NHL Key Numbers

Historical margin frequency analysis

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%
5 14.2%
7 12.5%
4 8.5%
8 8.2%
9 5.0%
10 3.2%