The 2024-25 Stanley Cup odds continue to name the Edmonton Oilers as the favorites with +800 odds despite McDavid’s men sitting outside the playoff picture. Meanwhile, the Vegas Golden Knights, who’ve won three straight, have seen their odds shift from +1350 to +1500 for no good reason.
Here’s a look at the 2024-25 Stanley Cup odds with a special focus on the biggest odds jump and drop over the past week of NHL action.
Odds as of November 27 at BET99
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With every passing week there’s significant movement on the 2024-25 NHL Stanley Cup odds board, so let’s break down the teams that have seen the biggest rise and fall on the odds board.
Vancouver’s odds have moved from +1900 to +1750 after recent wins over the Senators and Bruins, a shocking odds boost considering the opponents, both are middle-of-the-pack sides and with the Bruins recently changing their coach they’ve been so poor. And it’s not as if Vancouver dominated either game getting outshot 61 to 36 in those wins.
So what has Vancouver done to earn the biggest odds boost in the top half? Nothing from what I can see. And look Vancouver has lost JT Miller indefinitely since our last update, that’s a point-per-game player gone on top of two questionable wins, this is an unjustified odds shortening.
The Vegas Golden Knights have seen their odds go from +1350 a week ago to +1500 now, another questionable movement on the board. Vegas has won its last three games with a +6 goal differential and now sits at the top of the Pacific Division with a three-point cushion over the field. Unlike Vancouver, the Knights are comfortably in the playoffs and have comfortably won their last three games yet their odds to win the Cup are longer.
Jack Eichel continues his incredible run scoring six points in his last three games. With 34 points on the year, the former second-overall pick is on pace for an outstanding 127 points, his previous career high was 82.
Vegas will see the return of Mark Stone, Alex Pietrangelo, and William Karlsson soon enough so the fact they’re winning comfortably without them is a testament to how deep this team is. Again, that odds shift is questionable, more value for us bettors I guess.
While all of the attention for Washington’s strong 14-6-1 start to the year will be on the acquisitions of Andrew Mangiapane, Pierre-Luc Dubois, and Jakub Chychrun, leading this strong start are players already on the Caps squad.
Through Washington’s 21 games, Dylan Strome is finally playing like he was drafted third pacing out to over 113 points, Caps 2019 first-rounder Connor McMichael is scoring nearly a point per game with 13 goals and 20 points, and don’t forget Alex Ovechkin is peeling back the years as he chases Gretzky’s goal-scoring record with 15 goals and 25 points (hopefully he can come back from his injury soon).
On top of the three offseason acquisitions I listed earlier, the Caps added more depth by acquiring a familiar name in Lars Eller from the Penguins for a 2025 fifth and 2027 third. With all of these acquisitions, the Caps are not only gearing up for a long season but a championship run.
Over the past 10 years, the average opening odds for the eventual Stanley Cup champions are +1320. So don’t always bet on the chalk.
The Blues are the big exception with +3000 before the ’18-19 season began, netting early bettors $3,000 on a $100 bet, but it gets better! By the All-Star break that year, the Blues were at the bottom of the NHL standings – their odds of winning the Stanley Cup were +10000. That means a $100 bet would have returned a whopping $10,000 in profits. Wild.
Toronto sure has a lot of Cups, but they haven’t won or even been to a Stanley Cup Final since that last championship back in 1967. Breaking their drought of first-round exits in the 2023 playoffs, let’s pray for Leafs fans that their squad can get to the finals soon.
However, with modern parity in the NHL, it will be long before any franchise passes the Montreal Canadiens‘ 24 Stanley Cup banners, which they racked up over multiple decades in the mid-1900s.
With Florida’s championship in 2024, there are now only 10 teams who haven’t won a Cup. But that’s still under a third of the league, who have yet to put their hands on the Stanley Cup.
Most of the teams on this list have come close. All but Arizona, Columbus, Minnesota, Seattle and Winnipeg have at least appeared in a Stanley Cup Final.
Technically the Ottawa Senators did win a few Stanley Cups, but that last championship took place before the invention of penicillin, not to mention the Senators didn’t exist between 1934 (when they moved to St. Louis) and 1992. So, I’m not going to count those. Sorry Sens fans!
As hockey bettors, we’re always hunting for an edge or trends that make our wagers a little easier on the mind — when it comes to the Stanley Cup, there are a few notable patterns we can pick up on. The trophy is still anyone’s game, but here are a few common trends over the last few years that could help you narrow down a pick:
To bet on Stanley Cup odds, you’d make a futures bet on your sportsbook’s NHL section of the website. You’ll likely see a tab for futures options and the NHL finals should be a front-and-center option. Don’t be afraid to review our NHL betting guide for a few friendly tips and tricks if you’re debating a wager on the Stanley Cup!
Odds are available before the puck drops in the regular season — certain teams will always be contenders, especially if they won the Cup the previous year. When sportsbooks set the lines, they look at offseason roster moves, coaching changes and past performance specifically of the prior season.
You can find updated Stanley Cup odds at most sportsbooks – the lines may differ slightly depending on which book you use, so be sure you’re getting the best value for your money. If you’re looking for recommendations on choosing the best book head over to our NHL sites review page!
Let’s say you want to make a futures bet today. The Stanley Cup odds might look something like this:
If you feel strongly about the Leafs and believe they’ll end their Stanley Cup drought, you could wager $100 on them at +550 odds. If they triumph, you’d get a payout of $650 – your original $100 is returned along with winnings of $550. Our odds calculator will show you how much you’d win based on the odds and amount bet.
The Stanley Cup odds constantly change throughout the season – relevant news like trades, player injuries, and hot/cold streaks are a few examples of what can move a team’s line. If you see Stanley Cup odds you like, it’s best to bet on them ASAP – the Leafs may be +550 to win the Stanley Cup in October, but after a surge in December, their odds could lower to +300. Bet smart and bet early.
A futures bet is betting on the outcome of an event before it takes place – when it comes to the Stanley Cup, that means betting on who will hoist the league’s top trophy well before it’s awarded.
It’s simple on paper, but the wealth of options can make it tricky. Don’t worry if you’re risk-averse though. Odds are available well right up to the final game of the playoffs.
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