There’s a couple of things that stand out about this number.įirst, it’s pretty rare for the starting goaltender on one of the Stanley Cup favorites to be this far down the oddsboard in the Vezina market.īut there are a couple of reasons that Vanecek is near the bottom of the board. Most sportsbooks have the Devils as either the second or third choice on the betting board, behind the Carolina Hurricanes and on par with the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs and Colorado Avalanche.īut for those who are looking for a long shot on the Devils that is still tied to the team’s success, look no further than goaltender Vitek Vanecek to win the Vezina Trophy at 150/1 ( BetMGM).
While bettors who took a shot on the Devils in the futures market in 2022-23 were provided with plenty of bang for their buck thanks to the long shot prices, the expectations in Newark are much higher for the new campaign and that means the prices are a lot shorter. The Devils are not going to sneak up on anybody this season. Get the free Action Network app for expert picks, live odds, bet tracking and more.