NHL Eastern Conference Odds
The National Hockey League is approaching the midway point of the season. The Winter Classic is over, and the All-Star game is almost here. It’s time to start narrowing in on some future bets.
NHL Eastern Conference Champion Pick
- Pick: Bruins +450
Today, let’s discuss the odds to win the Eastern Conference in the National Hockey League:
Odds to Win the NHL Eastern Conference
- New York Rangers +450
- Boston Bruins +450
- Carolina Hurricanes +550
- Florida Panthers +600
- Toronto Maple Leafs +650
- New Jersey Devils +800
- Tampa Bay Lightning +1200
- Pittsburgh Penguins +2000
- New York Islanders +2500
- Philadelphia Flyers +2800
Front Runners Breakdown
New York Rangers +450
The New York Rangers have been one of the top teams in the National Hockey League, and have been solid both at home and on the road. The Rangers are 13-6 at home, and 13-5-2 on the road. The Rangers have scored 132 goals and allowed 112. The New York Rangers have the best power play in all of the league. Artemi Panarin is the top scorer for the Rangers, with 55 points. Goaltending has been solid, and the addition of Jonathan Quick as the backup has paid off big time. The Rangers are +450 and tied with Boston as the favorites to win the East.
Boston Bruins +450
The Boston Bruins lead the Atlantic, and have been battling at the top of the Eastern Conference all season. The Bruins have been one of the best regular season teams for many seasons now. Boston has 12 wins at home, and 12 on the road. They also have the best goal differential in all of the East, at +29. The Bruins are 5th in team defense, as they are allowing teams to score just 2.66 goals per game Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman have been great in the pipes for Boston, both allowing less than 2.75 goals per game.
Carolina Hurricanes +550
The Hurricanes are the second-best team in the Metro Division at the midway point. The Hurricanes have played 23 road games and 17 home games, so they are going to grab a favorable NHL schedule sooner rather than later. Carolina Hurricanes are scoring 3.4 goals per game, and allowing 2.98 per game. Sebastian Aho has been the best offensive threat for the Hurricanes, with 31 assists on the season. Carolina is third in the East behind New York and Boston.
Florida Panthers +600
Florida has played 39 games, and are 25-12-2 with 52 points on the season. The Panthers have won 7 straight games and 8 out of their last 10 overall. The Panthers recently scored 8 goals in a road win at Colorado. On the season, the Florida Panthers are third in shots on goal with 34 per game. The defense has also been good, allowing 2.51 per game. The top scorer for Florida has been Sam Reinhart, who recorded a hat trick against Colorado, and has 28 goals, with 22 assists on the season.
Toronto Maple Leafs +650
Toronto is third in the Atlantic, and will come into Game 38 on the season with a three game winning streak. The Toronto Maple Leafs have been better on the road than at home. Toronto is 11-3-5 on the road this season. The top offensive threat for Toronto has been William Nylander. Nylander has 54 points on the season, with 21 goals and 33 assists. Of course, Auston Matthews has been great as well, with 30 goals and 15 assists on the season. Mitch Marner also has 15 goals and 25 assists on the season.
New Jersey Devils +800
The New Jersey Devils are fighting for a postseason spot in the Eastern Conference. Oddsmakers like their overall body of work over some of the other teams in the East. The Devils have been better on the road at 12-6 than they have at home. The New Jersey Devils are also -1 in goal differential. The Devils hope the second half will get Jack Huges and Jesper Bratt going even more. Those two are combining for 89 points on the season, both with 30 assists.
Others in Consideration
- Tampa Bay Lightning +1200
- Pittsburgh Penguins +2000
- New York Islanders +2500
- Philadelphia Flyers +2800
Our Final Pick
A strong NHL pick favoring the Boston Bruins at +450 seems promising. Leading the Atlantic and consistently at the top of the Eastern Conference, the Bruins have shown remarkable regular season strength. Their balanced performance, with 12 wins at home and an equal number on the road, underscores their resilience and adaptability.
- Pick: Bruins +450
There you have it. Those are the latest NHL odds to win the Eastern Conference. Enjoy the rest of the season and best of luck with all your National Hockey League betting! If you love sports and want more sports betting information@InsidersBetDigfree betting picks.
