The online sportsbooks on their way to North Carolina offer competitive lines for every NHL game. NHL betting options also include Stanley Cup futures odds and even more lines surrounding the performance of every NHL team and player.
From the start of the season in October through the Stanley Cup Finals in June, the NHL season is a thrilling run. A highly competitive Carolina Hurricanes team—plus betting options like game lines, scoring props, playoff futures, and NHL awards—means NHL betting is about to take center stage in the Tar Heel State.
Here’s a complete guide to betting on the NHL online in North Carolina, including the latest NHL lines, Stanley Cup futures odds and more.
Top NHL betting sites & apps in North Carolina
Live NHL Markets
Live NHL Markets
DraftKings Sportsbook NC
As an Official Sports Betting and iGaming Partner of the NHL and exclusive sportsbook provider for Turner Sports and Bleacher Report, DraftKings Sportsbook will bring a unique angle on the NHL to the North Carolina sports betting market. Every NHL betting option is covered on the platform, including more live NHL markets than anywhere else and a variety of NHL-specific promos. Examples of the type of NHL lines available include:
- Moneylines, puck lines and totals
- Tie no bet
- Alternates
- Goal in first 10
- Period winner
- Highest scoring period
- First scorer
- Last scorer
- Anytime goalscorer
- Points/assists/shots/saves props
- Correct score
- Double chance
Nnique NHL betting experience
Nnique NHL betting experience
FanDuel Sportsbook NC
Another official sports betting partner of the NHL, FanDuel Sportsbook uses access to official NHL data and real-time data to offer a unique NHL betting experience. This includes competitive game lines, free-to-play NHL contests, NHL-specific promos, and live-streamed NHL games on the platform. The variety of NHL hockey bets available for every game includes:
- Moneylines, puck lines and totals
- Alternatives
- 60-minute correct score
- Goal in first 5/10 minutes
- OT goal scorer
- Player performance parlays
- Match specials
- Scoring/stat props
First official sports betting partner
First official sports betting partner
BetMGM Sportsbook NC
MGM Resorts became the NHL’s first official sports betting partner in 2018, and its BetMGM sportsbook will bear the fruits of that long-standing partnership here in North Carolina. BetMGM is also a partner of The Hockey News and has NHL legend Wayne Gretzky as a marketing spokesperson for the brand. There are plenty of NHL promos and betting opportunities on the platform that includes:
- Moneylines, puck lines and totals
- One game parlays
- Period Lines
- 3-way results (Regulation time)
- Goals
- Winning margin
- Double chance
- Correct score
- Most goals in which period
- Time of first goal
- First to 3 goals
- Stat props
- Powerplay points
Competitive NHL betting options
Competitive NHL betting options
Caesars Sportsbook NC
Caesars Entertainment‘s penchant for partnering with local NHL teams and its physical presence in North Carolina (with sportsbooks at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River suggests Caesars Sportsbook could soon become the official sportsbook of the Carolina Hurricanes. It’s already an NHL partner, runs NHL promos, and offers a wide variety of competitive NHL sports betting options that include:
- Moneylines, puck lines and totals
- Period betting
- Alternate lines
- Scoring
- Props
- 60 minutes betting
NHL betting apps
You can put NHL betting in the palm of your hand with North Carolina NHL betting apps for your phone or tablet. Here’s how:
- Download and install a mobile sports betting app on your phone or tablet via the links found on this page.
- Sign up for an account directly on the app.
- Deposit funds into your account directly on the app.
- Browse through NHL futures, pregame lines, and live sports lines available during games.
- Watch the odds shift in real time both before and during games.
- Place NHL bets by clicking on the latest odds and filling out a bet slip on the app directly from your phone or tablet.
- Bet from wherever you are inside the state.
How to bet on the NHL online
Here are more specific instructions for how to download an app, open an account, manage it, and bet.
- Click a link to an online sportsbook found on this page.
- Download and install the app on your phone or tablet via the device-specific links on the website.
- Claim the bonus available via our links or using the sportsbook promo or bonus code info found on this page.
- Create a new account by entering a little personal and account info, including your name, phone number and the last four digits of your Social Security number.
- Use any bonus bets awarded or make a deposit through the cashier.
- Browse through the NHL lines and click on a bet.
- Fill out a bet slip by entering the amount you want to bet, adding more bets or putting together parlays.
- Click to place your bets right on the app.
Best NHL odds boosts and promos
North Carolina online sportsbooks are going to offer NHL-specific odds boosts and promos to you. Here’s a look at the best of the bunch:
- Caesars Sportsbook Correct Score Odds Boosts: Enjoy big odds boosts on correct score NHL bets, like +2200 odds on the Hurricanes to win 3-1 in tonight’s game.
- DraftKings Stanley Cup Bonus Bets: Get $100 in bonus bets when you bet $5 or more on the NHL Stanley Cup Finals.
- FanDuel NHL Winter Classic Promo: Place a 60-Minute Correct Score bet of $25 or more on the NHL Winter Classic and get $5 in site credit for every goal that the winning team scores up to $25.
What are NHL puck lines, moneylines and totals?
Basic NHL game lines available at North Carolina online sportsbooks include the following bets.
| Bets | How The Bet Works | The Latest Odds | What The Bet Pays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Bet on one NHL team to win with a spread factored into the score. Standard 1.5-goal lines and alternates available at different odds. | Locked in as currently posted when you place a bet. Favorites (-) and underdogs (+) can change with a spread factored in. | Pays the odds as posted when you place your bet no matter how much they change after. |
| Moneyline | Bet on one NHL team to win a game straight up. | Lock in the currently posted odds on the favorite (-) or underdog (+). | Pays the odds as posted when you place your bet no matter how much they change after. |
| Total (over/under) | Bet that the combined score in an NHL game will go over or stay under a line set by sportsbooks. | Close to even odds on both sides. | Pays the odds as posted when you place your bet no matter how much they change after. |
What are NHL props and futures?
NHL futures and props allow you to bet on things like who will win the Stanley Cup and who will score in tonight’s game.
The list of props includes bets on all kinds of team and individual stat lines for each game. That might mean a bet on whether both teams will score in tonight’s Jets-Hurricanes game. Or it could mean a bet on whether Hurricanes Center Martin Necas will record more or fewer than 1.5 points in that same game.
Then, futures usually surround season-long bets. Take a look at the following examples.
- Conference winners: Bet on a team to win the conference and advance to the Stanley Cup Finals.
- Stanley Cup: Bet on a team to win the Stanley Cup.
- Win totals: Bet on a team to win more or fewer games than a season total line set by sportsbooks.
- Playoff series: Bet on a team to win a specific playoff series.
- NHL award winners: Bet on a player to capture an NHL award at the end of the season, including the Hart Trophy (MVP), Calder Trophy (Rookie of the Year), Norris Trophy (Best Defenseman), and Vezina Trophy (Best Goaltender)
Most futures odds are available all year and stay long until realistic contenders emerge, ensuring that the earlier you bet, the better the odds will be. Plus, you lock in these odds when you bet, no matter how much they tighten late in the season and throughout the playoffs.
NHL alternate lines
NHL puck line alternatives to the standard 1.5-goal line are available for most games at different odds. Bigger puck lines allow you to manipulate the odds a bit and increase your potential payout or chances of winning.
You might bet on the Hurricanes’ -150 moneyline, but betting with a 1.5-goal puck line pushes those odds to +150. Plus, you can push the odds even further by betting a 2.5-goal alternative puck line at +250. Get it right and you might turn what was a $100 win on a $150 bet into a $375 win with the larger line.
How to find the best NHL lines
You’ll find the best NHL lines by shopping around at different online sportsbooks. Go from sportsbook to sportsbook online to find the best price on a bet, and if you do find bigger odds or the chance to lay less money, you’ll save on losses and increase your profits on wins. It’ll add up significantly over time. While most NHL odds are the same at every sportsbook, heavy betting might force a change at one or another. Plus, shopping around will allow you to find odds boosts and other chances to increase the value of your NHL bets.
NHL live betting
You can live bet on underway NHL games through most top sportsbook apps. It’ll change the way you watch games, as you can bet on the action on the ice at odds that change along with it. Like NHL teams, these odds change fast and on the fly and include props that aren’t available before the game.
What makes NHL betting special?
NHL betting is unique in that there are plenty of chances to win. Oddsmakers have the NFL, MLB, and NBA on lock, but NHL hockey is harder for them to predict. Develop a winning NHL betting strategy by doing your own deep dive into the stats, shopping around for the best NHL betting odds, and taking advantage of all the value out there for NHL bettors.
Moreover, you should hone your understanding of the league and NHL betting lines. Lean on things like the obvious home-ice advantage, the low-scoring nature of the game and the clear impact goalies have on it. Do all that and you might gain an edge on sportsbooks. Again, you won’t find that advantage when betting on the NFL, MLB and NBA. Hockey remains a relative soft spot for oddsmakers.
NHL betting rules at online sportsbooks
Sportsbooks have rules that govern NHL betting. They’re published on the sites to make sure nothing comes as a surprise when NHL bets settle. Standard NHL betting rules usually include the following:
- Official NHL data and stats are used to settle all bets.
- Overtime counts unless otherwise stated, including goals for totals and props.
- Shootout wins count for a single goal no matter how many goals are scored in the shootout.
- Futures bets stand despite any trades, injuries or other situations that might impact player and team performance.
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