The +1.5 payout is used for puck line betting in Ice Hockey. While puck line betting is unique to Ice Hockey, it is a variant of spread betting. That means bookmakers apply a point spread on the underdog and the favourite. The puck line is set at 1.5, and the underdog will receive a +1.5 goal puck line. For your wager to win, the underdog should not lose by more than two scores. If you pick a favourite with a -1.5 handicap, your team should win by two goals or more.