As one of the newer teams in the NHL, the Phoenix Coyotes debuted ahead of the 1996 season, as the franchise was formerly the Winnipeg Jets of the World Hockey Association (WHA). Ahead of the 2014 season, the team rebranded again, this time to the Arizona Coyotes which they remain today.
When sportsbooks began popping up in the Grand Canyon State nearly a decade later, NHL betting in Arizona was ready to go as the state’s love of hockey was cemented.
Best AZ sportsbooks for NHL betting
With nearly 20 online sportsbooks now available in the state, bettors have no shortage of options to choose from. Some are better than others when it comes to betting on hockey, however, as we take a closer look at the best AZ sportsbooks for NHL betting.
If you are just starting out betting NHL in Arizona, you should be aware of all of the great promotional offers available at online Arizona sportsbooks. Take a look below at the top three NHL betting promos that Arizona sportsbooks offer.
How do I bet on the NHL online in Arizona?
Now that you know where the best places to bet on the NHL online in Arizona are and the best NHL betting promos available, the question remains how do you get involved? Here are the basic steps to bet on the NHL online in Arizona, using one of our trust partners DraftKings Arizona.
What types of bets can you place on ice hockey?
With competition plentiful across the state, online sportsbooks in Arizona continue to offer an expanding menu of NHL betting. Let’s take a closer look at a few of the most popular types of bets you can place on ice hockey at Arizona sportsbooks, all of which apply to all three periods plus overtime.
NHL wagering odds
With the knowledge of the various NHL bet types available for you to bet, let’s take a look at some hypothetical bets involving Arizona’s own Arizona Coyotes.
Puck Line (Including OT)
Arizona Coyotes +1.5 (-140) vs. Philadelphia Flyers -1.5 (+130)
In this example, oddsmakers are anticipating a closer game, as Coyote puck line backers have to lay $140 to win $100. Accordingly, if they were to lose 2-3 to the Flyers, Coyote backers would win their bet as they would have lost by less than 1.5. Conversely, Flyer backers would need Philadelphia to win by at least two goals (i.e. 4-2) to win their bet.
Moneyline (Including OT)
Arizona Coyotes (+135) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (-150)
In this example, the Coyotes are underdogs in their matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Bettors placing a wager on the Coyotes would win 1.35x their risk amount if their side were to win. Conversely, bettors on the Penguins would win .67x (100/150) of their risked amount if the Penguins were to win.
Total (Including OT)
Arizona Coyotes vs. Washington Capitals - Over 6.5 (-130) Under 6.5 (+115)
In this matchup, oddsmakers are expecting a high-scoring game between the Coyotes and Capitals. As such, if the final score was Coyotes 4 Capitals 3, the total number of goals scored would be seven, and “over” bettors would be winners. As we see above with the moneyline, “over” bettors would win .77x (100/130) of their amount risked, with the over shaded to -130.
Tips for NHL wagering in Arizona
Now that you are caught up on all things NHL betting in Arizona, it’s time to get in on the action. As someone who bets on the league regularly, here are a few of my best tips for NHL wagering in Arizona.