The Colorado Avalanche enter the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the favorites with +300 odds, aiming to become the first team since 2013 to win both the President's Trophy and the Stanley Cup in the same season. Following them are the Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning, with odds of +475 and +500, respectively. The Avalanche's strong performance has solidified their status as the top-rated team, according to analytics. In contrast, the Buffalo Sabres, who recently ended a 14-year playoff drought, are capturing the attention of bettors with 14-1 odds. This rise in interest for the Sabres reflects a trend among bettors favoring exciting underdogs. The Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars are tied for fourth on the odds board at 10-1, with the Golden Knights showing promise under new head coach John Tortorella. Sportsbooks are cautious about adjusting odds for underdogs like the Sabres, as they have seen significant betting interest despite initial hesitations to lower their odds.