With just three teams remaining in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, here are the best futures bets to consider for the Stanley Cup Final.

The Eastern Conference Final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers is tied 2-2, with the winner advancing to face the Colorado Avalanche, who swept the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference Final.

Two key betting opportunities stand out:

New York Rangers to Win Stanley Cup (+650)

• Rangers have home-ice advantage in remaining conference finals games
• Igor Shesterkin is an elite goaltender capable of stealing games
• Excellent value compared to Lightning (+300) and Avalanche (-213)
• Would face injury-depleted Avalanche team if they advance
• Comparable talent level to both remaining teams

Steven Stamkos to Win Conn Smythe (+2300)

• Heating up with goals in 3 of 4 games vs Rangers
• Coming off career-best regular season (42 goals, 106 points)
• Strong value at +2300 odds
• Tampa's previous Conn Smythe winners were Vasilevskiy and Hedman
• Could be Stamkos' turn if Lightning advance

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