The NHL is one of the toughest leagues in the world. It is a gruelling, long season for the players who try and lift their respective teams towards the NHL Playoffs. Before the first puck drop of a new season has happened, punters can plan their NHL predictions for what the season may ultimately produce.
Games in an NHL season come thick and fast, which means that punters can access plenty of live betting. Ice hockey Futures in contrast give punters a chance to test their powers of NHL predictions, like making a pre-season call in NHL odds on who will lift the famous Stanley Cup.
There are also great markets that forecast the performances of standout players. Who will collect honors such as the Hart Memorial Trophy, Rocket Richard Trophy and the Vezina Trophy at the end of the season?
The Las Vegas Golden Knights will be attempting a title defence in 2023/24 NHL odds. The Golden Knights swept their way past the Florida Panthers in the 2023 Stanley Cup Finals, to claim their first title.
The Vegas Golden Knights will have huge pressure on their backs as they attempt another success. The NHL Draft, trades and General Manager changes will greatly influence all teams and their NHL playoff odds.
But the Knights have a settled strong squad and are one of the front-runners for Stanley Cup 2024 success in the ice-hockey betting markets at 888Sport. The Colorado Avalanche, the 2022 NHL champions, could also suit up strongly along with the Los Angeles Kings and Nashville Predators.
The Canadian duo of the Vancouver Canucks and Winnipeg Jets are also right up there as main contenders all vying to wrest the crown from the Golden Knights. Should one of them make it they would become the first team from the Great White North to win the Stanley Cup since Montreal’s success in 1993.
The NHL Futures betting markets in the 888sport sportsbook give coverage well beyond merely predicting the next Stanley Cup Winner. For example, predictions over whether a certain team will reach the Playoffs can be made.
Along with NHL playoff odds, other popular NHL betting Futures at 888Sport are Division Winners, Conference Champions, Season Points Totals for individual teams and which Division the eventual Stanley Cup Champions will come from.
Player NHL odds are a significant aspect of hockey Futures betting. Bettors can delve into statistics and make selections based on anticipated individual performances, like the Over/Under Goals Totals for players such as Artemi Panarin and Alexander Ovechkin.
Other hugely popular prop bets for NHL odds are predictions for the Coach of the Year or who the major Player Awards like the Hart Memorial and Calder Trophy will go to.
A captivating range of NHL live betting opportunities awaits players at 888spotl. This is where the true excitement of match action comes alive, as dynamic markets evolve while the on-ice battles rage on.
Every match from the Regular Season, the NHL playoffs and the Stanley Cup Finals are covered by live betting. For all of those matches, grab the latest NHL odds on markets like the Correct Score, Handicaps, Totals and Next Player To Score.
All matches have in-play statistics to help punters size up their wagering options for the fixture and enhance the NHL live betting experience. Also, read the latest hockey insights in the 888sport blog and sweep up some great sports betting promotions as well.
For hockey predictions, many punters will naturally gravitate towards picking out the future Stanley Cup champion in NHL betting. It’s a market that many bettors relish making forecasts on.
The NHL Futures markets can be explored before the first puck drop of the season, as well as during the campaign when teams start to show their strengths. The 888Sports ice hockey betting markets will be with you all the way!
Explore more of our captivating NHL betting options here!
What Types of NHL Futures Bets Can I place?
Along with the outcomes of individual games, you can bet on season-long outcomes like the Division Winners, Conference Winners and the Stanley Cup Winner, plus various awards like the MVP or Rookie of the Year.
Can I do NHL Live Betting?
Yes, all NHL matches have live betting markets, which update odds in real time to reflect the game’s changing dynamics. Popular live NHL markets include Total Goals in a Period and Which Team To Score Next.
What is NHL Draft Betting?
NHL Draft betting is another prominent Futures market in NHL odds. When the draft takes place, bettors can wager on outcomes like which player will be selected as the First Overall Pick.
How do you bet on the NHL?
Just open an account 888Sport and explore the many NHL markets from the long-term season predictions to in-play hockey betting.