Pittsburgh opens as heavy favorite over Nashville
Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
The smart money's on the Pittsburgh Penguins to defeat the Nashville Predators in the Stanley Cup Final and repeat as champions.
Here are your Cup Final odds, courtesy of the Westgate Las Vegas Superbook:
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Predators | +130 |
| Penguins | -150 |
The teams split two games during the regular season, each winning on home ice.
Nashville won 5-1 on Oct. 22, while the Penguins defeated the Preds 4-2 on Jan. 31. Marc-Andre Fleury faced Juuse Saros in goal in that first game (Fleury allowed five goals on 23 shots and was pulled), while Matt Murray and Pekka Rinne battled in the second meeting.
The latter two will be in the crease Monday night when Game 1 is played in Pittsburgh, barring any injuries.