What Are Connor Bedard’s Calder Trophy Odds Today?
Connor Bedard's Calder Trophy odds range between -350 and -400. Bedard has been able to increase his chances of winning the award lately as the most valuable member of the Blackhawks. He has logged 19:35 of time on ice (TOI) per game, showing his worth and value to the team.
That is obviously reflected in the latest odds for Rookie of the Year honors below:
| ⭐️ ESPN BET | -350 |
| ⭐️ DraftKings | -380 |
| ⭐️ FanDuel | -400 |
| ⭐ Caesars | -370 |
| ✅ Last Verified: | April 24, 2024 |
The key to Bedard's rookie season is that he is already viewed as the top contributor for the Blackhawks, leading them in goals, points and TOI.
Who Has The Best Odds To Win the Calder Trophy?
Connor Bedard still has the best odds to win the Calder Trophy, improving his chances to win the award at most sportsbooks. As of Dec. 20, he had tallied two points in three of his last five games, including a 3-2 upset of the Colorado Avalanche on Dec. 19.
As the top prize in the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery, Bedard has separated himself from other Calder Trophy contenders in this rookie class, with the biggest threats coming from players who were picked prior to this year's NHL Draft. That includes Luke Hughes (fourth overall in 2021) of the New Jersey Devils at +1000 and Logan Cooley (third overall pick in 2022) of the Arizona Coyotes at +1500.
His top competition from this year's draft is Leo Carlsson of the Anaheim Ducks, as he was picked second overall and had 15 points (eight goals and seven assists) as of Dec. 20. Carlsson is further down the betting board at +3000, tied with fellow 2023 draftee Adam Fantilli of the Columbus Blue Jackets, who had 19 points (nine goals and 10 assists) as of Dec. 20. Fantilli was selected third overall.
Connor Bedard’s Week-by-Week Calder Trophy Odds
As you can see by looking at the table below, Connor Bedard's odds to win the Calder Trophy have shortened significantly from the preseason and improved from -300 to -400 since the last update.
| ⭐️ Preseason | -125 |
| ⭐️ Oct. 26: | -160 |
| ⭐️ Nov. 3: | -150 |
| ⭐️ Nov. 27: | -275 |
| ⭐️ Dec. 6: | -300 |
| ⭐️ Dec. 20: | -400 |
Can Connor Bedard Win the Hart Trophy?
Yes, Connor Bedard can technically win the Hart Trophy. However, based on his current odds, Bedard has little chance to be named the NHL's MVP in his first year. Bedard's MVP odds are still listed at +15000 (0.7% chance based on implied probability)
No rookie has ever won the Calder Trophy and Hart Trophy in the same year.
The top four players in consideration for the Hart Trophy are McDavid (+280), Nikita Kucherov (+380) of the Tampa Bay Lightning, David Pastrnak (+420) of the Boston Bruins and Jack Hughes (+500) of the New Jersey Devils.
McDavid, Kucherov, Pastrnak and Hughes were still among the Top 12 scorers in the NHL as of Dec. 20 while McDavid is also a previous three-time winner of the award.
Connor Bedard’s Week-by-Week Hart Trophy Odds
Connor Bedard's Hart Trophy odds have not changed since the last update, and a lot of that has to do with Chicago's recent performance. As the award given to the league's Most Valuable Player, the Blackhawks will obviously need to play much better in order for him to be considered an MVP-caliber player.
| ⭐️ Preseason | +7500 |
| ⭐️ Oct. 26: | +7500 |
| ⭐️ Nov. 3: | +15000 |
| ⭐️ Nov. 26: | +15000 |
| ⭐️ Dec. 6: | +15000 |
| ⭐️ Dec. 20: | +15000 |
Latest Blackhawks Updates Impacting Connor Bedard Calder Odds
Connor Bedard's biggest hurdle in winning a trophy such as the Hart is the fact that the Blackhawks are still a struggling team.
- 📅 Dec. 19: Rookie defender Kevin Korchinski rejoins the team after missing time due to the death of his father, though he didn't play Dec. 19.
- 📅 Dec. 5: Forward Lukas Reichel returns to the lineup, and Bedard scores his first career shootout goal in a 4-3 loss to the Nashville Predators.
- 📅 Nov. 28: The Blackhawks put former Stanley Cup winner Corey Perry on unconditional waivers due to unacceptable conduct off the ice.
- 📅 Nov. 26: Bedard saw his career-best four-game point streak come to an end in a 4-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues. He tallied one goal and three assists during the streak.
- 📅 Nov. 23: Left wing Taylor Hall will undergo season-ending ACL surgery.
- 📅 Oct. 25: The Blackhawks got out to a 3-6 start. While Bedard will remain the odds-on favorite to win the Calder Trophy, the Blackhawks playoff chances are grim, as they are picked by most hockey pundits to finish last in the Central Division.
- 📅 Oct. 12: The Blackhawks open their season against the Avalanche with the NHL's most dedicated fan base behind them.
- 📅 June 28: Connor Bedard is selected No. 1 overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks
Connor Bedard Props
In the past, FanDuel Illinois has had a specific tab labeled "Bedard Specials" that included a variety of regular season props shown below.
| 🏆 Calder Trophy Odds | -400 |
| 🏆 Rocket Richard Trophy Odds | +7500 |
| 🏆 Hart Trophy Odds | +15000 |
| 🥅 Reg. Season Goals Total | 30.5 |
It's worth noting that some Illinois sportsbook promos could boost odds on Bedard futures and prop bets this season. Make sure you check out the latest promotions tabs at your favorite sportsbooks.
Game Props
| 🥅 Bedard to Score 5+ Goals in Dec. | +210 |
| 🥅 Bedard to Score 7+ Goals in Dec. | +2200 |
Individual game props are posted for Bedard and other popular players at many Chicago sports betting sites and can also be accessed online via their mobile apps with several sportsbook promotions often available.
Chicago's remaining games in December are Dec. 22 vs Montreal, Dec. 23 at St. Louis, Dec. 27 vs Winnipeg, and Dec. 29 & 31 at Dallas.
They'll continue a five-game road trip into 2024 by visiting the Nashville Predators (Jan. 2), New York Rangers (Jan. 4) and New Jersey Devils (Jan. 5) the first week of January.
Total Goals
Before the season started, NHL betting sites set Connor Bedard's goals scored total at 31.5. Now his total goals is set at 30.5.
Here is how Bedard is pacing through the first 30+ games:
| 🥅 Goals Scored | 12 |
| 📅 Games Remaining | 49 |
Where Can I Bet on Connor Bedard Calder Odds & Props?
There are a number of different ways you can participate in Illinois sports betting and wager on Connor Bedard odds and props. First, you need to be 21 years of age and register for an Illinois mobile betting account if you plan to use an app. The Illinois sportsbook apps available today include:
- 📲 ESPN BET
- 📲 BetMGM
- 📲 Caesars
- 📲 DraftKings
- 📲 FanDuel
- 📲 Fanatics/PointsBet
- 📲 Circa
- 📲 BetRivers
If you visit a sportsbook in person, you may be required to provide ID to verify your age. All of the follow Illinois casinos accept in-person sports bets:
- 📍 Rivers Casino in Des Plaines (BetRivers)
- 📍 Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin (Caesars)
- 📍 Harrah's Metropolis Hotel & Casino in Metropolis (Caesars)
- 📍 Harrah's Joliet Hotel & Casino in Joliet (Caesars)
- 📍 Hollywood Casino Joliet in Joliet (ESPN BET)
- 📍 Hollywood Casino Aurora in Aurora (ESPN BET)
- 📍 DraftKings at Casino Queen in East St. Louis (DraftKings)
- 📍 Fairmount Park in Collinsville (FanDuel)
- 📍 Par-A-Dice Casino in East Peoria (FanDuel)
- 📍 Hawthorne Race Course in Stickney (PointsBet, soon to be Fanatics)
- 📍 Argosy Casino Alton in Alton (ESPN BET)
- 📍 The Temporary by American Place Casino in Waukegan (Circa)
- 📍 Bally’s Chicago Casino at Medinah Temple in Chicago (Bally Bet)
- 📍 Rockford Casino in Rockford (Hard Rock Bet)
Connor Bedards Odds FAQs
Connor Bedard's odds of winning the Calder Trophy as the 2023-24 NHL rookie of the year currently are -400 at FanDuel Illinois and -380 at DraftKings Illinois. Across all sportsbooks, Bedard is the odds-on favorite to win the Calder.
You can make all bet types on Blackhawks center Connor Bedard, including the Calder Trophy for the top NHL rookie of the season, at major Illinois sportsbooks such as DraftKings Sportsbook, BetMGM Sportsbook, Caesars Sportsbook, FanDuel Sportsbook and others.
The odds of Connor Bedard winning the Hart Trophy are +15000 at DraftKings Illinois and FanDuel Illinois. The Hart Trophy is awarded to the NHL's MVP every season but hasn't been given to a rookie since the 1920s.
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid has the best odds to win the Hart Trophy and is the consensus favorite. His odds to win the NHL's MVP award are listed at +280 at FanDuel Illinois and +320 at DraftKings Illinois.
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