The 2021-22 NHL season has been going on since October, but this sport doesn’t always get a ton of recognition since other sports are more popular. It has been a great start for a number of NHL teams, and it should be another exciting season.
The Stanley Cup betting odds have been changing since the season began, and these will continue to shift throughout the year. Here is a closer look at the current Stanley Cup betting odds.
Title Favorites
- Colorado Avalanche +600
- Florida Panthers +900
- Tampa Bay Lightning +900
- Vegas Golden Knights +1000
Four teams have emerged as the main title favorites to win the Stanley Cup. The Colorado Avalanche have been the favorites since the 2021 season ended, and they remain in that position to this day.
Florida and Tampa Bay are right on the heels of the Avalanche, and that has turned into a great battle in the Sunshine State. The Panthers are an up-and-coming team, while the Lightning have won two straight Stanley Cup championships.
The Vegas Golden Knights are another team that always seems to come up when discussing Stanley Cup title favorites. Vegas has come close in recent years but just haven’t been able to come through.
In the Hunt
- Toronto Maple Leafs +1100
- Carolina Hurricanes +1400
- Calgary Flames +1600
- Edmonton Oilers +1600
- Washington Capitals +1600
If one of the four teams from the group of favorites fail, then you can expect a team from this group to make a run at the Stanley Cup. There are some terrific offensive teams on this list, but it also takes a great defensive effort to win the title.
Three teams from Canada are currently on the hunt, and each team will be interesting to follow throughout the year. The Carolina Hurricanes have seen their odds fall since the season began, but they will remain a threat.
Dark Horses
- Boston Bruins +1800
- Minnesota Wild +1800
- St. Louis Blues +2400
- Pittsburgh Penguins +2400
- New York Rangers +2400
- Dallas Stars +2800
This is where things really get interesting because any team from this group could have what it takes to win the Stanley Cup. There are some recent Stanley Cup champions in this group, including the Bruins, Blues, and Penguins.
Making the playoffs will be the first step for each team listed as a dark horse, but it would be a shock to see them not in the playoff field. The odds for some of these teams will be changing dramatically throughout the year.
Longshots
- Winnipeg Jets +3000
- Anaheim Ducks +4400
- New York Islanders +5000
- San Jose Sharks +6000
- Nashville Predators +6000
- Philadelphia Flyers +7000
- New Jersey Devils +7000
- Los Angeles Kings +8500
The Stanley Cup Playoffs usually feature a number of upsets, and that makes betting on the title interesting. Even though these teams are currently considered longshots, don’t be surprised to see one of them making some noise in the playoffs.
Out of this group, the Anaheim Ducks have been one of the biggest surprises, and that veteran group appears to be for real. Keep an eye on the odds for each team on this list as the season moves along.
Better Luck Next Year
- Detroit Red Wings +10000
- Columbus Blue Jackets +10000
- Seattle Kraken +10000
- Montreal Canadiens +15000
- Chicago Blackhawks +15000
- Ottawa Senators +15000
- Vancouver Canucks +15000
- Arizona Coyotes +15000
- Buffalo Sabres +15000
One of the teams from this list could go on a big run and reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season, but that’s not likely. Most of these teams are going to be battling it out for a draft position in the 2022 NHL Draft.