What is a .5 line in hockey?

[TommyTrojan]

I know that a -1.5 line means that your team has to win by 2 goals to cash your bet. But would that mean a -0.5 line mean that your team would need to win by one goal? If so, how does it differ from a money line bet?

Thanks for any insight on this.

 

[Amsterdamn]

Pretty sure it refers to the first 60 mins of the game. If the contest goes into OT you'd lose.

Therefore you're taking the moneyline in regulation. Hope that helps

 

[OnWisconsin]

 

[djmatt]

Same thing with soccer.