NHL Odds
Best NHL odds right now split by book: across a sampled set of moneyline and puck-line markets, DraftKings holds the top price on 54.0% of NHL lines (1,068 markets sampled) at an average margin of 4.25%. Fanatics is next on value (41.8% best-price share, 4.25% margin), followed by Caesars (36.2%) and FanDuel (36.1%). Margin — the hold built into the two-way price — is where the real cost sits: BetRivers runs the widest at 6.35%, while DraftKings and Fanatics sit tightest near 4.25%. Below are current best prices on upcoming fixtures, Stanley Cup outright odds, and how the nine books rank.
Upcoming matches
NHL betting odds: upcoming fixtures
Best moneyline prices we currently list for early-season NHL games, decimal format, with the book posting the top number on each side:
- Carolina Hurricanes vs Florida Panthers — Hurricanes 1.81 (BetRivers), Panthers 2.10 (DraftKings)
- Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montréal Canadiens — Leafs 1.91 (BetMGM), Canadiens 1.95 (DraftKings)
- Boston Bruins vs New York Rangers — Bruins 1.85 (FanDuel), Rangers 2.15 (Caesars)
- Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks — Oilers 1.38 (DraftKings), Canucks 3.45 (BetRivers)
- Vegas Golden Knights vs Chicago Blackhawks — Knights 1.40 (DraftKings), Blackhawks 3.20 (FanDuel)
- Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins — Flyers 1.80 (Caesars), Penguins 2.14 (DraftKings)
- Colorado Avalanche vs Los Angeles Kings — Avalanche 1.60 (BetRivers), Kings 2.65 (Caesars)
- Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres — Blue Jackets 2.00 (Caesars), Sabres 1.91 (DraftKings)
- New Jersey Devils vs Philadelphia Flyers — Devils 1.70 (DraftKings), Flyers 2.20 (DraftKings)
- New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning — Rangers 2.20 (DraftKings), Lightning 1.70 (DraftKings)
The top price rarely sits at one book. DraftKings shows up on both sides of the Devils–Flyers and Rangers–Lightning games, but the Oilers underdog price (Canucks 3.45) is best at BetRivers and the Bruins favourite (1.85) at FanDuel. On heavy favourites like Edmonton (1.38) and Vegas (1.40) the difference between books narrows to a few cents; on underdogs the spread is wider, which is where shopping lines pays most.
NHL winner odds — Stanley Cup outright
Current NHL outright odds for the Stanley Cup, decimal, top price and the book posting it (across 3 books sampled per selection):
- Florida Panthers — 7.50 (BetMGM)
- Carolina Hurricanes — 9.00 (BetMGM)
- Colorado Avalanche — 9.50 (BetRivers)
- Edmonton Oilers — 11.00 (FanDuel)
- Vegas Golden Knights — 13.00 (FanDuel)
- Tampa Bay Lightning — 14.00 (FanDuel)
- Minnesota Wild — 16.00 (BetRivers)
- Dallas Stars — 18.00 (BetMGM)
- Washington Capitals — 18.00 (BetMGM)
- Montréal Canadiens — 26.00 (FanDuel)
The Panthers are the market NHL favourites at 7.50, with Carolina and Colorado clustered near 9.00–9.50. Note where the best futures prices sit versus the best game prices: BetMGM leads several outright markets (Florida, Carolina, Dallas, Washington) even though it ranks low on moneyline best-price share (19.9%). FanDuel and BetRivers carry the top price on the mid-tier contenders. Outright books shift these numbers game to game as results come in — check the futures page for movement before committing.
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Market Movers
Why the value ranking looks like this
The ranking is driven by two measured numbers, not opinion.
Best-price share is how often a book posts the top price in a sampled market set. DraftKings tops NHL at 54.0% (1,068 markets), meaning it held the highest price on more than half of sampled lines. Fanatics (41.8%, 466 sampled), Caesars (36.2%, 906) and FanDuel (36.1%, 596) form the next tier. BetRivers (28.3%) and BetMGM (19.9%) land the top price least often in this sample.
Average margin is the two-way hold — lower means more of the true probability is returned to the bettor. Fanatics (4.25%) and DraftKings (4.25%) run tightest, FanDuel 4.46%, BetMGM 5.21%, Caesars 5.27% and BetRivers widest at 6.35%. A 6.35% hold versus 4.25% is roughly two extra points of cost baked into every priced line, which compounds fast across an 82-game season.
On our editorial odds score bet365 rates 8.8, ahead of DraftKings (7.9) and FanDuel (7.8). bet365 carries the deepest market coverage (9.6) and live capability (9.4) in the set, though it isn't in the sampled NHL price data above. Treat the sampled metrics as the pricing evidence and the ratings as the broader coverage/feature assessment.
Books and features for NHL betting
All nine listed operators carry live NHL betting and a $10 minimum deposit, with withdrawals quoted at 0–24h.
- bet365 — Bet Builder, Cash Out, Live Streaming, Live Betting. App on iOS and Android. Odds score 8.8; live capability 9.4.
- DraftKings — Same Game Parlay, Cash Out, Fast Payout, Live Streaming. Top NHL best-price share (54.0%).
- FanDuel — Same Game Parlay, Cash Out, Fast Payout, Live Streaming. App score 9.3.
- Caesars — Same Game Parlay, Cash Out. 36.2% best-price share on NHL.
- BetMGM — Same Game Parlay, Cash Out, Live Streaming. Leads several Stanley Cup outright prices.
- BetRivers — Same Game Parlay, Fast Payout. Best withdrawals rating in group (8.6) but widest NHL margin.
- ESPN BET, Fanatics, Hard Rock Bet — Same Game Parlay across all three; Fanatics and Hard Rock add Fast Payout, ESPN BET adds Cash Out.
Payments common across the group include PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking, Visa and Play+, though the exact mix varies by book. For puck-line parlays and multi-leg NHL bets, Same Game Parlay is available at every book except bet365, which offers Bet Builder instead.
Legality and where you can bet
US sports betting is regulated state by state. An operator licensed in New Jersey is not automatically legal in another state — availability, minimum age and rules depend on your state regulator (NJ DGE, NYSGC, PGCB, MGCB and others). Minimum age is 21.
The books here operate under state licences in markets such as New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Colorado, Ohio, Illinois, Arizona, Virginia and Massachusetts. Which books show live NHL odds — and which prices you can actually take — depends on the state you're in. Confirm the operator is licensed in your state before you register.
FAQ
Which sportsbook has the best NHL odds?
On sampled NHL markets, DraftKings posts the top price most often at 54.0% best-price share (1,068 markets) with a 4.25% average margin. Fanatics is next at 41.8% and also runs a 4.25% margin. Because top prices shift by game and side, comparing multiple books per fixture still adds value.
What does average margin mean for NHL betting odds?
Margin is the hold built into the two-way price. In this sample it ranges from 4.25% (DraftKings, Fanatics) to 6.35% (BetRivers). Lower margin returns more of the true probability to the bettor, so a tighter-margin book gives better long-run value on the same game.
Who are the NHL winner favourites for the Stanley Cup?
The Florida Panthers lead the outright market at 7.50 (BetMGM), followed by the Carolina Hurricanes at 9.00 and the Colorado Avalanche at 9.50. Best futures prices are spread across BetMGM, FanDuel and BetRivers, so the top outright price is often at a different book than the top game price.
Where can I get the best underdog price on NHL fixtures?
Underdog prices vary more between books than favourites. In the current fixture set, DraftKings, Caesars, FanDuel and BetRivers each hold the top price on different underdogs — for example the Vancouver Canucks at 3.45 (BetRivers) and the Chicago Blackhawks at 3.20 (FanDuel). Line shopping matters most on longer prices.
Is NHL betting legal in my state?
It depends on your state. US sports betting is licensed state by state, and a book licensed in one state is not automatically legal in another. The listed operators run under state regulators in markets like New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan. Minimum age is 21. Confirm the book holds a licence in your state first.