The influence of legalized sports gambling has taken over the Stanley Cup Finals with a bombardment of TV advertising and broadcast wager analysis.
But what does it all mean?
Here is a breakdown of the odds, prop bets and trends to know before Game 1 between the Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning. Plus, a glossary of terms for beginners to better understand legalized sports wagering.
Series odds
Favorite: Avalanche (-190)
Underdog: Lightning (+160)
* Odds are sportsbook consensus provided by vegasinsider.com as of Tuesday morning.