What the NHL Moneyline Actually Tells You
A moneyline in NHL hockey is a straight win bet expressed in American odds format. A negative number like -145 tells you how much you need to wager to collect $100 in profit — so -145 means bet $145 to win $100. A positive number like +125 shows what a $100 bet returns in profit. The favorite carries the minus sign; the
underdog carries the plus. Because hockey is lower-scoring than football or basketball, upsets happen regularly, and a sharp moneyline read on the underdog can return solid value. Our NHL Hockey Same-Game Parlay Guide inside the sportsbook pairs moneyline legs with player props for more layered action on a single slate.