If you are looking to bet on the Leafs but unsure what exactly to place your money on, then you have come to the right place. Here are a few of the most popular Leafs betting markets explained.
Moneyline
The most important thing to understand about the moneyline is that all you are betting on is which side will win. The most common moneyline bet involves the entire game, but the best sports betting sites will also give you the option to place moneyline wagers for each period.
The difference with these wagers is that ties can occur, resulting in a no bet and you receiving your money back. For the standard full game moneyline, a winner will always be decided as overtime and shootout are included.
Example: Leafs (-180) vs. Panthers (+155)
Puck line
A slight variation on the moneyline, puck line bets add in goal differential stipulations to even the playing field between teams of different skill. In the NHL, puck line odds are almost always set at -1.5/+1.5, meaning the favourite (-) must win the game by two goals and the underdog (+) must either win the game or lose by one goal.
Example: Leafs -1.5 (+135) vs. Panthers +1.5 (-155)
Totals
If you are looking to place a wager on a game but lack confidence in either side winning, then totals are a great alternative. The standard total line is the projection for what both teams will combine to score in the entire game. Overtime is included and one goal is awarded to the winning side in a shootout.
Example: Leafs vs. Panthers over 6.5 (-115) / under 6.5 (-105)
Both teams must combine to score seven goals or more for the over to hit and both teams must combine to score six goals or less of the under to hit.
Totals are not limited to the complete game. You can also place totals wagers on specific periods or bet on the over/under for a specific team (Leafs over 3.5 goals at +110).
Player Props
Short for proposition bets, the introduction pf prop betting has made betting opportunities seem endless. Some examples of NHL player props including over/under bets for points, power play points, assists, shots on goal, and blocked shots.
Examples:
- Austin Matthews anytime goal scorer (+140)
- Mitch Marner points over 1.5 (-120) / under 1.5 (-110)
Futures
Maple Leafs odds are not only available for the current day’s game – you can also place wagers on events that will be decided in the future. This can include season award winners, the Leafs to make the playoffs, the Leafs odds to win the series, odds for the Leafs to win the Cup, etc. Futures are essentially long-term investments – odds will shift over time and cash out opportunities will be presented to you.