With the 2017-18 NHL regular season three-fourths complete and teams in both conference gearing up for what looks like a lively postseason, now is a perfect time to take a look at the most recent 2018 Stanley Cup betting odds. This expert looks at the top favorites and contenders to win it all this season will show that ‘it’s real in the field’ NHL betting enthusiasts. With that said, let’s get down to business.
If they can improve their 20th ranked defense (3.0 GPG), they actually get past Pittsburgh this postseason, although right now, I’m guessing – not!
Updated Stanley Cup Betting Odds – February 20th Edition
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Tampa Bay Lightning
- Stanley Cup Betting Odds: 6/1
Vegas Golden Knights
- Stanley Cup Betting Odds: 7/1
Boston Bruins
- Stanley Cup Betting Odds: 8/1
Nashville Predators
- Stanley Cup Betting Odds: 8/1
Pittsburgh Penguins
- Stanley Cup Betting Odds: 8/1
Washington Capitals
- Stanley Cup Betting Odds: 12/1

Top Contenders
- New Jersey Devils: 16/1
- Philadelphia Flyers: 16/1
- Toronto Maple Leafs: 16/1
- Winnipeg Jets: 16/1
Rest of the Field
- Dallas Stars: 20/1
- New York Islanders: 20/1
- St. Louis Blues: 20/1
- San Jose Sharks: 25/1
- Anaheim Ducks: 28/1
- Calgary Flames: 28/1
- Minnesota Wild: 28/1
- Los Angeles Kings: 33/1
- Colorado Avalanche: 40/1
- Columbus Blue Jackets: 40/1
- Carolina Hurricanes: 50/1
- Chicago Blackhawks: 50/1
- New York Rangers: 50/1
- Edmonton Oilers: 66/1
- Florida Panthers: 125/1
- Montreal Canadiens: 200/1
- Detroit Red Wings: 250/1
- Vancouver Canucks: 250/1
- Ottawa Senators: 500/1
Last 10 Stanley Cup Champions
- 2017: Pittsburgh Penguins
- 2016: Pittsburgh Penguins
- 2015: Chicago Blackhawks
- 2014: Los Angeles Kings
- 2013: Chicago Blackhawks
- 2012: Los Angeles Kings
- 2011: Boston Bruins
- 2010: Chicago Blackhawks
- 2009: Pittsburgh Penguins
- 2008: Detroit Red Wings