2025 Stanley Cup Futures Odds: Everything You Need To Know

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

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Stanley Cup odds for 2024-25 have been on the board since June, even before the Florida Panthers lifted the 2023-24 trophy. But with the calendar now in mid-February, interest is picking up.

The Edmonton Oilers remain atop odds to win the Stanley Cup, followed closely by the Carolina Hurricanes. And with 10 franchises at +1300 or shorter, it's a wide-open race.

Here's everything you need to know about 2024-25 Stanley Cup odds: action, line movement and betting trends. Check back regularly for updates and use our BetMGM bonus code to get the most out of your action.

2025 Stanley Cup Odds

Drilling Oilers

Edmonton lost the 2024 Stanley Cup Final best-of-7 series 4-3 to Florida. But the Oilers made an impressive comeback in that series, after trailing 3-0.

BetMGM opened Edmonton as the +1000 second choice in 2024-25 Stanley Cup futures odds, just behind Florida (+900). But by the time the season began, the Oilers were +850 favorites.

Now, Edmonton is into +575, with a solid 34-17-4 record (72 points). The Oilers are No. 1 in ticket count at BetMGM.

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Trending Teams

As Alex Ovechkin doggedly pursues Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record, the Washington Capitals are surging up the board in BetMGM's Stanley Cup odds.

Ovechkin now has 879 career goals, just 15 behind Gretzky. And the Capitals (36-11-8) have 80 points, atop the Eastern Conference and No. 2 in the league.

So it's no surprise that Washington is a trendy team at the moment.

"The Capitals have of course been the story of the season. They went from +8000 preseason to +1100 today," BetMGM's Christian Cipollini.

And the Caps opened last June at an even-more-distant +10000 (100/1). Washington is fifth in a crowded field near the top of Stanley Cup futures odds. The Capitals are No. 8 in tickets and up to No. 5 in money.

Cipollini also pointed out the Winnipeg Jets (39-14-3), who lead the league with 81 points. The Jets are on fire of late, winning eight in a row through games of Feb. 13.

"The Jets have moved a bunch, [out] to +2800 at one point to +1300 now," Cipollini said.

Winnipeg is the co-ninth choice in BetMGM's odds to win the Stanley Cup.

Rangers Danger

On the flip side, the New York Rangers are going the wrong way, though they've seen a lot of action. New York opened +1200 and slid out as far as +4000.

The Rangers (27-24-4, 58 points) have rebounded a bit, now at +3300, good for 14th in Stanley Cup odds. New York is No. 5 in ticket count, but sits No. 1 in money at BetMGM.

"The majority of the money on the Rangers came before the season started. There are some bettors taking the high price and hoping for a turnaround, but not many," Cipollini said. "The Rangers do not look good at all this season."

Ticket Takers and Money Makers

As noted above, favored Edmonton is No. 1 in tickets in BetMGM's Stanley Cup futures market. The Toronto Maple Leafs are No. 2 in tickets, followed closely by the Vegas Golden Knights, Colorado Avalanche and New York Rangers.

New York checks in at No. 1 in money, followed by Winnipeg and Edmonton. Toronto and the Dallas Stars round out the top five.

Toronto (33-20-2, 68 points) is the +1200 co-sixth choice with the New Jersey Devils and Golden Knights. Dallas (35-18-2, 72 points) is the +900 fourth choice.

So who is BetMGM rooting for and against at this point?

"We do not want the Oilers, Capitals, Maple Leafs, Rangers or Canadiens," Cipollini said. "Of realistic teams, the Panthers, Hurricanes and Devils would be our best options."

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Florida winning the Cup last season worked out great for BetMGM, and the Panthers are certainly in the mix this season. Florida (34-20-3, 71 points) is the +850 third choice, behind only Edmonton and +650 second choice Carolina (33-19-4).

While the Canadiens are a loser for BetMGM, they also aren't a concern at this point. Montreal (25-26-5, 55 points) is a +20000 long shot to lift the Cup.

Flying Under the Radar

Cipollini pointed to two of the aforementioned teams that are worth a look in Stanley Cup odds for 2025..

"That would be the Panthers and Hurricanes for me," Cipollini said. "I feel like I bring up these two teams often, as they don't tend to take bets. But over the past few years, they both have been very good.

Carolina recently ripped had a 6-1 surge, but cooled off a bit of late, losing three of four through games of Feb. 13. Florida has won five of its last six.

"I think the Panthers have a very good chance at repeating," he said. "We just don't tend to take bets on the Panthers or the Hurricanes. But both are very good teams."

Carolina is No. 6 in bet count and No. 8 in money for BetMGM's Stanley Cup futures. Florida is 10th in bets and and money.

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Patrick Everson

Patrick Everson is a senior reporter for VegasInsider. Based in Las Vegas since 1994, he's worked in the sports betting journalism/content space for more than a decade. He's most known for his deep roster of contacts behind sportsbook counters, providing readers and viewers with the ins-and-outs of how events are being bet. He's also a thought leader in the sports betting space, often appearing on or moderating panels at national conferences. More from Patrick Everson