By Jerry Matthews
The “New Kids on the Block” Tampa Bay Lightning take on the “Old School” Chicago Blackhawks in what is anticipated as a high-flying Stanley Cup finals.
Chicago, going for there 3rd Stanley Cup in 5 years, are the dynasty team in this modern era. Tampa Bay Lightning are seeking their second cup with a young, speedy skilled group hungry to drink out of Lord Stanley.
Both teams have high scoring forwards, defencemen who love to jump into the play and goalies, who frankly stink up the joint from time to time.
Let’s look at the Stanley Cup NHL Playoff odds and bets available at SportsInteraction.com
Stanley Cup Odds:
Chicago Blackhawks -175
Tampa Bay Lightning +130
Series Correct Score:
Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 +800
Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 +505
Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 +258
Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 +421
Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 +1800
Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 +800
Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 +800
Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 +488
Player to Win MVP – Conn Smythe Trophy
Jonathan Toews +250
Tyler Johnson +425
Patrick Kane +450
Duncan Keith +375
Ben Bishop +500
Steven Stamkos +800
Corey Crawford +1200
Nikita Kucherov +2000
Marian Hossa +2500
Patrick Sharp +2500
Victor Hedman +4000
Brent Seabrook +4000
Alex Killorn +4000
Ondrej Palat +4000
Valtteri Filppula +4000
Brad Richards +6600
Total Games
4 +700
5 +300
6 +165
7 +165
Stanley Cup Game 1 Odds
Chicago +105 O5 -150
Tampa Bay -125 U5 +130
Before we get onto our predictions and picks, we asked SportsInteraction’s Frank Doyle who he was picking.
“This is going to be a fun series to watch between a pair of supremely talented teams,” said Doyle. “Ultimately, the Blackhawks have the edge in depth and experience, take the Blackhawks in six games.”
Stanley Cup Prediction & Picks
Game 1: Chicago Blackhawks +105 in Game 1. Blackhawks are the more experience team and you will find better value by taking Chicago in individual games than betting them straight up to win the cup.
Conn Smythe Winner: Patrick Kane +450. Kane has won the trophy before and he loves the big stage. This price is good value on this playmaker.
Series Correct Score: Chicago 4-1 +505. This is somewhat of a longshot, but I do like the Blackhawks to get it done over a weaker side Eastern Conference team who is not as difficult as the Western Conference clubs that the Blackhawks have faced.
Enjoy the Stanley Cup and be sure to check the Everyedge Sports Betting Forum for more picks on this week’s sports action.