Ice Hockey Odds in the United States
Across the NHL markets we sampled, DraftKings returned the best price on 54.0% of Ice Hockey lines — the single highest best-price share of any US book in our data. FanDuel (36.1%), Caesars (36.2%) and Fanatics (41.8%) form the next tier. On margin, Fanatics is the leanest priced Ice Hockey book at 4.25%, essentially tied with DraftKings at 4.25%, while BetRivers runs the widest hold at 6.35%. If you shop Ice Hockey odds today across two or three of these operators, the price differences are measurable.
Best Ice Hockey odds by best-price share
Best-price share measures how often a book posts the top available number on a given NHL line. It is the cleanest single indicator of where value concentrates.
- DraftKings — 54.0% best-price share (1,068 lines sampled), 4.25% average margin
- Fanatics Sportsbook — 41.8% (466 sampled), 4.25% margin
- Caesars Sportsbook — 36.2% (906 sampled), 5.27% margin
- FanDuel — 36.1% (596 sampled), 4.46% margin
- BetRivers — 28.3% (480 sampled), 6.35% margin
- BetMGM — 19.9% (438 sampled), 5.21% margin
Shares exceed 100% combined because more than one book can match the top price on a line. The takeaway: DraftKings leads clearly on best price, but Fanatics and FanDuel both undercut Caesars on margin despite lower top-price frequency. bet365, ESPN BET and Hard Rock Bet are not included in this odds sample.
Average margin: what the hold costs you
Average margin is the bookmaker's built-in edge on a market — lower is better for the bettor. On the Ice Hockey lines we sampled, the spread runs from 4.25% to 6.35%.
DraftKings and Fanatics sit at the sharp end (4.25%), FanDuel just behind (4.46%). BetMGM (5.21%) and Caesars (5.27%) hold roughly a full point more, and BetRivers is widest at 6.35%. On a two-way moneyline, that gap between 4.25% and 6.35% is real money over a season of NHL wagering.
Margin and best-price share should be read together: BetMGM's low 19.9% best-price share plus a 5.21% margin means it is rarely the place to close a bet on hockey at the top number. Fanatics is the standout on value-per-line given it pairs a lean 4.25% margin with a 41.8% best-price share.
Market Movers
Top bookmakers
Editorial ratings for Ice Hockey coverage
Ratings below reflect market coverage, live capability and product depth — separate from the raw odds sample above.
- bet365 — odds 8.8, market coverage 9.6, live capability 9.4. Broadest listed feature set for Ice Hockey: Live Betting, Cash Out, Bet Builder and Live Streaming.
- DraftKings — odds 7.9, market coverage 9.0, live capability 8.8. Same Game Parlay and Live Streaming listed.
- FanDuel — odds 7.8, market coverage 8.9, live capability 8.9. Same Game Parlay, Cash Out, Fast Payout.
- BetMGM — odds 7.6, live capability 8.5.
- Caesars — odds 7.5, market coverage 8.5.
bet365 scores highest on coverage and is the only listed book carrying Live Streaming alongside a Bet Builder for hockey markets, though it is absent from the odds-value sample.
NHL markets and today's Ice Hockey odds
The NHL is the only Ice Hockey competition covered here, and it drives essentially all US Ice Hockey betting odds volume. Standard markets are moneyline, puck line (spread) and total goals (over/under), plus Same Game Parlay props at DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, BetRivers, ESPN BET, Fanatics and Hard Rock Bet.
Upcoming NHL fixtures in the data include:
- Carolina Hurricanes vs Florida Panthers
- Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montréal Canadiens
- Boston Bruins vs New York Rangers
- Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks
- Vegas Golden Knights vs Chicago Blackhawks
- Colorado Avalanche vs Los Angeles Kings
For NHL futures — Stanley Cup, division and Presidents' Trophy — check the dedicated futures page. Line movement between opening and current numbers is worth watching on the market movers page before you lock in a price.
Legality, state licensing and payments
US sports betting is regulated state by state. Every operator here holds a licence in each state where it operates — an approval in New Jersey (DGE) does not automatically make a book legal in New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan or elsewhere. Minimum betting age is 21, and availability depends on your state regulator (NYSGC, PGCB, MGCB and others).
Active Ice Hockey markets are available in states including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Colorado, Ohio, Illinois, Arizona, Virginia and Massachusetts, subject to each book's local licence.
Payments across these sportsbooks commonly include PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking, Visa and Play+, with a $10 minimum deposit at every operator listed. Withdrawal windows are quoted at 0–24h across the board; BetRivers, FanDuel, DraftKings, Fanatics and Hard Rock Bet list Fast Payout among their features.
FAQ
Which sportsbook has the best Ice Hockey odds in the US?
In our NHL odds sample, DraftKings posted the best available price most often — a 54.0% best-price share across 1,068 lines — with a 4.25% average margin. Fanatics matched that margin at 4.25% with a 41.8% best-price share.
Which book has the lowest margin on NHL markets?
DraftKings and Fanatics are tied lowest at 4.25%, with FanDuel just behind at 4.46%. BetRivers runs the widest at 6.35%, meaning a larger built-in hold on Ice Hockey lines.
Why should I compare Ice Hockey odds across books?
No single book posts the top price on every line — best-price shares add to more than 100% because prices overlap. Holding accounts at two or three books lets you take the best available number on each NHL moneyline, puck line or total.
Is NHL betting legal where I live?
It depends on your state. US betting is licensed state by state, the minimum age is 21, and an operator legal in one state may not be available in another. Check your state regulator and the operator's local licence.
What Ice Hockey markets can I bet?
Standard NHL markets are moneyline, puck line and total goals, plus Same Game Parlay props at most listed books. bet365 also lists a Bet Builder and Live Streaming for hockey.