Prop bet

A prop (proposition) bet focuses on something within the game instead of who wins. Player props cover shots on goal, points, assists, saves or goals scored. Game props cover things like which team scores first or whether there is a goal in the first ten minutes. Props are common on NHL markets at Canadian and crypto sportsbooks alike.

Worked example

A winger's shots on goal: over 3.5 at -120, under 3.5 at +100 (illustrative).

• $60 on the over returns $50 profit ($60 × 100 / 120). The player needs four shots or more. Blocked shots and missed nets do not count; only shots on goal recorded by the league.
• $50 on the under returns $50 profit at even money if he finishes on three or fewer.

The two prices imply 54.5% and 50.0%, a total of 104.5%, so the vig on this line is about 4.3%.

Rules that catch people out

• If the player does not dress, the prop is usually void and the stake returned (see void bet).
• Stat corrections after the game can change the result at some books but not others.
• Limits on props are often lower than on the moneyline.