How to Bet on NHL Playoffs

There’s no better time to bet on NHL than during the postseason. Watching the league’s top teams duke it out on the ice with Stanley Cup aspirations on the line draws in millions of viewers every year. The only way to improve on the experience is to lay down some bets on your favourite teams and hope it leads to a payout.

To place bets, you need:

• An account registered at a reliable sportsbook like Ozoon
• Funds deposited in your account
• Betting lines to browse

Once you’ve opened your account at Ozoon, you can deposit funds and start betting on NHL Playoffs for fresh moneyline odds, totals and props.

How to Sign Up and Start Betting on NHL Playoffs

Lots of different betting markets become available when the NHL playoffs roll around, so you need to have an account registered at a sportsbook. A little research goes a long way at this stage because not all sportsbooks are equal.

Register for an account at Ozoon by filling out and submitting key information on a registration form. When the account is ready, you can log in and make your first deposit. This is the time to consider boosting that initial deposit with a match bonus.

With your bankroll started, you can shop the NHL betting lines and take the odds you want. They’re added to a virtual bet slip, where you can make adjustments like:

• Turning single bets into parlays
• Incorporating teasers for less risk

Where Can You Bet on NHL Playoffs?

With so many sportsbooks on the market, choosing the best one can be a challenge. At Ozoon we offer:

• Bonuses
• Features
• Betting lines

One major consideration is with cryptocurrency. Many players are using crypto to fund their bankrolls and need a sportsbook that is crypto friendly.

Beyond the transaction options, a sportsbook’s betting markets need to line up with your preferred sports. For example, Canadian sportsbooks will always offer greater betting markets for hockey than international sportsbooks.

What Are the Best NHL Playoff Bet Types?

We’re always coming up with new ways to bet on NHL playoffs. Since the structure of the postseason is different than the regular season, there are different levels of betting. We’ll cover:

• Macro
• Mid
• Micro

Macro betting lets you wager on big picture things like Stanley Cup Predictions—something you can do year-round in the futures market.

Series betting is a mid-level bet that lets you pick a team you think will win one of the many best-of-seven series featured in the playoffs, and that can include the finals. 

For a micro approach, gamelines are posted for individual games in series, making it possible to pick the winner every step of the way. For series betting and gamelines, you can bet on:

• Moneyline: picking the winner straight up
• Puck line: picking the favourite or underdog with a handicap
• Totals

Player props, including anytime/first goalscorer, are also available for gamelines and series betting in the NHL postseason. For more information, see our NHL Playoffs Guide.

What Bonuses Are Available for NHL Playoff Betting At Ozoon?

NHL playoff betting is even more fun when you have bonus money to play with. Most sportsbooks offer the following promotions and bonuses:

• Sports welcome bonus
• Cash out feature
• Parlay protection
• Sports Crypto bonus

A sports welcome bonus is usually a match bonus that offers a percentage of cashback based on the deposit. Meanwhile the cash out feature is great for anyone who prefers to grab a payout while it’s guaranteed; it will be lower than it would be at the winning stage, but sometimes it’s better to have a smaller payout than no payout at all.

The ever-popular Parlay Protection covers most sports and issues a bonus when one leg of a parlay fails—a win-win for the parlay enthusiast. Other features to look for include a solid prop builder, sports crypto bonuses, and referral and rewards programs. All of these add up to create a superior betting experience.

How to Bet on NHL Playoffs Like a Pro

To bet like a pro, you need to be strategic with your hockey betting approach—that means not just betting on the most popular teams. Start with one of the following two straightforward betting markets:

• Moneylines
• Totals

Before placing bets, it’s a good idea to check a team’s form, injuries, and their performance in prior matchups with the same opponent. With this information in tow, you can find value on the betting lines.

Another way to boost value is to find good player props. These bets don’t get the same attention as the main ones, so they often carry exceptional betting value and should be included in the overall betting strategy.

An example of a side bet worth checking at any sportsbook would be under NHL Trophies:

• Odds for the Conn Smythe Trophy

This award goes to the MVP during the playoffs. This will almost always offer better value than simply picking the winning team.

What Should You Watch Before Betting on NHL Playoff Games?

As mentioned, a little research goes a long way in NHL betting. When you’re thinking of betting on a team, it’s good to first check things like their momentum, as that won’t be captured in standings.

Injuries are another factor, especially with star players and goalies. An injured starting goalie will almost always have a negative repercussion on a team, especially in the playoffs. Speaking of goalies, they often ride hot or cold too, and when those stretches happen, the team excels or suffers as a unit. Being aware of a goalie’s recent form helps make informed decisions.

Lastly, team matchups are significant; some teams simply match up better than others, and that is easy to track. Checking two teams’ head-to-head record will show which team fares better in the matchup. To learn more, read our NHL Playoffs Guide.