NHL betting at Betsmith covers every minute of the world's premier ice hockey league action, from the first puck drop of the campaign to the final horn of the Stanley Cup Finals.
The National Hockey League (NHL) is the most popular ice hockey competition worldwide. Highly skilled players from 32 teams compete to win the Stanley Cup, the championship trophy. Everything you need to bet on NHL, from live betting markets to pre-game NHL odds, is available right here at Betsmith.
Road to the 2025/2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The elimination tournament to determine the Stanley Cup champion begins in April 2026, with the final set for June. This is the final season with an 82-game schedule for each team before it expands to 84 in 2026/2027. That’s 1312 regular-season games in total. The season began on 7 October 2025, so you have ample opportunity to bet on NHL live oddsas it progresses into 2026.
NHL Betting Markets at Betsmith
Placing your NHL bet on outright markets gives you access to some of the best odds on our sportsbook. The biggest ones include the “Stanley Cup Winner” and “President’s Trophy.” Other outrights to bet on are the “Eastern Conference Including Playoff” and “Western Conference Including Playoff”.
How to Bet on the NHL
When you want to bet on ice hockey, the simplest wagers are often the safer choice. Here are the most popular markets:
- Match Result – This is a 3-way bet on which team will win or if a game will end in a draw.
- Total Goals – Use this market to predict the number of goals scored in a match.
- Handicap – With this, you can level the playing field by deciding the number of goals a team will win or lose by.
Outright NHL Odds
We have extensive coverage of long-term areas of the sport that can be explored at any time of the season. Picking out the Stanley Cup Champions for the season is one of the most popular areas of Futures NHL betting.
There are other great angles for NHL odds besides that, including 'Presidents Trophy Winner' betting odds for the team that lands the most points during the regular season. Punters can also make forecasts on the winners of individual divisions and conferences across the NHL regular season.
To get even deeper into the analytics of the season, you can pick out team performance outrights, like the Tampa Bay Lightning 'Over/Under Season Points' selection, or select a team like the Washington Capitals 'To Make the Playoffs'.
Live NHL Odds and Features
Our listing of NHL matches is also your portal to live NHL odds. Follow the latest plays on the ice with our match tracker, which updates scores and stats for all fixtures. Select from 'Player', 'Score', and 'Result' hockey betting options from our extensive live in-play odds. Our extensive range of in-play markets and rapidly updated lines can be followed on the go with a download of the Betsmith app.
NHL Betting Tips
To place successful NHL bets, you need to implement some strategies to improve your winning chances. First, research the teams and check their head-to-head records. Next, select simple markets like “Match Winner” that are easy to predict. Finally, stick to betting amounts that you don't have any problem losing. You can set up a daily or weekly budget and stick with it.
Why Bet at Betsmith?
Betsmith is your destination for betting on NHL pre-match markets and tracking the latest in-play odds. Follow the fortunes of your pre-season pick for Stanley Cup champions right through to the season's conclusion. Our sportsbook has big features like 'Same Game Multis', 'Price Boost', 'Cash Out', and a great range of payment options on our secure, trusted platform.
