What is a hockey money line? NHL money line explained

A hockey money line is a bet on which team wins the game, including overtime or a shootout, with no goal margin involved.

Updated November 6, 2026, 3:08 PM ET. Source: ESPN.

How it reads

A minus price is the favorite and a plus price is the underdog. The price shows how much you stake to win 100, or how much you win on 100.

Real examples from ESPN, Nov 6, 2026

ESPN lists these DraftKings NHL money lines:

• Blue Jackets at Sabres: Sabres -170, Blue Jackets +142. A 100 stake on +142 profits 142. Sabres implied chance: 170 / 270 = 63.0%.
• Sharks at Wild: Wild -270, Sharks +220.
• Ducks at Flames: Flames -148.

Money line versus puck line

The puck line is the hockey spread, usually 1.5 goals. A money line only needs the team to win, including overtime and shootout. A puck line needs the margin.

Research angle

Hit rates for goals, points and shots on goal are player markets, separate from the money line.

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FAQ

What is a money line in hockey? A bet on which team wins the game, overtime and shootout included.

What is the difference between a money line and a puck line? A puck line adds a goal margin, usually 1.5. A money line only needs the win.

Do overtime and shootouts count on an NHL money line? Yes. The team that wins the game wins the money line.