Article published on 2 December 2011

NHL Prop Bets Worth Betting On

The latest NHL prop bets
The Maple Gambling image gallery control requires that you have the Flash Player plugin installed and JavaScript enabled in your browser.

The closet you'll get to experiencing the rush of what it feels like to play in the NHL is to bet on the NHL, which, when you think about it, makes perfect sense because you're just as invested in the outcome of each game as the players whizzing around the ice, who at times trade the flying puck for flying punches.

Wide Variety of NHL Betting Lines and Odds

It is for this reason that most leading online sportsbooks these days offer a wide variety of NHL betting lines and odds on NHL games, as more and more ice hockey fans are choosing to make the change from mere spectators into avid betting fans who are literally invested in every game they choose to wager on.

Not only does being financially invested in NHL games (through betting) up the stakes dramatically, but it makes for more exciting matchups, especially when you're betting against a buddy or two. Of all the NHL betting lines and markets out there, NHL prop bets are fast becoming some of the most popular.

Unlike outright NHL bets, which are usually based on the final outcome of a game, division or championship, NHL prop bets are often based on less important aspects or stats of the league, but no less exciting ones. For example, online sportsbook Bodog routinely publishes NHL prop bets, and here are some current examples:

NHL Prop Bets at Bodog

How Many Points will Alexander Ovechkin (WAS) score in the 2011-2102 Regular Season?
Over 92.5
Under 92.5

Will Alexander Ovechkin lead the Washington Capitals in points during the 2011-2102 Regular Season?
Yes -135
No -105

Will Dale Hunter be the head coach of the Washington Capitals at the start of the 2012-13 season?
Yes -300
No +200

How many Regular Season win will the Washington Capitals have in the 2011-12 Regular season?
Over 50.5
Under 50.5

Will the Washington Capitals finish with most points in the Eastern Conference during the 2011-12 season?
Yes +200
No -300

Will the Washington Capitals make the playoffs in the 2011-12 Season?
No 15/1

How will the Washington Capitals 2011-12 Season end?
Do Not Make Playoffs 15/1
Eliminated in First Round of Playoffs 2/1
Eliminated in Second Round 11/4
Eliminated in Conference Finals 4/1
Eliminated in Stanley Cup Finals 6/1
Win Stanley Cup 9/1

Will the Carolina Hurricanes make the playoffs in the 2011-12 Season?
Yes 16/1

Be the first to comment on this article!