Hockey at 1xBet

Ice hockey is an exciting sport for betting enthusiasts. It attracts with its speed, unpredictability, and the opportunity to apply an analytical approach. 1xBet offers many betting options on hockey tournaments around the world.

Why hockey is so popular with players:

  1. Fast play with frequent account changes – great for live betting
  2. A long season in major leagues like the NHL and KHL is always something to bet on
  3. Many different statistics – you can come up with unique strategies

At 1xBet you can bet on all levels – from major international tournaments to small national championships and youth competitions. This is convenient for beginners and experienced players alike.

Hockey betting basics

Hockey at 1xBet

Hockey at 1xBet

To successfully bet on hockey at 1xBet, it is important to understand the fundamentals of the game and what influences the outcome of matches:

  1. Rules and format of tournaments
  2. Team and player statistics
  3. Team spirit and motivation
  4. Composition (injuries, disqualifications)
  5. Factor in your ice
  6. Physical fitness and game schedule

In addition, you need to be able to manage your money wisely, choose reliable strategies and make decisions based on facts, not emotions.

Types of hockey bets at 1xBet

Types of hockey bets at 1xBet

Types of hockey bets at 1xBet

1xBet offers many different betting options:

  1. On the outcome of the match
  2. With a handicap
  3. On total
  4. On the exact score
  5. On statistics (shots, penalties, etc.)
  6. For certain periods
  7. Live betting in real-time

There are special bets for major tournaments, such as the season’s top scorer.

Features of betting on the outcome of a hockey match

Features of betting on the outcome of a hockey match

Features of betting on the outcome of a hockey match

This is the simplest and most popular type of betting in hockey. You have to guess who will win or draw in regulation time.

There are more draws in ice hockey than in other sports. Therefore, the odds for the teams to win are usually higher.

It is important to consider when analyzing:

  1. The current form of the teams
  2. Their mindset for the game
  3. How teams have played each other before
  4. Which players won’t be able to participate
  5. Whether the team is playing at home or away
  6. The style of play of the teams

At 1xBet you can also bet on the outcome of individual periods. This is interesting if you think that one of the teams will be particularly active at a certain time of the match.

Betting with a handicap in hockey

Betting with a handicap is a more complicated but interesting type of hockey betting. They help to equalize the chances of teams when one is stronger than the other.

How it works. The bookmaker gives one team a virtual advantage or gap in pucks.

For example:

  • Score -1.5 for the favorite: he must win with a difference of 2 or more pucks
  • +1.5 for a weak team: it can lose with a difference of no more than 1 puck

There are different forfeits in 1xBet:

  • Whole numbers (±1, ±2): sometimes the bet may return
  • Fractional numbers (±1.5, ±2.5): the bet is non-refundable, but odds are higher

In order to successfully bet with a handicap, you need to have a good understanding of hockey. It is important to analyze both the strength of the teams and their style of play, the history of major wins or losses.

These bets are particularly interesting when:

  • There is a clear favorite, but the odds of him winning are low
  • If you think a weak team can put up a decent fight

Betting the total in hockey

Betting on hockey

Betting on hockey

Betting on total is a prediction on the total number of scored pucks in a match. It is necessary to guess whether they will be more or less than the number offered by the bookmaker.

At 1xBet you can bet on:

  1. Total match total: how many goals both teams will score together
  2. Total of one team: how many pucks a particular team will score
  3. Total by periods: how many pucks will be scored in each period

There are whole (5, 6, 7) and fractional (5.5, 6.5, 7.5) totals. With integer totals, the bet can be returned if you guessed accurately. With fractional numbers – there is no return, but the odds are higher.

What’s important to consider:

  1. How many teams score and concede on average
  2. How teams play – attack or defense
  3. How good the goalies are
  4. How teams have played each other before
  5. Importance of the match for the teams
  6. Team fatigue from previous games

Betting on total is suitable for those who have a good understanding of the playing styles of the teams and can predict what the match will be like.

Betting on the exact score in hockey

Betting on the exact score is the most difficult, but also the most profitable type of hockey betting at 1xBet. Here you have to guess with what score the match will end.

It’s difficult because in hockey there are many things that consequence to the result: the skill of the players, the decisions of the coaches, coincidences, and referees. However, the odds are very high – from 50 to 100 on rare scores.

Such bets are more suited to those who like to take risks – there are ways to increase your chances of winning a little:

  1. Bet on the most likely scores: 1:0, 2:1, 3:2 are more common than 5:4 or 6:5
  2. Study how teams have played each other in the past
  3. Find out about player injuries and lineup changes
  4. Consider that teams often score more at home

Remember that it is very difficult to guess the exact score. Do not risk large sums of money, play cautiously.

Betting on statistics in hockey

If you love analyzing numbers, you might like betting on hockey stats.

At 1xBet, there are many such options:

  1. Betting on players’ goals: how much a particular hockey player or the whole team will score
  2. Betting on periods: which period will score the most goals
  3. Betting on penalties: how many penalties a player or team will have
  4. Betting on shots on goal: who will shoot the most or how many shots there will be in total
  5. Goalkeeper betting: how many shots the goalkeeper will deflect

The main advantage of such bets is that they don’t always depend on who wins the match. Even if a team loses, your bet on its goals or shots can win.

Rates for certain periods

Rates for certain periods

Rates for certain periods

In hockey, the game is divided into three periods of 20 minutes.

You can bet on each period separately:

  1. Who will win the period or draw
  2. How many goals will be scored in a period
  3. Betting with a handicap on the period
  4. Exact period count

Such bets are good because you can win even if you guessed wrong who will win the match. For example, you bet that a weak team will win the first period. If that happens, you win even if that team loses the whole game.

Hockey tournaments for betting

Hockey tournaments for betting

Hockey tournaments for betting

At 1xBet you can bet on different hockey tournaments:

  1. The NHL is the best league in the world with top hockey players
  2. KHL is the main league in Russia and neighboing countries
  3. World Championships and Olympics – tournaments for national teams
  4. European leagues – championships of Sweden, Finland, Germany and other countries
  5. Canada’s youth leagues – where future NHL stars play
  6. USA Hockey student hockey is often as good as professional hockey

There are even bets on lesser-known leagues, such as the Norwegian or Australian championships. If you have a good knowledge of such tournaments, you can find favorable bets.

Examples of hockey odds at 1xBet:

Match Win 1 Tie Win 2 Total over 5.5 Total under 5.5
Coachella Valley Firebirds - Hershey Bears. 2.11 4.2 2.752 1.78 1.952
Florida Panthers - Edmonton Oilers. 2.248 4.265 2.976 2.001 1.939
Steppe nomads - The fierce Vikings 2.25 4.8 2.17 1.55 2.25
The Bronze Horsemen - Kings of the Desert 2.05 5.2 2.3 1.45 2.5

Useful hockey betting strategies

Useful hockey betting strategies

Useful hockey betting strategies

Hockey is a fast and unpredictable game. Here are a few ways that can help you make successful bets.

Betting on weak teams

Surprises often happen in hockey. Sometimes a weak team can beat a strong team. If you guess such a match correctly, you can win well.

To do this, you need:

  1. To study what kind of shape the teams are in right now
  2. Checking for injuries to a strong team
  3. Understand how important a match is to a weak team

Betting on a draw

In hockey, there are often draws, especially when playing equal teams. The odds on a draw are usually high.

To use this strategy:

  1. Look at how teams have played each other before
  2. Find out if the teams need a win or if they will settle for a draw
  3. Study how these teams usually play – offensively or defensively

Betting during the match on the total number of goals

When you watch a match, you can get a better idea of whether there will be a lot of goals.

Important:

  1. Keeping track of who’s attacking more often
  2. Count how many shots on goal
  3. Account for how much time is left and what the score is 

Rates for different periods

Some teams play better at the beginning of the match, others at the end. You can bet on individual periods.

To do this, you need:

  1. Learn how teams usually play in different periods
  2. Understand which team is better prepared physically
  3. Examine how coaches change tactics as the game progresses

Interesting facts about hockey

Interesting facts about hockey

Interesting facts about hockey

  1. The birthplace of hockey is Canada – The first official game was played there in 1875.
  2. Wayne Gretzky has scored the most goals in the NHL – 894 goals. This record has stood since 1999.
  3. Only the goalie can catch the puck with his hand, but only in a special area near the goal.
  4. Before important Stanley Cup playoff games, the red carpet is rolled out. This tradition dates back to 1939.
  5. Soviet hockey used special sticks. They had a bend to the left, which helped to make passes and shots uncomfortable for the goalkeeper.

Frequently asked questions

What can I bet on in hockey on 1xBet?

There are plenty of hockey betting options at 1xBet: Who will win; Betting with a handicap; How many goals will be scored; Exact score; Miscellaneous statistics; Results of individual periods; Betting during the match.

What is a handicap in hockey?

A handicap is a kind of artificial advantage or disadvantage for a team. For instance, if a team has a -1.5 handicap, they need to win by two pucks or more for your bet to play.

How to bet on the total number of goals?

You have to guess whether the teams will score more or less than a certain number of goals. You can bet on the total score or each team separately.

Why bet on separate periods?

This way, you can focus on a part of the match rather than the whole game. This gives you new possibilities for analyses and predictions.

Which hockey tournaments can I bet on at 1xBet?

1xBet has betting on: NHL and KHL; World Championships; Olympic Games; European Championships; Canadian Youth Leagues; USA Student Hockey And many other tournaments.

Is it worth betting on obscure hockey leagues?

There can be high odds, but you need to know these leagues very well. For beginners, it is better to start with well-known tournaments.

What is a catch-up strategy in hockey?

This is when you increase your bet after every loss to stay on the plus side in the end. This requires a lot of money and strong willpower.
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Aiden Brooks
Aiden Brooks is a Liverpool-based sports journalist and lead writer for 1xBet. He follows all the world's sports news, specialising in detailed analysis of matches and tournaments. Proficient in sports betting, utilising a comprehensive approach to prediction. He is a passionate football fan and regularly covers Premier League matches. He also enjoys tennis and boxing, which helps him to create versatile content for the betting platform.