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Updated odds for the Conn Smythe Trophy after Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final

Updated odds for the Conn Smythe Trophy after Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final

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By: Ciaran Doyle

After three games of the Stanley Cup Final, the odds for the Conn Smythe Trophy have changed quite a bit. The Panthers lost Game 1 in OT, and followed that up with an OT win of their own in Game 2 and an absolute thrashing in Game 3, winning 6-1. They now have a 2-1 series lead heading into Game 4.

Despite losing the Stanley Cup Final last season, Connor McDavid played so well that he won the award. As a result, he opened as a commanding +120 favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook. On the other side of things, Florida’s Sam Bennett opened at +3000 to win the award, the fourth-best odds to win the trophy on his own team.

Boy have things changed since then. Bennett opened the series with two goals in the Game 1 loss and has followed that up with a goal in each of the two games since. Four goals in three games is an amazing return, and as a result, he is now the betting favorite to win the Conn Smythe Trophy at +140 odds.

McDavid is still in the mix at +240 but has yet to score in the series. He does however have five assists, which is a big reason why he still has the second-best odds. If the Oilers can overcome the 2-1 series deficit and win the Stanley Cup, McDavid will likely win his second straight Conn Smythe Trophy. If not, it’s Sam Bennett’s to lose.

Ciaran Doyle
Ciaran has been an editor for the DraftKings Network team since 2023. He graduated from the University of Arizona before attending Arizona State University for his master’s degree in sports journalism. Ciaran previously covered Phoenix Rising FC for Cronkite News before joining DraftKings. He is passionate about sports betting, and his biggest focus has always been on the NFL and soccer. You can find him on X at @Ciaran_Doyle7.
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