Vezina Trophy Odds, Predictions, Best Bets 2024/25: Hellebuyck’s Odds to Win His Second Straight Award Continue to Grow

• Connor Hellebuyck is the heavy betting favorite to win the 2024-2025 Vezina Trophy award

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

• The Dallas Stars defense ranks top-15 in Expected Goals Against in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play

After Filip Gustavsson went through a cold stretch of play, Connor Hellebuyck has seen his odds to win the 2024-2025 Vezina Trophy award drastically grow. Even with the Jets defense steadily regressing in Expected Goals Against in All Situations, Hellebuyck has managed to maintain his high marks in net as he leads the league in Goals Against per game and in Save Percentage. Should his back line round back into form, then Hellebuyck will have a great opportunity to win his third Vezina Trophy award.

Speaking of Gustavsson, the Minnesota Wild goalie is still in contention for the Vezina Trophy award as his current odds imply. Even after a cold stretch of play, Gustavsson is ranked near the top of the board in Goals Against per game and in Save Percentage. Gustavsson also gets the benefit of playing behind one of the best back lines in the league as the Wild defense currently ranks third overall in Expected Goals Against in All Situations with an average of 2.68 Expected Goals Against per game.

Vezina Trophy Odds 2024/25

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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 (-245) at Caesars

Since entering the year listed as the betting favorite to win the 2024-2025 Vezina Trophy, the Winnipeg Jets Connor Hellebuyck has lived up to preseason expectations as he has seen his odds climb up to as high as -400 to win his second straight award. Should Hellebuyck win the Vezina Trophy this season, then he would be just the 13th goalie to win three or more awards in their career.

Unfortunately for Hellebuyck, negative regression looms large as his back line continues to regress in Expected Goals Against in All Situations. With his defenseman giving him minimal coverage, Hellebuyck will struggle to maintain his current marks in Goals Against per game while walling off an uptick in opposing Shots on Goal being sent towards their net. With regression looming large, now is the time to hedge your bets if you bet on Hellebuyck earlier in the year.

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Filip Gustavsson (+320) at FanDuel

After rivaling Connor Hellebuyck for the top spot on the oddsboard, the Minnesota Wild goalie has seen the gap between the two steadily grow as Gustavsson is in the midst of a cold stretch of play. During his slump, Gustavsson has steadily dropped down the board in Goals Against per game which has weakened his case for winning his first career Vezina Trophy award. His slump has also directly affected the team as a whole as the Winnipeg Jets have steadily pulled away in the Central division standings.

Unlike Hellebuyck, Gustavsson gets the benefit of playing behind one of the best back lines in the league as the Wild currently rank third overall in Expected Goals Against in All Situations with an average of 2.68 Expected Goals Against per game. With his back line lessening the quality of opposing Shots on Goal, Gustavsson will have a great opportunity to break out of his slump and round back into dominant form. If you bet on Hellebuyck earlier in the year, then consider hedging some of your bet on Gustavsson.

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Linus Ullmark (+2400) at FanDuel

Since being traded away to the Ottawa Senators, the former Boston Bruin has had no issue with maintaining his high level of play in his new home as Linus Ullmark is currently averaging just 2.38 Goals Against per game and a .915 Save Percentage. Boston’s front office may be kicking themselves for their decision as Ullmark is comfortably ahead of his former teammate Jeremy Swayman in both goalie metrics.

His level of play is even more impressive when you factor in the Senators defense as their back line gives him minimal support in his efforts of walling off shots towards their net. As of writing, the Senators defense ranks 16th overall in Expected Goals Against in All Situations with an average of 3.03 Expected Goals Against per game. Until his back line drastically elevates their level of play and helps lessen the quality of opposing Shots on Goal being sent at him, then pass on Ullmark’s current odds to win the Vezina Trophy.

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Who Will Win the Vezina Trophy - My Pick 

Jake Oettinger (+9000) at FanDuel

Just when Jake Oettinger was starting to get back into a rhythm, the Dallas Stars goalie fell hard back down to reality after an underwhelming outing against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Fortunately for Oettinger, the Stars goalie still ranks near the top of the board in Goals Against per game and in Save Percentage which helps limit the damage done in regard to his chances of winning the Vezina Trophy award.

Oettinger also gets the benefit of playing behind a productive back line as the Stars defense currently ranks top-15 in Expected Goals Against in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play. With his back line smothering opposing shot attempts at a high rate, Oettinger is in a great position to quickly round back into form and salvage his hopes of winning the award. With regression looming over a few of the top contenders, sprinkle a small wager on Oettinger at his current inflated odds before they drastically decline.

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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

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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 +9000, then a $100 wager would profit you $9,000 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.