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NHL Odds: Avalanche Heavy Favorites to Capture Central Division

By Iain MacMillan

The Colorado Avalanche are overwhelming favorites to win the Central Division this NHL season.
The Colorado Avalanche are overwhelming favorites to win the Central Division this NHL season. / Matthew Stockman/Getty Images
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The Colorado Avalanche had a disappointing end to their 2020-2021 NHL season when they were defeated by the Vegas Golden Knights in six games in the Stanley Cup quarterfinals.

Despite another heartbreaking end to their season, oddsmakers have high expectations for the Avs once again this upcoming season.

The Avalanche is the team with the shortest odds to win their division among all teams in the NHL, and they’re also the betting favorites to win the Stanley Cup at +475.

Odds to win the Central Division

Odds listed below are via WynnBET.

  • Colorado Avalanche -220
  • Minnesota Wild +550
  • Dallas Stars +1000
  • St. Louis Blues +1200
  • Chicago Blackhawks +1700
  • Winnipeg Jets +1700
  • Nashville Predators +7500
  • Arizona Coyotes +15000

Can any team challenge the Avs?

As far as the odds go, the Minnesota Wild seem to be the only team that might be able to challenge Colorado for the Central Division crown, but even that is a bit of a stretch.

The Wild lost in the first round of the NHL playoffs to the Golden Knights last season, but they had a successful offseason headlined by signing defenseman Alex Goligoski. WynnBET gives them favorable odds to make the playoffs again this season at -370, but toppling the most talented roster in the NHL to win the division will be a tough challenge.

The Chicago Blackhawks will be one of the most interesting teams to watch this season. They had the most active offseason in the NHL, acquiring Vezina Trophy winner Marc-Andre Fleury, center Tyler Johnson, and defenseman Seth Jones. After being one of the worst teams in the league last year, WynnBET has them favored to make the playoffs at -125.

Arizona Coyotes Are the New Kids on the Block

The only team to switch divisions from the alignment that was in place previous to the shortened 2020-21 season is the Arizona Coyotes. They will now play in the Central Division, but have the longest odds to win it at +15000.

There’s not much to add, as the Coyotes are expected to be one of the worst teams in the NHL this year. WynnBET has them set at +1500 just to make the postseason this year.

The odds listed in this breakdown are available over at WynnBET. Make your pick.

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