seconds.

If you want to find out more about TonyBet before signing up, then have a look at our TonyBet review.

BoyleSports

The people of Ireland are extremely patriotic, so I thought that it would be rude not to include a quality Irish sports betting site in my list. What is it that makes BoyleSports such a successful bookmaker among Irish ice hockey bettors? Well, to start with, they offer odds and markets for all of the biggest and best ice hockey events.

They do not have the same market variety as the likes of William Hill and TonyBet, it must be said. What entices many to register with BoyleSports is their quality welcome offer where you can place a qualifying bet of €10 and earn free bets that are worth €40.

Find out more about this top-quality bookie by reading our BoyleSports review.

Unibet

If you want to watch the ice hockey events that you place bets on, there are a good number of bookies out there that will have live streams for the big matches but, in my opinion, Unibet is the best around for Irish punters. When it comes to live betting, they have top in-play graphics and stats that prove very useful.

They also have decent market variety and always seem to offer competitive odds. Making deposits for your ice hockey betting should be really simple as they have top payment methods that you can use such as PayPal, Skrill, Visa, Paysafecard, and MasterCard.

Our Unibet review will tell you everything else that you need to know about this sportsbook.

💰 How to Bet on Ice Hockey

Now that you know some of the top hockey betting sites, I am now going to be looking at some of the more prominent ice hockey markets that you can bet on. There will usually not be as many markets available as there are for more popular sports such as rugby or football, but the following markets should be on offer at all of the top sites:

Outright

With the outright betting market, what you are tasked with doing is trying to predict the team that will go on and lift the title. If your chosen team goes on to do just that, you win your bet. If they do not, your stake is lost. It really does not need any more explaining.

Match Result

With this market you are betting on the winning team as well, but this time you have to predict the team to win a particular match and not the overall event. Due to the fact that it is harder to predict the overall winner, the odds for the match result market will not be as high as they are for the outright winner.

Puck Line

The puck line betting option is the ice hockey betting term for handicap betting. Sometimes, you might feel like betting on the match winner, but when you check out the odds that are available, you see that they are not worth your time. This could be because one of the teams is a huge favourite, meaning that they have low odds that you would need to bet plenty of money on in order to make a decent profit. Likewise, betting on the underdogs with big odds could be like throwing your hard-earned cash in the toilet.

With puck line betting, you have the option of giving one of the teams a theoretical disadvantage or advantage to increase the odds on offer or increase your chances of landing some kind of win. For example, you could give the underdog a +2.5 goal advantage, which means that if you bet on them to win and they lose by just 1 or 2 goals, your bet will be a winning one, although in reality they have still lost the game.

Goals Total Over/Under

In sports such as football, you can bet on the total number of gaols that you think will be scored in a game or by one of the participating teams. You can also find such a market for ice hockey - your chosen sportsbook will give you a number, such as 5.5, and then it is up to you to decide whether the total goals scored will be higher or lower than this.

If you think that there will be six goals in the match, then opt for the "Over" option, while if you think that there will be five goals or fewer, then opt for the "Under" option.

Correct Score

This is a straightforward wager where you try and predict the exact score of a match. Due to the fact that it is a really hard market for punters to get right, the odds that are on offer will always be very enticing. There are different variations of this market on offer at the top betting sites - for instance, predicting the regulation time exact score or the exact score after overtime.

💡 Ice Hockey Betting Tips

In this section of my ice hockey betting guide, I am going to provide you with some quality ice hockey betting tips that you should keep in mind when you are betting on this action-packed sport. While I definitely can not tell you that these tips will lead to winning wagers, what I can tell you is that will definitely increase your chances of being successful.

Check Head-to-Head Match-ups

If you want to bet on the winner of a match, then before you go ahead and finalise your bet, my advice to you is to check out the head-to-head record that exists between the two teams that will be playing against each other. If you are a big fan of football, then you will already be aware of the fact that some teams seem to have a strangle hold over another, and the same can happen in sports such as ice hockey.

So, before you go ahead and place any of your hard-earned money on a team to win, check out their head-to-head record - if you see that the team that you were thinking about betting on has a poor record against their opponents, I would suggest that you look at betting on something else. Yes, there is a chance that they will go on to win, but you need to weigh up whether it is worth your while risking it or not. History does have a funny way of repeating itself.

Do Less Parlay Betting

Parlay betting, also known as accumulator betting, is something that is enticing to punters due to the fact that the odds of different selections are multiplied together into one bet to give some much higher odds. For instance, you could bet on four teams to win with odds of 2.50, 3.00, 3.50, and 2.00 for combined odds of 52.50. Then, if you were to place €5 on this bet and all four teams go on to win, you would land a profit of €257.50.

However, while the odds of a parlay bet can be very enticing, parlay betting is not something that I recommend that you get into a habit of doing. Why is this? Well, simply due to the fact that you will lose a lot more times than you win due to the fact that every selection that you add to a parlay bet has to come in for your bet to be a winner. If you bet on six teams to win and get five right, you will walk away with nothing more than a pat on the back for being close.

Parlay betting can be fun due to the big possible returns, but I suggest that you just place the odd parlay bet every now and then for a little bit of added entertainment.

Manage Betting Funds Strategically

Now, this is not really a specific ice hockey betting tip as it is one that applies to whatever sport it is that you are betting on. It is very important though, which is the reason why I have included it. When you sit down for a sports betting session, it is vital that manage your money well and always gamble responsibly.

In my view, one of the best ways to make sure that you do not spend more money than you can afford to potentially end up losing is by coming up with a budget, and sticking to it. Once you have lost the money that you budgeted, you need to stop placing bets right away. Some novice bettors will get into a habit of spending a bit more money in order to try and recuperate losses, but this will just see you lose a lot more money. You need to be disciplined and never spend more than what you budgeted.

Another great way that you can manage your money is by setting up a deposit limit for a set period of time - usually, your bookmaker will give you the option of setting up a daily, weekly, or monthly deposit limit. If you set up a monthly deposit limit of €250 at the start of a month, and you have deposited €250 by the end of the week, you will have to wait three weeks before you will be allowed to deposit any more money. All of the sportsbooks that I mention in this guide will have a deposit limit option that can be set up by speaking to customer support.

Bet on Main Leagues Such as NHL

If you happen to be new to hockey sports betting, then what I suggest to you is that you stick to the main leagues such as the NHL when you first start out. Why is this? Well, it is simply due to the fact that there is more information available for the big leagues and competitions, so it is easier to research ahead of your bets. Research is always key - if you bet without doing any research, you will lose more than you win. As you start to gain more knowledge on ice hockey betting, then you can start thinking about betting on the minor leagues.

💳 Best Payment Methods at Ice Hockey Betting Sites

When it comes to placing bets on ice hockey, you will obviously need to have some money in your bookmaker account. All of the top bookies that I mentioned in this guide offer their Irish punters a wide range of banking methods, and in this part of my guide I shall have a look at some of the best banking options around. Selecting a payment method for making deposits and withdrawals is a vital decision, so it is best not to rush your decision.

Cards

You will struggle to find a sportsbook that does not accept credit, debit, and prepaid cards for making deposits and withdrawals. The most popular bank cards for Irish gamblers are MasterCard and Visa, although more locations are banning the use of credit cards for gambling, so only debit cards are allowed in certain jurisdictions. Irish sports bettors can still use credit cards, but I would not be shocked if they were banned in the near future, like they have been in the United Kingdom. If you want to use Visa to make deposits and withdrawals, then it can be found at most sportsbooks.

What about pre-paid cards? Well, a pre-paid card is basically a voucher that you can purchase which has a code on the back that you need to input when you are making a deposit at your chosen online sportsbook. When it comes to popularity, the most popular pre-paid card that exists at the moment is Paysafecard. It is great for making deposits, but pre-paid cards do not allow for withdrawals.

e-Wallets

In my view, the best way to deposit and withdraw any winnings from an online sportsbook is by using an e-Wallet. They are very simple to use, extremely secure, and allow for instant transactions. All you need to do is link a bank account to your preferred e-Wallet, and transactions become quick and convenient. Some quality e-Wallets that Irish punters can make use of include Neteller, Skrill, PayPal, MuchBetter, and ecoPayz.

However, many sports betting sites will not let you claim the bonus that is on offer if your initial deposit was made using PayPal, Skrill, or Neteller. In the past, many players tried to use these payment options to claim welcome offers more than once, so betting sites put restrictions in play to stop this from happening. Thus, always read the T&Cs before you place a deposit to claim a bonus.

Bank Transfer

I know that there might be some older sports bettors that frequent our site for betting tips, and the bank transfer is the payment option that such punters will probably prefer. No third party members will be involved when you use this payment option, and it allows you to send money from your bank account directly to your sportsbook account - the deposits will be available to you straight away. However, I need to point out that the bank transfer payment method is one of the slowest around when it comes to withdrawals - it is not rare to have to wait five business days.

🔥 How We Select the Best Ice Hockey Betting Sites

At the start of this guide, I provided you with some quality sites for ice hockey betting, but I am well aware that you might be sitting there wondering to yourself how it is that I came to decide that those seven sites are some of the best around for betting on this sport. Well, if that is the case, then read this next section of my guide carefully as I am going to now explain the main criteria that I look at when I am selecting bookmakers to our readers.

Licensed

The very first thing that I have trained myself to look at is who has licensed and regulated the site in question because I do not want to recommend any online sportsbook that is not 100% legit. Signing up with a dodgy bookmaker is a sure way to fall foul of some sort of cybercrime. I will look for top gambling regulators such as the United Kingdom Gambling Commission and the Malta Gaming Authority as a site that has been licensed by one of these is definitely safe and legit for you to place ice hockey bets with.

Welcome Offers

When I am 100% sure that the site is a legitimate one and completely safe for you to bet on, the next thing that I will turn my attention to is the welcome bonus that they are offering. The sports betting industry is very competitive, meaning that bookies have to offer attractive welcome offers to try and entice new bettors to register with them.

When I am checking out a bookie's welcome offer, I obviously pay attention to the amount that is being offered, but I also have a good look at the terms and conditions that apply since these are what determine a bonus's true value. A bonus of €100 with wagering requirements of 30x is not actually as valuable as a bonus of €50 with 15x wagering requirements. Below is a list of important T&Cs to pay attention to when analysing a bonus:

• The wagering requirements in play
• The number of days you will be given to clear the wagering requirements
• The number of days given to use the bonus
• Whether there are restrictions on particular banking options

Payment Methods

The more banking methods that are available at a sportsbook, the more ranking points they will receive from me. The best bookies know that not everyone wants to use the same payment methods, so it is vital that they offer a wide range to suit the different needs of their punters. When I check out the banking methods on offer, I want to see a good variety of e-Wallet and card options. A site that is lacking in their payment method department is one that I will struggle to recommend to my readers.

Ice Hockey Betting Odds

The odds that are being offered by a sportsbook are of the utmost importance since these are what determine the type of profit that can be made when winning bets are placed. Before I recommend a sports betting site to you, I will have a good look at the odds that they have available and will compare them with some of their rivals. If I think that they are slacking with their ice hockey betting odds, then I will inform you of that, and then leave it up to you to make your final decision.

Available Bet Types

Betting on a match winner of the eventual winner of a tournament can be fun, but if these are the only markets that are being offered, it is safe to say that things can get boring quickly. When I am reviewing a bookmaker, I will have a good look at the markets that are being offered for the sport that I am writing about. Those sites that have more markets than you can shake a proverbial stick at will score very well with me.

Mobile Betting

Nowadays, many Irish bettors love having the option of betting on ice hockey on the go, which is why I always make a point of having a good look at the mobile betting platform that a sportsbook is offering. There are additional brownie points available to those who have created an app, but I will be happy as long as a site has ensured that their desktop website is compatible with a range of mobile devices. If a site is lacking in the mobile department, then it is highly unlikely that I will recommend it due to the popularity of mobile gambling nowadays.

Some of the best sites around at the moment that have their own quality app include:

• William Hill
• BoyleSports
• TonyBet
• Betway
• 888sport
• Unibet

Live Streaming

I will also have a look at the live streaming feature that an online bookmaker has on offer. When you sit down and bet on a sport, you will want to follow the bet closely, and the best way to do this is by watching the action unfold via a live stream. Some bookmakers might request that you have some money in the account before granting you access to their live stream feature, but usually having an account is enough. Some of the best live streaming bookies include Unibet, William Hill, 888Sport, and BoyleSports.

🫰 Ice Hockey Betting Sites with the Best Odds

With regard to ice hockey betting odds, what are the sportsbooks that are offering some of the best odds around? Well, below you can find a list of five really good sites that have quality odds that will not leave you yearning for more:

• TonyBet
• William Hill
• Unibet
• 888Sport
• BoyleSports

💵 Top 3 Welcome Offers from Ice Hockey Betting Sites

Nowadays, the majority of sportsbooks that you come across will offer some sort of welcome bonus to new punters that decide to register with them. However, welcome bonuses are not all created equally so, in this section of my ice hockey betting guide, I am going to give you three welcome bonuses that I feel are the best around for ice hockey bettors at this moment in time.

• TonyBet - Those that decide to register with TonyBet will see their first deposit 100% matched up to the value of €100. The minimum deposit that punters need to put down stands at €10, while the min odds required when using the free bet is 1.50 for single bets and 1.70 if you opt to place an accumulator bet. The wagering requirements are 5x, while you will be given 14 days to clear them
• BoyleSports - Those who sign up and place a bet of at least €10 and minimum odds of 2.00 will get free bets that total €30 as well as €10 which can be used at the BoyleSports online casino. The maximum that you can win with this welcome offer is €100, while there are 5x wagering requirements in play
• 888Sport - If you decide that 888Sport is the site that you want to open an account with to bet on ice hockey, then once you have placed a qualifying wager of €10 with odds of at least 1.50, you will be given €30 worth of free bets that you can use of your ice hockey bets. Additionally, you will receive €10 to spend at their online casino - this casino bonus comes with 40x wagering requirements

📺 Best Ice Hockey Live Streaming Betting Sites

Live streaming is a feature that I love to see at a sportsbook, and more and more bookies are offering it to their punters. However, some bookies have a better live streaming feature than their rivals, and below I have given you a list of sportsbooks that are known for offering quality live streams:

• BoyleSports
• William Hill
• 888Sport
• Unibet

📜 A Brief History of Ice Hockey

The origins of this sport is something that has been debated a lot - in 2008, the IIHF declared that the first organized ice hockey game took place in Montreal in 1875. A lot of people also believe that the first rules of ice hockey were published in the Montreal Gazette back in 1877. However, research shows that the first ice hockey games were played in England and that its earliest rules were also generated in England. Canada then went on to make important contributions to this sport from the 1870s, and come the 20th century, the sport had been reshaped by Canadian rules.

So, it is clear that ice hockey, despite what Canadians might claim, was not invented in Canada. There is evidence that ice hockey was being played throughout Canada in the 19th century, even before the famous match that was played in Montreal in 1875. This should not come as much of a surprise though as settlers from Ireland and Great Britain would have brought it with them, and so would British navy officers who were based in Canada.

Although ice hockey was not invented by Canadians, they have become the dominant force in this sport. For instance, when it comes to the Winter Olympics, they sit at the top of the medals table with 9 golds, 4 silvers, and 3 bronzes. Another big international hockey event is the World Championships, and Canada have the most titles with no fewer than 28 successes under their belt.

😍 Why is Ice Hockey so Popular?

Ice hockey has surged in popularity across the world in the last few years. While it has always been very popular in Canada, Russia, and the US, it has started to gain a following in countries such as South Korea, India, and China. The gameplay has obviously played a part in its success. It has a lot more action than other sports, meaning that entertainment is never in short supply. Also, people love to see big hits in sport, and sometimes you can almost feel the bone-crunching hits through the television. In football, some games end in boring 0-0 draws, but goalless draws are rare in ice hockey, and goals will also keep fans coming back for more.

🎫 Popular Ice Hockey Tournaments

Let me now take a closer look at some of the best ice hockey tournaments that punters can think about placing wagers on.

National Hockey League (NHL)

The NHL is the biggest ice hockey competition, with the first event being played in 1917 with a total of just four teams. Nowadays, 31 teams compete, and 24 of them are from the US. As it is the most prestigious ice hockey event, you will come across NHL markets and odds at most sportsbooks that you encounter. The winners get their hands on the Stanley Cup, and the most successful team is the Montreal Canadiens with 25 titles. Every team plays a total of 82 matches (41 at home and 41 away), which means that there are plenty of betting options.

National League (NL)

The National League is the top tier of ice hockey in Switzerland, and one of the most supported leagues in Europe - the matches average a little under 7,000 spectators per match. There are 14 teams in the league, with each team playing a total of 52 games in the season. The top eight will then play in the play-offs to determine the winner, while the two of the bottom four will be at risk of relegation. HC Davos are the most successful team with a total of 31 titles, while Genève-Servette HC are the most recent champions.

Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL)

The Deutsche Eishockey Liga is the biggest ice hockey league in Germany. When it comes to popularity, it is the second most supported league in Europe, only behind the aforementioned Swiss National League. There are 15 teams that compete in the competition, with each team playing a total of 56 matches. The top six teams at the end of the season enter the Playoffs automatically, while the 7th to 10th placed teams play in Pre-playoffs. The team that finishes at the bottom is relegated. Eisbären Berlin are the most successful team with nine titles, while the most recent champions are EHC Red Bull München.

Kontinental Hockey League (KHL)

The Kontinental Hockey League was founded back in 2008, and it is made up of clubs from Russia (20), China (1), Kazakhstan (1), and Belarus (1). When it comes to prestige, only the NHL can claim to be more prestigious. The KHL is split into the East and West conferences, and each team plays 62 games across the season. The eight best teams will earn a place in the Playoffs, where they fight it out for the Gagarin Cup. HC CSKA Moscow and Ak Bars Kazan both have three titles apiece, with the former also being the current champions.

📅 Ice Hockey Schedule 2023

Obviously, if you want to bet in any big ice hockey events, you have to know when they are going to be taking place. Thus, below you can find a table that gives you the dates of the biggest ice hockey tournaments. Make a note of the date of any event that you want to bet on, so that you do not miss out on some betting opportunities.

⚖️ Is Ice Hockey Betting Legal in Ireland?

Before placing bets on any sport, it is important to check that it is legal in the country that you are in. With regard to ice hockey betting in Ireland, there is nothing to worry about as it is 100% legal. However, always remember to gamble responsibly.

🤔 Final Thoughts

We have reached the end of this ice hockey betting guide, and I have told you everything that you need to know about ice hockey betting. You'll find ice hockey odds and markets at many sportsbooks, but my research has shown that the best ones are BoyleSports, William Hill, Betway, 888Sport, Mr. Green, TonyBet, and Unibet. Registering with any of these will give you the ice hockey betting experience that you are after.

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✒️ Sheldon Muchmore - iGaming and Sports Betting Enthusiast

This ice hockey betting page was written by Sheldon Muchmore.

Sheldon is a tipster and betting expert from the United Kingdom who has a passion for a whole range of sports, particularly football, rugby, and cricket. He is an avid Aston Villa fan, so feel free to feel a bit of pity for him. He has been involved in the online gambling industry for a number of years now and has written a large number of predictions for a variety of sports including GAA, so he has built up a lot of sporting expertise over the years.