1xBet Hockey Betting in Canada - Ice Hockey Odds, NHL and More
The 1xBet Hockey betting lines cover the main possibilities for bettors in Canada. There are different ice hockey betting markets available on desktop and mobile, both pre-match and live and in-play betting, across a variety of championships that goes well beyond the National Hockey League (NHL) and Stanley Cup (NHL championship trophy and title) and also covers other countries where the sport is popular. All bets, such as moneyline (the bet on the winner of the match) and puck line (the handicap bet that takes the goal difference into account), can be placed in Canadian dollars (CAD).
Sports betting is intended for people 19+ in most Canadian provinces and 18+ in Quebec, Manitoba and Alberta. Play responsibly, setting limits, since winnings are not guaranteed and bets are only entertainment.
Hockey Odds Explained: Moneyline, Puck Line and Totals
Ice Hockey bets have different markets and each of them is expressed in specific data found within the betting lines. Understanding each one of them is essential for choosing your bettor style.
Market | What you bet on | Settlement note |
|---|---|---|
Moneyline | It is the simple bet on the winner of the match | The standard bet is valid only for regular time. If the line includes the term "With OT", overtime (the extra period that is played when regulation time ends in a tie) is included. If the line includes the term "Including Overtime And Penalty Shootouts", shootouts (The tiebreaker after overtime, in which players face the goalie one-on-one to score goals) are also valid. If the bet is only for regular time and a team's win comes in OT or in the shootout, the bet is lost. |
Puck line | It is an ice hockey bet that considers a virtual head start for one of the teams, shown in fractional numbers. For example, if the bet is Team A -1.5, it is as if they started with 1.5 fewer goals and, for this reason, the bet wins only if Team A wins by at least 2 goals. +1.5, on the other hand, a line normally available for the underdog, means that the bet will win if the team wins, draws or loses by just one goal. | The bet is valid according to what is written on the line. The standard bet takes regular time into account, unless the lines contain the terms "With OT". |
Total goals (Over/Under) | It is the bet on the number of goals in the match based on a value set on the line, in which the bet is whether the value will be above or below the one set. | The standard bet considers regulation time (the 3 periods of 20 minutes in the match). If the line says "With OT", the OT goals are valid. If the bet contains "Including Overtime and Penalty Shootouts", all goals scored by the winning team in the shootout will count as one goal and the goals scored by the losing team in the shootout will count as zero goals. |
Period betting | These are bets on factors of each one of the periods, such as the winner of each period or the period with the most goals scored. | Only the period chosen for the bet is considered. |
Team totals | These are ice hockey bets on statistics of each of the teams, such as the total goals of Team A. | The bet considers regular time. In the "With OT" bet, the OT goals are valid. In the "Including Overtime and Penalty Shootouts" bet, if the team is the winner, one goal is added to its tally. |
Player props | These are bets on individual player statistics, such as the total goals of each player. | All bets on a player's individual total are valid only in regular time. |
Same-game parlays | These are bets on several factors of the match in a single slip, in which the hockey odds multiply. For example, Team A wins and Team B has Under 4.5 goals. | Each line has its specific settlement according to its rules. |
Futures | These are bets on factors that consider the entire championship, such as the champion team and the best player. | They are settled at the end of the season. |
For details on other markets, it is necessary to read the market rules for each one in the 1xBet Hockey Terms and Conditions. The more important a match is, the more markets it will have.
How to Read Hockey Odds: A Worked Example
It is possible to read odds in different formats, but all of them represent the same return. Each odds value carries an implied probability, which is the percentage chance of that event happening. The lower the implied probability, the higher the odds, since less likely events (underdog) bring bigger returns because they are riskier. On the other hand, lower odds represent a favourite team or a factor that is more likely to occur during the match.
Odds format | How it looks | What it means for a C$10 stake (illustrative) |
|---|---|---|
Decimal Odds | 2.10 | Return of C$21 (C$11 profit) |
American Odds | +110 | Return of C$21 (C$11 profit) |
Implied Probability | 47.62% | Return of C$21 (C$11 profit) |
These formats are also available in other sports, such as cricket betting on 1xBet and UFC betting on 1xBet.
Alternative Puck Lines, Props and Same-Game Parlays - Online Hockey Betting
Some types of bets carry within them more possibilities, with several lines set by the sportsbook, such as those dealing with the puck line and the totals. Understanding these possibilities provides ways to vary your bets in search of higher or lower odds, always proportional to the risks accepted by the bettor.
Alternative puck lines - It is possible to change the puck line to other selections offered by the bookmaker and adjust the goal margin. For example, changing from Team A -1.5 to Team A -2.5. In this case, the risk increases, but the odds are higher. After all, instead of Team A needing to win by at least two goals, it would need to establish a lead of at least three.
Player props - Bets on individual statistics are completely separate from the result of the game. This involves total goals, total shots on goal and total points. It is also possible to change the Over/Under lines.
Same-game parlay - When adding several parlay legs from the same match to the same slip, the odds go up, but so does the risk, since it is necessary to get all the selections right to win the bet.
Ice Hockey Leagues You Can Bet On
1xBet online hockey betting covers the main ice hockey leagues in the world. The variety is important, since the bigger the league, the higher the number of markets available, as the most important matches have greater statistical coverage, while smaller matches have only the simplest markets.
League/Tournament | Region | What sets it apart |
|---|---|---|
NHL (National Hockey League) | Canada/United States | It is the biggest hockey league in the world and features the main Canadian teams, making it easier to follow in the country. Among the most popular teams, the Original Six stand out. |
AHL (American Hockey League) | Canada/United States | It is the league that develops the players who will be in the NHL in the future, making it important for getting to know the athletes. |
CHL (Canadian Hockey League) - WHL, OHL and QMJHL | Canada/United States | It is the league that develops Canadian hockey players. |
KHL (Kontinental Hockey League) | Belarus, Kazakhstan, China and Russia | It brings together teams from several countries where hockey is traditional, uniting different styles of play. |
SHL (Swedish Hockey League) | Sweden | High number of matches to bet on ice hockey, since each team plays 52 games in the regular season. |
PWHL (Professional Women's Hockey League) | Canada/United States | It is the biggest women's hockey league, with 5 Canadian teams and 7 teams from the United States. |
IIHF World Championship | Worldwide | Since it is contested between national teams, it brings together all of the biggest players in the world. It is held annually. |
Olympic Hockey | Worldwide | Since it is held only every 4 years, it is the high point of national team hockey, in addition to carrying the weight of Olympic glory. |
NHL 2026-27 Season and Stanley Cup Futures
The NHL is the main tournament for betting on ice hockey in Canada. Since each team plays 84 games in the regular season, new for the 2026/2027, and then there are still the playoffs, the number and variety of matches is quite large. Since it is the most important league, the number of markets is also greater than average. In addition to bets on each match, it is possible to place future bets on the winner of the Stanley Cup before or during the season, and on other factors, such as the best player. The odds change as the season unfolds.
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Season start | September 29, 2026 |
Skills competition | February 5, 2027 |
All-star game | February 6, 2027 |
End of regular season | April 10, 2027 |
Start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs | April 2027 |
Stanley Cup Final | Not yet announced |
In the NHL, it is worth paying attention to the Canadian teams and to the defending champio Carolina Hurricanes. Another standout event is the Heritage Classic, in which the games are played outdoors.
What Hockey Bettors Check Before a Game
No analysis factor predicts a bet exactly, since surprises can happen, but analyzing the context of hockey matches is important for better understanding the available markets and odds. There are several factors that should be considered by bettors.
Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
Starting goalie and save percentage | Seeing who the starting goalie (the player who will start the game protecting the net) will be and what their save percentage is helps analyze whether the number of goals conceded by the team will be higher or lower, helping with the totals and player props markets. |
Power play and penalty kill | Knowing the players who are most prone to being penalized is also important for the context of the match, since the defence is weakened on the power play (moment in the game when a team has more players on the ice than its opponent because of a penalty) and the penalty kill. |
Back to back games and rest | Back to back games, when the team plays on two consecutive days, should also be observed. The rest time since the last game also influences each team's level. |
Home vs Away record | Knowing how the home team performs on its own arena (home ice) and how the visitor fares away from its home is important in bets on the result of the match. |
Lineup news | Knowing the lineups and analyzing the absences has an impact on expectations for the game, since, for example, if the team's biggest star does not play the probabilities change. |
Recent form | Even if a team has better statistics over the entire season, it may be going through a bad stretch, so recent form can be an even more important statistic than the totals. |
All of these analysis factors also influence the match odds, since the probabilities are updated according to each statistic and factor that can change the dynamics of a game. The betting lines already reflect most of the public information
Live Ice Hockey Betting
Since hockey matches are very dynamic, it is possible to bet live on several of the markets offered by bookmakers. While following the match, it is possible to make a ice hockey bet on which team will score the next goal, what the result of the period will be and also place bets on the totals. In some cases, depending on the market and the moment of the game, it is also possible to cash out an ice hockey bet and keep the amount proportional to the odds at the time of the bet versus the odds at the time of the cashout.
Criterion | Pre-match | Live betting |
|---|---|---|
When you bet | Before the matches, whether days before or up to the minute before the start | While the matches are in progress, which requires greater speed |
Typical markets | Puck line, moneyline, total goals, player props | Next goal, goal in the next minutes, totals, match result, period result, live total |
How odds move | According to the context of the match, such as the lineup, the news, recent form and the volume of bets | According to what happens in the matches, such as the team's performance, goals and penalties |
What to watch | News about the teams, recent statistics, lineups, home vs away performance | The match's real-time statistics, changes in the score, the penalties (such as power play), live odds and, preferably, following the live video of the match. |
The odds in in-play betting move at every moment, reflecting mainly the goals scored and the penalties for each team. Thus, live betting on 1xBet hockey has crucial differences from pre-match betting.
Online Ice Hockey Betting App and How to Start
It is possible to bet on hockey at 1xBet on both desktop and mobile devices, both through the mobile browser and through the 1xBet mobile app made available on the official website and installed through the APK file on Android. Both versions use the same account and balance. With the app, it is possible to set up notifications to receive changes in results, which is useful for live bets. The process of placing an ice hockey bet is simple.
Access the official sports section of 1xBet Canada website through your browser or the 1xBet app.
Log in to your account (desktop or ice hockey betting app). If you do not have a registration yet, choose the sign-up method, which can be e-mail, phone, social networks or one click, and create your 1xBet account. After the 1xBet login, access the payments section at the top of the screen and make a deposit. It is possible to set a deposit limit before you start betting.
Go to the Ice Hockey page, which can be accessed through the side menu that contains all the sports available for betting. There, you will see all the leagues and matches available, then click on the one you want.
In the top menu of the match page will be the available markets, so choose one such as moneyline, puck line, totals or period, among others.
Click on the 1xBet sports line you want to bet on, which will open the bet slip. Check the odds, which is important in live bets since they can change at any moment. Then, enter your stake and confirm the bet.
Deposits, Withdrawals and Responsible Play - Betting Hockey
1xBet hockey accepts different deposit methods for betting on ice hockey, which can be in CAD or in cryptocurrencies. The systems are divided into some categories: bank transfer, Interac, e-wallets, bank cards and cryptocurrencies.
Withdrawals are generally made through the same method used for the deposit. Before a withdrawal, the platform may require identity verification through the KYC procedure after the 1xBet registration, as well as verify the contact methods by receiving codes by SMS and E-mail. In case of problems, it is possible to contact 1xBet customer support, 24/7, by phone, live chat and social networks
Set a deposit limit before you start hockey gambling. This is important for keeping play responsible. Bets are entertainment, not investments, and carry financial risks. In the 1xBet settings, it is possible to set a loss limit, deposit limit, session time limits and self-exclusion of the account. Sports betting is 19+ in most of the provinces of Canada and 18+ in Manitoba, Alberta and Quebec.