NHL BEST BETS 2024-25 SEASON PROPS & FUTURES
2024-10-08 · 5 min read · NHL/Hockey
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Technically, the NHL season is already underway, even if it doesn’t feel like it is on North American soil ice. That’s because the New Jersey Devils went 2-0 versus the Buffalo Sabres in Prague to open up the 2024/25 season as part the league's Global Games promotion.
With the new season comes a fresh slate for NHL bettors to lock in some season-long bets for the 108th season in NHL history. We here at Sports Tree have hand-picked a few that not only have great value given their odds, but are likely to hit as a winner. From player props, to regular season awards and team points totals, you'll find a variety of bets that we feel confident in. For the most part, we’ll spare you the chalky favourites, as we’ve searched high and low to provide you with pure value. Let’s dive in.
Jake DeBrusk to score 50+ points (+125 on bet365 )
The Canucks’ biggest off-season addition in terms of salary is slated to play next to franchise centre Elias Pettersson and will see time in the bumper spot on the Canucks’ top power-play unit. DeBrusk has only hit the 50-point mark once in seven seasons and has never played a full 82-game season. However, on average over an 82-game season, he’s sits at 47 points per season. He should get more offensive opportunities in Vancouver than he did in Boston, and with Pettersson due for a bounce back offensively, this seems like a safe bet to hit just on averages alone.
Jake DeBrusk to score 30+ goals (+400 on bet 365)
When Pettersson is on top of his game, he’s crafting magic in the offensive zone and a guy like DeBrusk could benefit the most from converting chances from Pettersson, much like Andrei Kuzmenko did when he notched 39 goals in his rookie campaign back in 2022-23. DeBrusk was signed to score, and that’s what we’re banking on here. He's scored 27 goals twice in his career until this point, so let's hope a career-season is coming here.
JJ Peterka to score 60+ points or 30 goals (both +210 on bet365)
Another off-season has come with hockey fans asking if this is the year the Buffalo Sabres will finally make the playoffs. One possible way that could happen is if 22-year-old German JJ Peterka builds off his breakout campaign last year where he notched 28-goals. Peterka is riding shotgun with Alex Tuch next to Tage Thompson on the team’s top line, so there will be plenty of chances for goals and points at even strength and on the power play with Victor Olofsson gone.
Juraj Slafkovsky to score 60+ points (+180 on bet365)
The first overall pick finished the season on a high for the Habs on a line with Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki, emerging as one of the league's youngest and most talented units. Some were starting to label Slafkovsky as a draft bust, but the strides he made in the second half of last season suggested his development as a power forward is back on track. The Czech product can physically dominate games and just signed an eight-year, $60.8 million contract extension ($7.6 million AAV) with Montreal on July 2. Considering that Suzuki hit 77 points last year while Caufield tallied 65, 60 doesn’t seem out of the realm of possibility, and at these odds, the risk is worth the squeeze.
Jesper Bratt to score 80+ points (+125 on PointsBet)
After back-to-back 73-point campaigns, Bratt rose above the point-per-game mark with 83 in 82 games. Bratt proved he could carry his own line when franchise centre Jack Hughes missed 20 games with an injury. The Devils are primed for a bounce-back season with Hughes driving the line alongside Timo Meier and Bratt. Don’t forget about Dougie Hamilton, either. The Devils are a trendy Stanley Cup pick, but can they remain healthy over a full season into the playoffs? Points will be had, regardless.
With the new season comes a fresh slate for NHL bettors to lock in some season-long bets for the 108th season in NHL history. We here at Sports Tree have hand-picked a few that not only have great value given their odds, but are likely to hit as a winner. From player props, to regular season awards and team points totals, you'll find a variety of bets that we feel confident in. For the most part, we’ll spare you the chalky favourites, as we’ve searched high and low to provide you with pure value. Let’s dive in.
Jake DeBrusk to score 50+ points (+125 on bet365 )
The Canucks’ biggest off-season addition in terms of salary is slated to play next to franchise centre Elias Pettersson and will see time in the bumper spot on the Canucks’ top power-play unit. DeBrusk has only hit the 50-point mark once in seven seasons and has never played a full 82-game season. However, on average over an 82-game season, he’s sits at 47 points per season. He should get more offensive opportunities in Vancouver than he did in Boston, and with Pettersson due for a bounce back offensively, this seems like a safe bet to hit just on averages alone.
Jake DeBrusk to score 30+ goals (+400 on bet 365)
When Pettersson is on top of his game, he’s crafting magic in the offensive zone and a guy like DeBrusk could benefit the most from converting chances from Pettersson, much like Andrei Kuzmenko did when he notched 39 goals in his rookie campaign back in 2022-23. DeBrusk was signed to score, and that’s what we’re banking on here. He's scored 27 goals twice in his career until this point, so let's hope a career-season is coming here.
JJ Peterka to score 60+ points or 30 goals (both +210 on bet365)
Another off-season has come with hockey fans asking if this is the year the Buffalo Sabres will finally make the playoffs. One possible way that could happen is if 22-year-old German JJ Peterka builds off his breakout campaign last year where he notched 28-goals. Peterka is riding shotgun with Alex Tuch next to Tage Thompson on the team’s top line, so there will be plenty of chances for goals and points at even strength and on the power play with Victor Olofsson gone.
Juraj Slafkovsky to score 60+ points (+180 on bet365)
The first overall pick finished the season on a high for the Habs on a line with Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki, emerging as one of the league's youngest and most talented units. Some were starting to label Slafkovsky as a draft bust, but the strides he made in the second half of last season suggested his development as a power forward is back on track. The Czech product can physically dominate games and just signed an eight-year, $60.8 million contract extension ($7.6 million AAV) with Montreal on July 2. Considering that Suzuki hit 77 points last year while Caufield tallied 65, 60 doesn’t seem out of the realm of possibility, and at these odds, the risk is worth the squeeze.
Jesper Bratt to score 80+ points (+125 on PointsBet)
After back-to-back 73-point campaigns, Bratt rose above the point-per-game mark with 83 in 82 games. Bratt proved he could carry his own line when franchise centre Jack Hughes missed 20 games with an injury. The Devils are primed for a bounce-back season with Hughes driving the line alongside Timo Meier and Bratt. Don’t forget about Dougie Hamilton, either. The Devils are a trendy Stanley Cup pick, but can they remain healthy over a full season into the playoffs? Points will be had, regardless.
Tommy Novak to score 60+ points (+260 on PointsBet)
If Novak plays on the Preds’ second line with Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault, the former Minnesota Golden Gopher will be racking up the points, plain and simple. His career 82-game points-per-game is already at 51 before playing with the Preds’ free-agent forward additions. This seems like free money with the Preds loading up this season.
Quinton Byfield to score 60+ points (+210 on PointsBet)
Byfield burst out last year with 62 points in 78 games as his ice time and role increased. As the Kings transition out from Anze Kopitar, Byfield’s role will grow larger. Already without Drew Doughty to start the season, will the Kings have enough talent on the wings for Byfield to thrive? At +210 with history on our side, we really like this bet.
Leo Carlsson to score 20+ goals (+175 on PointsBet)
The Ducks slow played the development of the 2nd overall pick in 2023 NHL Draft, giving several games off out of the 82-game schedule before suffering a season-ending injury. He managed to score 12 goals in 55 games on a bad Ducks team. The Ducks should be able to tally up the goals this season. Take projections with a grain of salt, but ESPN projects Carlsson to notch 24 goals this season.
If Novak plays on the Preds’ second line with Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault, the former Minnesota Golden Gopher will be racking up the points, plain and simple. His career 82-game points-per-game is already at 51 before playing with the Preds’ free-agent forward additions. This seems like free money with the Preds loading up this season.
Quinton Byfield to score 60+ points (+210 on PointsBet)
Byfield burst out last year with 62 points in 78 games as his ice time and role increased. As the Kings transition out from Anze Kopitar, Byfield’s role will grow larger. Already without Drew Doughty to start the season, will the Kings have enough talent on the wings for Byfield to thrive? At +210 with history on our side, we really like this bet.
Leo Carlsson to score 20+ goals (+175 on PointsBet)
The Ducks slow played the development of the 2nd overall pick in 2023 NHL Draft, giving several games off out of the 82-game schedule before suffering a season-ending injury. He managed to score 12 goals in 55 games on a bad Ducks team. The Ducks should be able to tally up the goals this season. Take projections with a grain of salt, but ESPN projects Carlsson to notch 24 goals this season.
Matt Boldy to score 70+ points (-130 on bet365)
If Boldy didn’t miss time due to injuries last year, this bet would’ve hit, as the American left winger notched 69 points (nice) in 75 games. As with any season-long bet, injuries can often be the biggest reason why you don’t cash. At -130, the only thing stopping this bet from hitting is an injury, so proceed with caution if you don’t think the price is worth it. Although Boldy doesn’t play on the same line as Kirill Kaprisov, he’s still a major part of the Wild’s offence and should continue to develop as a top winger in the league.
Logan Stankoven to score 50+ points (+200 on bet365)
Every level Stankoven has played at, he’s produced points. The Kamloops, B.C. product is listed at only 5-foot-8, but his hockey sense and offensive talent elevates his stature. He’ll play a bigger role up the lineup in Dallas after spending most of the year ripping up the AHL with 57 points in 47 games. At +200, Stankoven is surrounded by enough talent in Big D to make this happen.
Dylan Guenther to score 30+ goals (+190 on PointsBet)
Guenther made the full-time jump to the Coyotes in January and notched 18 goals and 35 points in 45 games. Some might say those were pretty good numbers for the 21-year-old. A power-play sniper, Guenther will be a soaking mainstay in Utah for the foreseeable future as one of the upcoming snipers in the league. If he doesn’t score 30 goals this year, he will in years ahead.
If Boldy didn’t miss time due to injuries last year, this bet would’ve hit, as the American left winger notched 69 points (nice) in 75 games. As with any season-long bet, injuries can often be the biggest reason why you don’t cash. At -130, the only thing stopping this bet from hitting is an injury, so proceed with caution if you don’t think the price is worth it. Although Boldy doesn’t play on the same line as Kirill Kaprisov, he’s still a major part of the Wild’s offence and should continue to develop as a top winger in the league.
Logan Stankoven to score 50+ points (+200 on bet365)
Every level Stankoven has played at, he’s produced points. The Kamloops, B.C. product is listed at only 5-foot-8, but his hockey sense and offensive talent elevates his stature. He’ll play a bigger role up the lineup in Dallas after spending most of the year ripping up the AHL with 57 points in 47 games. At +200, Stankoven is surrounded by enough talent in Big D to make this happen.
Dylan Guenther to score 30+ goals (+190 on PointsBet)
Guenther made the full-time jump to the Coyotes in January and notched 18 goals and 35 points in 45 games. Some might say those were pretty good numbers for the 21-year-old. A power-play sniper, Guenther will be a soaking mainstay in Utah for the foreseeable future as one of the upcoming snipers in the league. If he doesn’t score 30 goals this year, he will in years ahead.
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Playoff Qualification and Team Points Totals
Los Angeles Kings to MISS PLAYOFFS (+200 on PointsBet)
The Drew Doughty injury really hurts. Not only will the Kings be without Doughty to start the season, but Matt Roy departed in free agency. Losing two top-four defencemen from last year is a tough blow, even with Brandt Clarke expected to take a big step in his development. Behind Clarke on the right-side are Jordan Spence and Kyle Burroughs, not known for being needle movers by any means. In goal, the Kings added Darcy Kuemper from Washington after punting on Pierre-Luc Dubois. Kuemper is coming off the worst season of his career, and although the Kings play a tight defensive system, their goaltending isn’t exactly inspiring. The Kings will need to count on Quinton Byfield along with the aging Anze Kopitar to drive the bus offensively with skilled winger Kevin Fiala and Adrian Kempe.
Los Angeles Kings to MISS PLAYOFFS (+200 on PointsBet)
The Drew Doughty injury really hurts. Not only will the Kings be without Doughty to start the season, but Matt Roy departed in free agency. Losing two top-four defencemen from last year is a tough blow, even with Brandt Clarke expected to take a big step in his development. Behind Clarke on the right-side are Jordan Spence and Kyle Burroughs, not known for being needle movers by any means. In goal, the Kings added Darcy Kuemper from Washington after punting on Pierre-Luc Dubois. Kuemper is coming off the worst season of his career, and although the Kings play a tight defensive system, their goaltending isn’t exactly inspiring. The Kings will need to count on Quinton Byfield along with the aging Anze Kopitar to drive the bus offensively with skilled winger Kevin Fiala and Adrian Kempe.
Team Point Totals (all on bet365)
Detroit Red Wings UNDER 90.5 points -130
Los Angeles Kings UNDER 96.5 points -140
Montreal Canadiens OVER 76.5 points -130
Minnesota Wild UNDER 94.5 points +100
Philadelphia Flyers UNDER 86.5 points -130
New York Islanders OVER 91.5 points -130
Utah Hockey Club OVER 88.5 points -130
Vancouver Canucks OVER 99.5 points -105
Vegas Golden Knights UNDER 98.5 points +100
Washington Capitals UNDER 89.5 points -115
Los Angeles Kings UNDER 96.5 points -140
Montreal Canadiens OVER 76.5 points -130
Minnesota Wild UNDER 94.5 points +100
Philadelphia Flyers UNDER 86.5 points -130
New York Islanders OVER 91.5 points -130
Utah Hockey Club OVER 88.5 points -130
Vancouver Canucks OVER 99.5 points -105
Vegas Golden Knights UNDER 98.5 points +100
Washington Capitals UNDER 89.5 points -115
By: Grady Sas
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