Live betting
Betting while the game is on, with odds that change after every goal, penalty and period until the final horn.
Live betting (paris en direct) means the game's already rolling and you're still betting. Odds update every few seconds: a goal, a penalty, a pulled goalie, all of it moves the line.
Example: comeback in the third
Pre-game, the Habs were +110. Midway through the third they're down 2-1 and the live moneyline is +400 (illustrative, not a pick).
- $10 on the Habs at +400 pays $40 profit, $50 back, if they come back and win (OT and shootout included at most books).
- The implied probability at +400 is 20%. Before puck drop, +110 meant about 47.6%.
So the question isn't "do I believe in the Habs?" It's "is 20% too low for a one-goal deficit with ten minutes left?"
What to know before you tap
- Markets lock for a few seconds after big moments. If the price moves while your bet is pending, the book can reject it or offer a new price.
- Your TV or stream is behind the live data. The book usually knows before you do.
- Live lines tend to carry more vig than pre-game ones.
- It's easy to chase. Set a deposit limit before the game, not during it.