The Tampa Bay Lightning’s loss in Game 1 of their series against the Toronto Maple Leafs seems to have dampened the bookmakers’ enthusiasm for him.
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Having suffered a 5-0 thaw on Monday, the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions will have to do more to convince the bookmakers, if only to win the matchup against the Leafs. The Mise-o-jeu + site established Tuesday morning at 2.60 the odds for a victory for the Lightning in its first round series, compared to 1.45 for Toronto.
The most likely scenario from the same platform was a five-game triumph for the team led by head coach Sheldon Keefe (4.50). A win in six or seven matches were also very likely options, given the respective odds of 5.25 and 5.00. A successful sweep by Auston Matthews’ gang would be worth nine times the initial bet.
On the other hand, bettors accurately predicting a strong comeback of the “Bolts” could receive an interesting sum. A victory in five games was considered 12 times the stake, against 6.20 for a win in six or seven games.
When it comes to winning the famous trophy, Tampa Bay is given odds of 14.00. A few teams are more favored, especially the Colorado Avalanche at 3.75. The Calgary Flames (6.50), Florida Panthers (7.00), Leafs (7.50) and Carolina Hurricanes (8.00) follow.