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There’s something to be said for being the underdog - you surprise everyone by virtue of surviving.
The Bovada Stanley Cup odds are out, and the Blues are decidedly not the favorites. In fact, at 33/1, they have the worst odds out of the 16 teams participating. At 4/1, the Chicago Blackhawks (of course) have the best odds.
2017 NHL Playoff Odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Team | Odds |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 4 to 1 |
| Washington Capitals | 9 to 2 |
| Minnesota Wild | 8 to 1 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 8 to 1 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 10 to 1 |
| Anaheim Ducks | 14/1 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 14/1 |
| New York Rangers | 14/1 |
| San Jose Sharks | 14/1 |
| Edmonton Oilers | 16/1 |
| Calgary Flames | 25/1 |
| Boston Bruins | 25/1 |
| Nashville Predators | 25/1 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 25/1 |
| Ottawa Senators | 28/1 |
| St. Louis Blues 33/1 | 33/1 |
Why are the Blues ranked lower than every other playoff team? As one of the hottest teams down the stretch, one would think that momentum would give them a bit of a boost when it comes to the betting odds.
Then again, it’s the Stanley Cup playoffs, so all bets are off. If you want to turn some cash, though, bet on a Leafs/Blues final. It’s 133/1 odds, which is pretty appropriate considering that one of those two teams would have to be ending a 50 year old curse.