2018 Stanley Cup Championship Odds & Early Betting Predictions

The National Hockey League season was eventful, and ended with an exciting Game 6 in the Stanley Cup Finals. For the second straight season, the Pittsburgh Penguins are Stanley Cup Champions. Now that the 2016 – 2017 season is over, it’s time to start looking ahead at next season. Let’s take a look at our Odds and Super Early Predictions and Picks for the 2018 Stanley Cup Championship Odds.

2018 Stanley Cup Championship Odds & Early Betting Predictions

The Penguins are early odds-on favorites to win the 2018 Stanley Cup https://t.co/TPTotSzJrl pic.twitter.com/1MVsRzE7u8

— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) June 12, 2017

Pittsburgh Penguins +900

The Penguins have played over 200 games the past two seasons. At what point will that catch up to them? Pittsburgh is back to back Stanley Cup Champions. The off-season is huge for all 30 teams, but the Penguins have some questions to answer. Pittsburgh has all the pieces to make another strong run in 2018.

Edmonton Oilers +1200

Connor McDavid and company made a huge jump last season, why not this season as well? McDavid was the NHL’s leading scorer, and was the only player to record 100 points this season. The kid can play, and is building some great teammates around him. The Oilers reached the second round of the postseason this season. Where will they land in 2018?

Washington Capitals +1200

Alexander Ovechkin and company have been taking a ton of heat for their inability to win games in the postseason. The Washington Capitals domination of the regular season will eventually come to an end. Can they capitalize on their strong regular season with a deep postseason run?The Capitals are +1200.

Tampa Bay Lightning +1200

A young, talented team, but it appears the Lightning are being overhyped early. The organization in Tampa Bay has been great, but they do not have enough talent to contend with the powers in the Eastern Conference. For a team that did not even reach the postseason this season, it’s hard to see them tied for the second best odds.

Anaheim Ducks +1400

The winners of the Pacific Division got over their long time fear, and won a Game 7 at home over the Edmonton Oilers. The Ducks are talented all over the ice. Anaheim lost to the Predators in the Western Conference Finals. This team has a ton of ability, now can they stay healthy and play together through the postseason?

Chicago Blackhawks +1400

The top team during the regular season out of the Western Conference. The Blackhawks were swept in four games by the Predators. While that was a tough series, the toughest question is going to be for the Chicago front office. Who will they keep, and who will move on from this long time proud organization.

Nashville Predators +1400

The Predators put the recipe together in May and June to win postseason hockey games. Do they have truly enough talent to win a full best of 7 series, four times in the postseason? Nashville comes into the season at +1400 to win the Stanley Cup. There is a look at the 2018 Stanley Cup Championship odds. Our early Stanley Cup Prediction is the Washington Capitals. The Capitals are loaded with talent, and they are finally ready to get over the hump. The final bet is the Washington Capitals as the 2018 Stanley Cup Champions. In any case, bet Washington at +1200.