Betting Hockey 101
You're closer to winning than you think. Let's get you started.
Which sounds like you?
The 3 Bets You Need to Know
Start here. These three bets make up 90% of hockey betting.
What Makes Hockey Different
Four things that make or break hockey bets:
Goalie = 70% of the Game
A hot goalie can shut down anyone. A cold goalie? Easy OVER.
Check today's startersBack-to-Back Games
Teams playing consecutive nights are tired. Backup goalie usually starts. Big edge.
Power Play & Penalty Kill
Good PP vs bad PK? Goals incoming. Check team special teams rankings.
Home Ice Matters
Home teams get last change (better matchups). Plus crowd energy is real.
Don't Make These Mistakes
Save yourself some money. Avoid these rookie errors:
❌ Betting Your Favorite Team
Emotion kills bankroll. The Leafs are your team? Cool. That doesn't mean bet them every night.
❌ Ignoring the Goalie
Checking who's in net takes 30 seconds. Not checking costs you money.
❌ Chasing Big Parlays
That 10-team parlay looks fun until you go 9-1 and win nothing. Stick to singles or small parlays.
❌ Betting Every Game
There are 12 games tonight. You don't need action on all of them. Pick your spots.
Your First Week Blueprint
Here's exactly what to do. No overthinking.
Today: Set Up
- • Pick a sportsbook (FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM all work)
- • Deposit an amount you're okay losing ($50-$200 to start)
- • Check out PuckLuck's Pick of the Day (it's free)
This Week: Watch & Learn
- • Watch 3-5 games without betting (learn the flow)
- • Notice how goalies affect the game
- • Check starting lineups before puck drop
Week 2: Start Small
- • Make 5-10 bets MAX ($10-25 each)
- • Stick to moneyline or totals to start
- • Track every bet in a spreadsheet
Ready to Start Winning?
You've got the basics. Now let's put them to work.