On the surface, this year’s Stanley Cup Final appear compelling.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are looking to defend the title. The Nashville Predators are making their first-ever Final appearance. Yet the Predators match up very well with the Penguins. The fact Pittsburgh is only a minus-150 betting favorite in Las Vegas sports books indicates this series is anticipated to be highly competitive.
The Penguins, who are seeking to be the first team to repeat as champions since Detroit did it in 1997 and 1998, boast the game’s best player in center Sidney Crosby. The Predators counter with one of the best defensive corps in the league led by P.