With ice hockey, it might feel like you’re watching a fight inside a fridge, with the biggest men on blades trying to score a goal against a poor keeper who probably doesn’t even see the puck, but hears it right before it hits his face.
Ice hockey is not something that most South Africans are so familiar with. Here we are used to soccer crowds, rugby fights, and cricket waiting game. But hockey has its own special things: fast shifts, quick goals, penalties, overtime, and a scoreboard that can change even before your coffee gets cold.
Cold code
Ice hockey is listed under Sports on YesPlay, and you can see your betting options even before the match begins. You can bet on overseas leagues such as the NHL, KHL, Czech Extraliga, and Sweden SHL, as long as they are available at the time. If you want to view available Ice Hockey matches, you can always check this and create your own ticket.
The main markets are easy to spot, like 1×2, totals, handicaps. Since a hockey game can end in a draw, keep that possibility in mind.
Totals bets are perfect if you enjoy the pacing more than which team wins. If you know that both teams like to score, then Over 5.5 is a good bet where you’ll be shouting “Goal!” and counting that money. If the match looks boring, then Under 5.5 might be a better bet for you.
Smart ice
• Check the market label first to avoid confusion. Some bets include things like overtime and shootouts while others don’t.
• Keep in mind that on YesPlay, 2 way markets and goal totals usually include overtime, unless stated otherwise.
• A 3 Way bet is usually settled after standard game time, so the draw can payout even if one team scores during overtime.
• For round bets, the entire named period has to be finished for the bet to count.
• If you don’t do your homework before betting you’ll be punished. Half a goal might not seem like much, but in hockey, that small advantage or disadvantage can decide the whole slip.
• If a match is stopped in the middle, how you Get payout depends on whether it starts again soon. Make sure to read the rules so you know what to expect.
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