Market Name:
“X and Both Teams to Score – No”
This is a combination bet involving:
- Match Result = X (Draw after regular time: 60 minutes),
- Both Teams to Score = No (At least one team must not score any goal).
What Must Happen for the Bet to Win?
- The match must end in a draw (X) after 60 minutes (regardless of overtime or shootout),
AND - One of the teams must not score during regular time (0 goals).
Example:
Game:
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins
Final Score after 60 minutes: 0-0, 1-1, 2-2, etc.
- If both teams score (like 1-1), then “Both to Score – No” loses, and so your bet loses.
- If the score is 0-0, 1-0, or 0-1, the “Both to Score – No” condition wins.
So only 0-0 draws will make this bet win.
Correct Winning Scenario:
| Team A | Team B | Final Score | Bet Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0-0 | WIN |
| 1 | 1 | 1-1 | LOSE (“Both scored”) |
| 0 | 1 | 0-1 | LOSE (Not a draw) |
| 1 | 0 | 1-0 | LOSE (Not a draw) |
Only a 0-0 draw wins this market.
Betting Tips
- Look for low-scoring teams:
- If both teams have strong defenses or poor offense, 0-0 is more likely.
- Example: Teams with goalies who have a high save percentage.
- Rivalry or playoff games:
- High stakes often lead to cautious, tight defensive games.
- Bet live if early period shows no goals:
- If it’s 0-0 after the 1st or 2nd period, odds for 0-0 might increase in value.
- Avoid offensive juggernauts:
- Teams like Edmonton Oilers or Colorado Avalanche are likely to score.
- Check recent form:
- Look at past 5–10 matches for each team: any 0-0 or low-scoring draws?
Risk Note
- Extremely high risk: 0-0 draws are rare in ice hockey.
- Usually better suited for longshot or small stake bets.
Would you like a list of recent NHL games that ended 0-0 or tight draws to help identify patterns?