Hart Trophy Odds 2025: Draisaitl Back on Top, Just Ahead of Hellebuyck

Leon Draisaitl is back on top of the Hart Trophy odds leaderboard, overtaking Connor Hellebuyck as we enter the stretch run.

Gary Pearson

Last updated: April 2, 2025 1:10 AM EDT • 5 min read

Hart Trophy Odds 2025: Draisaitl the Favorite, Hellebuyck Just Behind — Pictured: Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl celebrates after scoring his 50th goal of the season. Photo by Perry Nelson via Imagn Images

Leon Draisaitl triumphantly returned from injury and is back on top of the Hart Trophy odds leaderboard at our NHL betting sites with the end of the regular season in sight.

Connor Hellebuyck, receiving the second-shortest odds, is right in the mix and has every chance of becoming the first goaltender to win the coveted accolade in 10 years. Nikita Kucherov is back in the race after a prolific period, albeit as an outsider, while Nathan MacKinnon is receiving the third-shortest odds.

🏆 Hart Trophy odds 2025

Hart Trophy odds from our best sports betting sites.

Some recent Hart Trophy odds news and notes:

Draisaitl's odds shortened from +425 to -130 over the last two weeks
Kucherov is the new leader in scoring, overtaking MacKinnon on April 1
Draisaitl is the Rocket Richard Trophy odds runaway favorite and leads the NHL in goals, nine ahead of William Nylander
Hellebuyck's odds lengthened from -189 to +140 over the last two weeks

Hart Trophy favorites 2025

🇩🇪 Leon Draisaitl Hart Trophy odds (-130)

Draisaitl scored his 50th and 51st goals in his first game back from a four-game injury. It's as if he didn't miss any time at all, as Draisaitl's odds shortened substantially over the last two weeks, moving from +425 to -130.

The 29-year-old has taken the lead in Edmonton, out-performing Connor McDavid for large portions of the season. While the Oilers' Stanley Cup odds have been sliding for over two months, Draisaitl's play has not. He's in pole position to win his second Hart Trophy, and his defensive improvements are a key contributing factor.

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Best odds: -130 via DraftKings | Implied probability: 56.52%

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✈️ Connor Hellebuyck Hart Trophy odds (+140)

2025 Hart Trophy odds. — Pictured: Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck makes a blocker save. Photo by James Carey Lauder via Imagn Images

The Vezina Trophy odds runaway favorite has been spectacular this season, and he's oh-so close to becoming the first goaltender to win in a decade.

He leads most statistical categories and is way out in front in wins. Logan Thompson stuck with Hellebuyck's goals saved above expected numbers for an extended period before falling off recently.

That inevitability has Hellebuyck way in front of that category, too. And it's important, as it showcases a netminder's ability to stop high-danger chances.

For me, there's no person more important to his team. While this race is far from over, Hellebuyck has given himself an excellent chance of prevailing. I've backed him since the start of the season, and I hope anyone who tailed the pick way back when is deservingly rewarded.

Best odds: +140 via DraftKings | Implied probability: 41.67%

Hart Trophy opening odds

Connor McDavid: +175
Nathan MacKinnon: +700
Auston Matthews: +800
Jack Hughes: +1100
Nikita Kucherov: +2000
Leon Draisaitl: +2000
Kirill Kaprizov: +2000
David Pastrnak: +2000
Cale Makar: +4000
Connor Bedard: +4000

How to bet on Hart Trophy futures odds

The first thing to do is sign up for one of our best sports betting apps. After doing so, navigate to the NHL section and select "futures" or "Awards," where you'll find various markets and betting odds.

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How to read Hart Trophy futures odds

Reading Hart Trophy odds is straightforward. Odds are usually presented in a format like +500 or -200. Positive odds (e.g., +500) show how much profit you’d make on a $100 bet.

For example, a $100 bet at +500 odds would win you $500, plus your original $100 stake, totaling $600. Negative odds (e.g., -200) indicate how much you need to bet to win $100. So, a $200 bet at -200 odds would win you $100, plus your $200 stake, totaling $300.

These odds also reflect the probability of a team winning the championship. Lower odds (e.g., +300) suggest a higher likelihood, while higher odds (e.g., +2000) indicate a lower probability.

Sportsbooks adjust these odds based on performance, injuries, trades, and betting patterns.

Hart Trophy FAQs

Who is the Hart Trophy favorite?

Leon Draisaitl is the Hart Trophy odds favorite, trading at -130. Those represent a 56.52% implied win probability via our odds calculator.

Who won the Hart Trophy last year?

Nathan MacKinnon won the 2023-24 Hart Trophy after opening the season at +1000. It was his first Hart Trophy victory.

When will the Hart Trophy be decided?

Last season's Hart Trophy winner was announced at the NHL Awards ceremony on June 27, 2024. The Hart Trophy winner is always announced after the Stanley Cup Final, so a similar timeline is expected for the 2024-25 winner.

Who has won the most Hart Trophy awards?

Wayne Gretzky won the Hart Trophy nine times, three more than second place Gordie Howe (6).

Which active player has won the most Hart Trophy awards?

Connor McDavid and Alexander Ovechkin each have won three Hart Trophies, the most of all active players.

Who was the last defenseman to win the Hart Trophy?

Chris Pronger won the Hart Trophy with the St. Louis Blues in 2000, the last defenseman to win the accolade.

Who was the last back-to-back Hart Trophy winner?

Alexander Ovechkin won the Hart Trophy in 2008 and 2009, the last back-to-back winner.

Who was the last goaltender to win the Hart Trophy?

Carey Price won the Hart Trophy in 2014-15, the last netminder to win the award.

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Gary Pearson

Gary Pearson has written professionally since 2010, focusing on sports betting since 2014. Before entering the sports betting space, he contributed to the Canadian Press, FanSided, the Hockey Writers, the Calgary Herald, and other publications. His work has also been featured in Sports Illustrated and Bleacher Report. Gary, who consumes sports like a blue whale devours plankton, has a penchant for writing predictions and analyses across several sports, including hockey, soccer, football, tennis, and more. He bets regularly, preferring single-game picks, props, and live betting. While there isn't a sport he has yet to dabble in, Gary prefers betting on soccer, hockey, and football. He studied at various post-secondary institutions, including the University of Calgary, SAIT Polytechnic, and Griffith University, located in Brisbane, Australia. Gary has a marketing degree and completed his bachelor's degree in journalism at Griffith University. He feels strongly that life experience is as essential as post-secondary education, helping formulate more accurate predictions and analyses. Gary believes that competing at a high level of amateur sports during his formative years helped him better understand an athlete's psyche and the nuances and complexities of a team's dynamic, both on and off the playing surface. He feels that knowledge is immeasurably important when offering his analytical expertise. He has lived on five continents and currently resides in Canada.