Vegas Favored at 1.53 Odds to Win 2026 Stanley Cup

Mitch Marner scored the fastest hat trick in Stanley Cup Final history since 1957, finishing his three goals in just 6 minutes and 10 seconds of Game 3.

The Series So Far

Vegas defeated Carolina 5-4 in Game 1. Carolina responded with a 4-3 overtime victory in Game 2. Vegas then edged Carolina 5-4 in double overtime in Game 3 after trailing 4-0 early.

Carolina scored three goals in 39 seconds during the third period of Game 3, the fastest such trio in Final history. The Hurricanes forced overtime despite the early deficit before Vegas prevailed.

Game 4 is scheduled for Saturday, June 6 at 8 p.m. ET in Vegas, with Carolina listed at 1.87 and Vegas at 1.95 on BetMGM.

Updated Stanley Cup Odds

BetMGM lists Vegas at 1.53 to win the series and Carolina at 2.55. These figures reflect Vegas’s 2-1 lead and home-ice advantage for the remainder of the best-of-seven matchup.

The 1.53 price implies an implied probability exceeding 65 percent for the Golden Knights. Carolina’s longer odds account for the need to win three of the next four games, including two on the road.

Vegas has outscored opponents by an average of 0.4 goals per game across the first three Final contests, a margin that aligns with the current series pricing.

Standout Performers

Mitch Marner leads all playoff scorers with 28 points in 19 games for Vegas. Jack Eichel follows with 20 points in the same span.

Taylor Hall and Jackson Blake each have 17 and 16 points respectively for Carolina across 16 games. Brett Howden matches Hall’s 17 points for Vegas in 19 appearances.

Marner’s four-point first period in Game 3 marked the first such outburst since 1919, adding to the historical context of the 2-1 series deficit Carolina faces.