If you're having a tough go betting on these NHL Stanley Cup playoffs we've got some information to help your playoff hockey bets. We’ll break down the best playoff teams and players from the last 15 years.
Best NHL Playoff Teams: Betting Trends
| Team | Record | Win Rate | Betting Profit ($100 Unit) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vegas Golden Knights | 54-34 | 62.9% | +$988.55 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 97-66 | 59.5% | +$1,964.70 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 80-57 | 58.4% | +$931.15 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 52-41 | 55.9% | -$2.72 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 102-83 | 55.1% | -$168.62 |
| Boston Bruins | 96-81 | 54.2% | -$264.24 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 56-48 | 53.8% | -$474.87 |
| Dallas Stars | 54-49 | 52.4% | +973.40 |
| Los Angeles Kings | 51-47 | 52% | +$738.76 |
| Anaheim Ducks | 45-44 | 50.6% | +$11.98 |
Results as of April 19, 2024
Fresh off a championship run, the Knights, who've only existed for six years, have the best winning percentage and one of the largest profit margins, which is absolutely wild.
It’s no surprise that the Tampa Bay Lightning, winners of two of the five three Stanley Cups, have been the best playoff performers over the last decade and a half. The Lightning has been easily the most profitable club in recent playoff memory at a whopping +$1,964.70 for $100 bettors.
Stanley Cup Playoff Home Advantage
| Team | Record | Win Rate | Betting Profit ($100 Unit) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Blackhawks | 48-20 | 70.6% | +$1154.44 |
| Vegas Golden Knights | 31-15 | 67.3% | +$446.79 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 32-17 | 65.3% | +$251.68 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 26-15 | 63.4% | +$401.38 |
| San Jose Sharks | 41-28 | 59.4% | +$16.23 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 56-39 | 58.9% | -$471.92 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 28-20 | 58.3% | -$184.77 |
| New York Rangers | 40-30 | 57.1% | -$39.21 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 48-36 | 57.1% | -$374.01 |
| Boston Bruins | 53-40 | 57% | -$488.72 |
Results as of April 19, 2024
The Vegas Golden Knights have the second-best home winning percentage among playoff teams over the last 15 years with a 67.3 percent win rate (31-15).
Clutch Teams: Game 7 Playoff Records
| Team | Record | Win Rate | Betting Profit ($100 Unit) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Canadiens | 5-1 | 83.3% | +$762.63 |
| Los Angeles Kings | 4-1 | 80% | +$339.03 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 4-1 | 80% | +$418.97 |
| New York Rangers | 8-3 | 72.7% | +$425.10 |
| San Jose Sharks | 5-2 | 71.4% | +$146.13 |
| New Jersey Devils | 2-1 | 66.7% | +$81.00 |
| Vegas Golden Knights | 2-1 | 66.7% | -$5.56 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 5-3 | 62.5% | +$181.39 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 3-2 | 60% | +$100.61 |
Results as of April 19, 2024
Playoff Heroes To Bet On:
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 68 |
| Joe Pavelski | 67 |
| Sidney Crosby | 62 |
| Evgeni Malkin | 57 |
| Nikita Kucherov | 53 |
| Patrick Kane | 53 |
| Brad Marchand | 53 |
| Ondrej Palat | 51 |
| Patrice Bergeron | 49 |
| Logan Couture | 48 |
Results as of April 19, 2024
The legend of playoff Joe Pavelski continues to grow.
Only Alex Ovechkin stands in Pavelski's way to take the crown for the most playoff goals in the last 15 years. But if you filter for active players, Pavelski leads at 73 playoff goals. Ovie has 72.
If Pavelski wants to make it into the top 10 all-time for playoff goals he needs another seven goals to leapfrog legends Mario Lemieux (76 playoff goals), Jaromir Jagr (78) and Jean Beliveau (79).
How To Bet On The NHL Playoffs
You can bet on individual games and NHL player props, but one of the best ways to bet on the Stanley Cup playoffs is with a futures bet. At your sportsbook of choice, you’ll see Stanley Cup odds listed like this:
Tampa Bay Lightning +300
Carolina Hurricanes +450
Calgary Flames +500
Boston Bruins +800
If you believe that it’s the Hurricanes’ year, you can lay down $40 on the Canes to win the Cup. If they do win it all, you’d see a payout of $220 at the above odds – your original $40 is returned along with your winnings of $180.
