NHL Pacific Division Winner Odds, Favorites, Best Bets: Los Angeles Surging Up the Standings

• Vegas currently possesses a three point lead over Los Angeles in the Pacific division standings

• The Los Angeles Kings have won their last four games in a row and are 8-2-0 in their last 10

• The Kings front line ranks 20th overall in Expected Goals For in All Situations

After winning their last four games in a row, the Los Angeles Kings are within reach of the Pacific division title as they are just three points behind Vegas for first in the division standings. The Kings are also in a more favorable position to sustain their current rate of points as they have an easier remaining strength of schedule than the current division leaders.

In order for the Kings to leap over Vegas and win the division title at the last second, then their offense must quickly elevate their level of play to help limit the amount of variance in their contests. While their defense has thrived, their offense has struggled to play at a competitive level as their front line ranks 20th overall in Expected Goals For in All Situations.

Pacific Division Winner Odds 2025

Important note: With the start of the playoff phase of the NHL 2024/25 season, the odds for the NHL Pacific Division Winner are off the boards. Be with us again at the start of the next NHL season, as we'll continue to provide you with fresh analysis and latest odds for NHL Pacific Division

Pacific Division Winner Predictions and Favorites to Win 

With Vegas having to deal with a high amount of variance in their contests due to their lack of defensive production, the Edmonton Oilers are in a great position to pull away from the Golden Knights for first place in the Pacific division standings.

Vegas Golden Knights at Caesars

With Edmonton currently going through a cold stretch of play, the Vegas Golden Knights have managed to leap back over them for first place in the Pacific division standings. Their front line has played a major role in their success this season as their offense ranks top-4 in Expected Goals For in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play. Each line fields a playmaker who is capable of consistently generating high quality Shots on Goal as seven Golden Knights average more than 0.25 Expected Goals per game.

Unfortunately for Vegas, negative regression looms large as their back line continues to hold them back from being a well rounded unit. Specifically in standard situations as the Golden Knights defense ranks 23rd overall in Expected Goals Against in 5-on-5 Play with an average of 2.13 Expected Goals Against per game. With minimal support from their defense, the Golden Knights have to battle against a high amount of variance in their contests which hurts their chances of sustaining their current rate of points.

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Los Angeles Kings at Caesars

After nearly being knocked out of the top three in the division standings earlier in the month, the Los Angeles Kings have managed to create some separation after a hot stretch of play. As of writing, the Kings now possess a six point lead over Vancouver and a seven point lead over Calgary. Finishing in the top three in the division is vital as it secures you an auto berth for the playoffs while the bottom five have to compete against the rest of the Western Conference for one of the two wildcard spots.

Should the Kings want to hold on to their top three spot in the division standings, then their front line must continue to improve as their offense currently ranks 19th overall in Expected Goals For in All Situations with an average of 3.01 Expected Goals per game. Even though their defense currently leads the league in Expected Goals Against in All Situations, their lack of offensive production leaves them prone to falling behind on the scoreboard against top tier offenses with no ability to erase the deficit.

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Vancouver Canucks at Caesars

While Vancouver’s chances of winning the division title are slim to none as their current odds imply, the Canucks still have plenty to play for as they are currently in possession of the last wildcard spot in the playoffs. With less than 30 games remaining in the regular season, the Canucks must continue to hold off the Calgary Flames as they currently possess just a one point lead over them in the wildcard standings.

Like the Kings, the Canucks are also in desperate need of their front line elevating their level of play as their offense currently ranks near dead last in Expected Goals For in All Situations. Their offense suffers from a lack of versatility as only four players average more than 0.25 Expected Goals per game. Luckily for Vancouver, their defense still ranks top-10 in Expected Goals Against in All Situations which helps slightly lessen the amount of variance in their contests.

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Who Will Win the Pacific Division - My Pick 

Edmonton Oilers at Caesars

After losing their last three games in a row, the Edmonton Oilers are now two points back from the Vegas Golden Knights for first place in the Pacific division standings. During that span, their offense has steadily trickled down the board in Expected Goals For in All Situations. A stunning poor level of play for an offense who possesses two players in contention for the Hart Memorial Trophy, as well as three other playmakers who average more than 0.25 Expected Goals per game.

While there is still time left for Edmonton’s offense to turn it around, their room for error continues to shrink as we near the end of the regular season. Fortunately for the Oilers, their back line has managed to sustain their high level of play as their defense currently ranks second overall in Expected Goals Against in All Situations with an average of 2.79 Expected Goals Against per game. Buy the dip on Edmonton now before their offense rounds back into form and helps spark a hot stretch of play.

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Who Won the Pacific Division in 2023/2024?

The Vancouver Canucks won the Pacific Division title in 2023-2024, claiming their first division title since rejoining the division in 2013.

Pacific Division History

After the Anaheim Ducks dominant reign from 2012-2013 to 2016-2017, there has been some parity at the top as the Vegas Golden Knights, Calgary Flames, and Vancouver Canucks have all traded places for first. That trend may continue as the Edmonton Oilers entered the year listed as the betting favorite to win the division, potentially claiming their first division title since joining the Pacific in 2013-2014.

Past Pacific Division Winners

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

When looking to make a wager on the Atlantic division winner market, it’s vital to grab as many sportsbooks as you can get. This allows you to line shop the market as odds can vary between each sportsbook. When betting on the Oilers to win the Pacific, their odds can be found as high as +130 at Caesars and as low as +125 at BetMGM. That is a difference of $5 in profit for a $100 bettor.

Another benefit of creating multiple accounts is that you can collect each sportsbook's new user signup bonus 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 bet of at least $5.

How to Read Pacific Division Winner Odds

Before making any wager, it’s vital to know how listed odds work. Should you want to bet on the Oilers to win the Pacific at their current odds of +130, then that means you would profit $130 on a $100 wager if they win the division. If you wait to see if they get out to a lead and are listed with a minus sign in front of their odds (-130 for example), then you would need to wager $130 to profit $100.