The NHL odds for the 2024-25 NHL MVP have Kirill Kaprizov and Connor McDavid as the clear No.1 and 2.
The Hart Trophy odds also have Nikita Kucherov and Nathan MacKinnon sticking around, but they seemingly have a lot of ground to make up.
Check out the total breakdown below.
Odds to win 2024-25 NHL MVP award
| Player |  |
 |
 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Kirill Kaprizov |
+115 | +115 | -110 |
 Connor McDavid |
+320 | +330 | +310 |
 Nikita Kucherov |
+700 | +700 | +700 |
 Nathan MacKinnon |
+750 | +650 | +700 |
| Leon Draisaitl |
+2000 | +2500 | +2500 |
 Jack Eichel |
+2500 | +2800 | +2500 |
 Martin Necas |
+3000 | +2400 | +2800 |
 Connor Hellebuyck |
+2200 | +3300 | +3500 |
 Sam Reinhart |
+2500 | +4500 | +4000 |
Odds as of 12-19-2024.
NHL MVP favorites
Kirill Kaprizov (+115)
We always knew how good Kirill Kaprizov was, but the winger has turned it up to the next level this season.
Kirill the Thrill's play has the Minnesota Wild near the top of the West. He trails only Nathan MacKinnon in points and is one goal behind the league lead. Sounds like an MVP to me.
| GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 22 | 26 | 48 |
Connor McDavid (+330)
An early-season injury gave hope to others in the NFL MVP race, but Connor McDavid quickly positioned himself back near the top of the odds board. McDavid is playing incredible hockey, and even better, the Oilers are 8-2 over their last 10.
Pending no more injuries,the Oilers' captain could soon reclaim the "favorite" status.
| GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 14 | 30 | 44 |
Nikita Kucherov (+700)
Nikita Kucherov is one of the best wingers in the game, and he's seemingly found a permanent home in the Top 3 of the MVP odds board. He gave MacKinnon a run for his money last year, and he continues to linger, ready to move up should someone take their foot off the gas.
| GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 14 | 33 | 47 |
NHL MVP predictions
Oddsmakers currently see the MVP race as a tossup between McDavid and Kirill Kaprizov, with Kaprizov ahead of the Oilers' captain. Kucherov is in the Top 3 everywhere else, with his odds at +700 across the market.
Kyle LaRusic NHL MVP prediction
I have to ride the hot hand and go with Kaprizov here. He gets plenty of ice time with Minnesota's top players. If he can keep Minnesota in the win column, he should be able to keep McDavid off his tracks.
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Understanding NHL MVP odds
Most sportsbooks will display odds in the American format as listed above. When the regular season is nearly finished and a consensus has emerged, you might see a player with a minus sign (-) ahead of his odds, like this:
- Connor McDavid -400
The (-) means that McDavid is the odds-on favorite, and a bettor would need to wager $400 to win $100. Other contenders in the MVP race might have plus (+) odds to win.
- Nathan MacKinnon +650
Here, a bettor stood to profit $650 for every $100 wagered.
If American odds aren't your thing, simply use a tool like our odds converter to switch the odds to decimal or fractional format. Most online sportsbooks also give you the option to change the odds format that you see.
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NHL Hart Trophy trends
- The last player to win the Hart Trophy and Stanley Cup in a single season was Tampa Bay Lightning forward Martin St. Louis (2004).
- Carey Price was the last goaltender (2015) to win the MVP award.
- Alexander Ovechkin was the last player to repeat as the Hart winner (2008 and 2009).
- Centers have won six of the last 10 MVP awards.
- The last time a defenseman won the Hart Trophy was Chris Pronger back in the 1999-00 season.
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NHL Hart Trophy history
A quick look at recent NHL MVPs and the position they played.
| Season | Player | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Nathan MacKinnon | Center |  Colorado Avalanche |
| 2022-23 | Connor McDavid | Center |  Edmonton Oilers |
| 2021-22 | Auston Matthews | Center |  Toronto Maple Leafs |
| 2020-21 | Connor McDavid | Center | Edmonton Oilers |
| 2019-20 | Leon Draisaitl | Center | Edmonton Oilers |
| 2018-19 | Nikita Kucherov | Right Wing |  Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 2017-18 | Taylor Hall | Left Wing |  New Jersey Devils |
| 2016-17 | Connor McDavid | Center | Edmonton Oilers |
| 2015-16 | Patrick Kane | Right Wing |  Chicago Blackhawks |
| 2014-15 | Carey Price | Goalie |  Montreal Canadiens |
| 2013-14 | Sidney Crosby | Center |  Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 2012-13 | Alexander Ovechkin | Right Wing |  Washington Capitals |
| 2011-12 | Evgeni Malkin | Center | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 2010-11 | Corey Perry | Right Wing |  Anaheim Ducks |
| 2009-10 | Henrik Sedin | Center |  Vancouver Canucks |
| 2008-09 | Alexander Ovechkin | Right Wing | Washington Capitals |
| 2007-08 | Alexander Ovechkin | Right Wing | Washington Capitals |
| 2006-07 | Sidney Crosby | Center | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 2005-06 | Joe Thornton | Center |  Boston Bruins/  San Jose Sharks |
| 2003-04 | Martin St. Louis | Right Wing | Tampa Bay Lightning |
NHL MVP award winners by position
| Position | Hart Trophy awards |
|---|---|
| Center | 55 |
| Right wing | 18 |
| Left wing | 13 |
| Goalie | 8 |
| Defenseman | 7 |
Centers won the Hart Trophy 17 times over an 18-year period from 1979 to 1996. Wayne Gretzky personally skated away with the league's MVP award eight straight times during that era.
Hart Trophy Odds FAQs
Kirill Kaprizov has the best odds to win next year's Hart Trophy.
Nathan MacKinnn won the Hart Trophy in 2024 following a 140-point season.
Wayne Gretzky has won the award nine times, the most in NHL history.
