The Vegas Golden Knights begin their Stanely Cup title defense on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at The Fortress on the Las Vegas Strip. The Knights open the season against the Seattle Kraken, and the two Pacific Division rivals and newest franchises in the National Hockey League are one of three games on opening night.
That’s also when the Stanley Cup banner will be lifted to the rafters in T-Mobile Arena, and give The Fortress a new look.
The odds for opening week face off and matchups are available for betting. NHL odds from FanDuel Sportsbook refresh periodically and are subject to change, including on props and live betting.
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Plenty of prop bets to consider beyond daily moneyline bets on games and matchups, or futures odds to win the Stanley Cup. Which by the way, has extended to 30 years without a Canadian team winning the Stanley Cup.
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NHL futures are always changing, and the odds adjust throughout the season. But as pro hockey begins, here are the odds to win the Stanley Cup, courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.
Division and Stanley Cup predictions from NHL.com staff
Edmonton and Vegas are consensus picks to win the Pacific Division and challenge for the Stanley Cup.
Circa Sports, the official sponsor of the Golden Knights home jersey patch, has the Golden Knights as +975 to win the 2023-24 Stanley Cup with the option to bet No (-1565) the Knights won’t win the Cup.
Other Golden Knights prop bets offered by Circa include:
Vegas is the favorite to have the most points in October, followed by contenders Carolina (+550), Boston (+550), Toronto (+1050), Pittsburgh (+1050), NY Rangers (+1400).
The Golden Knights finished with 111 points last season to lead the Western Conference, and just two points ahead of Colorado and Pacific division contender Edmonton.
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Following a Stanley Cup parade and celebration down Las Vegas Boulevard in June, the team begins another season on skates in pursuit of second championship. The Golden Knights open the season with the following games in October and a special week of honors.
Seattle and Vegas will play a rematch outdoors on New Year’s Day 2024. T-Mobile Park, home of the Seattle Mariners, will host the Golden Knights’ second outdoor game in franchise history on January 1st.
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The 3-story Circa Sportsbook is the largest sports betting experience in the world, and Circa is also home to Stadium Swim, which features 6 pools, a 40-foot HD screen, and swim-up bars. As a big Golden Knights sponsor and supporter, Circa also hosts Vegas Golden Knights watch parties. The Vegas Stats and Information Network (VSiN) broadcasts daily from the on-site studio at Circa Sportsbook.
The Vegas Golden Knights players, coaches and hockey operations staff received their Stanley Cup rings at a private ceremony and dinner Sunday at Wynn Las Vegas.
Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon addressed the players and attendees with special words for a special group.
“We felt early on that this franchise could be really, really special,” he said. “I think it has been, and we’re so proud of you players for delivering a championship, and we’re proud of the people that have done the legwork in the amateur and pro scouting staffs.” McCrimmon concluded by saying, “The hard decisions we made as a management team, it all really feels worth it when it ends with a championship.”
A new season begins for the Stanley Cup champions, and the Golden Knights will raise their 2023 Stanley Cup Championship banner prior to their season opener versus Seattle on Tuesday, October 10 at 7:30 p.m. PT .
The Golden Knights dreams became reality in 2023. The title defense will be another Golden opportunity for the Knights to Uknight The Realm and continue the spirit and determination of a strong and unified team.
You can bet on it.
