Definition of Race To (Goals)

What does the term "race to (goals)" mean in the world of sports betting? What is meant by the term "Race To (Goals)"?

The "race to (goals)" line is commonly used in sports that feature "goals", such as soccer or hockey.

With this line, you are betting on which team will score a certain number of goals first.

Or, you can also bet on both teams not reaching a certain number of goals.

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For instance, the "race to (goals)" line for a hockey game might look like this:

Race to (Goals)

2 Goals

Montreal Canadiens, 1.86
Anaheim Ducks, 2.05
Neither, 13.00

3 Goals

Montreal Canadiens, 2.25
Anaheim Ducks, 2.50
Neither, 4.00

4 Goals

Montreal Canadiens, 3.20
Anaheim Ducks, 3.60
Neither, 1.95

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Or, in the case of a soccer game, the Race To (Goals) line might look like this:

Race to (Goals)

2 Goals

Manchester City, 1.75
Manchester United, 2.75
Neither, 2.25

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Again - this is a pretty straightforward line, as you are simply betting on which team will hit a predetermined number of goals first, or if at all.