NHL Preseason
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NHL Preseason Betting Odds - Bet on Ice Hockey with Best Betting Tips
Hockey fans typically have to wait until October for the NHL season to begin. However, late September does give them preseason games to enjoy to help get the new season unofficially underway. By joining Stake Sportsbook, it’s possible to bet on NHL preseason games as a way to enjoy exhibition games even more while preparing for the season. Just to make sure you know everything you need to know about the NHL preseason, read our sports betting guide right here at Stake before placing any bets.
What is the NHL preseason?
The NHL preseason refers to the period before the start of a new season when teams play exhibition games. The games don’t count in the standings, although they allow teams to evaluate young players and determine roster spots. At the same time, star players like Leon Draisaitl and Mitch Marner use the exhibition games to prepare for the season with the ultimate goal of winning the Conference Finals and reaching the Stanley Cup Final.
History of the NHL
The NHL was founded in Montreal in 1917. It quickly took the place of the National Hockey Association, which was founded in 1909 but suspended operations prior to the NHL being founded. The league initially had just four teams, with the “original six” teams being the only franchises between 1942 and 1967. Since 1967, the NHL has continued to grow and expand. It now has 32 teams and is the world’s preeminent professional hockey league.
Format & Schedule of the 2025 NHL Preseason
The NHL preseason begins on Saturday, September 20. The preseason schedule concludes two weeks later on Saturday, October 4, with each team playing six to eight games during those two weeks. There are no formal standings or formats for the 2025 NHL preseason. The results of those games have no impact on the regular-season standings or a team’s chances of playing in the Stanley Cup.
How to Bet on the NHL & Ice Hockey Bet Types
There are several ways to bet on games during the NHL preseason. Bets can be placed on individual games. The preseason is also a good time to explore futures markets, such as the winner of the Eastern Conference, Western Conference, or Stanley Cup. You can also bet on the win totals of specific teams like the Florida Panthers or Las Vegas Golden Knights, as well as the winner of individual awards like the Vezina Trophy.
Here is a full rundown of the types of hockey bets you can find at Stake Sportsbook during the NHL preseason, regular season, and playoffs.
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NHL Betting Tips, Predictions & Strategies
Betting on hockey, especially during the preseason, can be a little tricky. The best thing to do is have a plan in place beforehand. This can mean coming up with your own budget and strategy or using an established method like the Kelly Criterion System to help guide your picks. If you want some tips and tricks for betting on NHL preseason games, here are a few things to keep in mind:
Consider each team’s motivation for preseason games. A Stanley Cup contender like the Edmonton Oilers may not be that concerned with wins and losses during the preseason. Meanwhile, a rebuilding team like the Vancouver Canucks could be more motivated to win during the preseason and create momentum heading into the season.
Teams don’t always give their best players a lot of ice time during the preseason. This is particularly true for contending teams like the Carolina Hurricanes, who don’t want to risk getting a key player hurt. This can help underdogs get better results in preseason games.
It’s not unusual for teams to play a lot of preseason games in a short period. If a team is playing three games in three or four days, they might be tired or give more ice time to younger players, potentially hurting their chances of winning a preseason game.
Live Stream NHL Games & Live Ice Hockey Betting
Stake Sportsbook is the best place to stream live games including the NHL regular season! Just look for the stream logo on the upcoming sports schedule, and you’ll be able to watch that game live on the Stake platform. This makes it easier to track your bets and place live bets because you’re watching the action unfold in real-time.
NHL Betting Odds & Payouts
At Stake Sportsbook, you’ll have several methods of reading NHL odds, whether it’s the odds for a preseason game or Stanley Cup odds. Stake makes it easy to toggle between American, fractional, and decimal odds. Just choose the format you prefer so that you always understand the odds and potential payout of every wager before you make your bet official.
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