The NHL odds for the 2024-25 NHL MVP continue to tighten up, with Kirill Kaprizov and Connor mcDavid the clear No.1 and 2.
The Hart Trophy odds also have Nathan MacKinnon sticking around, as he leads the league in points.
Check out the total breakdown below.
Odds to win 2024-25 NHL MVP award
| Player |  |
 |
 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Kirill Kaprizov |
+260 | +250 | +250 |
 Connor McDavid |
+280 | +280 | +290 |
 Nathan MacKinnon |
+500 | +440 | +450 |
 Nikita Kucherov |
+750 | +650 | +700 |
 Martin Necas |
+1,800 | +1,800 | +2,000 |
 Jack Eichel |
+1,800 | +1,500 | +1,400 |
 Artemi Panarin |
+2,200 | +2,500 | +2,200 |
| Leon Draisaitl |
+2,500 | +3,200 | +3,500 |
| Cale Makar |
+2,500 | +1,700 | +2,200 |
Odds as of 12-3-2024.
NHL MVP favorites
Kirill Kaprizov (+260)
We always knew how good Kirill Kaprizov was, but the winger has turned it up to the next level this season.
His play has the Minnesota Wild near the top of the West, and he leads the league in points. He's currently on pace for career highs in points and assists.
| GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 15 | 23 | 38 |
Connor McDavid (+300)
An early-season injury gave hope to others in the NFL MVP race, but Connor McDavid bounced back quickly and has been a menace since returning to the lineup. The Oilers' captain has 21 points in 11 games since rejoining the lineup, and books have been quick to push him right back to the top of the odds board after he slipped.
Pending no more injuries, McDavid will soon reclaim the "favorite" status.
| GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 12 | 19 | 31 |
Nathan MacKinnon (+450)
Nathan MacKinnon won his first MVP award last season, and he's clearly hungry for another one. No one sees the game quite like Nate, and his teammates love him for it.
MacKinnon leads the league in assists, but the Avalanche's mediocre play is more than likely keeping him from the top spot honors.
| GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 7 | 29 | 36 |
NHL MVP predictions
Oddsmakers currently see the MVP race as a tossup between McDavid and Kirill Kaprizov, with Kaprizov slightly ahead of the Oilers' captain. MacKinnon is in the Top 3 everywhere else, with his shortest odds being +400 at Sports Interaction.
Kyle LaRusic NHL MVP prediction
I have to ride the hot hand and go with Kaprizov here. He leads the league in points and 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.
Covers NHL betting tools
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.
Popular NHL futures markets
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.
Best NHL bonuses
New Users
No-sweat first bet
up to $1,500! Claim Now
See our BetMGM sportsbook review!
New Users
Get up to $1,000 in bonus bets
If your first bet loses! Claim with code CVRSNEWS1000
See our Caesars sportsbook review
Eligible USA locations only. Also, see our full list of best sportsbook promotions for 2024.
21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER
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
Connor McDavid 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.
