NHL Betting in Colorado
This section will go over the basics of NHL betting in Colorado including where you can bet on it and the most popular types of hockey wagers.
Is Betting on the NHL in Colorado Legal?
Yes, hockey betting is legal in Colorado as long as you're using a sportsbook that has been approved by the Colorado Division of Gaming. Luckily for NHL fans, there are plenty of options. As of April 2025, there are more than a dozen legal Colorado betting apps and several retail sportsbooks open for business.
What Kind of Bets Can You Place on NHL?
The amount of market depth and variety available for NHL bets will vary across different operators, but I've listed the most popular types below with a short explanation.
- Moneyline - The simplest bet across all sports, you're simply picking who you think will win.
- Total - Also called over/unders, you're betting on whether two teams will combine to score more or fewer goals on a given line, such as 5.5.
- Puck line - While it goes by a different name in hockey, the puck line is essentially the same as the spread in other sports. The main difference here is the puck line is always set at 1.5. The team that is favored will be -1.5 while the underdog will be +1.5.
- Futures - As the name suggests, future wagers are those placed on events that won't be determined until later in the season. The most common NHL futures bet is the winner of the Stanley Cup.
- Player Props - These wagers task you with betting on a stat for a particular player. This could be something like over/under 2.5 shots on goal for Nathan MacKinnon or over/under 25.5 saves for Alexander Georgiev.
Are There Any Bonuses for NHL Betting?
Yes, you will be able to take advantage of Colorado sportsbook promos for NHL betting just as you can for other sports. In addition to the new user offers you see below, each sportsbook may have ongoing promotions that all customers can get in on. This could be things like profit boosts and no sweat bets.
21+. New customers in CO, CT, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, NC, OH, TN, VA, or WV. Must opt-in and wager $10+ cash on any market with odds of -500 or longer to receive $50 in Bonus Bets each day for your first 5 days (issued when qualifying wager settles). Your 5 days begin the day you establish your account. Bonus Bets expire 7 days from issuance. See full Promo Terms in the Fanatics Sportsbook app. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (CO, IL, LA, MD, OH, WV) 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-888-532-3500 (VA), Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov. (NC), Call or Text 800-889-9789 (TN)-
GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 5/18/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.
NHL Betting in Colorado FAQs
Yes, as long as you are at least 21 years old and using a licensed sportsbook, you can legally bet on the NHL in Colorado.
Yes, betting on the Avs in Colorado is legal. This includes individual games, season-long markets, player markets, and more. Some betting apps offer more variety than others, however, so you'll want to compare sites to find the one best for you.
Author
Cody Kutzer has been covering the sports betting and gambling space for several years and has been losing his parlay bets for even longer. He currently serves as an editor, writer, and fact-checker for BetColorado.com to ensure readers have the latest and most accurate information surrounding Colorado sports betting.
