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AHL Betting Odds & Fixtures - Bet on American Hockey League 2025

The American Hockey League (AHL) is the top level of minor league hockey directly below the NHL. The league is filled with former NHL players who are hoping to get back to the NHL, as well as talented young prospects who hope to play in the NHL and perhaps become the next Alex Ovechkin.

Stake Sportsbook provides a platform for online hockey betting, including AHL games. Of course, since it’s a minor hockey league, the AHL is sometimes overlooked despite offering a high level of play and talented players. That’s why we put together a hockey sports betting guide that explains everything you should know about the AHL before placing your first wager.

What is the AHL (American Hockey League)?

The AHL is a minor-league developmental league for the NHL . All 32 NHL franchises have an affiliate in the AHL. This means that the top players who aren’t ready to play in the NHL can play for the franchise’s AHL affiliate and be brought up to the NHL when ready. In the meantime, players in the AHL compete to win the Calder Cup, which goes to the yearly champion just like the Stanley Cup is awarded to the NHL’s champion.

History of the AHL

The AHL was first formed in 1938 following the formal merger of the Canadian-American Hockey League and the International Hockey League. For two seasons, the leagues played an interlocking schedule before choosing to join forces. Despite some challenging times, the AHL has stood the test of time and continues to thrive with 32 teams and a diverse geographic profile across both the U.S. and Canada.

Format & Schedule of the AHL

The AHL regular season runs from mid-October to mid-April. The 32 teams are divided into the Eastern Conference and Western Conference. Each conference has two divisions. The Eastern Conference has the Atlantic and North divisions, while the Western Conference has the Central and Pacific divisions. Teams play 72 regular-season games.

The first three rounds of the playoffs are played exclusively between teams in the same division. The number of teams that qualify for the playoffs is based on how many teams are in that division. Ultimately, the playoff winners of the Atlantic and North divisions play in the Eastern Conference Finals, and the playoff winners of the Central and Pacific divisions play in the Western Conference Finals. The conference finals are a best-of-seven series with the winners advancing to the Calder Cup Finals, which is also a best-of-seven series.

How to Bet on the AHL & Hockey Bet Types

The betting markets for the AHL are similar to those you’ll find for the NHL and other pro hockey leagues. These are some of the common hockey betting types:

  • Winner (Outrights) - Outright betting is the same as placing futures bets. This can include the winner of a particular division or the winner of the Calder Cup.

  • 1x2 - If AHL games are tied after an overtime period, they are decided by a shootout. However, bets are settled prior to the shootout, so games can end in a tie. Therefore, there must be three moneyline bets to reflect the possibility of a tie or either team winning.

  • Handicap - A handicap bet is made with a spread. In hockey, this is often called the puck line. With this type of bet, the favoured team must win by a specific margin; otherwise, the underdog will win the bet, even if they lose the game.

  • Total - This is a bet on the total goals scored in a hockey game. For example, the over/under might be 4.5 goals, allowing bettors to pick whether the total number of goals will be higher or lower than that value.

  • Asian Handicap - An Asian handicap eliminates the possibility of a hockey game ending in a draw and going to a shootout. Therefore, the bet is void if there is a tie and a shootout.

  • Asian Total - An Asian total is similar to an over/under bet, except it has intervals of .25 rather than .5. For instance, with a bet of over 4.75 goals, half of the stake will be bet on over 4.5 goals, and half will be bet on over 5 goals.

  • Draw No Bet - With a draw-no-bet wager, the bet is void if the game ends with a tie after overtime that forces a shootout to decide the winner.

  • Double Chance - With a double-chance bet, you bet on two of the three possible outcomes happening. For instance, you could be on either a certain team winning or the game finishing in a tie. This increases the chances of winning but lowers the payout.

  • Both Teams to Score - This is a bet that both teams will score at least one goal.

  • Winning Margin - This is a bet on a specific team to win by a specific margin. For example, you may bet on a two-goal victory for a certain team. But any other result will lose the bet.

If you're just starting out your online betting journey, you can check out our online sports betting guide or our guide on how to bet on hockey !

Live Stream AHL Games & Live Ice Hockey Betting

Stake Sportsbook makes it possible to watch live matches of a variety of different sports right on the Stake platform. Unfortunately, AHL games aren’t currently available for live streaming. But if you check upcoming games, you can see what games are available for live streaming . Also, if you can watch games another way, it’s possible to place live bets on AHL games while the game is in progress.

AHL Betting Odds & Payouts

Stake Sportsbook has a wide range of betting picks available for AHL and other hockey leagues. You can also view betting lines in multiple formats, including the American odds format, the fractional odds format, and the decimal odds format. Choose your preferred format before analyzing the odds and payout of every wager you make.

Ice Hockey Betting Tips, Predictions & Strategies

Betting on sports is not something that should ever be done recklessly. It’s best to have a clear plan or method of betting in mind before you start. For some, this means following a specific strategy like the Kelly Criterion System to guide your picks. For hockey betting, in particular, there are a few things to always keep in mind before placing a bet:

  • Rather than looking only at a team’s overall record, consider how they’ve played lately. If they have a long winning or losing streak, that can say a lot about their chances in their next game. A stat like a team’s record in the last 10 games can tell you more than their overall record.

  • The hockey season can be a grind, which means rest and travel can play an important role in games. Teams that play on back-to-back nights or three times in a four or five-day span are going to be tired and may not be at their best compared to teams that have had a little more rest. Likewise, a team that’s at the end of a long road trip could be tired, especially compared to a team that’s had mostly home games lately.

  • Home-ice advantage can matter in hockey. Crowds tend to give home teams more energy and motivation, potentially giving them a lift in a close matchup. This is an aspect of hockey betting that shouldn’t be overlooked.

Stake VIP Club & Responsible Betting

As part of its quest to be among the best online sportsbooks, Stake Sportsbook frequently offers special betting offers and promotions . This might include a reload bonus for making a deposit or perhaps a profit boost on a winning wager. We are proud to offer a VIP club with additional benefits and rewards for loyal customers. Members are eligible to have a dedicated VIP host to provide an extra-special betting experience. However, we still strive to provide all our users with top-notch customer support to address all questions and concerns.

We are dedicated to providing a wide selection of deposit and withdrawal methods . This includes both traditional banking options as well as modern platforms like Moonpay and Swapped . Players can conduct transactions using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin , TRX , SOL , EOS , BUSD , Tether , Ethereum , Doge , and Litecoin . Of course, no matter the banking method, we always utilize the Stake Vault to ensure that players’ funds used on the Stake platform are safe and secure.

Last but not least, the best betting experience is always a safe betting experience. We make several resources available to encourage our customers to practice safe gambling habits . After all, sports betting is meant to be fun above everything else. This is why our Stake Smart guide is the most important resource we offer so that our customers learn how to bet responsibly.