The 2024 Stanley Cup Finals starts on Monday, June 3rd this year. If the two participating teams throw down for the full seven-game series, the Stanley Cup will end on Monday, June 17th. Right now, the Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, Colorado Avalanche, and Edmonton Oilers are favorites to get it done. Which teams should be on your radar to win this year’s Stanley Cup? Check out NHL odds, analysis, and free picks.

Odds to Win the 2024 Stanley Cup

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Top Pick to Win the 2024 Stanley Cup

The Carolina Hurricanes is finishing the season like a Stanley Cup winner. The Hurricanes are 8-2 in their last 10 not counting an April 16 matchup versus the Columbus Blue Jackets. Not only that, but Carolina is +66 in goal differential compared to the New York Rangers at +51.

Also, Carolina mustn’t lean exclusively on Sebastian Aho the way the Rangers have to lean on Artemi Panarin. There are a lot of reasons to like the Hurricanes to take home this season’s Stanley Cup.

Second Pick to Win the 2024 Stanley Cup

Like Carolina, the Stars are ending the regular season scorching the scoreboard. The Dallas Stars has a +66 goal differential and are 8-2 in their last 10.

The key for the Stars will be for the tandem of left winter Jason Robertson and center Wyatt Johnston to continue to play a great two-man game. Robertson leads the team in points with 80 and assists with 51. Robertson leads the Stars with 32 goals.

If Robertson and Johnston continue their partnership, things will be great in Dallas. We know the blue line is going to step it up in the postseason.

Third Pick to Win the 2024 Stanley Cup

The Florida Panthers’ goal differential, +65, makes them a serious contender. The issue with picking Florida to win it all is that the Panthers must get by the Carolina Hurricanes, Boston Bruins, and New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference to just make it to the Stanley Cup Series.

For sure, Florida can do that. Also, it doesn’t get better than Sam Reinhart, Matthew Tkachuk, and Sergei Bobrovsky in goal. If you prefer the Panthers over the Canes, we can’t argue against you.

Top Underdog Pick to Win the 2024 Stanley Cup

Few NHL teams post a different player in total points, assists, and goals. The Kings are one of those few squads.

Kevin Fiala is the high point person. Trevor Moore has scored the most goals. Adrian Kempe has the most assists. Anze Kopitar remains one of the key players. So the Kings are deep enough to challenge the Avs, Stars, and Oilers and win the Western Conference. If you like to back underdogs, and at times a dog does win the Stanley Cup, consider going with the Kings.

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