Some of the greatest players to ever step foot in the NHL have had the honor of lifting the Conn Smythe Trophy, and the chase for that glory began on Saturday. All eyes will be on Stanley Cup odds, but the Conn Smythe odds are just as fun and volatile.
Connor McDavid showed why he draws the shortest NHL odds in Game 1 of the series between his Edmonton Oilers and the Los Angeles Kings. With the postseason in its infancy, I look at the latest Conn Smythe odds below.
2024 Conn Smythe Trophy odds
| Player | Position |  |
 |
 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Connor McDavid |
Center | +700 | +850 | +750 |
 Sebastian Aho |
Center | +1,500 | +1,700 | +1,600 |
 Artemi Panarin |
Left Wing | +1,500 | +1,900 | +1,600 |
 Sergei Bobrovsky |
Goaltender | +1,500 | +2,500 | +2,000 |
| Frederik Andersen |
Goaltender | +1,600 | +2,100 | +1,800 |
| Igor Shesterkin |
Goaltender | +1,600 | +1,800 | +1,600 |
| Jake Guentzel |
Center | +1,600 | +1,700 | +1,800 |
| Aleksander Barkov |
Center | +1,800 | +2,500 | +2,200 |
 David Pastrnak |
Right Wing | +2,000 | +3,000 | +2,500 |
 Nathan MacKinnon |
Center | +2,000 | +2,100 | +1,800 |
| Matthew Tkachuk |
Left Wing/Right Wing | +2,000 | +2,200 | +2,200 |
Odds as of 4-24-2024.
Latest Conn Smythe Trophy odds update
4/24/2024: Four games went on Tuesday, and no one was able to replicate the pure insanity that was McDavid's five-assist night. Sergei Bobrovsky's performance saw his odds move slightly from +1,800 to the 1,500 range, but as of now not a soul is close to McJesus on the odds board. The Oilers megastar will have a chance to build upon his point total in Game 2 tonight.
Previous Conn Smythe betting action
4/23/2024: The Edmonton Oilers didn't start their postseason journey until Monday night, but the extended layoff didn't result in any rust. Connor McDavid tallied five assists in the 7-4 win over the Los Angeles Kings, showing how insane he is as a playmaker. Goals will likely follow, but McDavid's brand of unselfish play is ultimately a net positive and he's the betting favorite to win the Conn Smythe because of it. However, the Carolina Hurricanes are the overall favorites in the Stanley Cup odds and feature several players near the top of the odds board. Sebastian Aho (still listed as long as 20/1) scored a goal and added a helper in Monday's 5-3 win over the Isles, including the game-tying mark in the third period.
4/21/2024: Only a couple of notable favorites saw opening-round action on Saturday. Frederik Andersen's odds (+1,400) are seeing a bit of early movement after stopping 33 of 34 shots in a 3-1 victory over the Isles. Meanwhile, David Pastrnak (also 14/1) assisted an empty-netter to help the Bruins put away the Leafs in Boston.
4/20/2024: It's not surprising to see stars like Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon at the top of the board, even if their respective teams aren't favored to hoist Lord Stanley's Cup. The Carolina Hurricanes are the Stanley Cup odds favorites, and that's part of the reason why they're got three players in the Conn Smythe odds Top 10. Sebastian Aho has been their best player for years, but the currently storylines surrounding Frederik Andersen (hot goalie coming back mid-season) and Jake Guentzel (prize trade deadline acquisition) are making them intriguing plays too.
4/18/2024: Conn Smythe odds have arrived, and there are currently some very familiar faces atop the board. McDavid and MacKinnon are one and two across the market, respectfully, while Cale Makar is the only defenseman on the list. Conn Smythe odds are susceptible to rapid change so McDavid may not be on top long, but for right now it's his to lose.
Understanding Conn Smythe Trophy odds
Sportsbooks will post Conn Smythe Trophy odds as early as the beginning of the playoffs. These NHL futures are constantly adjusted throughout the postseason depending on how well players perform as well as their team success. Sportsbooks will also adjust the NHL awards odds based on handle and liability to certain players.
Conn Smythe Trophy odds will usually look like this:
- Nathan MacKinnon +290
This means that on a $100 bet, you'll stand to win $290 if MacKinnon takes home the Conn Smythe Trophy. If it's close to the end of the Stanley Cup playoffs and a player has stood out as the obvious MVP of the series they might have a minus sign (-) ahead of their odds like this:
- Connor McDavid -175
This means that if you bet on McDavid to win the Conn Smythe Trophy, you would have needed to bet $175 to profit $100.
All of the odds listed above are in American format, but if you prefer decimal or fractional odds, simply plug them into our odds converter tool.
Conn Smythe Trophy trends
- There have only been five players to win the Conn Smythe without winning the Stanley Cup.
- Skaters have won the Conn Smythe over a goalie 73% of the time.
- There have been seven repeat winners of the Conn Smythe since its establishment.
- Only one player has won the Conn Smythe more than twice. Patrick Roy won it three times.
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Conn Smythe Trophy history
A quick look at recent NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners and the teams they played for.
| Season | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | Jonathan Marchessault |  Vegas Golden Knights |
| 2021-22 | Cale Makar | Colorado Avalanche |
| 2020-21 | Andrei Vasilevskiy |  Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 2019-20 | Victor Hedman | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 2018-19 | Ryan O'Reilly |  St. Louis Blues |
| 2017-18 | Alex Ovechkin |  Washington Capitals |
| 2016-17 | Sidney Crosby |  Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 2015-16 | Sidney Crosby | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 2014-15 | Duncan Keith |  Chicago Blackhawks |
| 2013-14 | Justin Williams |  Los Angeles Kings |
| 2012-13 | Patrick Kane | Chicago Blackhawks |
| 2011-12 | Jonathan Quick | Los Angeles Kings |
| 2010-11 | Tim Thomas | Boston Bruins |
| 2009-10 | Jonathan Toews | Chicago Blackhawks |
| 2008-09 | Evgeni Malkin | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 2007-08 | Henrik Zetterberg |  Detroit Red Wings |
| 2006-07 | Scott Niedermayer |  Anaheim Ducks |
| 2005-06 | Cam Ward | Carolina Hurricanes |
| 2003-04 | Brad Richards | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 2002-03 | Jean-Sebastien Giguere | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim |
Conn Smythe Trophy Odds FAQs
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid is the current favorite to win the 2024 Conn Smythe.
Vegas Golden Knights' winger Jonathan Marchessault won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2023.
The Conn Smythe has been awarded to a goaltender 17 times. Before Andrei Vasilevskiy, Jonathan Quick was the last netminder to receive it in 2012 with the Los Angeles Kings.
Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby, and Bernie Parent are the only players to receive the award multiple times.
