Connor Bedard Odds to win the Calder Trophy: Bedard Odds December 2023 & Props

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Key Takeaways:

  • Blackhawks center Connor Bedard is the -300 favorite to win the Calder Trophy.
  • Bedard has doubled his chances of winning the award over the past month from -150 on Nov. 3
  • Bedard ranked first among rookies in goals (11) and points (20) scored as of Dec. 6.
Connor Bedard of Chicago Blackhawks

Connor Bedard is the new franchise player of the Chicago Blackhawks, after the Blackhawks won the NHL draft lottery. It was the first really good news the Blackhawks have had in the past six years, as they have missed the NHL playoffs five of the past six seasons.

Bedard is currently known as one of the young stars in the NHL and a generational talent playing at a similar elite level to Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs when they were close to his age.

The Calder Trophy is the NHL's award given to the Rookie of the Year. Below I will discuss his odds to win the Calder, as well as his odds to win the Hart Trophy and other props.

What Are Connor Bedard’s Calder Trophy Odds Today?

Connor Bedard's Calder Trophy odds range between -250 and -330. Bedard has been able to increase his chances of winning the award lately as the most valuable member of the Blackhawks. He has logged 19:28 of time on ice (TOI) per game, showing his worth and value to the team.

⭐️ ESPN BET-250
⭐️ DraftKings-275
⭐️ FanDuel-300
Caesars-330
Last Verified:December 8, 2023

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.

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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. 6, he had tallied at least one point in three of his last four games despite the Blackhawks losing all of them.

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 +1300.

His top competition from this year's draft is Leo Carlsson of the Anaheim Ducks, as he was picked second overall and had 13 points (eight goals and five assists) as of Dec. 6. Carlsson is further down the betting board at +3500, tied with fellow 2023 draftee Adam Fantilli of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Fantilli had 12 points (five goals and seven assists) as of Dec. 6. Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll is also in the mix at +3000, but he was drafted back in 2016.

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 listed at +15000 (0.7% chance based on implied probability) with the Blackhawks riding a four-game skid as of Dec. 6 and winning just twice in 12 games.

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 Connor McDavid (+350) of the Edmonton Oilers, Jack Hughes (+410) of the New Jersey Devils, David Pastrnak (+460) of the Boston Bruins and Nikita Kucherov (+460) of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Kucherov, Pastrnak and Hughes were still among the Top 10 scorers in the NHL as of Dec. 6 while McDavid is a three-time winner of the award.

Latest Chicago Blackhawks Updates Impacting Connor Bedard 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. 5: Bedard scores his first career shootout goal in a 4-3 shootout 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’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 moved slightly from -275 to -300 at FanDuel.

⭐️ Preseason-125
⭐️ Oct. 26:-160
⭐️ Nov. 3:-150
⭐️ Nov. 27:-275
⭐️ Dec. 6:-300

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

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-300
🏆 Rocket Richard Trophy Odds+5000
🏆 Hart Trophy Odds+15000
🥅 Reg. Season Goals O33.5-113
🥅 Reg. Season Goals U33.5-113
🥅 Reg. Season Points O71.5-122
🥅 Reg. Season Points U71.5-104
🎩 1+ Hat Tricks+185
🎩 2+ Hat Tricks+1400
🎩 1+ Hat Tricks in Home Games+330

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

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 upcoming games this week are vs. Anaheim (Dec. 7), St. Louis (Dec. 9), Edmonton (Dec. 10) and Seattle (Dec. 14).

Total Goals

Before the season started, sportsbooks set Connor Bedard's goals scored total at 31.5. Here is how Bedard is pacing through the first 20+ games.

🏒 Goals Scored11
🏒 Goals to Go21
🏒 Games Remaining58

Total Points

Before the start of the season, NHL betting sites set Connor Bedard's total points odds at 69.5. Now his point total has moved to 71.5.

Let's take a look at how the rookie phenom is tracking through 20+ games against his preseason projected total. 

🏒 Goals Scored11
🏒 Assists9
🏒 Points to Go50
🏒 Games Remaining58

Since the 2000 season, only seven rookies have scored at least 70 points. Achieving the mark would put Bedard in elite company.

Where Can I Bet on Connor Bedard 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

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