Vezina Trophy Odds, Predictions, Best Bets 2024/25: Oettinger To Benefit From an Elite Stars Defense

• The Winnipeg Jets Connor Hellebuyck won the Vezina Trophy in 2023-2024

• Igor Shesterkin enters the year as the betting favorite for the Vezina Trophy

• Dominik Hasek has the most Vezina Trophy awards since the criteria for the title changed in 1981-1982

After finishing his 2024 campaign ranked near the top of the board in Goalie Wins, Save Percentage, and average Goals Against per game, Connor Hellebuyck claimed his second Vezina Trophy in a span of five years. Entering this season, oddsmakers believe he will be the goalie to beat by listing him as the betting favorite to be the first player to repeat as a Vezina Trophy award winner since Martin Brodeur did it back in 2006-2007 and 2007-2008.

Vezina Trophy Odds 2024/25

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*Rest of field listed at +1100 or higher

Vezina Trophy Predictions and Favorites to Win 

After winning the Vezina Trophy last year, oddsmakers believe Connor Hellebuyck will be the first goalie to repeat as the award winner since Martin Brodeur did it back in 2006-2007 and 2007-2008.

Connor Hellebuyck (+600) at BetMGM

With Connor Hellebuyck in net, the Winnipeg Jets defense was one of the more formidable units in the league as they finished the year ranked above league average in Expected Goals Against in All Situations. Hellebuyck’s production in net played a major factor in their impressive marks on defense, finishing near the top of the board in Goals Against per Game, Save Percentage, and Goalie Wins.

With no signs of slowing down, oddsmakers believe Hellebuyck will be in a great position to claim his second straight Vezina Trophy and third career title as he enters the year as one of the betting favorites to win the award. Repeating as a Vezina Trophy winner has been a rarity since the criteria for the award changed in 1981 as the New Jersey Devils Martin Brodeur was the last to do it back in 2006-2007 and 2007-2008.

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Igor Shesterkin (+600) at BetMGM

Rivaling Connor Hellebuyck for the top spot on the oddsboard in most sportsbooks, the New York Rangers Igor Shesterkin played a major role in their run to the Eastern Conference Finals in last year’s playoffs. Like Hellebuyck, the former Vezina Trophy winner also finished his 2024 campaign ranked near the top of the board in the same previously mentioned goalie metrics.

Heading into the 2024-2025 season, Shesterkin will be in a position to continue to succeed as the Rangers bring back a bulk of their core pieces that helped play a role in their above league average marks in Expected Goals Against in All Situations. With support from his defense, opposing offenses will have a tough time generating high quality shots at the star goaltender to the benefit of his chances of winning his second Vezina Trophy. 

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Jeremy Swayman (+750) at FanDuel

After trading away Linus Ullmark to the Ottawa Senators, Jeremy Swayman is the clear top option at goaltender for the Boston Bruins moving forward. Swayman steadily built his case to be the full time starter last season, finishing the regular season with a Save Percentage of .916 while averaging just 2.53 Goals Against per game.

His play improved throughout the playoffs as Swayman generated a Save Percentage of .933 while averaging just 2.15 Goals Against per Game in 12 games played. With full time starter duties secured, Swayman makes for an intriguing pick to win the Vezina Trophy as an uptick in appearances strengthens his claim for the award. With new pieces surrounding him on defense, pass on Swayman’s current odds to win the award until the Bruins show they can maintain their productive marks in Expected Goals Against.

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Who Will Win the Vezina Trophy - My Pick 

Jake Oettinger (+1500) at FanDuel

With defense playing a major factor towards their goalies chances of winning the Vezina Trophy, arguably no player in the league is better positioned to win the award than the Dallas Stars Jake Oettinger. While Oettinger is a productive player in his own right, he receives major support from his back line as the Stars finished the regular season ranked top-3 in Expected Goals Against in All Situations.

With a majority of their defensive production returning, Oettinger will be in a position to succeed from the start of the new season as the Stars are expected to be one of the best defensive units in the league. By minimizing the quality of opposing shots on goal with their smothering coverage, Oettinger will face minimal resistance in his efforts of keeping a clean sheet. Be sure to shop around as Oettinger’s odds to win the Vezina Trophy can be found as high as +1500 at FanDuel and as low as +1200 at Caesars.

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Who Won the Vezina Trophy in 2023/2024?

The Winnipeg Jets Connor Hellebuyck won the Vezina Trophy in 2023-2024.

Vezina Trophy History

Originally awarded to the goalie who ended the year with the least amount of goals scored against his team, the criteria for the Vezina Trophy changed in 1981 and is now awarded to who receives the most votes by the 32 general managers. Dominik Hasek currently leads the league for the most Vezina Trophy titles since the change in criteria, winning the award six times. Connor Hellebuyck was the last goalie to win the award, claiming his second title in a span of five years.

Past Vezina Trophy Winners

How to Choose the Best Sportsbook for Betting on the Vezina Trophy Winner

When looking to make a bet on the Vezina Trophy award, it’s important to create an account with as many sportsbooks as you can get. This allows you to line shop the market as odds can vary between each book. When betting on Jake Oettinger to win the Vezina Trophy, his odds can be found as low as +1200 at Caesars Sportsbook and as high as +1500 at FanDuel. That is a difference of $300 in profit for a $100 bettor.

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How to Read Vezina Trophy Winner Odds

Before making a wager on the Vezina Trophy market, it’s vital to know how listed odds work. Should you bet Jake Oettinger to win the award at his current odds of +1500, then a $100 wager would profit you $1,500 should he win the Vezina Trophy. Should you wait to see if he gets off to a hot start and is listed with a minus sign in front of his odds (ex: -130), then you would need to wager $130 to profit $100.