The Vegas Golden Knights () are the favorites to win the 2023 Stanley Cup finals, according to oddsmakers. The Florida Panthers () pulled off a sweep of the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night, earning a little extra rest before the best-of-seven series begins, but are slight underdogs to hoist the Stanley Cup this year.
Florida clinched the Eastern Conference title with a 4-3 home victory in Game 4. Vegas won the Western Conference with a one-sided victory on Monday night to eliminate the Dallas Stars in Game 6. The Panthers and Golden Knights will now meet in the finals to determine this year’s Stanley Cup champions. Read on below for the best odds from multiple legal online sportsbooks for upcoming Stanley Cup finals games.
2023 Stanley Cup odds: To win NHL championship
Use the table below to find the best available odds at NHL betting sites for each playoff game headed into the 2023 Stanley Cup finals. If you see a wager you like, clicking the odds will take you to the sportsbook offering that bet.
Best NHL Stanley Cup odds for each game
Here’s a closer look at the moneyline, puck line and total NHL odds for upcoming Stanley Cup finals games. The following table will show the best available odds at top sportsbooks. This will update to live odds during games and the next Stanley Cup finals game.
The Florida Panthers began this postseason as an underdog to even make it out of the first round and now enter the finals as Eastern Conference champs. Florida upset the Boston Bruins, the team with the best regular season record, to advance in seven games during the opening round. The Panthers went on to sweep a tough Carolina Hurricanes team with help from some clutch overtime play in the first two games of the series. Matthew Tkachuk has led the way as a physical presence on the ice and as a goal-scorer in big moments. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has been outstanding in net with a .935 postseason save percentage, continuing his trend of showing up strong in the playoffs.
The Vegas Golden Knights were the best team in the Western Conference during the regular season, and have continued to be a powerful force throughout the playoffs. Jack Eichel leads the team in points, while Jonathan Marchessault is the top goal-scorer. Adin Hill took over as full-time goaltender after an injury to Laurent Brossoit early in the postseason, and has been solid for the Knights ever since. Vegas enters these finals with one of the best postseason road records, having gone 6-2 as visitors in these playoffs.
Stanley Cup finals schedule
The Golden Knights will get to start the series at home in Las Vegas for the first two games, with the series heading to the Panthers’ home ice in Florida for Games 3 and 4. The full Stanley Cup finals schedule released by the NHL is below.
| Game | Date | Time | Broadcast / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Thursday, June 8 | 8 p.m. ET | TNT, TBS, truTV |
| 4 | Saturday, June 10 | 8 p.m. ET | TNT, TBS, truTV |
| 5* | Tuesday, June 13 | 8 p.m. ET | TNT, TBS, truTV |
| 6* | Friday, June 16 | 8 p.m. ET | TNT, TBS, truTV |
| 7* | Monday, June 19 | 8 p.m. ET | TNT, TBS, truTV |
NHL Stanley Cup finals FAQ
Can I bet on the Stanley Cup finals?
Yes. In every state where sports betting is legal, you can bet on which team will win the Stanley Cup.
Who won the Stanley Cup last year?
The Western Conference champion Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup for the 2021-22 season, defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games.
Which team has won the most Stanley Cups?
The Montreal Canadiens have 24 Cup wins, the most of any team in the NHL.
What are the most popular types of bets on the Stanley Cup finals?
Betting on which team will win the Stanley Cup is typically the most popular bet. Other popular options include betting on the winning conference, or betting on the exact matchup that will comprise the finals.
