The quest for the 2011 Stanley Cup begins, Wednesday April 13th, as players dreams of sipping from Lord Stanley’s Cup will come true or be shattered. NHL oddsmakers have the Vancouver Canucks listed as +250 moneyline favourites to win their first Stanley Cup. Be sure to check out NHL Point Spreads and get your 2011 Stanley Cup Odds & Predictions in early to beat the rush.
The Vancouver Canucks won the Presidents’ Trophy this season with 117 points, and the distinction earned them home-ice advantage throughout the postseason. The Canucks are listed as +250 favorites to win their first Cup in team history, and to do so, they’ll have to go through the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round.
The Washington Capitals (+600) headline the odds list as the top seed after finishing the regular season on a tear. Washington goes up against the New York Rangers in the first round, but if recent history is an indication, bettors are in for a long series. New York took three of four from Washington this season, and the possibility of a stunner fits into a larger trend that could produce some first round upsets in the East. Washington has a knack for first-round choke jobs.
The Boston Bruins (+900) are favored against the rival Montreal Canadiens in their first round set, but the underdogs have more than a fighting chance after taking the six-game regular season series.
The Philadelphia Flyers (+900) were a sharp pick to win the Cup only a few months ago after getting to the Cup final last year, but they’re stumbling as they get ready to face off with the Buffalo Sabres beginning on Thursday night. Philadelphia went just 3-8 against the moneyline to end the regular season. At +900, the Flyers could be good value if they can right the ship.
Odds to win the 2011 Stanley Cup:
Vancouver Canucks +250
Washington Capitals +600
San Jose Sharks +700
Philadelphia Flyers +800
Detroit Red Wings +800
Pittsburgh Penguins +800
Boston Bruins +900
Tampa Bay Lightning +1800
Anaheim Ducks +2000
Buffalo Sabres +2000
Chicago Blackhawks +2200
Nashville Predators +2500
Phoenix Coyotes +2500
Los Angeles Kings +2500
Montreal Canadiens +3000
New York Rangers +4000
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The Bottom Line: The Canucks are a great bet to make with a red hot goalie, home ice advantage and multiple scorers. Get your 2011 Stanley Cup Odds & Predictions in early and stay in tune with Hockey Point Spreads to beat the rush.
