Québec sportsbooks stand out for their breadth of sports, the variety of bet types, and the excitement of live wagering. Here’s how each breaks down.
Popular Sports to Bet On
Québec sports betting tends to fall into one of the following five categories:
Basketball (NBA & Raptors)
Québec’s hoops passion revolves around the Toronto Raptors, but the NBA at large fuels the biggest action. Raptors games draw heavy moneyline and spread bets, especially when they visit Montréal for watch parties. The NBA’s global reach means you can wager on marquee matchups, plus in-season tournaments and play-in games, at Québec betting sites.
Fast-paced scoring and star power keep bettors glued to live markets. The spread (e.g., Raptors -4.5 @ home) balances lopsided matchups, while prop markets, such as points by Scottie Barnes or three-point makes by RJ Barrett, let you target individual performances. Early-season live parlays combining Raptors moneyline + Over 220.5 total points are a staple for Québec’s NBA fans looking for extra juice on big nights.
Hockey (NHL & Canadiens)
Hockey is Québec’s heartbeat. The Montréal Canadiens are a part of cultural DNA. Bettors flock to puck-line (-1.5) and moneyline markets on Habs games, especially during playoff pushes. Beyond Montréal, NHL’s Canadian division (Winnipeg, Edmonton) sparks cross-province interest for divisional rivalries.
Low-scoring games magnify the puck-line’s appeal. For instance, a Habs -1.5 at +140 can pay out big when Montréal dominates at Bell Centre. Live “Next Goal” bets, such as $20 on Montreal to score next at +350, are among the most thrilling in-play markets at Québec sportsbooks. Futures on President’s Trophy or Stanley Cup champion also see heavy volume, as Québec bettors chase long-shot value when the Habs surprise late-season skeptics.
Football (CFL & NFL)
Two grids, one province. The CFL’s Montréal Alouettes carry deep local loyalty, while the NFL captivates with Thanksgiving classics and the Super Bowl spectacle. Alouettes point spreads (e.g., MTL -3.5 vs. Toronto) are hot tickets mid-August through November. Meanwhile, NFL moneylines on prime-time Sunday Night Football and futures on MVP or champions draw big seasonal volume.
CFL’s three-down pace produces unpredictable games, making them ideal for spread and over/under bettors. NFL’s parity and media coverage drive prop betting on touchdown scorers (e.g., Bet $10 on Josh Allen Anytime TD @ +110). Futures on Grey Cup winners and Super Bowl long shots (e.g., Bills at +900) let Québec fans ride their favourite quarterbacks all season.
Baseball (MLB & Blue Jays)
Canada’s lone MLB franchise, the Toronto Blue Jays, commands a dedicated Québec fan base, especially when they host divisional rivals. Baseball fans favor moneylines (e.g., Blue Jays @ -120), run totals (Over 8.5 runs) and first-five-innings props on ace starters at Québec sports betting sites.
Summer’s perfect baseball weather aligns with vacations and outdoor viewing parties. Québec bettors lean on analytics, such as OPS, WHIP, to find underpriced pitchers in the run-line market (Blue Jays -1.5 @ +160) or to take “Under 3.5” runs in a José Berríos start. Futures on AL East champion and World Series odds also peak when Toronto makes a late-season push for October baseball.
Soccer (MLS & European Leagues)
CF Montréal gives local soccer fans a home team, but Montréalers also chase EPL, Champions League, and Ligue 1 markets. Match-winner bets (e.g., CF Montréal vs. Vancouver Whitecaps) sit alongside totals (Over 2.5 goals) and both-teams-to-score (BTTS) wagers on European fixtures.
Soccer’s global schedule means Québec bettors can wager 24/7, from Saturday afternoon EPL marathons to midweek UCL ties. Prop markets on goal scorers (e.g., Takehiro Tomiyasu Anytime Goal @ +200) and Asian handicaps on tight matches (e.g., PSG -1.0 @ -125) offer nuanced ways to back your team or player.
Bet Types Explained
Once you’ve narrowed down a sport you want to bet on, next comes picking a bet type or market. Here are a few of the most popular options available at Québec sportsbooks:
- Moneyline - This is a straight-up pick on who wins. An example might be picking the Canadiens (+150) to win on the road against the Toronto Maple Leafs (-150). In this case, a $100 bet wins $150 if Montréal wins.
- Point Spread - This time, one team gives or receives a “handicap.” For example, the Alouettes might have a spread of -3.5 in a game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. In this case, they must win by +4 points for you to cash.
- Totals (Over/Under) - Over/Unders involve you wagering on combined points/goals. For instance, you might find an NBA over/under set at 225.5. This indicates that if you bet “over” if you think both teams score 226+ points.
- Parlays - For this one, multiple selections are combined into one bet for amplified odds. An example might be taking the Canadiens moneyline, CFL over 48.5, and Raptors point spread all on one ticket. All three must hit to win.
- Futures - These are long-term wagers on season outcomes. For instance, you could wager on the Canadiens to win the 2026 Stanley Cup at the beginning of the season, with odds of +1200. If the Canadiens win it all, a $100 stake would net you $1,200.
Live/In-Play Betting
Another very popular form of gambling in Québec is live or in-play betting. Once a game starts, odds adjust in real time to reflect momentum swings. You can bet on the next goal, point differential in the next quarter, or who scores the next touchdown. Some examples of live betting markets include:
- Next Goal (Soccer) - Bet $20 on CF Montréal to score the next goal at +400, even if they’re trailing.
- Period Result (Hockey) - Wager on which team leads after the second period.
- Quarter Point Spread (NBA) - Take the Raptors -2.5 in Q3 when they’ve been outscoring opponents lately in the second half.