The 2024-25 NHL common season is winding down, and the Stanley Cup Playoffs image is changing into extra clear. A number of notable commerce deadline acquisitions like Mikko Rantanen, Brad Marchand, and Brock Nelson are all settling into regular roles with their new groups. With the entire current roster strikes, the newest NHL betting odds at BetMGM have shifted dramatically at sportsbooks within the final week. 

SportsLine professional handicapper Jimmie Kaylor has damaged down the newest betting tendencies NHL futures odds from BetMGM and locked in his prime picks to win the Stanley Cup, Hart Memorial Trophy, James Norris Memorial Trophy, and Calder Memorial Trophy. 

Within the 4 Nations Face-Off Closing, Kaylor picked Nathan MacKinnon to be the primary aim scorer and for the sport to complete beneath 5.5 targets. The end result: MacKinnon notched the sport’s first aim for a 13-1 payout, and the sport completed with a last rating of 3-2 in Canada’s favor.

Kaylor has had an opportunity to interrupt down the newest NHL odds from BetMGM and has locked in his prime futures wager for the Stanley Cup and NHL participant awards.

2025 Stanley Cup odds (at BetMGM)

The Avalanche at the moment have the best ticket depend at BetMGM, adopted by the Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Vegas Golden Knights. When it comes to general deal with, the Winnipeg Jets cleared the path, adopted by the Avs and Stars. BetMGM sportsbook’s greatest liabilities stay the Oilers, Jets, and Detroit Crimson Wings. The Panthers opened the season because the favorites to repeat as Stanley Cup champions, and so they stay the favourite at this level within the season, however are adopted intently by the Stars, Oilers, and Avalanche. 

In relation to betting worth, the three groups surging within the Western Convention stand out. Colorado and Dallas are seemingly headed in direction of a primary spherical playoff matchup, which suggests one of many prime groups within the league will probably be making an early postseason exit. With that being the case, The Oilers, who got here inside one recreation of profitable final 12 months’s Stanley Cup, are very intriguing at 7-1.

Finest Guess: Edmonton Oilers +700

Hart Memorial Trophy odds (at BetMGM)

Connor Hellebuyck had a large soar within the Hart Trophy race this week, and is now the heavy favourite to take house the celebrated award. Given the current tendencies, it is laborious to wager in opposition to Hellebuyck, however the one participant that stands out on this three-horse race is Nathan MacKinnon. At +350, MacKinnon, who’s main the red-hot Avs in scoring, is the one actual worth play right here. 

Finest wager: Nathan MacKinnon (+350)

James Norris Trophy odds (at BetMGM)

There is not a lot to interrupt down right here. Makar is working away with the 2025 James Norris Trophy, which might be the second time in his profession he is been honored as the most effective defenseman within the NHL. There is not a lot worth in betting Makar at -650 at this level until you might be keen to threat three models or extra.

Finest worth wager: Cale Makar (-650) at 3+ models

Calder Memorial Trophy odds (at BetMGM)

Celebrini had nearly a Connor Bedard-level of hype when he was drafted, and the 18-year-old phenom hasn’t disillusioned. Celebrini has 50 factors (21 targets, 29 assists), and has seamlessly settled into the middle spot on San Jose’s first line. Like Makar within the Norris Trophy race, there is not loads of worth in betting Celebrini at -145 proper now. Lane Hutson is surging, however that is nonetheless Celebrini’s to lose.

Finest Guess: Macklin Celebrini (-145)

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