Leafs, Lightning among favourites on NHL division odds

Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews takes part in a drill during a practice session. With NHL training camps now in full swing the Toronto Maple Leafs have emerged as the strongest favourites on the NHL divisional betting lines, sporting short +140 odds to win the North Division at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com. The Maple Leafs have been a fixture near the top of the NHL standings over the past three seasons, but have been regularly overshadowed by Boston and Tampa Bay in the highly competitive Atlantic Division. However, with the temporary realignment for the upcoming season grouping Toronto with the six other Canadian teams, the Maple Leafs enjoy a golden opportunity to claim their first divisional title since 2000.