The first match point of the Stanley Cup finals finally comes along on Friday evening, as the Colorado Avalanche can seal a third franchise title with victory at Ball Arena against the Tampa Bay Lightning. You can find the odds for Stanley Cup game 5 below ahead of the fixture later this week.
Before Betting On NHL Lightning vs Avalanche
It has been a fierce battle in the Stanley Cup finals, but once again, it seemed as though the Colorado Avalanche has the edge on their rivals. The Avalanche picked up a second series victory against the Lightning in overtime to take their lead to 3-1 overall. There is sure to be a carnival-like atmosphere inside Ball Arena on Friday night, as fans will be hoping that this will be their night to celebrate Stanley Cup success.
The Avalanche put themselves into this position with a dramatic overtime win against the Lightning on the road on Wednesday evening. They needed to come back from 2-1 down going into the third period to seal the win, with the eventual hero for the Lightning being Nazem Kadri on his return from injury. The other scorers for the Avalanche in game four were Andrew Cogliano and Nathan MacKinnon.
As for the Lightning, they must beat the Avalanche on Friday to keep their hopes alive. They would have been extremely confidence that they were going to level the series in game four, as they looked good value to hold on to their 2-1 lead heading into the third. However, their grip on the Stanley Cup after two seasons now appears to be drifting away at this stage.
NHL Lightning vs Avalanche Offshore Betting Odds
| Offshore Sportsbook | Spread | Total (Over 6.0) | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | Lightning (+1.5) -170 Avalanche (-1.5) +150 | +107 | Lightning: +150 Avalanche: -166 |
| Bovada | Lightning (+1.5) -180 Avalanche (-1.5) +155 | -105 | Lightning: +145 Avalanche: -170 |
| SportsBetting.ag | Lightning (+1.5) -170 Avalanche (-1.5) +150 | +107 | Lightning: +150 Avalanche: -166 |
| Pinnacle | Lightning (+1.5) -171 Avalanche (-1.5) +150 | -105 | Lightning: +145 Avalanche: -170 |
| MyBookie | Lightning (+1.5) -190 Avalanche (-1.5) +160 | -110 | Lightning: +145 Avalanche: -170 |
Game five could be the crowning moment for the Colorado Avalanche. We expect them to get over the line this week, but we expect another tight game. Therefore, the -166 offered by BetOnline and SportsBetting.ag on the Avalanche on the money line looks to be the value play.
