NHL Playoffs First Round Betting Odds

The NHL Playoffs are finally here and round one is about to start on Wednesday April 14th.  Get your first round bets in before the start of the series.  I personally most enjoy betting on playoff series’ because they are longer and you get more excitement for your buck.  Here are the odds found at Bodog.com:

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Eastern Conference First Round NHL Odds

(1) Washington Capitals -650
(8) Montreal Canadiens +425

(2) New Jersey Devils -235
(7) Philadelphia Flyers +195

(3) Buffalo Sabres -170
(6) Boston Bruins +150

(4) Pittsburgh Penguins -280
(5) Ottawa Senators +240

Western Conference First Round NHL Odds

(1) San Jose Sharks -450
(8) Colorado Avalanche +325

(2) Chicago Blackhawks -450
(7) Nashville Predators +325

(3) Vancouver Canucks -245
(6) Los Angeles Kings +205

(4) Phoenix Coyotes +165
(5) Detroit Red Wings -190

These odds seem very fair to me.  A few that I’m going to be betting on myself include the San Jose Sharks at -450 and the Vancouver Canucks at -245.