NHL Metropolitan Division Winner Odds, Favorites to Win, Best Bets 2024/25: Rangers' Division Odds Keep Dropping

• The New York Rangers are listed as high as +10000 to win the division title

• The New Jersey Devils lead the division with 49 total points

• New Jersey ranks top-3 in both Expected Goals For and Expected Goals Against in All Situations

After bringing back a majority of their roster that led them to the Eastern Conference Finals last year, the New York Rangers were expected to make another deep run in the playoffs heading into this season. As of writing, the Rangers are currently out of the playoff picture as they are five points back from the Ottawa Senators for the last wildcard spot in the playoffs. Their lack of defensive production has played a major role in their struggles as the Rangers rank 31st in Expected Goals Against in All Situations.

As for the rest of the contenders, the New Jersey Devils lead the Metropolitan with 49 total points and are listed as one of the betting favorites to win the division title. The Devils are arguably the most well rounded unit in the league as they head into the holiday break ranked top-3 in both Expected Goals For and Expected Goals Against in All Situations. The Washington Capitals meanwhile are still in a great position to win the division as they are only one point back from first and possess the highest point percentage.

NHL Metropolitan Division Winner Odds 2024/25

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Metropolitan Division Winner Predictions and Favorites to Win 

As we near the halfway point of the season, oddsmakers believe only three teams have a realistic chance of winning the division title.

Carolina Hurricanes (+165) at BetMGM

Even after going through some slight regression, the Carolina Hurricanes front line are still ranked second overall in Expected Goals For in All Situations. Their offense is in a tier of their own in regard to 5-on-5 play as the Hurricanes currently lead the league with 2.43 Expected Goals per game. With six players averaging more than 0.25 Expected Goals per game, opposing defenses are forced to stretch out their coverage which creates higher quality shooting lanes.

Not only have the Hurricanes front line played at a high level, but their back line has started to give them the production they need to be a well rounded contender. As of writing, Carolina’s defense ranks 10th overall in Expected Goals Against in All Situations. With better coverage, their starting goalie Pyotr Kochetkov will see a decrease in the amount of Shots on Goal being towards him. Should Carolina’s back line continue to play at a high level, then the Hurricanes will remain in contention for the division title.

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Washington Capitals (+195) at FanDuel

Even though the New Jersey Devils lead the Metropolitan in total points, the Washington Capitals are in control of their own destiny as they lead the division in point percentage. Their offense has played a major role in their surprisingly hot start to the season as the Capitals currently rank third overall in Expected Goals For in All Situations with an average of 3.53 Expected Goals per game.

While their offense has thrived, their back line has struggled with playing at a competitive level as they currently rank 14th overall in Expected Goals Against in All Situations. Fortunately for Washington, their pair of goalies have been able to mask their struggles on defense as both Charlie Lindgren and Logan Thompson rank top-20 in Goals Against per game. Even with their high level of play in net, pass on the Capitals at their current odds to win the division until their defense rounds back into form.

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New Jersey Devils (+200) at Caesars

As we near the halfway point of the season, the New Jersey Devils have steadily built a case for being one of the best teams in the league as they currently rank top-3 in Expected Goals For and Expected Goals Against in All Situations. Their high level of play on both sides of the ice has helped reduce the amount of variance in their contests while increasing their chances of securing the win.

Not only does New Jersey excel in both zones, but they also receive a high level of production from Jacob Markstrom as the Devils starting goalie is averaging just 2.12 Goals Against per game and a .912 Save Percentage. With his back line excelling in coverage, Markstrom will have a great opportunity to sustain his high marks in net and compete for the Vezina Trophy award. At +200, the Devils are worth a wager to win the Metropolitan division title as they excel at all three areas of the ice.

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Who Will Win the Metropolitan Division - My Pick 

New York Rangers (+10000) at Caesars

Heading into the year, the New York Rangers were projected to be a viable contender for the Stanley Cup per their preseason odds to win the championship. That has yet to be the case a little over a third into the season as the Rangers are currently out of the playoff picture while five points back from the Ottawa Senators in the wildcard standings for the last wildcard spot in the playoffs.

Their lack of defensive production has played a major role in their struggles as the Rangers currently rank 31st in Expected Goals Against in All Situations with an average of 3.54 Expected Goals Against per game. Even with Igor Shesterkin in net, the Rangers struggles in coverage have left them prone to playing in high variance contests which hurts their chances of sparking a hot stretch of play. Until their defense drastically rounds back into form, then expect the Rangers to remain out of contention for the division title.

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Who Won the Metropolitan Division in 2023/2024?

The New York Rangers won the Metropolitan division in 2023-2024, claiming their second division title since its inception in 2013.

Metropolitan Division History

Since the NHL’s realignment in 2013, only four teams have managed to win the Metropolitan division title. The Washington Capitals are the current leaders with five division titles, followed behind the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers who are tied at two apiece. The Pittsburgh Penguins have also managed to win the division, winning the Metropolitan in 2014. Oddsmakers believe a new name may join them this year as the New Jersey Devils are the current betting favorites to win this year’s division title.

Past Metropolitan Division Winners

How to Choose the Best Sportsbook for Betting on the Metropolitan Division Winner

When making a wager on the Metropolitan division winner market, it’s important to create an account with as many sportsbooks as you can. This allows you to line shop the market as odds can vary between each book. When betting on the Rangers to win the Metropolitan division, their odds can be found as high as +10000 at Caesars and as low as +4400 at FanDuel. That is a difference of $5,600 in profit for a $100 bettor.

Another benefit of acquiring multiple sportsbooks is that you can collect multiple signup bonuses to help boost your bankroll. FanDuel Sportsbook for example is giving new users $150 in bonus bets after creating an account and winning your first wager of at least $5.

How to Read Metropolitan Division Winner Odds

Before making any type of wager, it’s vital to understand how listed odds work. Should you bet on the Rangers to win the Metropolitan division at their current odds of +10000, then a $100 wager would profit you $10,000 if they win the division. Should you wait to see if they get off to a sizable lead and are listed with a minus sign in front of their odds (ex: -130), then you would need to wager $130 to profit $100.