Rocket Richard Trophy Odds 2024-25: Unexpected Leader

Auston Matthews dominated last season's Rocket Richard Trophy race, finishing with 69 goals. The Leafs' captain is favored to win the award again for the second time in his career.

Here are the latest NHL odds for the 2024-25 Rocket Richard Trophy winner:

Odds to Win 2024-25 NHL Rocket Richard Trophy

| Player | DraftKings | Sports Interaction |
|---------------------|------------|--------------------|
| Auston Matthews | +140 | -115 |
| David Pastrnak | +500 | +550 |
| Connor McDavid | +500 | +900 |
| Leon Draisaitl | +700 | +800 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | +1,200 | +750 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | +1,500 | +1,500 |

*Odds as of 7/3/2024.*

Favorite to Win the Rocket Richard Trophy

As of 7/3/2024, Auston Matthews is the favorite to win next year's Rocket Richard Trophy. Surprisingly, neither Sam Reinhart nor Zach Hyman, who both scored 50+ goals last season, are in the Top 5. Books might see their performances as outliers, but time will tell if they can repeat their success.

Previous Rocket Richard Betting Action

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### Understanding NHL Rocket Richard Odds
Most sportsbooks display odds in the American format. When a player is the favorite, you might see a minus sign (-) ahead of his odds:

- **Auston Matthews -400**: A bettor needs to wager $400 to win $100.

Contenders might have plus (+) odds:

- **Nathan MacKinnon +650**: A bettor profits $650 for every $100 wagered.

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NHL Rocket Richard Trends
- The Rocket Richard winner has won the Hart Trophy in the same season six times.
- No defenseman has ever won the Rocket Richard Trophy.
- Alex Ovechkin has won 40% of all Rocket Richard Trophies.

NHL Rocket Richard History
A look at recent Maurice Rocket Richard Trophy winners and their goal totals:

| Season | Player | Total Goals | Team |
|------------|-------------------------|-------------|-------------------------|
| 2023-24 | Auston Matthews | 69 | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| 2022-23 | Connor McDavid | 64 | Edmonton Oilers |
| 2021-22 | Auston Matthews | 60 | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| 2020-21 | Auston Matthews | 41 | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| 2019-20 | Alexander Ovechkin/David Pastrnak | 48 | Washington Capitals/Boston Bruins |
| 2018-19 | Alexander Ovechkin | 51 | Washington Capitals |
| 2017-18 | Alexander Ovechkin | 49 | Washington Capitals |
| 2016-17 | Sidney Crosby | 44 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 2015-16 | Alexander Ovechkin | 50 | Washington Capitals |
| 2014-15 | Alexander Ovechkin | 53 | Washington Capitals |
| 2013-14 | Alexander Ovechkin | 51 | Washington Capitals |
| 2012-13 | Alexander Ovechkin | 32 | Washington Capitals |
| 2011-12 | Steven Stamkos | 60 | Tampa Bay Lightning |