Presidents’ Trophy Winner Odds, Best Bets 2024/25: Stars Off to a Hot Start

• Preseason betting favorite Edmonton Oilers are currently 0-2 in the league standings

• The Dallas Stars have leaped over the Oilers on the oddsboard for first in some sportsbooks

• The New York Rangers lead the league in Expected Goals For in All Situations

Entering the year projected to be one of the best teams in the league, the Dallas Stars have looked the part after getting off to a 2-0 start with wins over the Nashville Predators and New York Islanders. While their wins were a step in the right direction, their re-tooled offense will need to play at a higher rate as the Stars currently rank near dead last in Expected Goals For in All Situations. 

The New York Rangers offense currently outpaces the rest of the league in Expected Goals For, averaging nearly five Expected Goals per game. Their defense has been a different story, dipping down to below league average in Expected Goals Against. As for the Colorado Avalanche and New Jersey Devils, both clubs have been well balanced by ranking above league average in both key metrics while getting off to drastically different starts.

Presidents’ Trophy Winner Odds 2024/25

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Presidents’ Trophy Winner Predictions and Favorites to Win 

After falling just short of winning the Stanley Cup last year, oddsmakers believe the Edmonton Oilers will be the team to beat throughout the regular season by listing them as the betting favorite to win the Presidents' Trophy.

Edmonton Oilers (+950) at FanDuel

After entering the year as the betting favorite to win the Presidents’ Trophy, as well as the Stanley Cup, the Edmonton Oilers have gotten off to a quick 0-2 start after two embarrassing losses to the Winnipeg Jets and Chicago Blackhawks. Their loss to the Blackhawks was especially alarming, conceding five goals scored to one of the worst offenses in the league while their own star studded unit only managed to find the back of the net twice against their lowly defense.

While 0-2 may look bad on paper, positive regression looms large as the Oilers have actually been a tad unlucky in their first two contests in terms of Expected Goals For and Expected Goals Against. Even at 0-2, the Oilers currently possess an Expected Goal For of 3.37 in All Situations while their Expected Goals Against clocks in at 2.53. Expect the Oilers to still contend for the Presidents’ Trophy, yet wait to make a wager in case their slump continues and their odds plummet in the process.

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New Jersey Devils (+1100) at Caesars

Poised to bounce back after battling through injuries all last season, the New Jersey Devils have shown flashes of deep run potential after a hot start to their year. Their defense has been one of the better units in the league a handful of games into the season, ranking fifth in Expected Goals Against in All SItuations by holding opposing offenses to just 2.53 xGA per game.

Speaking of injuries, their defense has managed to generate their high mark in Expected Goals Against while without their defenseman Luke Hughes who is still dealing with a shoulder injury. Upon his return, expect a boost in production to an already stout back end. Should their offense also manage to continue to play at a high level, then the Devils may be worth a midseason wager to win the Presidents’ Trophy.

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New York Rangers (+1100) at FanDuel

After losing to the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals, the New York Rangers entered the year with revenge on their mind after bringing back a majority of their core that led them to a deep run in the playoffs. Their offense has been a force two games into the season, outpacing the rest of the league in Expected Goals For by being the only team to average over four Expected Goals per game.

While their offense has been the best unit in the league, their defense has struggled as they currently rank below league average in Expected Goals Against in All Situations. Until their defense can elevate their level of play, the Rangers will continue to play in high variance contests which hurts their chances of stringing together a win streak to compete for the Presidents’ Trophy. Pass on the Rangers current odds or now, but continue to monitor their defense in case they round back into form.

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Colorado Avalanche (+1200) at Caesars

Like the Edmonton Oilers, the Colorado Avalanche have also had a rough start to their year with two embarrassing losses to the Vegas Golden Knights and Columbus Blue Jackets. Their offense managed to score four goals in each loss, yet their defense conceded six goals to the Blue Jackets and a startling eight goals to the Golden Knights.

Their lack of defensive production was a thorn in their side last season, routinely collapsing against opposing pressure while their own front line had to bail them out. While two games is hardly enough to put too much stock into, it already looks like the Avs are on the same trajectory as last year. With that said, the Avs defense is averaging only 2.65 Expected Goals Against in All Situations which indicates positive regression may be coming their way in the near future.

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Who Will Win the Presidents’ Trophy - My Pick

Dallas Stars (+900) at BetMGM

Entering the year projected to be one of the top contenders for the Presidents’ Trophy, the Dallas Stars have managed to leap over the Edmonton Oilers for first on the oddsboard in some sportsbooks after a quick 2-0 start. They opened their year with a thrilling win over the new look Nashville Predators before shutting out the New York Islanders 3-0.

While their 2-0 start is encouraging, the Dallas Stars are flirting with danger when looking at their advanced stats. In two games played, the Stars offense currently ranks near dead last in Expected Goals For in All Situations while their defense ranks below league average in Expected Goals Against. Granted two games is not enough to raise any red flags, yet the Stars will need to elevate their level of play should they want to lead the league in total points to win the Presidents’ Trophy.

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Who Won the Presidents’ Trophy in 2023/2024?

The New York Rangers won the Presidents’ Trophy in 2023-2024, claiming their fourth total title.

Presidents’ Trophy History

While winning the Presidents’ Trophy has shown who has been the best team in the regular season, it has hardly translated to the playoffs as only eight teams have won the Stanley Cup in the same year. The Chicago Blackhawks were the last team to win the Presidents’ Trophy and the Stanley Cup in the same year, winning both titles back in 2012-2013. As for who has won the most Presidents’ Trophy awards, the Detroit Red Wings lead the league with six total titles.

Past Presidents’ Trophy Winners

How to Choose the Best Sportsbook for Betting on the Presidents’ Trophy Winner

When making a wager on the Presidents’ Trophy award market, it’s vital to get 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 Dallas Stars to win the Presidents’ Trophy, their odds can be found as low as +650 at Caesars and as high as +900 at BetMGM. That is a difference of $250 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 ahead of the NHL season. Caesars Sportsbook for example is giving new users up to $1,000 back in the form of bonus bets should they lose their first wager after creating an account with the WSN promo code WSN1000.

How to Read President’s Trophy Winner Odds

Before making any type of wager, it’s important to know how listed odds work. Should you bet the Stars to win the Presidents’ Trophy at their current odds of +900, then a $100 wager would profit you $900 should they lead the league in total points. Should you wait to see if they get off to a 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.