Odds favor Lightning to win Stanley Cup
The latest odds from the Westgate Las Vegas Superbook have pegged the Tampa Bay Lightning as the favorite to win the 2018 Stanley Cup.
The Lightning edged ahead of the Vegas Golden Knights, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Nashville Predators, which all tied for second place.
On Saturday, the Lightning became the first team this season to reach the 100-point plateau, doing so in their 69th game. The focus now turns to the playoffs, as Tampa Bay aims to capture its first championship since 2004.
Here are the complete odds:
| Team | Opening Odds | Current Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Lightning | 10-1 | 9-2 |
| Golden Knights | 200-1 | 6-1 |
| Penguins | 8-1 | 6-1 |
| Predators | 14-1 | 6-1 |
| Jets | 40-1 | 9-1 |
| Bruins | 30-1 | 10-1 |
| Maple Leafs | 14-1 | 12-1 |
| Capitals | 10-1 | 16-1 |
| Ducks | 14-1 | 16-1 |
| Flyers | 40-1 | 20-1 |
| Stars | 14-1 | 25-1 |
| Kings | 20-1 | 30-1 |
| Sharks | 20-1 | 30-1 |
| Wild | 14-1 | 30-1 |
| Avalanche | 100-1 | 40-1 |
| Blue Jackets | 20-1 | 40-1 |
| Devils | 100-1 | 40-1 |
| Panthers | 40-1 | 40-1 |
| Blues | 30-1 | 50-1 |
| Flames | 30-1 | 60-1 |
| Hurricanes | 60-1 | 80-1 |
| Islanders | 40-1 | 200-1 |
| Rangers | 14-1 | 300-1 |
| Red Wings | 100-1 | 500-1 |
Opening odds were posted May 30, 2017.
Furthermore, poor performance this season means seven teams are already off the board, including the Chicago Blackhawks, who have won three Stanley Cups since 2010.
Also out of betting contention are the Arizona Coyotes, Buffalo Sabres, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, and Vancouver Canucks.
(Odds courtesy: Westgate Las Vegas Superbook)
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