Florida Panthers favored to win Stanley Cup 2025

The NHL regular season is nearing its end, and the playoff picture is becoming clearer. Key players like Mikko Rantanen, Brad Marchand, and Brock Nelson have joined new teams and are now settling in. These changes have led to significant shifts in betting odds. SportsLine expert Jimmie Kaylor has analyzed the current odds and trends from BetMGM. He has shared his top picks for the Stanley Cup and individual player awards. Recently, Kaylor correctly predicted that Nathan MacKinnon would be the first goal scorer in the 4 Nations Face-Off Final, which helped bettors win big. Currently, the Colorado Avalanche are the most popular pick at BetMGM, closely followed by the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs. The Florida Panthers started as favorites to win the Cup again and remain in that position. However, the Oilers, coming off a strong performance last season, are considered a good bet at odds of 7-1. In the race for the Hart Trophy, Connor Hellebuyck has recently become the frontrunner. However, Nathan MacKinnon, leading the Avalanche in scoring, is also a valuable bet at +350. For the James Norris Trophy, Cale Makar is expected to win again, though betting on him at -650 is less appealing unless betting a larger amount. The Calder Trophy race features Macklin Celebrini, who has impressed as a rookie. With 50 points so far, he is likely to win, but his odds of -145 offer little value at the moment. Lane Hutson is also in the running, but Celebrini's lead is significant. For more NHL insights, bettors can check out expert picks from SportsLine.