Written by Scott on Tuesday, September 20th, 2016
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In this article we will be going over the Atlantic Division teams and who we think has the best shot at winning the Division.
The Atlantic Division consists of: Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers.
Last season the Panthers came away as the winners of the Atlantic with 103 points which was 6 points more than the 2nd place Lightning who had 97 points . The Wings and Bruins were tied for 3rd place with 93 points
There was plenty of moves made by these teams in the offseason so it’ll be interesting to see how it all plays out.
Atlantic Division Betting Odds
Here are the average odds for each team to win the Division. Below we will go over the best available Odds for each team.
Tampa Bay Lightning: +130
Florida Panthers: +400
Boston Bruins: +650
Detroit Red Wings: +700
Montreal Canadiens: +700
Buffalo Sabres: +1500
Ottawa Senators: +1500
Toronto Maple Leafs: +1500
If you see the team you like listed with odds you find appropriate then bet them here:
USA: Bovada.
Canada: Sports Interaction.
Everyone Else: Bet365 (Americans: We recommend http://www.bovada.lv. (Odds not up yet but best overall sportsbook for NHL)
Atlantic Division Winners Betting Tips
My Pick to win the Atlantic Division are the Tampa Bay Lightning .
They are a deep team who can run 3 scoring lines. They’ll have a healthy Stamkos and the emergence of Drouin in the playoffs will earn him top line minutes.
The backend is also deep. Hedman just keeps getting better year after year and has a chance to win the Norris this year. Bishop will be their starter but for how long? Vasilevskiy is viewed as their goalie of the future and that could be right now as he proved in the playoffs.
The best odds for the Tampa Bay Lightning to win the Atlantic Division are:
Canada: 2.30 Odds at Sports Interaction
USA: +130 Odds at Bovada
Everyone Else: 2.30 Odds at 888 Sports
Atlantic Division Betting Analysis
Right behind the Lightning to win in my opinion are the Canadiens. They had a terrible season last year and the organization won’t accept that for 2 years in a row. Sure they dealt Subban which will hurt them in the long run. But they got Weber in return for PK. Weber is a fantastic defensemen who is more responsible than PK. They have a healthy Price back and went out and got Shaw and Radulov.
I expect a big bounce back year from the Habs and the odds make it worth a bet.
Best Odds for the Canadiens to win the Atlantic
Canada: 9.00 Odds at 888 Sports
USA: +700 Odds at Bovada
Everyone Else: 9.00 Odds at 888 Sports
Florida Panthers:
This team has a nice mix of youngsters and veterans up and down the lines. They are solid at each position and look to be a contender for years to come.
One thing I’m a bit worried about for them is the age of some of their best players. Their top right winger and last year’s points leader Jagr will turn 45 this season and their starting goalie Luongo is 37.
They still have a good shot at taking the division and if you like their chances then here are the Best Odds for the Panthers there to win the Division
Canada: 5.03 Odds at Sports Interaction
USA: +400 Odds at Bovada
Everyone Else: 5.00 Odds at 888 Sports
Boston Bruins
The Bruins defense will be their problem this year. Chara will be 40 by seasons end and how much does the big man have left in the tank? Rask has had his numbers drop for the past few seasons and has some goalies prospects breathing down his neck
They added Backes who will fit into the Bruins mold perfectly but I’m not sure that he’s enough of a push.
Best Odds for the Bruins to win the Atlantic
Canada: 8.05 Odds at Sports Interaction
USA: +650 Odds at Bovada
Else: 7.00 Odds at 888 Sports.
Detroit Red Wings
The Wings have been the most consistent team in the NHL for a long time but you have to wonder if that stops this season.
Datsyuk retired and that’s a player you can’t replace. Zetterberg is getting older and their defense has too many holes. I think the 25 years of making the playoffs stops this season. I hope I’m wrong as its been a blast to witness their success
Best Odds for the Wings to win the Divsion
Canada: 8.05 Odds at Sports Interaction
USA: +700 Odds at Bovada
Everyone Else: 8.00 Odds at 888 Sports.
Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres are a team getting better but I don’t see this year being the year they jump to the top of the divison standings.
Eichel and O’Reilly are fantastic down the middle and they added Okposo who will help them on the wing. If Kane can stay out of trouble then this team could do damage (there must be something in the water in Buffalo that makes Kane’s go crazy) . But I don’t see it this year
Best Odds for the Sabres to win the Atlantic
Canada: 16.00 Odds at Sports Interaction
USA: +1500 Odds at Bovada
Everyone Else: 16.00 Odds at 888 Sports.
Ottawa Senators
The Sens have so many questions about this seasons team. Will Anderson return to from? Can Ryan regain his scoring touch? Is Brassard a better fit than Zibanejad? Phaneuf?
So many questions that I can’t see them winning the Division
If you disagree then here are the Best Odds for the Senators to win the Atlantic
Canada: 16.00 Odds at 888 Sports
USA: +1500 Odds at Bovada
Everyone Else: 16.00 Odds at 888 Sports.
Toronto Maple Leafs
Well it took a long time but the Leafs have finally committed to a full on rebuild. Drafting Matthews 1st overall was a jump start as is the continued improvement of Marner, Nylander and Reilly. Getting Andersen in goal is going to help them in the long run too.
But the Leafs rebuild is far from over and fans will suffer through yet another miserable season
If you like the Leafs to somehow win the Atlantic here are the Best Odds for the Leafs to win the Division
Canada: 21.00 Odds at 888 Sports
USA: +1500 Odds at Bovada
Everyone Else: 21.00 Odds at 888 Sports.
