The Florida Panthers and the Colorado Avalanche are co-favorites to win the Stanley Cup at +750 odds according to BetMGM online sportsbook. The Panthers aim to repeat as champions, a feat not achieved since the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020 and 2021. The NHL playoffs feature matchups such as Lightning vs. Panthers in the Eastern Conference and Stars vs. Avalanche in the Western Conference, with the Avalanche and Panthers holding the highest odds of +750 to win the Stanley Cup.
The Eastern Conference playoffs see the Carolina Hurricanes as strong favorites while the Western Conference matchups, particularly Stars-Avalanche and Kings-Oilers, appear more evenly matched. The Stanley Cup odds feature multiple teams with good chances to win, with the Western Conference showing strength as four of the top six contenders hail from that conference. BetMGM offers prop bets related to the Stanley Cup, including options on the nation of the winning team, winning conference, Original Six winner, and winning division, providing additional avenues for NHL fans to engage with the postseason.