The fact that two of the three Stanley Cup favorites, the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights, are both drawn together in the Central Division suggests it could be wise to avoid both in Stanley Cup outright betting.
The Tampa Bay Lightning look like they could be worth backing to win back their title from the Avalanche. But with so much uncertainty surrounding how the season will unfold, a speculative wager on an outsider is also worth considering. For instance, the Edmonton Oilers winning the cup is a tempting bet.