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 Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup 2025-26 Championship after defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in a 4-2 series. With this victory, the Hurricanes won their second Stanley Cup after 20 years.

Key 2026–27 NHL Dates

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.

2026-27 Regular Season Point Total Odds

Like most sports, the best time to bet on NHL point totals is right before the season starts. Check out all of the NHL Point Totals Futures to how each team is expected to perform during the regular season. 

2026-27 Hart Trophy Odds

The Professional Hockey Writers’ Association has awarded the Hart Memorial Trophy to the league’s most valuable player since 1926. Nikita Kucherov, Forward for the Tampa Bay Lightning, took home the Hart Trophy in 2026. Here are your odds for the highly esteemed award for this upcoming season.

Hart Trophy Futures

 

2026-27 Art Ross Trophy Odds

The Art Ross Trophy is awarded to the NHL’s regular-season points leader. Last season, Connor McDavid captured his sixth Art Ross Trophy, scoring 138 points in 82 games. With this win, he is now tied with Gordie Howe and Mario Lemieux for the second-most Art Ross Trophies in NHL history.

Art Ross Trophy Futures

2026-27 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 2026 Vezina Trophy was awarded to Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy. He was among the leaders in the NHL in Goals Against Average (GAA) at 2.31 and was first in Save Percentage at .921.

Vezina Trophy Futures

2026-27 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. Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders is the winner for the 2025-26 season.

Calder Trophy Futures

Eastern Conference Futures Odds

The Carolina Hurricanes were the cream of the crop in the Eastern Conference regular season standings in 2025-26 with 113 points. The Hurricanes have their sights set on a repeat performance in 2026-27, 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. Top-tier powerhouses 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

Atlantic Division

Buffalo Sabres are the 2025-26 Atlantic Division winners.

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 2025-26 NHL season. Talent is fairly well distributed among the teams, which could prove to be wildly entertaining for viewers all season long.

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 Vegas Golden Knights, seem poised to make another deep run in 2026-27. 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 Colorado 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

Western Conference Futures

Central Division

The Colorado Avalanche won the Central Division in the 2025-26 season. 

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

The Vegas Golden Knights won the Pacific Division for the 2025-26 season.

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 NHL finals?

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NHL Weekly Report

• The Stanley Cup Champions: Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights

  • The Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup Final after a tough 4-2 series against the Vegas Golden Knights. At the T-Mobile Arena, the Hurricanes managed to beat the Knights 3-0 in Game 6. With a great performance by their center and captain Jordan Staal, who was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy, the team from Carolina won their second Stanley Cup Championship.