NHL Western Conference Odds & Predictions 2025: Stars and Oilers on a Course to Meet Again

• The Edmonton Oilers are listed as the betting favorite to win their second straight conference title

• The Winnipeg Jets currently lead the Western Conference with 65 total points

• Dallas ranks top-4 in Expected Goals For and Expected Goals Against in All Situations

After facing off against each other in last year’s Western Conference Finals, the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars are on a crash course to meet up once again as both teams have started to round back into dominant form. Heading into the second half of the season, the Stars and Oilers rank top-6 in Expected Goals For and Expected Goals Against in All Situations. Their goalie play has also improved throughout the year, giving them the production they need to help limit the amount of variance in their contests.

As for the rest of the contenders, negative regression looms large over the Vegas Golden Knights as their defense continues to drop down the board in Expected Goals Against in All Situations. Even with their goalies playing at a high level, their back line’s lack of coverage leaves them vulnerable to falling into a slump. The Colorado Avalanche meanwhile continue to terrorize opposing back lines as their star-studded offense generates high-quality scoring opportunities at a consistent rate.

NHL Western Conference Championship Odds 

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Rest of the conference listed at +1000 or higher

NHL Western Conference Championship Predictions and Favorites to Win 

After retaining their stars, oddsmakers believe the Oilers are in a position to be the first back-to-back Western Conference champions since the Red Wings did it in 2008-2009.

Edmonton Oilers (+350) at Caesars

After going 8-2-0 in their last 10 games, the Edmonton Oilers have tied the Vegas Golden Knights for first place in the Pacific division standings. Not only have they revived their hopes of winning the division title, but they have also strengthened their chances of securing one of the three auto berths for the playoffs. Finishing in the top-3 in the division is vital as it allows you to avoid having to compete with the rest of the Western Conference for one of the two wildcard spots.

Edmonton’s future looks bright as they head into the back half of the regular season ranked top-6 in Expected Goals For and Expected Goals Against in All Situations. Even their starting goalie Stuart Skinner has managed to elevate his level of play as he continues to climb up the rankings in average Goals Against per game. Should Skinner continue to improve and help limit the amount of variance in their contests, then the Oilers will be in a great position to win their second straight Western Conference title.

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Colorado Avalanche (+600) at Caesars

Even though the Avs back line continues to dip down the board in Expected Goals Against in All Situations, that has not stopped their newly acquired goalie Mackenzie Blackwood from playing at a high level. As of writing, Blackwood is ranked 14th overall in Goals Against per game with an average 2.54 while generating a Save Percentage of .918.

Should Colorado’s back line manage to shake out of their slump, then the Avs will be well-equipped to make a deep run in the playoffs. Especially with their offense playing at a high level as they rank top-10 in Expected Goals For in All Situations. Nathan MacKinnon has played a major role in their high marks on offense as the reigning Hart Memorial Trophy winner currently leads the league in total points. Pass on the Avs for now, but be prepared to lay a mid season wager in case their back line rounds back into form.

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Vegas Golden Knights (+600) at FanDuel

Speaking of a lack of defensive production, the Vegas Golden Knights have dipped down the board in Expected Goals Against in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play over the past few weeks of play as their back line continues to struggle with smothering opposing shot attempts. Even with their pair of goalies playing at a high level, negative regression looms large as they are tasked with walling off an alarming amount of Shots on Goal on a nightly basis.

Even with their defense in a slump, the Golden Knights have managed to remain competitive as their offense ranks fifth overall in Expected Goals For in All Situations with an average of 3.39 Expected Goals per game. Their offense fields plenty of playmakers who excel at creating high quality scoring opportunities as 9 players average more than 0.25 Expected Goals per game. Still, until their defense can drastically elevate their level of play, then pass on the Golden Knights to win the conference title.

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Who Will Win the Western Conference Championship - My Pick 

Dallas Stars (+500) at Caesars

Even though Dallas is in fifth place in the Western Conference standings, oddsmakers still believe that the Stars are one of the best teams in the conference as their current placement on the oddsboard implies. Their high level of play on both sides of the ice backs up their belief as the Stars enter the second half of the season ranked top-4 in Expected Goals For and Expected Goals Against in All Situations.

Better yet for the Stars' hopes of making a run to the Stanley Cup, their starting goalie Jake Oettinger has managed to play at a very high level as he is currently averaging just 2.30 Goals Against per game while generating a .912 Save Percentage. His high level of play in net has helped Dallas limit the amount of variance in their contests, increasing their chances of securing the win. With elite production at all three areas of the ice, the Stars are in a great position to win the Western Conference title.

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Who Won the NHL Western Conference Championship in 2023/2024?

The Edmonton Oilers won the Western Conference in 2023-2024, claiming their 8th conference title.

NHL Western Conference History

Since its inception in 1982, the Western Conference has been dominated by the Edmonton Oilers as they currently lead the West with eight total conference championships in 11 appearances. Even as one of the betting favorites to win the West this season, history has shown that it is not easy to repeat as a conference champion as no one has done it since the Detroit Red Wings did it back in 2008-2009.

Past MHL Western Conference Winners

How to Choose the Best Sportsbook for Betting on the NHL Western Conference Championship

When making a wager on the Western Conference Championship futures market, it’s important to have access to as many sportsbooks as you can get. This gives you the ability to lineshop as odds can drastically vary for the conference winner. The Dallas Stars for example can be found as low as +420 at FanDuel and as high as +500 at Caesars to win the Western Conference. That is a difference of $80 in profit for a $100 bettor.

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How to Read NHL Western Conference Winner Odds

When making any type of wager, it’s vital to know how listed odds work. Should you bet the Stars to win the conference at their current odds of +500, then a $100 wager would profit you $500 if they win the Western Conference. Should you decide to wait and see if they make it to the Western Conference Finals and are listed with a minus sign in front of their number (ex: -130), then you would need to wager $130 to profit $100 if they win the Western Conference.