The Avalanche made quick work of the Predators to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and oddsmakers took notice.
Colorado improved to +210 odds — meaning a $100 bet would win $210 — to win the Stanley Cup, . . The Avs are the favorites with a lead over the Panthers (+400), Flames (+550), Maple Leafs (+700) and Hurricanes (+750).
A week ago, the Avalanche had +300 odds to win it all.
SI Sportsbook also has Colorado as strong favorites to advance from the West at -118, ahead of Calgary (+260).
Here’s a look at some current odds in the world of sports.
+210
The odds the Avs will win the Stanley Cup, . Colorado is the favorite, ahead of Florida (+400) and Calgary (+550).
+550
The odds Nathan MacKinnon will win the Conn Smythe Trophy as the league’s MVP for the playoffs, . The Avs center is the favorite ahead of teammate Cale Makar (+600) and Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (+1,200).
+220
The odds the Warriors will win the NBA Finals, . They are tied with the Suns as the favorites.
+8,000
The odds Colorado State will win the NCAA men’s basketball tournament next season, . They have the 32nd-best odds. Houston (+950) is the favorite, ahead of Kentucky, North Carolina and Duke (all at +1,200).
+2,000
The odds C.J. Cron will lead the majors in home runs this season, . The Rockies first baseman is tied for the ninth-best odds. Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (+800) is the favorite, ahead of Angels outfielder Mike Trout (+1,000) and Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (+1,100).
+250
The odds the Broncos will win the AFC West, . The Chiefs (+160) are the favorites, ahead of the Chargers (+250) and Raiders (+675).
