2027 NHL Division Winner Odds | Atlantic, Metro, Central, Pacific

• Which teams have the best odds to win their divisions this upcoming 2026-27 NHL season?
• Carolina is the heavy favorite in the Metro, while Florida leads the Atlantic with Barkov healthy
• Track the 2026-27 NHL Divisional odds from the start of the season until the playoffs

The 2026-27 NHL regular season runs from September through April. The league consists of two conferences, each featuring two divisions. The Eastern Conference contains the Atlantic and Metropolitan divisions, while the Western Conference houses the Pacific and Central divisions.

At the conclusion of the regular season, the three highest-placed teams in each division and two wild card teams per conference will enter the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The Atlantic Division race has shifted again with Florida’s Aleksander Barkov healthy after missing last season. Florida has returned to favorite status, with Tampa Bay among the main challengers. Meanwhile, Carolina leads the Metropolitan, Vegas and Edmonton battle in the Pacific, and Colorado leads a competitive Central.

Atlantic Division Odds

2026-27 preseason odds at FanDuel. Odds are subject to change.

Florida Panthers lead the Atlantic entering 2026-27, with Tampa Bay among the challengers. Their +220 price implies a 31.3% probability before sportsbook margin. A $20 wager at that price would profit $44 for a total return of $64.

Metropolitan Division Odds

2026-27 preseason odds at FanDuel. Odds are subject to change.

Carolina Hurricanes lead the Metro betting after winning the division and Stanley Cup in 2026. The Canes return Nikolaj Ehlers and K’Andre Miller to an already deep roster that reached 113 points last season.

Compare the latest offers from BetMGM and theScore Bet.

Central Division Odds

2026-27 preseason odds at FanDuel. Odds are subject to change.

Colorado Avalanche sit atop the Central market, with Minnesota and Dallas among the challengers. The Stars’ balanced roster and elite goaltending from Jake Oettinger keep them in contention in hockey’s toughest division.

Pacific Division Odds

2026-27 preseason odds at FanDuel. Odds are subject to change.

Edmonton Oilers (+160) lead Pacific betting ahead of Vegas Golden Knights (+210). Mitch Marner enters his second season with the Knights, while Edmonton remains a major challenger. Compare the current prices in the table above.

Division Winner Trends

• Injuries reshape races: The Barkov injury completely flipped the 2025-26 Atlantic Division odds, showing how one player can change an entire division’s outlook.
• Consistency matters: Teams that win divisions typically finish with 100+ points. Carolina finished with 113 points in 2025-26.
• Goaltending is crucial: Elite netminders like Jake Oettinger (Dallas) and Connor Hellebuyck (Winnipeg) can carry teams to division titles.
• Top-heavy divisions: The Metro and Pacific each have clear favorites, while the Atlantic and Central feature tighter races.

Archived NHL Divisional Odds:

• 2021
• 2020