NHL Quick Reference
- Spreads rarely used (puck lines are fixed at 1.5)
- Focus on totals - games cluster around 5-6 total goals
- 5 and 6 are the most common totals (14-16% each)
- Half-point value is significant around 5.5
- Empty net goals in final minutes affect totals
Spread Margins
How often games land on each margin. Higher frequency = more valuable to cross.
No spread data available for NHL
Total Margins
How often total scores land on each number.
| Total | Frequency | Visual |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 15.8% |
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| 5 | 14.2% |
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| 7 | 12.5% |
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| 4 | 8.5% |
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| 8 | 8.2% |
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| 9 | 5.0% |
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| 10 | 3.2% |
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