Question 1

What does puckline record mean?

Accepted Answer

Puckline record tracks how well picks perform against the 1.5 goal spread in hockey. A winning puckline pick means the favorite won by 2+ goals or the underdog didn't lose by more than 1.

Question 2

How accurate are Prediction Matrix NHL picks?

Accepted Answer

Our NHL model tracks all picks transparently so you can verify our historical performance. Check this results page for our current puckline record and accuracy metrics.

Question 3

Does overtime affect NHL puckline bets?

Accepted Answer

Yes, overtime and shootout results count for puckline bets. A game that goes to overtime means the underdog at +1.5 automatically covers since OT/SO games end with a 1-goal difference.

Question 4

What win rate do you need to be profitable betting the puckline?

Accepted Answer

You need approximately 52.4% accuracy to break even when paying standard -110 juice. Anything above 55% is considered excellent and generates consistent profit over time. Our model targets edges where we have the highest historical accuracy.