I can share the latest NHL draft lottery odds, but I don’t have live access to current results in this moment. Here’s what is generally true about the odds and how to interpret them, plus where to check the freshest numbers.
Key context on how the odds work
- The 16 non-playoff teams are assigned odds to win the No. 1 overall pick, with the lowest-ranked teams generally holding the best chances. The exact percentages are updated each year based on final regular-season standings and any league tweaks to the lottery format.[1][4]
- After the first draw for No. 1, there is typically a second draw for No. 2, or a revised procedure depending on the season’s rules. The intent is to determine the top picks while keeping the process transparent for all teams involved.[2][1]
Where to find the latest odds
- Official league communications (NHL.com) publish the current draft lottery odds for all 16 teams and explain any format changes for the upcoming draft.[7][2]
- Reputable outlets such as ESPN, Sporting News, and NBC Sports also maintain up-to-date odds lists and explain how the draws could affect the draft order this year.[4][1]
What you should look for in the latest update
- The exact odds for each of the 16 teams, including which team has the best shot at No. 1 and which teams are closest to the middle of the pack.
- Any changes to the lottery format (for example, draws for the top picks or how many teams participate) that affect interpretation of the numbers.
- The date of the draw and the procedural notes for how winners are determined (e.g., whether multiple drawings occur, and how ties are broken).
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent odds from current sources and summarize them in a compact list or a quick table. I can also create a simple chart showing the relative probabilities if you want a visual comparison. Let me know your preference and I’ll fetch the latest numbers and cite them inline.
Sources
In this week’s edition of our NHL draft lottery odds watch, we see four teams eliminated from playoff contention and the Vancouver Canucks lock down the best odds.
www.sportingnews.comSabres own best odds of winning top selection; Sweden-born defenseman Dahlin projected as No. 1 choice
www.nhl.comHere are your chances of earning the #1 overall pick.
www.hockeyfeed.comFinish last and your chances of picking first are 25 percent.
www.nbcsports.comWhich teams can move up to No. 1? What are their chances? Who are the best players available?
www.espn.comWhile the 16-team field for the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs is set, that also means the NHL draft lottery has locked in its group...
bleacherreport.comWhat Will Happen with Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings? Will the New Jersey Devils Want to Pay One or Two People?
www.yardbarker.comDucks have best chance at No. 1; Blue Jackets, Blackhawks next
www.nhl.comWhat Will Happen with Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings? Will the New Jersey Devils Want to Pay One or Two People?
www.yardbarker.comThe order of the first 16 picks of the 2024 NHL Draft will be determined Tuesday night at the draft lottery.
www.sportingnews.com