The Stanley Cup Finals get underway Wednesday (June 15), as the Tampa Bay Lightning look to turn their title repeat into a three-peat. Standing in their way is the Colorado Avalanche, a team that is averaging over 4.5 goals per game and swept two opponents in the postseason. This is shaping up to be an incredible series, and one that is high-scoring and thrilling to boot.
Despite the Lightning entering the Stanley Cup Finals with the 2020 and 2021 titles under their belt, the Avalanche are the favorites not just in Game 1, but the series as well.
According to Tipico Sportsbook, the Avs are expected to win Game 1 outright (-155 ML) with the Lightning underdogs on the spread (+1.5) at -200. The over/under is set at 6.5 goals, and it could be tempting to take the over at +105.
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