2026 NHL Division Winner Odds | Atlantic, Metro, Central, Pacific

• Which teams have the best odds to win their divisions this upcoming 2025-26 NHL season?
• Carolina is the heavy favorite in the Metro, while Tampa Bay leads the Atlantic after Barkov’s injury
• Track the 2025-26 NHL Divisional odds from the start of the season until the playoffs

The 2025-26 NHL regular season runs from October 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 been turned upside down after Florida’s Aleksander Barkov suffered a season-ending injury. Tampa Bay has emerged as the new favorite, with the defending division champion Panthers dropping to third. Meanwhile, Carolina looks to cruise in the Metropolitan, Vegas and Edmonton battle in the Pacific, and four teams compete for Central supremacy.

Atlantic Division Odds

NHL Atlantic Division odds above are updated every 15-60 minutes from DraftKings, BetMGM, and FanDuel among others.

Tampa Bay Lightning lead the Atlantic at +180 after Florida’s devastating injury news. The Lightning’s odds give them a 35.7% implied probability of winning the division. A $20 wager on Tampa Bay would profit $36 for a total return of $56.

• [September 29]: Tampa Bay (+180) has vaulted to Atlantic favorite after Barkov’s injury. Toronto sits second at +290, with the wounded Panthers dropping to +320.

Metropolitan Division Odds

NHL Metropolitan Division odds above are updated every 15-60 minutes.

Carolina Hurricanes dominate the Metro betting at +120, reflecting a 45.5% chance of winning the division. The Canes added Nikolaj Ehlers and K’Andre Miller to an already deep roster that’s reached 100+ points in four of the past five seasons.

• [September 29]: Carolina has opened as heavy +120 favorites to win the Metropolitan Division, with New Jersey a distant second at +280.

Central Division Odds

NHL Central Division odds above are updated every 15-60 minutes.

Dallas Stars sit atop the Central at +205, narrowly ahead of Colorado at +225. The Stars’ balanced roster and elite goaltending from Jake Oettinger give them the edge in hockey’s toughest division.

• [September 29]: Dallas (+205) and Colorado (+225) lead a competitive Central Division, with defending champion Winnipeg at +500 despite winning 116 points last season.

Pacific Division Odds

NHL Pacific Division odds above are updated every 15-60 minutes.

Vegas Golden Knights lead Pacific betting at +155 following their acquisition of Mitch Marner. The Knights’ odds translate to a 39.2% implied probability, with Edmonton close behind at +170 (37.0% implied probability).

• [September 29]: Vegas (+155) and Edmonton (+170) have opened as co-favorites in the Pacific, with Los Angeles a distant third at +370.

Division Winner Trends

• Injuries reshape races: The Barkov injury completely flipped the 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 has hit that mark in four of five seasons.
• 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