Underdogs Dominate as NHL Playoffs Shift Stanley Cup Odds
Stanley Cup odds: Big shake-up after underdogs prevail on Friday night
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In a surprising turn during Friday night's NHL playoffs, all three home underdogs secured victories, altering the Stanley Cup odds significantly. The Montreal Canadiens, Utah Mammoth, and Anaheim Ducks each capitalized on their wins, while favorites like the Tampa Bay Lightning and Vegas Golden Knights saw their odds lengthen.
- 01Montreal Canadiens' odds improved from 35-1 to 18-1 after defeating Tampa Bay Lightning.
- 02Utah Mammoth's odds increased from 30-1 to 22-1 following their win over Vegas Golden Knights.
- 03Anaheim Ducks upset Edmonton Oilers, changing their odds to 45-1.
- 04Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes are now the clear favorites with 3-0 series leads.
- 05Buffalo Sabres have risen to 11-1 odds after taking a 2-1 series lead against Boston Bruins.
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Friday night’s NHL playoff games saw all three home underdogs emerge victorious, resulting in a shake-up of the Stanley Cup odds. The Montreal Canadiens triumphed over the Tampa Bay Lightning in overtime, reducing their championship odds from 35-1 to 18-1, while the Lightning's odds lengthened from +650 to +950. The Utah Mammoth continued their momentum by defeating the Vegas Golden Knights, improving their odds from 30-1 to 22-1, as the Golden Knights dropped to 14-1. In a significant upset, the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Edmonton Oilers, who are now at 19-1 after entering the playoffs as favorites. Meanwhile, the Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes stand out as favorites, both holding 3-0 series leads and odds of +230 and +285, respectively. The Buffalo Sabres also made headlines, climbing to 11-1 odds after leading their series against the Boston Bruins, who are at 80-1.
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The shifts in playoff odds could influence betting patterns and fan engagement, particularly in cities with competing teams.
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