Flyers Remain Team To Beat In Eastern Conference As Stanley Cup Odds Increase
When the Philadelphia Flyers entered the 2019-2020 season, there wasn’t a clear goal in site. With new management, new coach, & new mix on the ice, playoffs looked like the only reachable goal. But, some may have thought that was a reach.
The Flyers were ranked as the 6th best team (+3250 to win Stanley Cup) in the Metro Division at the start of the season. The projections had the new look Flyers to finish outside the playoffs with an o/u of 90.5 points.
However, after an impressive 19-6-2 stretch entering the Covid shutdown, the Flyers have achieved that goal of making the playoffs. With oddsmakers little faith to start the season, do they have faith now?
With the Flyers surge to the top of the Metro Division, many analysts & oddsmakers are starting to believe in the Flyers. Most believe this team can make some noise in the playoffs.
In newly released odds, the Flyers remain the team to beat in the Eastern Conference.
| Team | Make 2nd Round | Make 3rd Round | Win Eastern Conference | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 PHI |
63.9% | 38.2% | 22.3% | ||
 WSH |
59.8% | 32.1% | 16.9% | ||
 TBL |
58% | 31.4% | 16.1% |
After having the 10th best odds in the Eastern Conference to start the season, the Flyers are now the #1 team in the Eastern Conference. With bettors & oddsmakers already leaning in the Flyers direction for the Eastern Conference, have their Stanley Cup odds improved?
Even with the best odds to win the Eastern Conference, the same can’t be said for the Stanley Cup. Oddsmakers are still hesitant & don’t have that much faith in the Flyers to win the Stanley Cup.
“The Flyers are nearer the top of the market than the bottom but their price of +1300 hasn’t proved attractive to bettors; just 3% of wagers have backed Philly since the new format was announced.” – Oddschecker spokesperson Pete Watt
At the moment, the Flyers have the 4th best odds in the Eastern Conference to bring home the Stanley Cup. (+1300 according to oddschecker) Overall, the Flyers have the 7th best odds to win the Stanley Cup among the 24 teams in the NHL playoffs.
But, many oddsmakers believe those odds can improve fast if their form resembles anything close to pre-covid.
“Their pre-suspension form was sizzling – plenty believe they would’ve caught a stalling Capitals side for the division title – and if they come out the blocks in anything like the same manner then those odds of +1300 will improve fast.” Oddschecker spokesperson Pete Watt
The Flyers still don’t know their 1st round opponent. However, with a good round robin tournament, they can have a hand in being paired with a weaker opponent from pre-covid. Which could also improve their odds.
So, if you believe in the Flyers like you did before Covid, get your bets in now while the odds are in your favor. They could change fast.