Betting odds favor Maple Leafs to win Stanley Cup
Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports / USA TODAY Sports
It's been 50 years, but the Toronto Maple Leafs are pegged to be this season's Stanley Cup winners - at least according to oddsmakers.
Bodog released its updated 2018 Stanley Cup odds and the Maple Leafs are leading the pack at 8-1 odds. The team hasn't hoisted the Cup since 1967 - a fact its fans are well aware of.
The red-hot Tampa Bay Lightning are right on Toronto's heels, while the Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers, and Pittsburgh Penguins aren't far behind.
Here's the full list:
| Teams | Odds |
|---|---|
| Maple Leafs | 8-1 |
| Lightning | 9-1 |
| Blackhawks | 12-1 |
| Oilers | 12-1 |
| Penguins | 12-1 |
| Ducks | 14-1 |
| Blues | 14-1 |
| Capitals | 14-1 |
| Blue Jackets | 20-1 |
| Stars | 20-1 |
| Kings | 20-1 |
| Wild | 20-1 |
| Predators | 20-1 |
| Rangers | 22-1 |
| Flames | 22-1 |
| Sharks | 25-1 |
| Bruins | 33-1 |
| Golden Knights | 33-1 |
| Senators | 33-1 |
| Canadiens | 33-1 |
| Red Wings | 40-1 |
| Devils | 40-1 |
| Flyers | 40-1 |
| Hurricanes | 50-1 |
| Panthers | 50-1 |
| Islanders | 50-1 |
| Jets | 50-1 |
| Avalanche | 66-1 |
| Sabres | 100-1 |
| Canucks | 100-1 |
| Coyotes | 200-1 |
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