NHL Futures Betting Odds

Stanley Cup Odds

Odds to Win Stanley Cup - Current Leaders
Team	Odds
DAL Stars	+600
FLA Panthers	+650
EDM Oilers	+800
COL Avalanche	+1000
WAS Capitals	+1100
TB Lightning	+1100
CAR Hurricanes	+1100

Stanley Cup Odds as of Wednesday, March 19, 9:00 a.m. EST from DraftKings and subject to change

 Key 2024-25 NHL Dates

• October 8, 2024: Regular season begins
• December 31, 2024: Winter Classic featuring Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field
• February 12-20, 2025: 4 Nations Faceoff in US, Canada, Sweden, and Finland
• March 1, 2025: Stadium Series featuring Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings at Ohio Stadium (Ohio State football field)
• April 17, 2025: End of the regular season
• June 2025: Stanley Cup Finals begin (dates to be determined)

How to Bet NHL Futures

Betting on hockey futures is one of the best parts of wagering on NHL action.

Got an idea who you think will win the Hart trophy? Or have a hunch on which team will win their conference? Placing your futures bet on the NHL is both easy and entertaining.

For example, if you think the Edmonton Oilers could make it all the way to the Stanley Cup one year, simply go to the futures section of the online sportsbook you're using.

The earlier you make a futures bet, the bigger the payout may possibly be too. So think about what major NHL events or awards you'd like to place a futures bet on today.

2024-25 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 Edmonton Oilers have the largest point total to overcome for the third straight season at 105.5 points. Check out all of the NHL Point Totals Futures to how each team is expected to perform during the regular season. 

2024-25 Hart Trophy Odds

The Professional Hockey Writers’ Association has awarded the Hart Memorial Trophy to the league’s most valuable player since 1926. Nathan MacKinnon, Center for the Colorado Avalanche, took home the Hart Trophy in 2024. Here are your odds for the highly esteemed award for this upcoming season.

Hart Trophy Futures

Odds to Win Hart Trophy - Current Leaders
Team	Odds
Leon Draisaitl	-150
Connor Hellebuyck	+150
Nathan MacKinnon	+450
Nikita Kucherov	+2000
Connor McDavid	+5000
Cale Makar	+7500

Odds as of Wednesday, March 12, 9:00 a.m. EST from DraftKings and subject to change

2024-25 Art Ross Trophy Odds

The Art Ross Trophy is awarded to the NHL’s regular-season points leader. Last season, Nikita Kucherov captured his second Art Ross trophy scoring 144 points in 81 games. As a four-time defending Art Ross Trophy winner, it appears to be Connor McDavid's award to lose in 2024-25.

Art Ross Trophy Futures

2024-25 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 Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. He was among the leaders in the NHL in Goals Against Average (GAA) at 2.39 and was first in Save Percentage at .921. Hellebuyck enters the 2024-25 season as the odds-on favorite to repeat as Vezina Trophy winner alongside Rangers' goaltender Igor Shesterkin.

Vezina Trophy Futures

2024-25 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, Connor Bedard of the Chicago Blackhawks won the Calder Trophy. Bedard led all rookies in assists (39), and points (61). Matvei Michkov of the Philadelphia Flyers 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 2023-24 with 110 points. The Panthers have their sights set on a repeat performance in 2024-25, but there are several teams who are likely to pose a significant risk to their dominance. NHL futures odds can fluctuate throughout the season based on team performance and betting trends, offering insights into how bettors can maximize their returns and strategically hedge their bets. 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 it 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

Eastern Conference Futures

Eastern Conference Futures
Team	Odds	Division
FLA Panthers	+300	Atlantic
WAS Capitals	+500	Metropolitan
TB Lightning	+500	Atlantic
CAR Hurricanes	+500	Metropolitan
TOR Maple Leafs	+550	Metropolitan
NJ Devils	+1400	Atlantic
NY Rangers	+1800	Atlantic

Odds as of Wednesday, March 12, 9:00 a.m. EST from DraftKings and subject to change

Atlantic Division

2024-25 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 2024-2025 Atlantic Division

• Florida Panthers -110
• Toronto Maple Leafs +150
• Tampa Bay Lightning +650
• Ottawa Senators +12000

Odds as of Wednesday, March 12, 9:00 a.m. EST from DraftKings and subject to change

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 2024-25 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 2024-2025 Metropolitan Division

• Washington Capitals -5000
• Carolina Hurricanes +12500

Odds as of Wednesday, March 12, 9:00 a.m. EST from DraftKings and subject to change

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 Western Conference Champions, the Edmonton Oilers, seem poised to win the Western Conference in 2024-25. Bettors are offered fixed odds at the time of placing their future wagers, which are locked in with a sportsbook and can affect betting strategies. The Oilers enter the season as heavy favorites in the West. There are a handful of teams that hope to challenge the Oilers, but Edmonton could be in a tier of their own.

Jump Ahead to Western Conference Divisions: Central | Pacific

Western Conference Futures

Central Division

The Stars posted an astounding 113 points in the 2023-24 season. All experts expect that the Stars will remain relatively unchallenged in claiming back-to-back Central Division titles.

Current odds to win 2024-2025 Central Division

• Winnipeg Jets -320
• Dallas Stars +265
• Colorado Avalanche +15000

Odds as of Wednesday, March 12, 9:00 a.m. EST from DraftKings and subject to change

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

Vancouver Canucks won a close battle against the Edmonton Oilers to be crowned the Pacific Division Champion in 2024. The Oilers enter the 2024-25 season with a slight edge over the Canucks, but the Pacific could be a toss up when the puck drops.

Current odds to win 2024-2025 Pacific Division

• Vegas Golden Knights +-210
• Edmonton Oilers +320
• Los Angeles Kings +600

Odds as of Wednesday, March 12, 9:00 a.m. EST from DraftKings and subject to change

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

• Tampa Bay Lightning -140 (Bet $140; win $100 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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