Top NHL Stanley Cup Final Betting Picks: Rangers and Lightning Value Plays
With just three teams remaining in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, here are the best betting options for the Stanley Cup Final futures:
New York Rangers to Win Stanley Cup (+650)
The Rangers offer excellent value at +650, significantly behind Tampa Bay (+300) and Colorado (-213). Key factors supporting this bet:
- Two of their remaining games against Tampa are at home
- Elite goaltender Igor Shesterkin can shut down any offense
- Colorado has notable injuries affecting their depth
- Rangers' talent level matches both remaining opponents
Steven Stamkos to Win Conn Smythe (+2300)
If Tampa advances, Stamkos presents tremendous value for the playoff MVP at +2300:
- Heating up with goals in 3 of 4 games vs Rangers
- Coming off career-best regular season (42 goals, 106 points)
- Tampa's previous Conn Smythe winners were defense/goalie
- Currently has 7 goals and 6 assists this postseason
- Strong veteran presence and leadership
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