Vezina Trophy Odds, Predictions, Best Bets 2025: Hellebuyck’s Odds Continue to Grow

• Connor Hellebuyck leads the league in average Goals Against per game and in Save Percentage

• Filip Gustavsson is averaging a .863 Save Percentage in the month of January

• Winnipeg’s defense ranks top-10 in Expected Goals Against in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play

Heading into the second half of the regular season, the Winnipeg Jets Connor Hellebuyck is listed as the heavy betting favorite to win his second straight Vezina Trophy award. The Jets star goalie has been dominant as he currently leads the league in average Goals Against per game and in Save Percentage. Even when his defense was going through a cold stretch of play, that did not stop Hellebuyck from sustaining his high marks in net while racking up the wins in the process.

As for the rest of the contenders, Logan Thompson has started to climb up the oddsboard as he has played a critical role in Washington’s success this season as the Capitals are the current front runners for the Presidents’ Trophy. Minnesota’s Filip Gustavsson meanwhile has struggled to recapture the same success he had earlier in the year after making his return from injury as the Wild goalie is currently averaging a horrific .863 Save Percentage in the month of January.

Vezina Trophy Odds 2025

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Vezina Trophy Predictions and Favorites to Win 

Even with his back line steadily regressing, the Winnipeg Jets Connor Hellebuyck has continued to play at a very high level.

Connor Hellebuyck (-2200) at Caesars

At the halfway point of the season, it looks like the Vezina Trophy is Connor Hellebuyck’s to lose as he is listed as the heavy betting favorite to win the award. The Winnipeg Jets star goalie has been dominant in his starts this season as he is currently averaging an astonishing 2.02 Goals Against per game and a .927 Save Percentage while leading the league in total wins as well.

Better yet for Hellebuyck’s chances of winning the Vezina Trophy, the Jets have seemingly broken out of their slump and are climbing back up the board in Expected Goals Against in All Situations. With better coverage in front of him, Hellebuyck is in a favorable position to sustain his high marks in net and further strengthen his claim for the award. Should you have wagered on Hellebuyck to win the Vezina Trophy earlier in the year, then there is no need to hedge your bet as he is the clear cut favorite to win the award.

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Logan Thompson (+1400) at FanDuel

With the Washington Capitals leading the league in total points, the spotlight for the 2024-2025 Vezina Trophy award has started to shine on Logan Thompson as he has been instrumental in their success this season. As of writing, the Capitals starting goalie is 22-2-3 in his 27 starts while averaging 2.09 Goals Against per game and a .925 Save Percentage.

Unfortunately for Thompson, negative regression looms large as the Capitals back line have struggled to defend their net over the past few weeks of play. Once ranked top-10 in Expected Goals Against in All Situations, the Capitals defense now resides in the bottom half of the board as opposing offenses have started to generate a higher amount of Shots on Goal towards their net. Until their defense rounds back into form, then pass on Thompson’s current odds to win the Vezina Trophy award.

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Filip Gustavsson (+4000) at BetMGM

Since returning from injury, Filip Gustavsson has struggled to round back into form as the Wild goalie is currently averaging 4.35 Goals Against per game and a .863 Save Percentage in the month of January. His recent cold stretch of play has drastically hurt his chances of winning the Vezina Trophy as he is now ranked as low as 15th in average Goals Against per game this season.

While the Vezina Trophy is most likely out of Gustavsson’s reach, his production will still play a key role in Minnesota’s ability to compete for the Central division title. Luckily for the struggling goalie, he gets the benefit of playing behind a productive back line as the Wild defense ranks top-10 in Expected Goals Against in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play. Should their suffocating coverage help Gustavsson round back into form, then expect the Wild to remain in contention for the division title.

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Who Will Win the Vezina Trophy - My Pick 

Jake Oettinger (+20000) at Caesars

After going through a brief cold stretch of play, Jake Oettinger has managed to quickly round back into form as the Dallas Stars starting goalie is averaging just 1.86 Goals Against per game and a .928 Save percentage in the month of January. His recent play has helped him remain near the top of the board in average Goals Against per game as well as reside in the top two in total wins.

Heading into the second half of the season, Oettinger is in a great position to sustain his high level of play as he anchors behind a back line who ranks third overall in Expected Goals Against in All Situations. His individual production is vital as his play in net helps limit the amount of variance in the Stars contests, increasing their chances of competing for the Stanley Cup. At his inflated odds, sprinkle a small wager on Oettinger to win the Vezina Trophy as he continues to rival Hellebuyck in most key metrics.

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Who Won the Vezina Trophy in 2023/2024?

The Winnipeg Jets Connor Hellebuyck won the Vezina Trophy in 2023-2024.

Vezina Trophy History

Originally awarded to the goalie who ended the year with the least amount of goals scored against his team, the criteria for the Vezina Trophy changed in 1981 and is now awarded to who receives the most votes by the 32 general managers. Dominik Hasek currently leads the league for the most Vezina Trophy titles since the change in criteria, winning the award six times. Connor Hellebuyck was the last goalie to win the award, claiming his second title in a span of five years.

Past Vezina Trophy Winners

How to Choose the Best Sportsbook for Betting on the Vezina Trophy Winner

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How to Read Vezina Trophy Winner Odds

Before making a wager on the Vezina Trophy market, it’s vital to know how listed odds work. Should you bet Jake Oettinger to win the award at his current odds of +20000, then a $100 wager would profit you $20,000 if he wins the Vezina Trophy. Should you wait to see if he gets off to a hot start and is listed with a minus sign in front of his odds (ex: -130), then you would need to wager $130 to profit $100.