Calder Memorial Trophy Odds, Predictions, Best Bets 2024/25: Michkov Continues to Lead All Rookies in Total Points

• Matvei Michkov is the current betting favorite to win the Calder Memorial Trophy

• Michkov comfortably leads all rookies with 27 total points

• Logan Stankoven has only generated one point in his last seven games

After keeping pace with the Philadelphia Flyers Matvei Michkov in total points, Logan Stankoven has fallen behind after only generating one point in his last seven games. Not only has Stankoven fallen behind in the rookie points leaderboard, but he has seen his odds to win the Calder Memorial Trophy drastically decline in the process. Fortunately for Stankoven, he has a great opportunity to quickly round back into form while playing in an offense who ranks top-10 in Expected Goals For in All Situations.

As for Michkov, the Flyers rookie continues to capitalize on his heavy usage and churn out points at a consistent rate. Even with his surrounding cast severely underwhelming as their low mark in Expected Goals For in All Situations indicates, Michkov has been able to mask their struggles on offense with his own high level of individual production. While this has helped him get off to a sizable lead in total points, regression is looming large should his teammates fail to elevate their level of play.

Calder Memorial Trophy Odds 2024/25

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Calder Memorial Trophy Predictions and Favorites to Win 

Plenty of future stars sit at the top of the oddsboard for the Calder Memorial Trophy this year, potentially creating an exciting race until the very end for the prestigious award.

Matvei Michkov (-220) at Caesars

As Matvei Michkov’s lead at the top of the rookie point leaderboard continues to grow, so do his odds to win the Calder Memorial Trophy. Michkov has terrorized opposing defenses with his elite blend of scoring and facilitating abilities as he has scored 11 goals and generated 16 assists in his 27 starts. Even with his production, the Flyers offense as a whole has underwhelmed as they currently rank below league average in Expected Goals For in All Situations.

With minimal support from his surrounding cast, Michkov’s current rate of points is expected to regress as it directly affects his ability to generate assists. His own scoring output has also been rather underwhelming as Michkov is currently averaging just 0.23 Expected Goals and 1.93 Shots on Goal per game. Until the Flyers offense as a whole elevates their level of play, then pass on Michkov’s short odds to win the Calder Memorial Trophy.

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Macklin Celebrini (+200) at FanDuel

After having his debut cut short due to injury, the San Jose Sharks Macklin Celebrini has wasted no time in his efforts of climbing back up the rookie points leaderboard. Like Michkov, Celebrini has brought a balanced level of production to the Sharks offense as he has scored eight goals and generated eight assists in 19 appearances. His average of 0.84 points per game is the second highest amongst all rookies, sitting only behind Matvei Michkov who is currently averaging 1.00.

Even though Celebrini is still behind Michkov in total points, he is poised to close the gap between the two as he has been far more aggressive in his efforts of generating pressure. In his young career, Celebrini is averaging 0.23 Expected Goals and 3.21 Shots on Goal per game. While the efficiency is the same, his uptick in Shots on Goal gives him the opportunity to rack up points at a quicker rate. Should you have bet on Michkov earlier in the year, then now is the time to hedge some of your bet on Celebrini.

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Lane Hutson (+2000) at FanDuel

Due to Macklin Celebrini having to sit out with an injury, the Montreal Canadiens Lane Hutson is in second place in total points as his extra appearances have helped him pad his point total. Unfortunately for Hutson, Celebrini is poised to leap back over him as he possesses a far higher point percentage. Especially while Hutson’s current rate of points are severely handicapped as he has yet to find the back of the net in his rookie campaign.

Hutson has been rather passive in his efforts of generating pressure as the Canadiens rookie is averaging just 0.07 Expected Goals and 1.14 Shots on Goal per game. While he has been able to mask his lack of scoring production with a high rate of assists, his inability to score hurts his chances of winning the Calder Memorial Trophy. He also receives minimal support from his surrounding cast as the Canadiens offense as a whole ranks 28th overall in Expected Goals For in All Situations.

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Who Will Win the Calder Memorial Trophy - My Pick 

Logan Stankoven (+4000) at FanDuel

After keeping pace with Michkov in total points, Logan Stankoven has fallen down the board after a prolonged cold stretch of play as he has generated only one point in his last seven games. While this has not slowed Dallas down in their efforts of climbing back up the Central division standings, they will need Stankoven to shake out of his slump as he will play a key role in their run to the Stanley Cup.

Fortunately for Stankoven, he will continue to have the opportunity to rack up assists as he plays alongside an offense who ranks near the top of the board in Expected Goals For in All Situations. Stankoven is also a scoring threat in his own right as he is averaging 0.26 Expected Goals and 2.88 Shots on Goal per game. At his current inflated odds, bet on Stankoven to win the Calder Memorial Trophy as the Stars high powered offense puts him in a great position to quickly round back into form.

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Who Won the Calder Memorial Trophy in 2023/2024?

The Chicago Blackhawks Connor Bedard won the Calder Memorial Trophy in 2023-2024.

Calder Memorial Trophy History

Awarded to the best player in their first year of play in the NHL, the Calder Memorial Trophy has been awarded to plenty of stars past and present since its inception in 1937. The most recent winner was former number one overall pick Connor Bedard, joining a long list of successful players who continued to be key contributors to their organization. With Bedard’s win, the Chicago Blackhawks have now had nine Calder Memorial Trophy winners. One short of the league leading Toronto Maple Leafs.

Past Calder Memorial Trophy Winners

How to Choose the Best Sportsbook for Betting on the Calder Memorial Trophy Winner

When looking to make a bet on the Calder Memorial Trophy award, it’s important to acquire as many sportsbooks as you can get. This allows you to line shop the volatile market as odds can drastically vary between each sportsbook. When betting on Logan Stankoven to win the Calder Memorial Trophy, his odds can be found as high as +4000 at FanDuel and as low as +2200 at Caesars. That is a difference of $1,800 in profit for a $100 bettor.

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How to Read Calder Memorial Trophy Winner Odds

Before making a wager on the Calder Memorial Trophy market, it’s important to know how the listed odds work. Should you bet Logan Stankoven to win the Calder Memorial Trophy at his current odds of +4000, then a $100 wager would profit you $4,000 if he wins the award. Should you wait to see if he pulls away from the rest of the pack and is listed as the favorite with a minus sign in front of his odds (ex: -130), then you would need to wager $130 to profit $100.