NHL Odds (NJ, US)
April 2026
6 matches · 2 days
10 upcoming matches and outright odds across 15 competitors.
We compare NHL odds across 17 bookmakers in NJ, United States
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OddsGuard delivers comprehensive NHL odds comparison for New Jersey bettors, tracking lines from regulated sportsbooks including DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM. Since New Jersey legalized online sports betting in 2018, the state's mature market offers sharp competition among operators, creating meaningful line variations that savvy bettors can exploit through systematic odds comparison.
The NHL carries significant weight in New Jersey's sports culture, anchored by the Devils' presence in Newark and the passionate cross-river rivalries with the Rangers and Islanders. These Metropolitan Division matchups generate heavy handle and create market inefficiencies as public money flows toward familiar teams. New Jersey's sophisticated betting population understands that finding the best NHL odds New Jersey sportsbooks offer can mean the difference between profitable and losing seasons, particularly during the Devils' playoff pushes when local interest peaks.
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Upcoming Matches
Tomorrow
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Philadelphia Flyers
Tue, Apr 28, 12:07 AM
Utah Hockey Club vs Vegas Golden Knights
Tue, Apr 28, 2:37 AM
Wednesday
Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins
Wed, Apr 29, 12:30 AM
Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild
Wed, Apr 29, 1:07 AM
Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks
Wed, Apr 29, 3:00 AM
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montréal Canadiens
Wed, Apr 29, 11:00 PM
May 5
Carolina Hurricanes vs Philadelphia Flyers
Tue, May 5, 11:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Carolina Hurricanes | Philadelphia Flyers |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -208 FanDuel | +172 FanDuel |
 FanDuel | -208 | +172 |
Carolina Hurricanes vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Tue, May 5, 11:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Carolina Hurricanes | Pittsburgh Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -208 FanDuel | +172 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | -208 | +172 |
May 6
Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild
Wed, May 6, 11:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Colorado Avalanche | Minnesota Wild |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -185 FanDuel | +152 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | -185 | +152 |
Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars
Wed, May 6, 11:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Colorado Avalanche | Dallas Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -185 FanDuel | +152 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | -185 | +152 |
NHL Outrights & Futures
| Competitor | Best Odds |  BetRivers | FanDuel |  theScore Bet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Colorado Avalanche | +230 FanDuel | +195 | +230 | +200 |
Carolina Hurricanes | +350 BetRivers | +350 | +300 | +300 |
Tampa Bay Lightning | +900 BetRivers | +900 | +600 | +600 |
Buffalo Sabres | +1200 FanDuel | +800 | +1200 | +1000 |
Dallas Stars | +1600 FanDuel | +1300 | +1600 | +1400 |
Minnesota Wild | +1700 FanDuel | +1500 | +1700 | +1500 |
Vegas Golden Knights | +1800 FanDuel | +1400 | +1800 | +1600 |
Utah Mammoth | +2100 BetRivers | +2100 | +2000 | +1800 |
Utah Hockey Club | +2100 BetRivers | +2100 | +2000 | +1800 |
Montréal Canadiens | +2500 BetRivers | +2500 | +2200 | +2000 |
Philadelphia Flyers | +2700 BetRivers | +2700 | +2200 | +1800 |
Anaheim Ducks | +3000 BetRivers | +3000 | +2200 | +1800 |
Edmonton Oilers | +4500 BetRivers | +4500 | +3500 | +3000 |
Pittsburgh Penguins | +10000 FanDuel | +9000 | +10000 | +7500 |
Boston Bruins | +15000 FanDuel | +15000 | +15000 | +15000 |
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NHL Odds Comparison in New Jersey
NHL odds in American format display favorites with negative numbers and underdogs with positive numbers. A -150 favorite requires $150 to win $100, while a +130 underdog pays $130 on a $100 wager. Hockey's primary markets include moneyline (straight winner), puck line (typically 1.5-goal spread), and totals (over/under goals scored). The puck line's standard 1.5-goal margin creates unique pricing dynamics compared to other sports' spreads.
Effective NHL odds comparison focuses on line shopping across multiple books, as hockey's lower-scoring nature amplifies the impact of even small price differences. New Jersey bettors benefit from the state's competitive landscape, where books adjust lines differently based on their risk management and customer base. Sharp bettors track closing line value and identify books that consistently offer favorable pricing on specific bet types.
How do NHL betting odds work in New Jersey?
NHL betting New Jersey follows standard American odds formatting across all regulated sportsbooks. Moneyline odds reflect each team's probability of winning, puck line adds a 1.5-goal spread, and totals betting focuses on combined goals scored. New Jersey's regulated market ensures consistent odds display and settlement procedures.
Which NHL markets offer the best line shopping opportunities?
Totals and alternate puck lines typically show the widest variance between New Jersey sportsbooks, as books price these markets differently based on their modeling. Live betting during games also creates significant line disparities, particularly during Devils games when local action can skew certain operators' prices away from market consensus.
- Puck Line
- Hockey's version of the point spread, almost always set at -1.5 / +1.5. The favorite at -1.5 must win by 2+ goals. Underdogs at +1.5 cover if they lose by exactly 1 or win.
- Over/Under (Game Total)
- A bet on whether combined goals exceed or fall short of the line, typically set at 5.5 or 6.5 in the NHL. Low-scoring games make the under more competitive than in other sports.
- Three-Way Moneyline
- A moneyline bet that includes the draw as a third outcome. Settles at the end of regulation — overtime and shootout results do not apply.
- Period Betting
- Spreads, totals, and moneylines for individual periods (1st, 2nd, 3rd). Valuable for targeting teams with strong starts or historically high-scoring third periods.
- Grand Salami
- A single over/under bet on the total goals scored across ALL games on a given day. A market unique to hockey (and occasionally baseball).
- Alternate Puck Line
- Adjusted puck lines beyond the standard -1.5, such as -2.5 or +2.5, with corresponding odds changes.
- Moneyline
- A straight-up wager on which side wins. No point spread involved — you simply pick the winner.
- Vig (Juice)
- The bookmaker's commission built into every line. Standard vig is around -110 on each side, meaning you risk $110 to win $100.
- Implied Probability
- The likelihood of an outcome as suggested by the odds. For example, -200 implies a 66.7% chance. Comparing implied probability across bookmakers reveals where value exists.
- Closing Line Value (CLV)
- The difference between the odds you locked in and the odds at the time the market closes. Consistently beating the closing line is the strongest predictor of long-term betting profit.
- Line Movement
- Changes in odds between when a market opens and when it closes. Driven by sharp money, public betting patterns, injuries, and other news.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you've set aside specifically for betting. Effective bankroll management — typically risking 1-3% per wager — is essential for surviving variance.
- Unit
- A standardized bet size, typically 1% of your bankroll. Tracking results in units rather than dollars normalizes performance regardless of stake size.
- Hedge
- Placing a bet on the opposite side of an existing wager to lock in a guaranteed profit or reduce exposure, often used with futures or parlays.
- Parlay (Accumulator)
- A single bet combining two or more selections. All picks must win for the parlay to pay out. Higher potential return but significantly lower probability.
- Futures
- Long-term bets on outcomes determined at the end of a season or tournament, such as championship winners, MVP awards, or win totals.
- Live Betting (In-Play)
- Placing wagers while a game is in progress. Odds update continuously based on score, time remaining, and game flow.
- Overround
- The total implied probability across all outcomes in a market. An overround above 100% represents the bookmaker's margin. Lower overround means better value for bettors.
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