The race for the Stanley Cup is about to start and NHL betting predictions are starting to shape up. The Detroit Redwings at +225 are the favorites to win the 2007 NHL Western Conference. The Redwings are looking to make it through the quarterfinal playoff round in 2005 after getting knocked out early last year by the Edmonton Oilers.
The #2 seed Anaheim Mighty Ducks will go head to head with the #7 seed Minnesota Wild. A healthy and rested Mighty Ducks at +300 offers hockey bettors great value.
Point-Spreads.com is expecting a tight series between the #3 seed Vancouver Canucks and the Dallas Stars. The home team has won each match up this season giving the Canucks a slight end in the opening round.
The Nashville Predators are the #4 seed in the NHL Western Conference Playoff race and will be taking on the San Jose Sharks. If the Predators can all get on the same page, they could make it to the Stanley Cup Finals. Nashville at +475 offers great value to NHL betting enthusiasts.
Point-Spreads.com recommends value hockey bettors take a look at the Anaheim Mighty Ducks at +300 (Bet $100 to win $300) and the Nashville Predators at +475 (Bet $100 to win $475). Both teams have a better than average shot to make it to the Stanley Cup Finals.
Sportbet.com has posted betting odds to win the 2007 NHL Western Conference Finals:
Detroit Redwings: +225
Calgary Flames: +1250
Anaheim Mighty Ducks: +300
Minnesota Wild: +1100
Vancouver Canucks: +500
Dallas Stars: +650
Nashville Predators: +475
San Jose Sharks: +475
