What are the Hurricanes Odds to Win Stanley Cup?
The Hurricanes odds to win the Stanley Cup are +550, according to DraftKings North Carolina.
| 🏆 Canes Stanley Cup Odds: | +550 |
| 👑 Canes Odds to Win Eastern Conf.: | +275 |
| 🏙️ Canes Series Winner Odds vs NYI | -830 |
| ✅ Last Verified: | April 26, 2024 |
At +550, the Carolina Hurricanes hockey club has the best odds of any National Hockey League team to win the next Stanley Cup.
Carolina struggled early in the season, with injuries a factor, but has had a great second half. The team's leading scorer is Finnish star Sebastian Aho, who had 87 points through 76 games.
A key factor in the second-half surge has been the return of goalie Frederik Andersen, who had a 12-2-0 record and sterling .931 save percentage, from injury.
Are the Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Playoffs?
Yes, the Hurricanes are in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They officially clinched a playoff spot on March 28.
They have 52 wins and 111 points on the season, good for second place in the Metropolitan Division.
Key Contributors Toward Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Odds
- ⭐️ Frederik Andersen: There was some real doubt whether Andersen would return at all this season after developing blood clots, but he did and he's been fabulous in net since. His goals-against average of 1.83 and save percentage of .931 are superb.
- ⭐️ Sebastian Aho: The 26-year-old forward got off to a bit of a slow start, not helped any by an injury, but he's been excellent and durable the past few months. Aho is a fast skater with quick hands and an accurate shot.
- ⭐️ Seth Jarvis: The 13th overall selection in the 2020 NHL draft, Jarvis has well-exceeded his point total of last season (63-39) with three games still to play. At just 21, Jarvis is a potential future NHL All-Star.
- ⭐️ Jordan Staal: At 35, Staal is still a key player for the Hurricanes as a checking forward and penalty killer. While not the speedster of old, Staal uses his smarts and guile to still be a productive third-line forward.
- ⭐️ Andrei Svechnikov: The second overall pick of the 2018 NHL draft, Svechnikov overcame earlier-season injuries to have another good season to this point. One more goal and he'll achieve 20 goals or more for the third straight season.
Other key contributors to the Carolina Hurricanes include veteran defensemen Brent Burns and Brady Skjei, as well as forwards Martin Necas and Teuvu Teravainen.
Hurricanes Strengths & Weaknesses
📈 Strengths
The Carolina Hurricanes have a young, fast and productive top-six forward group on the roster, led by Aho.
Goalie Frederik Andersen, healthy again after a lengthy absence because of blood clots, has some of the best statistics of any goalie in the NHL.
Carolina also has had superb special teams all regular season, tied for second in the NHL at 26.9% on the power play and first in penalty-killing at 86.4%.
📉 Weaknesses
The Hurricanes have been good, but not great, away from home this season. They need to prove they can win big games on the road still.
They could use a little more scoring from the bottom two lines—always a key component for a team if it wants to have a long Stanley Cup playoff run.
Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Playoff Outlook
The Carolina Hurricanes entered their final three games three points back of the Rangers, so they'll need a big finish and some help from teams playing N.Y. Their final three games are against teams that won't make the playoffs, so the schedule is favorable.
If the Hurricanes manage to overtake the Rangers, they would play the second wild-card team in the standings, which currently are the Pittsburgh Penguins.
If the Hurricanes finish second overall in the Metropolitan Division, they would play the third-place division team, which currently are the New York Islanders.
If the Hurricanes advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals, their most likely opponent, based on the current odds, would be the Colorado Avalanche or Edmonton Oilers.
Eastern Conference Quarterfinals Preview
- ⭐️ Potential Opponent: New York Islanders
- 📊 Current Odds: Hurricanes -830
- 🔮 Prediction: Hurricanes in 6
The Islanders have made a big push for a playoff spot, led by new coach Patrick Roy. With skilled, young forwards such as Mathew Barzal and Noah Dobson, along with veterans Bo Horvat and Brock Nelson, the Islanders are capable of winning on any given night.
But the Hurricanes are clearly the better team in this potential first-round matchup.
Eastern Conference Semifinals Preview
- ⭐️ Potential Opponent: New York Rangers
- 📊 Implied Probability: TBD
- 🔮 Prediction: Hurricanes in 7
This would be a tough series, as the Rangers currently lead all NHL teams with 110 points. The Rangers won the season series between the teams (2-1-0), but each Hurricanes loss was by one goal.
First-year Rangers coach Peter Laviolette, a former Carolina coach, has gotten an excellent season from his team, particularly forwards Artemi Panarin and Vincent Trocheck. In my opinion, the Hurricanes' younger legs would prevail in a lengthy series.
Eastern Conference Finals Preview
- ⭐️ Potential Opponent: Boston Bruins
- 📊 Implied Probability: TBD
- 🔮 Prediction: Hurricanes in 7
These two Eastern rivals have had some memorable playoff series, with the Hurricanes having lots of success. Boston was the prohibitive Stanley Cup favorite last season after setting an NHL record for most regular-season wins, but were upset in the first round by the Florida Panthers.
Carolina would have a slight edge in goal if these teams met, as Boston's goaltenders remain unproven in the playoffs, and Andersen is arguably the hottest goalie in the league.
NHL Stanley Cup Final Preview
- ⭐️ Potential Opponent: Colorado Avalanche
- 📊 Implied Probability: TBD
- 🔮 Prediction: Avalanche in 6
This would be a fun series to watch, as both teams are young and love to play at high speed. The outcome probably would come down to overall depth, and the Avalanche has just a little more of it than the Hurricanes right now.
Colorado has superstar players in likely Hart Trophy winner Nathan MacKinnon and reigning Norris Trophy champ Cale Makar. Carolina can't quite match that level of firepower.
Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Playoff Odds: Key Updates April 2024
- 📅 March 28, 2024: The Canes clinch a playoff berth behind a shutout from Andersen.
- 📅 March 16, 2024: Hurricanes goalie Spencer Martin agrees to terms on a one-year, $775K contract.
- 📅 March 11, 2024: Sportsbooks begin accepting online wagers on all markets, including the NHL, in North Carolina, as the Hurricanes re-sign forward Brendan Lemieux to a one-year contract.
- 📅 March 8, 2024: The Hurricanes trade for Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov.
- 📅 March 7, 2024: Goalie Frederik Andersen makes 24 saves in his return to the lineup.
- 📅 Jan. 4, 2024: Forward Sebastian Aho is named to the 2024 NHL All-Star Game.
- 📅 Dec. 15, 2023: The Hurricanes' sportsbook partner will be Fanatics North Carolina.
- 📅 Nov. 16, 2023: Carolina releases Jaroslav Halak from PTO.
- 📅 Nov. 6, 2023: The Hurricanes place goalie Frederik Andersen on IR with blood clots and sign goalie Jaroslav Halak as free agent.
- 📅 Oct. 10, 2023: Carolina opens the 2023-24 NHL season as Stanley Cup favorites.
- 📅 July 6, 2023: BetCarolina.com ranks the Hurricanes as one of the least aggressive teams in the NHL.
- 📅 June 28, 2023: The Hurricanes draft Bradly Nadeau in the first round of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.
- 📅 May 24, 2023: The Florida Panthers eliminate the Hurricanes from the postseason in the Eastern Conference finals.
- 📅 May 11, 2023: The Hurricanes defeat the New Jersey Devils in five games in the second round conference series, cementing themselves as Stanley Cup favorites.
- 📅 April 28, 2023: The Hurricanes advance after beating the New York Islanders in the first round conference series.
Hurricanes Stanley Cup Playoff Chances Change Over Time
Take a look at how the Hurricanes Stanley Cup playoff chances have changed throughout the regular season so far:
| ⭐️ Oct. 16 | 90.9% |
| ⭐️ Oct. 20 | 90.9% |
| ⭐️ Oct. 27 | 86.7% |
| ⭐️ Nov. 1 | 90.9% |
| ⭐️ Nov. 10 | 90% |
| ⭐️ Nov. 28 | 84.6% |
| ⭐️ Dec. 11 | 75% |
| ⭐️ Dec. 18 | 75% |
| ⭐️ Jan. 12 | 94.1% |
| ⭐️ Jan. 24 | 94.1% |
| ⭐️ Feb. 9 | 94.1% |
| ⭐️ Feb. 29 | 98.4% |
| ⭐️ March 21 | 97.6% |
| ⭐️ March 28 | 🚨 100% |
Carolina Hurricanes Upcoming Schedule & Betting Lines
Below is the Hurricanes' upcoming schedule with betting lines when available. Carolina will play 82 total games this season, beginning in October 2023 and ending the regular season in April 2024.
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are scheduled to begin on April 20, 2024, and go through mid-June.
The Hurricanes nabbed crucial wins over the New York Rangers, Vegas Golden Knights, and Toronto Maple Leafs within the last month. Carolina finished in second in the Metropolitan Division.
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Where Can I Bet on Hurricanes Odds to Win Stanley Cup?
In North Carolina, you can bet on the Hurricanes at any of the eight approved online sportsbooks as well as the three tribal casinos in the state:
- 📍 Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee
- 📍 Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino in Murphy
- 📍 Catawba Two Kings Casino in Kings Mountain
Sports betting apps in North Carolina launched on March 11.
There could be up to 11 operators online for North Carolina sports betting. Fanatics is likely to be your best option for betting on the Canes, as the sportsbook is the official partner of the team in North Carolina.
With sports betting now live in the state, don't forget to check the latest NC sportsbook promos before making your bets.
Hurricanes Stanley Cup Playoff Chances FAQs
The Carolina Hurricanes odds to win the 2024 Stanley Cup are +550, which translate to an implied probability of 15.3%, according to DraftKings. Those odds are the shortest among all NHL teams. The Florida Panthers and Colorado Avalanche rank right behind the Canes with +700 odds.
Yes, the Hurricanes are in the playoffs. The Carolina Hurricanes clinched a playoff spot on March 28, 2024, with a win over Detroit. They are one of three teams in the Metropolitan Division to clinch a playoff berth so far.
No, the Hurricanes are not out of the playoffs. In fact, no team is out of the playoffs since the postseason has not yet started. The regular season ends April 18, and the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs begins April 22.
Currently the Carolina Hurricanes lead the Florida Panthers as favorites to win the Stanley Cup. Their odds to win it are tied at +550 and +600 per DraftKings Sportsbook. The next closest favorites are the Colorado Edmonton Oilers (+700) and New York Rangers (+700).
The Carolina Hurricanes have won the Stanley Cup once, in 2006. In that series, the Hurricanes beat the Edmonton Oilers in seven games. The Canes have made two appearances in the Stanley Cup Finals, losing to the Detroit Red Wings in five games.
The Hurricanes finished for third place in the NHL in total points with 111. The New York Rangers led the NHL in points at 114 followed by the Dallas Stars at 113.
The Hurricanes rank second in the Eastern Conference with 111 points, trailing behind the New York Rangers (114). Per DraftKings, the Hurricanes have the best chances to win the Eastern Conference at +250 odds. The Florida Panthers are close behind at +300 odds.
The Hurricanes rank second in the Metropolitan Division with 111 points behind only the N.Y. Rangers (114). Per DraftKings, the Metropolitan Division was a two-horse race between Carolina and New York. The Rangers clinched a Metropolitan Division Title after winning their last two games.
Author
Adrian Dater writes about the Hurricanes for BetCarolina.com. The longtime NHL writer spent 25 years at The Denver Post, 20 of which as the beat writer of the Colorado Avalanche.
