The Avalanche celebrated its Stanley Cup win again on Wednesday night, complete with a win, a championship banner and Blink 182’s Mark Hoppus.
So of the three Denver pro teams who have started their season or are about to begin, who has the best odds?
The defending Stanley Cup champions , coming in at +425 — meaning a $100 bet would win $425 — according to BetMGM. In fact, the Avs are the favorites in the NHL, with a sizable lead over the Maple Leafs (+800) and Panthers (+900).
Next are the mostly healthy Nuggets, who have the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy. They have the ninth-best odds, behind the favorite Celtics (+500) and Warriors (+600).
Coming in third are the Broncos, — tied for 15th with the Browns. It’s a far cry from the +1,600 they were at entering the season.
As for the Rockies and the Rapids, next year’s odds won’t be released until the end of their league’s respective playoffs.
Here’s a look at some current odds in the world of sports:
+425
The odds the Avalanche will repeat as Stanley Cup champions this season, . Colorado is the favorite.
+1,200
The odds Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb will finish the 2022 regular season with the most sacks in the NFL, . Dallas’ Micah Parsons (+500) is the favorite, followed by 49ers’ Nick Bosa (+550).
+300
The odds the Avs will win the President’s Trophy for having the most points in the regular season, . Colorado is the favorite, followed by Toronto (+700) and Florida (+800).
+2,000
The odds Nuggets guard Bones Hyland will win the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award, . He has the sixth-best odds. Warriors’ Jordan Poole is the favorite at +450.
4.5
The spread in which the Chargers are favored by in their Monday night matchup against the Broncos, .
+900
The odds the DU Pioneers will win the 2023 NCAA championship in ice hockey, . Denver has the fourth-best odds. Minnesota State and Michigan are tied for the top odds at +700. Colorado College has +25,000 odds and Air Force is listed at +30,000.
