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The 2026 Stanley Cup Final has yet to even begin, but sportsbooks are offering 2026-27 Stanley Cup odds already!
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The Carolina Hurricanes, favored to win it all this year, are at the top of the betting board for the 2027 title as well. Close behind are the Colorado Avalanche, whom many thought were the best in the West this year, only to be upset by the Vegas Golden Knights, who are sixth-choice here.
If you’re looking to make some early NHL picks for next season, here’s our look at the latest Stanley Cup odds for the 2026-27 season.
2026-27 Stanley Cup odds
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Team |
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Carolina Hurricanes |
+650 |
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Colorado Avalanche |
+700 |
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+1000 |
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+1100 |
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+1200 |
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Vegas Golden Knights |
+1300 |
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+1500 |
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+1500 |
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+1700 |
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+2200 |
Odds as of 5-30.
2026-27 Stanley Cup favorites
Carolina Hurricanes (+650)
The Carolina Hurricanes finally got over their Conference Final curse, making it to the 2026 Stanley Cup Final after faltering in the penultimate round of the playoffs in three of the last four seasons.
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The Hurricanes don’t play a “fun” brand of hockey, but players who buy into Rod Brind’Amour’s system have found success by the dozen. Just look at K’Andre Miller, who went from a New York Rangers afterthought to an elite blueliner in the span of a year.
Brind’Amour likely bought himself at least one more season behind the bench after making it to the Cup Final at long last. As long as the Canes’ system stays intact, they’ll always be a threat. And if they win it all in 2026, this +650 price will likely vanish.
Colorado Avalanche (+700)
The Colorado Avalanche looked like a bulldozer heading into the Western Conference Finals, but injuries built up and the Vegas Golden Knights simply overwhelmed them in a series sweep.
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The Avs were the darlings of the analytical community this year, at least out West, leading in xGoals% at 5-on-5 and ranking only behind the Hurricanes in Corsi%.
But you don’t need to be an egghead to appreciate Nathan MacKinnon, who won the “Rocket” Richard Trophy this year and is coming back for more in 2026-27.
Tampa Bay Lightning (+1000)
The Tampa Bay Lightning feel like a modern-day hockey version of Gregg Popovich’s San Antonio Spurs. No matter how old their stars get, they just seem to re-tool and find ways to be a perennial contender.
The Lightning ranked third in Corsi in 2025-26, and fifth in expected goals. Nikita Kucherov (130 points) was his usual brilliant self, while Darren Raddysh was a revelation on defense.
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Count the Bolts out at your own peril.
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2026-27 Stanley Cup prediction
The Avalanche were the victims of some bad injury timing, and a Golden Knights team that got hot at the right time. John Tortorella will likely be back behind the bench for Vegas next year, but how soon will his act wear thin with his players?
I also don’t trust the Edmonton Oilers to get back on their feet after a listless end to their 2025-26 campaign.
The Avalanche have the easier road back to the Final compared to the Hurricanes, so they’re the (very, very early) selection.
Pick: Avalanche to win 2026-27 Stanley Cup (+700 at FanDuel)
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Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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