In the Eastern Conference, the Rangers defeated the Hurricanes with a 2-0 record.
The Blueshirts are a ridiculous championship favorite from the East, with BetMGM Sportsbook projecting them a +145 chance to win the conference heading into Wednesday’s Stanley Cup playoff action.
Despite winning the Presidents Trophy and dominating the Capitals in the first round, the Rangers were heavily underdogs against Carolina before their second round series.
However, the Rangers, who have won two consecutive games at home despite being behind, are currently dominating the Hurricanes, who have consistently been among the top contenders to win the Stanley Cup throughout the 2023-24 season.
The Rangers are currently -300 favorites to advance to the conference finals and could finish with a landslide victory over the Canes at +425.
If the Rangers can defend Carolina, they will face the winner of the Bruins-Panthers series.
As the series moves to Raleigh, the Rangers are once again underdogs (+145, BetMGM) heading into Thursday’s Game 3.
The Blueshirts entered the season looking to win their first title since 1994, but were far from a shot at making the playoffs.
The Rangers were outside of the favorites in the East preseason, posting the fifth-best odds (+700) to win the conference championship.
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By the time the postseason began, the Rangers had become a favorite among bettors to win the Stanley Cup.
Before the series against the Hurricanes, the Rangers were the fifth favorite to win the Stanley Cup at +650, but they quickly climbed up the odds board and are now tied with the Avalanche and Oilers at +425 for the best chance in the series. ing. alliance.
