Best Stanley Cup Teams to Wager On

With just eight teams left to play in the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs, it seems like betting options are narrowed down for a lot of punters. It only means that there are fewer teams to wager on for those punters who are keen to make the most of their bets.

After a wild first round, the semis are underway and a lot of fans are left wondering which team will emerge at the top of the playoffs. With the Dallas Stars out of the picture, it boils down to the last eight teams to scramble and fight their way to the title.

The matchups between the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights, Winnipeg Jets and Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders and Boston Bruins, and lastly, Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning are all set to bring the biggest games for this season.

There are more intense games coming in, and this means that the NHL is set to gain more drive when it comes to betting between games as well. The matchups look better than ever, and there is more to expect from the Canadian Division - which made its playoff debut.

Looking at the matchups, all of them look to be good series to wager on, and all of them prove to be crucial to watch. One can say that there is a win in every series, but weighing each of those will narrow down your options in the long run.

Avalanche-Golden Knights

One of the hyped series in the playoffs, the Avalanche just routed the Golden Knights in Game 1 with a 7-1 win. That was a season-high for Colorado, and they are eager to keep that pace going for the next few games. 

On the other hand, the Golden Knights are looking to respond after that tough blow in the first Game. The loss sets the tone for the whole series, meaning it will be a high-scoring affair if Vegas fails to clap back with a huge scoring burst of their own.

While there are no free CSGO skins to win on this one, betting on any side would still earn you a win at the very least. Analysts are expecting this series to go at least seven games at most. Both teams can score big numbers, and they are expecting to put more effort into the coming games.

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Jets-Canadiens

Every Canadian game in the NHL is always intense, and one can say that there are a few hiccups in this series between the Jets and the Canadiens. 

The Jets are fueled by the surge of their returning players, and this means they are eager to win more games and push ahead in the Conference Final at the very least. After their 2020 run ended in an abrupt finish, Winnipeg is eager to thrust deeper into the playoffs and hopefully earn a berth in the final.

The same can be said for the Canadiens, who had a managerial change in the middle of the season. While their players have been clicking well, there is a doubt on their offensive push, which has been the reason why it took them seven games to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The series is expected to go in favour of the Jets in five or six games. That depends on the energy they will display on the offensive end. The Canadiens do lack some offensive punch, but then they are better when it comes to defending their goal which allowed them to push to the semis as well.

Islanders-Bruins

The series between the Islanders and the Bruins are one of the heated ones so far. Not because the series is already tied at 1-1, but because there is already a playoff history between the two teams.

The Islanders were so close to reaching the final last season when they fell to Tampa Bay in the Conference Final. Losing a lot of their players due to injuries this season was a big issue that was later solved by the rise of their young stars.

The Bruins are coming in with a much bigger boost this time. The team has landed Taylor Hall from the Buffalo Sabres just before playoff time, and the star has proven to be a huge boost to their winning hopes so far. 

The Bruins are expected to come out on top of this one, but there is a chance that the Islanders can actually push this series to at least six or seven games. There is no telling how long the series will take until they come into the pivotal Game Five should it get tied again at 2-2.

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Hurricanes-Lightning

While the perfect blend of a hurricane and lightning is not favourable in real life, the battle between the runner ups of 2020 and the leading team for 2021 is a sight to behold. Tampa Bay has always been dealing with a lot of injuries and that is a huge blow to their roster. 

With Victor Hedman still leading the way, Lightning has found its groove in Game 1 and leads the series at 1-0. However, the supporting cast is yet to show up for the team and this could put them in a tight spot sooner or later.

The Hurricanes are yet to enter panic mode. They are in the same position where they rolled back to win over the Nashville Predators in the first round. They are yet to respond well with the same scoring pace, but maybe they just need a breather after a six-game run against Nashville.

The series looks to be another one headed for Game Seven. While there are no handsome prizes such as free CSGO skins, one can say that there is still a huge winning ahead waiting for those lucky punters who could predict the series.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are going to be in for a wild ride with these teams playing their hearts out and delivering the best of their games. This only means more action in the coming weeks and this might actually put the NHL at the top of TV ratings once more.

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Words: Paul Daniel Flores