What the NHL Point Spread Actually Means
The puck line is hockey's version of a point spread, and it almost always sits at 1.5 goals. Back the favorite at -1.5 and they need to win by two or more for your wager to pay. Take the underdog at +1.5 and they cover if they win outright or lose by exactly one goal. Because hockey is low-scoring, a 1.5-goal cushion
is significant — oddsmakers compensate by pricing the favorite's -1.5 at steeper moneyline odds than a typical spread bet. At mamacitv888, alternate puck lines (like -2.5 or +2.5) are also available on select matchups, letting you adjust the spread in exchange for different odds. Availability depends on state law and eligible states.