NHL Futures Betting Odds

Stanley Cup Odds

The Stanley Cup is the oldest existing trophy to be awarded to a professional sports franchise in North America. The Colorado Avalanche enter the 2022-23 season as the reigning Stanley Cup Champions. Oddsmakers see the Avalanche as the presumptive favorites to win the Cup again, but there are plenty of competitive teams in the league that could knock them off the mountain top! 

Check out the Stanley Cup Futures throughout the season to see where your favorite team stacks up.

Odds to Win Stanley Cup - Current Leaders
Team	Odds
Vegas Golden Knights	+125
Florida Panthers	+155
Carolina Hurricanes	+750
Dallas Stars	+800

Odds as of Monday, May 22, 6:35 a.m. EST from DraftKings and subject to change

 Key 2022-23 NHL Dates

• October 11, 2022: Regular season begins
• January 2, 2023: Winter Classic featuring Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins at Fenway Park
• February 3-4, 2023: All-Star Weekend at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida
• February 18, 2023: Stadium Series featuring Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals at Carter-Finley Stadium (NC State football field)
• April 13, 2023: End of the regular season
• June 2023: Stanley Cup Finals begin (dates to be determined)

2022-23 Regular Season Point Total Odds

Like most sports, the best time to bet on NHL point totals is right before the season starts. In the beginning of the season, the Colorado Avalanche have the largest point total to overcome for the third straight season at 112.5 points. Check out all of the NHL Point Totals Futures to how each team is expected to perform during the regular season. 

2022-23 Hart Trophy Odds

The Professional Hockey Writers’ Association has awarded the Hart Memorial Trophy to the league’s most valuable player since 1926. Auston Matthews, Center for the Toronto Maple Leafs, dethroned Connor McDavid to take home the Hart Trophy in 2022. It appears to be another head-to-head between these two heading into the new season. Will one of these two prevail, or will someone else swoop in to earn the Hart Trophy?

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Hart Trophy Futures

2022-23 Art Ross Trophy Odds

The Art Ross Trophy is awarded to the NHL’s regular-season points leader. Last season, Connor McDavid captured his fourth Art Ross trophy scoring 123 points in 80 games. As a two-time defending Art Ross Trophy winner, this is Connor McDavid's award to lose in 2022-23.

Art Ross Trophy Futures

2022-23 Vezina Trophy odds

The Vezina Trophy is awarded at the conclusion of every season to the goalie deemed to be the best at his position. Last season, the Vezina Trophy was awarded to New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin. He led the NHL in Goals Against Average (GAA) at 2.07 and Save Percentage at .935. Shesterkin enters the 2022-23 season as the odds on favorite to repeat as Vezina Trophy winner.

Vezina Trophy Futures

2022-23 Calder Trophy Odds

The Calder Trophy is awarded to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the NHL. Last season, Moritz Seider of the Detroit Red Wings won the Calder Trophy. Seider led all defensive rookies in assists (43), points (50), and came in second in goals (7). Matty Beniers of the Seattle Kraken is the presumptive favorite for the Calder Trophy for the coming season.

Calder Trophy Futures

Eastern Conference Futures Odds

The Florida Panthers were the cream of the crop in the Eastern Conference regular season standings in 2021-22 with 122 points. The Panthers have their sights set on a repeat performance in 2022-23, but there are several teams who are likely to pose a significant risk to their dominance. Toronto Maple Leafs enter the new season as the odds-on favorites to win the Eastern Conference. Ultimately, the road to the Eastern Conference Championship looks like goes through a highly competitive Atlantic Division. Will one of the favorites prevail, or will a different team make a surprising surge? 

Jump Ahead to Eastern Conference Divisions: Atlantic | Metropolitan

Current Eastern Conference Winner Odds
Team	Odds	Division
Carolina Hurricanes	-130	Metropolitan
Florida Panthers	+110	Atlantic

Odds as of Monday, May 15, 6:13 a.m. EST from DraftKings and subject to change

Eastern Conference Futures

Atlantic Division

2022-23 will be a bruising season in the Atlantic Division. There are several teams that are seen as legitimate contenders to win the Eastern Conference from this top-heavy division. Which team will prove their merit and reign supreme in the Atlantic?

Current odds to win 2022-2023 Atlantic Division

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Atlantic Division Futures

Atlantic Division Teams
Boston Bruins	Buffalo Sabres
Detroit Red Wings	Florida Panthers
Montreal Canadiens	Ottawa Senators
Tampa Bay Lightning	Toronto Maple Leafs

Metropolitan Division

The Metropolitan Division could be one of the most exciting in the 2022-23 NHL season. Talent is fairly well distributed among the teams, which could prove to be wildly entertaining for viewers all season long.

Current odds to win 2022-2023 Metropolitan Division

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Metropolitan Division Futures

Metropolitan Division Teams
Carolina Hurricanes	Columbus Blue Jackets
New Jersey Devils	New York Islanders
New York Rangers	Philadelphia Flyers
Pittsburgh Penguins	Washington Capitals

Western Conference Futures Odds

Defending Stanley Cup Champions, the Colorado Avalanche, seem poised to win the Western Conference in 2022-23. The Avalanche enter the season as heavy favorites in the West. There are a handful of teams that hope to challenge the Avalanche, but Colorado could be in a tier of their own. 

Jump Ahead to Western Conference Divisions: Central | Pacific

The Western Conference Leaders:

Current Western Conference Winner Odds
Team	Odds	Division
Vegas Golden Knights	-150	Pacific
Dallas Stars	+225	Central
Seattle Kraken	+550	Pacific

Odds as of Monday, May 15, 6:13 a.m. EST from DraftKings and subject to change

Western Conference Futures

Central Division

The Avalanche posted an astounding 119 points in the 2021-22 season. All experts expect that the Avalanche will remain relatively unchallenged in claiming back-to-back Central Division titles.

Current odds to win 2022-2023 Central Division

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Central Division Futures

Central Division Teams
Arizona Coyotes	Chicago Blackhawks
Colorado Avalanche	Dallas Stars
Minnesota Wild	Nashville Predators
St. Louis Blues	Winnipeg Jets

Pacific Division

Calgary Flames won a close battle against the Edmonton Oilers to be crowned the Pacific Division Champion in 2022. The Flames enter the 2022-23 season with a slight edge over the Oilers, but the Pacific could be a toss up when the puck drops.

Current odds to win 2022-2023 Pacific Division

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Pacific Division Futures

Pacific Division Teams
Anaheim Ducks	Calgary Flames
Edmonton Oilers	Los Angeles Kings
San Jose Sharks	Seattle Kraken
Vancouver Canucks	Vegas Golden Knights

Betting on NHL Futures

After a long season and the NHL Playoffs eliminate teams from 16 to two for the Stanley Cup Finals, oddsmakers will set American Odds on the championship match-up. At this point, these are no longer future odds -- the main event is near! For an event this major, the odds have a name: the Stanley Cup Finals Odds Series Price, using American Odds.

• Tampa Bay Lightning -140 (Bet $100; win $40 on the Lightning)
• Montreal Canadiens +200 (Bet $100; win $200 on the Canadiens)

For additional resources, check out our betting calculators and our guide to betting on hockey. But here are the fast facts on odd types and how to bet on the NBA Finals.

What are American Odds?

American Odds are the default odds at U.S. sportsbooks. The odds are based on winning $100 for a given bet on either the Favorite or the Underdog.  A Favorite will have a minus (-) sign next to the odds and represents the money you need to risk to win $100. An Underdog will have a plus (+) sign in front and represents the money you can win for every $100 risked. So, if you're betting on the Lightning at -140 against the Canadiens, that means Tampa Bay is a slight favorite. You need to risk $140 to win $100 on the Canadiens. If they win, you profit $100 and get your original $140 back.

What are Decimal Odds?

Beyond the U.S., most of the world uses Decimal Odds, in part because it’s easier to convert them to implied probabilities. Decimal odds represent the amount you win for every $1 wagered. And the number represents the total return, not just the profit (this is different from American and fractional odds).

 What are Fractional Odds?

Fractional Odds are used primarily in Ireland and the United Kingdom. Few bettors use fractional odds for betting sports other than horse racing, because the conversions to understand return are challenging. To calculate winnings on fractional odds, multiply your bet by the top number (the numerator), then divide the result by the bottom number (the denominator). 

Where can I bet on the NBA finals?

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