Hart Memorial Trophy Odds: McDavid Remains In Front
The NHL season is less than a month old and you can already make a strong case for certain players in the odds to win the Hart Trophy. There are several big names that sit atop the oddsboard, starting with Connor McDavid of the Oilers, who currently has the best odds to win the Hart, awarded to the NHL’s most valuable player.
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Online sportsbook Bovada has released Hart Trophy odds with McDavid grabbing the top spot at +200. He’s followed by Nathan MacKinnon (+400), Artemi Panarin (+900), Auston Matthews (+900), Jack Eichel (+1100), Leon Draisaitl (+1100) and Mitch Marner (+1100) to round out the top choices on the oddsboard.
Who are the NHL Hart Trophy Betting Favorites?
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | +200 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | +400 |
| Artemi Panarin | +900 |
| Auston Matthews | +900 |
| Jack Eichel | +1100 |
| Leon Draisaitl | +1100 |
| Mitch Marner | +1100 |
| Brayden Point | +1200 |
| Mikko Rantanen | +2000 |
| Elias Pettersson | +2000 |
| Alexander Ovechkin | +2000 |
| David Pastrnak | +2000 |
| Brad Marchand | +2500 |
| Steven Stamkos | +2500 |
| Sebastian Aho | +2500 |
| Sidney Crosby | +2500 |
Odds as of February 10 at [ol-sportsbook-bp:48:Bovada:26:Bodog
Can Anyone Catch McDavid?
Connor McDavid is the face of the NHL and he’s certainly showing that with his play on the ice. McDavid has 27 points in his team’s first 15 games, putting him on pace for over 100 points in a shortened 56-game season. Every time he’s on the ice, it’s must-watch TV with his game-breaking speed and dynamic offense.
Early favorite goal of the year Connor McDavid Coast to coast. Combination Paul Coffey & Mario Lemieux pic.twitter.com/4ejqN4KGfs
— Bob Pompeani (@KDPomp) February 1, 2021
McDavid has surprisingly only won one Hart Trophy in his career, and that came back in 2017. The Oilers struggle defensively and their goaltending is subpar at best, so Edmonton’s playoff hopes rest squarely on the shoulders of McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. If the Oilers qualify for the postseason playing in the North Division, it will be due in large part to McDavid, who will probably lead the league in points.
He’s been the betting favorite to win the Hart since the preseason, with his odds opening at +500 before moving to +375 and now +200. It’s still worth putting money on him because he is the likeliest candidate to take home the league’s MVP award.
Matthews Provides Great Value
Auston Matthews had his best statistical season last year, putting up 47 goals in just 70 games and finishing with a career-best 80 points. This year, head coach Sheldon Keefe has kept Matthews on a line with Mitch Marner, a combination that perfectly fits both of their games. Matthews leads the NHL with 11 goals in 12 games and is on pace to score 50 goals even in the drastically shortened season.
Auston Matthews extended his goal streak to seven games and has found the back of the net in each of his last eight appearances.
Only two players in the last 25 years have had a longer run of consecutive games played with a goal. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/X8wAXTFp0m
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) February 9, 2021
At +900 odds to win the Hart Trophy, he is a legitimate candidate to rival McDavid and any other player in the league for this prestigious award. The Maple Leafs are the favorites to win the North Division and they’re also among the favorites to win the Stanley Cup. If Matthews continues this torrid pace, he should be heavily considered as one of the players up for the MVP by the end of the season.
