Prop bet
A bet on something that happens inside the game, like a goalie's saves or a player's shots, instead of the final score.
Props (pari spécial) are bets on what happens inside the game. Think: will the goalie make over 28.5 saves? Will a forward get 3+ shots? Who scores first? You don't need to care who wins.
Example: goalie saves
Say the Habs goalie is set at over 28.5 saves at -115 (illustrative, not a pick). You bet $23 to win $20.
- He makes 31 saves: you win, $43 back.
- He makes 27: you lose the $23.
- He starts but gets pulled after two periods with 19 saves: at most books the bet stands, so you lose.
That -115 price means the book sees about a 53.5% chance on the over (see implied probability).
Things that can bite you
- If the player doesn't dress, the prop is usually voided and your money comes back (see void bet).
- Props usually have lower max bets than the moneyline.
- Shots props count shots on goal only. Blocked shots and shots off the post don't count.
Where you'll find them
Mise-o-jeu+ lists player points markets, and the bigger international books often go deeper with shots, saves and hits.