Hockey Betting Odds in Ireland

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Betting on ice hockey is thrilling, especially if you enjoy live betting on sports while watching an intense game. If you want to get into hockey betting, being an avid fan isn’t enough to place a winning bet. You’ll also need to understand how to interpret hockey betting odds, how to place your bets, and which competitions to bet on.

This guide will explain the basics of ice and field hockey betting, how it works, and provide the best tips to help you increase your odds of placing a successful bet on hockey.

Betting Odds on Hockey

Betting odds for ice hockey betting or field hockey are the numbers or figures used to represent the probability of an outcome in a hockey game. This could be the probability of one team winning, which is likely to score first, and many more outcomes. A bookmaker like Betiton Ireland provides field or ice hockey betting odds for every possible outcome.

Betiton Ireland uses the fractional odds format because most of our Irish members are accustomed to it. However, you can also view odds in decimal or American format from the menu at the top of the page.

Types of Hockey Betting

The two main types of hockey sports betting are ice hockey sports betting and field hockey betting. Due to the differences between the two types of hockey games, betting on them might require a different strategy.

Let’s explore some important facts about ice and field hockey betting.

Ice Hockey Betting

Ice hockey and field hockey share some similarities, but there are also significant differences, which means your ice hockey betting strategy shouldn’t be the same as your field hockey strategy.

Online ice hockey betting involves wagering on any outcome in ice hockey games. This includes various options like ice hockey handicap betting, outright betting, betting on the winning margin, and various other markets.

Ice hockey rules are similar to the field version but allow more physical contact and physical contact between players.

Field Hockey Betting

Field hockey is played on a grass or artificial turf surface, which makes the game play different in many ways. Players wear less protective gear, and the rules limit body checking, resulting in a less physical style of play.

Betting on field hockey is similar to ice hockey betting in terms of the available markets, and you can bet on various outcomes in the game. Hockey outright betting, winning margin betting, and puck line hockey betting are common markets you can wager on for these games.

Bet on Ice Hockey Biggest Competitions

🏒 Ice ️Hockey Competition	🏟️ Place	📅 Dates
✔️ IIHF World Championship	Sweden & Denmark	9th – 25th May 2025
✔️ National Hockey League (NHL)	United States	4th October 2024 – June 2025
✔️ Winter Olympic Games	Milan, Italy	6th – 22nd February 2026
✔️ American Hockey League (AHL)	TBA	TBA
✔️ Kontinental Hockey League (KHL)	TBA	TBA (2024/25)
✔️ Memorial Cup	Michigan, United States	24th May – 2nd June 2024
✔️ NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Championship	TBA	TBA (2025)
✔️ ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs	Various	17th April 2024 – June 2025
✔️ British Elite Ice Hockey League	TBA	TBA (2025)
✔️ Liiga Playoffs (Finnish Ice Hockey League)	TBA	TBA

IIHF World Championship

The IIHF World Championship is the men’s teams’ premier ice hockey competition. It’s an annual international tournament organised by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). It was established in 1920 and is considered one of the most important events in ice hockey. Canada won the championship a record 27 titles.

NHL Hockey Betting Odds – Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Stanley Cup Playoffs is one of the biggest events for NHL hockey betting and one of the most prestigious tournaments for ice hockey teams. The playoffs are the elimination tournament of the National Hockey League (NHL) season and have four rounds, each played in a best-of-seven format. The combination of excitement, variety, and analytical depth makes NHL betting a popular and enjoyable activity for many ice hockey enthusiasts.

Winter Olympic Games

Ice hockey has been part of the Winter Olympic Games since 1920. It was initially included in the Summer Olympics before becoming a permanent fixture in the Winter Games. The women’s ice hockey tournament was introduced several years later, in 1998.

American Hockey League (AHL) – Calder Cup Playoffs

The Calder Cup playoffs are the American Hockey League (AHL) postseason games. The teams from the Atlantic, North and Central divisions (other than the bottom two) and the bottom three teams in the Pacific Division compete in the playoffs.

Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) – Gagarin Cup

The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) Gagarin Cup is the championship trophy of the KHL, contested by teams mostly from Russia and Asia. Teams such as Ak Bars Kazan, CSKA Moscow, and Metallurg Magnitogorsk have been dominating the league.

Memorial Cup

The Memorial Cup is the final of the Canadian Hockey League (CHL), the Canadian junior ice hockey club championship. The tournament has a four-team round-robin format and is played among the champions of the Ontario Hockey League, the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League, the Western Hockey League, and the hosting team.

NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Championship

The NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Championship is a college ice hockey competition contested by 16 teams. The first edition was held in 1948, and it’s held every year, typically between March and April. The most successful college in the championship is the University of Michigan,with nine titles.

ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs

The ECHL Kelly Cup playoffs are the championship games for the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL), a professional minor ice hockey league in New Jersey with teams in the United States and Canada. The games are held annually in both countries, and 16 club teams compete in it.

EIHL Playoffs (British Elite Ice Hockey League)

The British Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) playoffs are the championship game that determines the winner of the EIHL season. The league was founded in 2003 and consists of 10 teams in the United Kingdom. The top teams in the league are the Belfast Giants and the Sheffield Steelers, with six titles each.

Liiga (Finnish Ice Hockey League)

The Finnish Elite League, commonly called the Liiga, is Finland’s top ice hockey league, established in 2013, replacing the former professional SM-liiga league. Tappara are the current champions and the most successful team with 13 titles.

Bet on Field Hockey Biggest Competitions

🏑 Field Hockey Competition	🏟️ Place	📅 Dates
✔️ Hockey World Cup	Belgium & Netherlands	15th – 30th August 2026
✔️ Summer Olympics	France	27th July – 9th August 2024
✔️ European Championships	TBA	TBA
✔️ Commonwealth Games	TBC	17th – 29th March 2026
✔️ FIH Pro League	Various	6th December 2023 – 30th June 2024
✔️ Indoor World Cup	Croatia	3rd – 9th February 2025
✔️ Hockey Series Open	Ceased in 2019	N/A
✔️ National Club Championships	Various	22nd – 30th June 2024
✔️ Pan American Cup	Uruguay	5th – 15th March 2025
✔️ Hockey Asia Cup	TBA	TBA

Hockey World Cup

The Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup is an international competition organised by the International Hockey Federation. It’s a major field hockey competition held every four years since 1971. The World Cup is played over two weeks and consists of a qualification and tournament stage. Pakistan won the tournament four times, making them the most successful team.

Summer Olympics

Field hockey has been part of the Summer Olympics programme since 1908. It was briefly removed from the games in 1924 before making an official and permanent return in 1928. The Indian men’s team has had the most success at the Summer Olympics, with eight gold medals, one silver medal, and three bronze.

European Championships

The European Championships, organised by the European Hockey Federation, were first held in 1970. They take place every four years and consist of up to 12 men’s national teams and eight women’s national teams. The Netherlands has dominated the championships in men’s and women’s competitions.

Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games is a major multi-sport event among athletes and teams from the Commonwealth of Nations. Field hockey has been part of the Commonwealth Games since 1998, and the competition includes a men’s and women’s tournament. Australia has won the most gold medals in both tournaments and multiple silver and bronze medals.

FIH Pro League

The FIH Pro League is one of the newest hockey competitions, established in 2019. It’s an annual national competition contested by the top nine national field hockey teams. Belgium has been the most successful team in the men’s competition so far, while the Netherlands has dominated the women’s competition.

Indoor World Cup

The Hockey Indoor World Cup was established in 2003 and is held every four years in various locations worldwide. The competition is contested between 12 men’s national teams and is governed by the International Hockey Federation (FIH). It’s gained a lot of popularity over the years, highlighting a unique indoor variant of traditional field hockey.

Hockey Series Open

The Hockey Series Open is one of the most recent hockey competitions, established fairly recently in 2018. It’s also organised by the FIH and serves as a qualification round for the Hockey World Cup and Hockey at the Summer Olympics. It’s organised biennially and is aimed at national teams that are not participating in the FIH Pro League.

National Club Championships

The National Club Championships is another important field hockey competition held annually in various countries. Its purpose is to showcase the best club teams from each participating nation, and there are various age categories in the competition.

Pan American Cup

The Men’s Pan American Cup is an international field hockey competition held every four years. It was established in 2000 by the Pan American Hockey Federation. The winning team of the Pan American Cup qualifies for the FIH Hockey World Cup. A total of eight teams compete in this competition over a period of approximately 10 days.

Hockey Asia Cup

The Hockey Asia Cup is a men’s international field hockey tournament held every four years and organised by the Asian Hockey Federation. The tournament winner also qualifies to participate in the FIH Hockey World Cup. South Korea has won the Asia Cup five times, making them the most successful country.

Hockey Betting Markets

As mentioned earlier, there are important differences between ice hockey and field hockey, but most betting markets are the same. You can bet on hockey in several ways, like hockey spread betting, total points betting, and prop betting.

Let’s look at the most popular hockey betting markets at Betiton Ireland.

• Correct Score – Wagering on the final score of the game.
• Over/Under – A type of hockey total points betting where you must decide if the total points score will be lower or higher than the number set by the bookmaker.
• First Team to Score – Betting on which team you think will score a point first.
• Winner – The simplest form of betting on hockey, involving a bet on the team you think will win the game (including overtime).
• Betting Lines – Wagering on a hockey betting line such as the puck line or the moneyline.
• ACCA Betting – Although not technically a market, hockey accumulator betting is a popular way of wagering on hockey games because you can combine various selections from different games to get improved odds.

How to Bet on Hockey at Betiton Ireland?

Are you interested in betting on hockey at Betiton Ireland? Here’s how you can get started at Betiton Ireland by following five simple steps:

1. Register for a Betiton account. If you’re already a member of our site, log in.
2. Go to the sports section and choose ice hockey or field hockey.
3. Find the game or tournament you want to bet on and click on it to access all the bet options.
4. Add your selections to your betslip and enter your stake.
5. Click ‘Place Bets’ to submit it.

Live Hockey Betting

Live ice hockey betting adds extra excitement when you’re watching the game and rooting for your favourite team. It allows you to engage with the action in real-time and adjust your betting strategy according to what you observe in the game. Live betting is significantly different from pre-match betting because you can use a lot of in-game knowledge to your advantage.

The odds are often vastly different when comparing pre-match with live betting odds, but they also fluctuate rapidly. For this reason, live hockey betting requires quick thinking and a good understanding of the sport.

Betiton Ireland Hockey Sports Betting Offers

Although you won’t find specific ice hockey betting offers on our platform at the moment, you can use other betting offers for hockey betting. For example, new customers in Ireland can claim a fantastic Sports Welcome Offer.

This bonus gives you a €10 Free Bet when you create your account and wager a minimum of €15 on any sport of your choice. Please note that the offer is subject to various terms and conditions.

Best Hockey Betting Tips by Betiton Ireland

In this section of our hockey betting guide, we’ll share our best field and ice hockey betting tips that you might want to keep in mind to ensure the best odds of success:

1. Research the teams, past and recent performances, head-to-head records, and the recent player lineup.
2. Consider combining different bet types. Don’t limit yourself to the most common bets like betting on the winning team only.
3. Set a budget and ensure you stick to it. Learn how to manage your bankroll wisely to minimise the risk of big losses.
4. Stay informed and read the latest news. Don’t rely on betting odds and predictions only; you should also be aware of what’s going on in the hockey world if you’re going to bet on the games.
5. Ensure you understand the odds and how to calculate your potential payout before placing your wagers.

Other Sports Categories to Bet on at Betiton Ireland

Hockey and ice hockey are both popular betting categories at Betiton Ireland, but if you’re interested in more mainstream sports, you’ll have many options on our platform. These include football, golf, cricket, GAA sports, hurling, greyhounds, and horse racing.

Other noteworthy categories you can bet on include esports tournaments, MMA fighting, politics betting, betting on television shows and competitions, and Formula 1 racing, to mention just a few.

Responsible Gambling

Betting on hockey at Betiton Ireland is a fantastic form of entertainment for any hockey fan, but it’s very important to do it responsibly. We encourage you to read our responsible gambling guidelines on the relevant page on our site to ensure you’re staying safe when betting online.

It’s vital to use our safe gambling tools, such as deposit limits, reality checks, and time limits, to stay in control. You can also access your player history to see how much you’ve spent, lost, and won over a period of time.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hockey Betting