Feel like betting on the Winnipeg Jets through the week? How about the Boston Bruins? Hockey betting is growing and while it will never reach the heights of football, NHL fans can carve out a nice little niche for themselves if they move into the sports betting arena. Here are a couple of tips when it comes to betting on the favorites on the ice.

The Bounce-Back Game

The best teams in the league show an ability to recover after a poor game, especially if they’re playing at home after putting up an awful performance. Consider a team that is a massive favorite on the money line if they struggled in their last game, and if they’re at home, you have an excellent chance of winning your wager as teams will definitely show more of a spark in front of their own fans. Home teams usually have an edge to beginning with (Superbowl betting players will tell you that as well), and if they are coming off a loss, ride them to the bank.

How About On The Road?

Those big favorites aren’t so successful when they head out on the road, however, and that means you should stay far away from them, no matter if they’re the best team in the league. They’re usually even worse when they’re the favorite, and that can be for any number of reasons, such as fatigue or possibly an injury. Wait until they return home to consider these favorites at your betting websites.