NHL MVP Race Odds: Who is Favored to Win the Hart Trophy 2024-25?

🏆 Who Are The Favorite to Win the NHL Hart Trophy?

According to DraftKings Sportsbook, here are the current odds of the favorites to win the Hart Trophy.

Leon Draisaitl MVP Odds

Leon Draisaitl, the Edmonton Oilers' star forward, has emerged as the frontrunner for the NHL's Hart Trophy this season. As of March 2025, Draisaitl leads the league with 44 goals and ranks second in points with 90, showcasing his offensive dominance. 

Nathan MacKinnon MVP Odds

MacKinnon is coming off the best season of his stellar career, setting career highs in goals (51) and assists (89). His 140 points shattered his previous career high of 111 in 2022-23. MacKinnon is trying to become the first player since Alex Ovechkin in 2008 and 2009 to win the Hart Trophy in consecutive seasons.

Connor Hellebuyck MVP Odds

Connor Hellebuyck, the Winnipeg Jets' standout goaltender, has solidified his position as a leading contender for the NHL's Hart Trophy this season. As of February 24, 2025, Hellebuyck boasts a league-best 36-7-3 record, a 1.99 goals-against average, and a .927 save percentage, including six shutouts. He helped his case having a standout 4 nations tournament as the starting goalie for team USA.

Close Contenders for the Hart Trophy

Draisaitl currently has the best odds to win the MVP, but McDavid's odds are improving after being injured earlier in the year.

Nikita Kucherov MVP Odds

Nikita Kucherov, Tampa Bay Lightning's impressive right winger, has reasserted himself as a contender for the NHL's Hart Trophy this season. Following a career-best performance in the 2023–24 season, Kucherov has continued to demonstrate his offensive prowess. As of March 2025, his odds of securing the MVP award stand at + 1600, placing him among the top five candidates.

Connor McDavid MVP Odds

Connor McDavid, the Edmonton Oilers' captain, began the 2024–25 NHL season as the frontrunner for the Hart Trophy, aiming for his fourth MVP honor. However, as of February 2025, his odds have lengthened to +3000, placing him behind team Canada teammates Leon Draisaitl and Nathan MacKinnon in the race.

Who are the Sleepers in the Hart Trophy Race?

The Hart Trophy is rarely awarded to a player who is not among the game's superstars, but it has occasionally happened over the years. In 2018, New Jersey's Taylor Hall had a career year with 93 points, 40 more points than he had the previous season. In 2011, Corey Perry scored a career-high 50 goals and won. He didn't come close to 50 before that season, nor did he after his magical career year.

Quinn Hughes

Quinn Hughes is a long shot, but he still has a good chance as he leads the Canucks with 14 goals and 46 assists. His current projection has him finishing with 88 points, which would be just short of the career high of 92 points he achieved last season. He currently has +5000 odds of winning the Hart Trophy. 

Zach Werenski

Zach Werenski has been amazing for the Columbus Blue Jackets this season, already shattering his mark from last season. Werenski currently has 18 goals and 46 assists. He currently has +15000 odds of winning the Hart Trophy. 

Cale Makar

Cale Makar has been one of the best defensemen for years, and this season is no different, as he has notched 22 goals and 45 assists this season. Makar is a great prescience for the Avalanche as he continues to lead the Avs into playoff contention. He currently has +7500 odds of winning the Hart Trophy.  

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How to Bet on the NHL MVP

Want to make a bet on the Hart Trophy? Go to your favorite sports betting site or Ontario betting app and check out the awards section. You'll be able to find the Hart Trophy odds there. Once you set up an account you are ready to place your bet. If you place an early bet on a longshot you have a better chance to win a big bet, but you can place a bet anytime throughout the season as the odds change. Come back to this page often to see how the race unfolds during the 2024-25 season.

How the Hart Trophy Voting Works

The Hart Trophy is selected by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Each writer casts a ballot with five players on it and they're given points based on where they are ordered (10-7-5-3-1). Once the votes are tallied, three finalists are named. The trophy is awarded at the NHL Awards Ceremony following the Stanley Cup playoffs.

 

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How to Find the Best Odds

Odds vary from sportsbook to sportsbook so do your homework and visit a few before you place your bet. DraftKings is an NHL partner and has good information on its site and app. The other major sportsbooks also have dedicated coverage of the NHL sports betting scene. 

NHL Hart Trophy Winners From The Past 20 Years

 

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NHL Hart Trophy Trivia

• Wayne Gretzky's nine MVPs not only are the most ever in NHL history, but he also holds the record for most MVPs in any North American team sport, including the NFL, MLB and NBA.
• There have only been two unanimous Hart Trophy winners -- Gretzky in the 1981-82 season and Connor McDavid in the 2020-21 season.
• The team with the most Hart Trophy winners is the Canadiens with 17.
• Joe Thornton is the only player to win the Hart Trophy after being traded at midseason. Thornton started the 2005-06 season with the Bruins, but they traded him to the Sharks.
• The first American to win the Hart Trophy was Brett Hull, who won it as a member of the Blues in 1990-91. Natives of Canada had won all of the MVPs before Hull.

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Ray Fittipaldo

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Ray has worked in sports journalism for the past 26 years, covering Super Bowls, Stanley Cup Finals, Final Fours and BCS national championship games.