With all the madness of the NHL playoffs comes abrupt changes to the Stanley Cup odds, and we're already seeing plenty of movement in Round 2 action. It's unsure to tell who will win the big one, but one thing for certain is a new team will have its name engraved on the Cup after Vegas was sent home empty-handed.
As the 2024 NHL playoffs heat up through May, NHL odds will see daily shifts, so check this page for updated Stanley Cup predictions and odds as the quest for Lord Stanley's Cup motors on.
NHL Stanley Cup winner predictions 2024
The New York Rangers and Florida Panthers are left to duke it out in the East, while the Dallas Stars wait in the wings for either the Vancouver Canucks or the Edmonton Oilers.
NHL playoff series odds
All odds courtesy of bet365 as of 5-18
Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks series odds and predictions
Oilers
CanucksThe Los Angeles Kings were a good team this season and were absolutely bitched by the Oilers. Meanwhile, the Canucks are down two netminders and were able to squeak by an okay offense of the Predators. The Canucks are no longer defending Nashville, they're defending the best player in the world and the Oilers' elite attack.
Vancouver will need to turn this series into a shootout and hope its netminder can stop more than Stuart Skinner, but I don't think that's in the cards in this all-Canadian matchup.
Pick: Oilers in 5 (+350)
Pick made on 5-4.
Stanley Cup 2023-24 winning Conference odds
Odds as of 5-18.
The Florida Panthers (+250) have the best odds to win the Stanley Cup among Eastern Conference Contenders, while the Boston Bruins (+6,000) have the worst. As for the Western Conference, the Dallas Stars (+220) stand on top, while the Colorado Avalanche (+3,200) odds aren't as great.
Pick: Eastern Conference (+100)
Picks made on 4-17.
2023-24 Stanley Cup champion: Canadian teams vs the Field odds
Odds as of 5-18.
If a Canadian team doesn't win this year, it'll mark 31 years since the feat was last accomplished, but the Edmonton Oilers (+410) have the best chance to end that drought — unlike the Vancouver Canucks (+2,000).
As much as I do love the Oilers, I can't see a world where they get through the West. I think teams like Dallas and Vegas are more prepared for a deep playoff run, and I see the Canadian drought continuing.
Pick: Field (-390)
Picks made on 4-17.
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Stanley Cup favorites
- Dallas Stars +190
- Florida Panthers +220
- New York Rangers +300
- Edmonton Oilers +900
- Vancouver Canucks +1,000
Odds courtesy of Sports Interaction.
Stanley Cup Predictions FAQ
The Edmonton Oilers are currently predicted to win the Stanley Cup.
Aside from the Edmonton Oilers, the New York Rangers and Colorado Avalanche have the best odds among contenders.
As of right now, the Boston Bruins are -105 to beat the Florida Panthers in the second round.
Team defense, strength of goaltending, injuries, and playoff experience are good factors to consider when making Stanley Cup predictions.
