By now we’re knowledgeable that the Vegas Golden Knights own the best odds to win the Western Conference. However, many teams could knock the Knights off of their high horse.
First, the Golden Knights are the top dog in the West and own the best odds.
※ Current Odds Date & Time: July 31st, 4:30 P.M. (EST)
Online bookmaker 18bet has the Golden Knights with the best odds at +250.
Right behind them are the Dallas Stars. Led by players like Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn, the Stars are expected to make a deep run in the playoffs. Dallas has been a team that has high expectations every season but have not made it to the Western Conference finals since 2008.
Colorado has the second-highest point total in the Western Conference, but are listed at +700 to win the West. Colorado is another team that has studs on their roster. Could this be the season they make a true impact in the playoffs?
We can’t leave out the defending Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues. The Blues are the perfect example of a Cinderella story. St. Louis is listed at +900 and arguably have a better team than last season. Can they get hot at the right time and keep the Cup in their arms?
After the Edmonton Oilers (+1100), we see a huge drop off in odds. The Calgary Flames, Nashville Predators, Winnipeg Jets and Vancouver Canucks are all listed at +2000. Arizona and Minnesota share the same +2200 odds, while the Chicago Blackhawks own the worst odds to win the Western Conference at +4700.
The best team on paper doesn’t always win. This season has been a circus, so could another underdog walk away with Lord Stanley?
