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The Jack Adams Award odds.
Pictured: Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery reacts against the Carolina Hurricanes. Photo by James Guillory via Imagn Images

Spencer Carbery, the rightful runaway Jack Adams Award odds favorite, has guided his Washington Capitals to the top of the NHL standings. 

Nobody expected the Caps to have the best points percentage two-thirds through the season, so you can see why his implied probability to win the award is nearing 90% at our best NHL betting sites

The Columbus Blue Jackets Dean Evason, receiving the second-shortest odds, is the only other favorite among the top 10 whose odds shortened over the last month. 

Jack Adams Award odds 2025

Jack Adams odds from DraftKings, one of our best sports betting sites

CoachOdds (DraftKings)Implied probabilityProfit on a $10 bet
Spencer Carbery -70087.50%$1.43
Dean Evason+60014.29%$60
Scott Arniel+15006.25%$150
Todd McLellan+40002.44%$400
John Hynes+50001.96%$500
Jim Hiller +50001.96%$500
Travis Green+50001.96%$500
Martin St. Louis +50001.96%$500
Craig Berube+100000.99%$1000
Sheldon Keefe+100000.99%$1000

Here are the latest Jack Adams notes: 

  • Craig Berube's Toronto Maple Leafs and Sheldon Keefe's New Jersey Devils have the best Stanley Cup odds among the 10 favorites
  • Carbery's odds shortened from -250 to -700 over the last month
  • Dean Evason odds shortened from +1200 to +600
  • Every other Jack Adams candidate among the 10 favorites saw their odds lengthen over the last month
  • Only Carbery, Evason, and Arniel have an implied probability of over 6%

Jack Adams favorites 2025

Spencer Carbery Jack Adams odds (-700)

Carbery's first-year impact on the Capitals continues to be one of the stories of the NHL season. He has his Capitals ascending the Stanley Cup odds leaderboard along with getting the best out of the Great 8.

Alexander Ovechkin is scoring goals like a 27-year-old and has continued his torrid pace since returning from injury. 

Carbery has increased is the runaway favorite, and I can't see anyone else at this point overtaking him. A winning $10 bet will profit just $1.43.

Best odds: -700 via DraftKings | Implied probability: 87.50%

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My Jack Adams Award coach to watch

Todd McLellan Jack Adams odds (+4000)

Mclellan

McLellan is a coach to keep your eyes on. After overseeing their rise in the standings, he has the Detroit Red Wings in a wild-card spot.

The Red Wings were shambolic before McLellan's arrival, and while I don't see him winning the award, he has the best chance as a flier based on potential. 

The contrast between the Red Wings' level before and after his arrival has been stark. There is always a chance the honeymoon period will come to an abrupt end, but at the moment, McLellan is doing a masterful job. If he pulls off the miraculous, a winning $10 bet would profit $400.   

Best odds: +4000 via DraftKings | Implied probability: 2.44%

How to read Jack Adams Trophy futures odds

Reading Jack Adams Trophy odds is straightforward. Odds are usually presented in a format like +500 or -200. Positive odds (e.g., +500) show how much profit you’d make on a $100 bet.

For example, a $100 bet at +500 odds would win you $500, plus your original $100 stake, totaling $600. Negative odds (e.g., -200) indicate how much you need to bet to win $100. So, a $200 bet at -200 odds would win you $100, plus your $200 stake, totaling $300.

These odds also reflect the probability of a team winning the championship. Lower odds (e.g., +300) suggest a higher likelihood, while higher odds (e.g., +2000) indicate a lower probability.

Sportsbooks adjust these odds based on performance, injuries, trades, and betting patterns.

2025 Jack Adams Award opening odds

  • Sheldon Keefe: +600
  • Andrew Brunette: +700
  • Craig Berube: +850
  • Kris Knoblauch: +1000
  • Travis Green: +1200
  • Andre Tourigny: +1800
  • Spencer Carbery: +1800
  • Jon Cooper: +2000
  • Derek Lalonde: +2000
  • Dan Bylsma: +2000
  • Jared Bednar: +2200
  • Peter Laviolette: +2200
  • Peter DeBoer: +2200
  • John Tortorella: +2500
  • John Hynes: +2500
  • Jim Hiller: +2500
  • Bruce Cassidy: +2500
  • Rod Brind'Amour: +2500
  • Lindy Ruff: +2500
  • Rick Tocchet: +5000

Jack Adams Award previous winners 

YearCoachTeam
2023-2024Rick Tocchet Vancouver Canucks
2022-2023Jim MontgomeryBoston Bruins
2021-2022Darryl SutterCalgary Flames
2020-2021Rod Brind'AmourCarolina Hurricanes
2019-2020Bruce CassidyBoston Bruins
2018-2019Barry TrotzNew York Islanders
2017-2018Gerard GallantVegas Golden Knights
2016-2017John TortorellaColumbus Blue Jackets
2015-2016Barry TrotzWashington Capitals
2014-2015Bob HartleyCalgary Flames
2013-2014Patrick RoyColorado Avalanche

Jack Adams Trophy FAQs

Who is the 2025 Jack Adams favorite?

Spencer Carbery, the first-year bench boss for the Washington Capitals, is the favorite to win the 2025 Jack Adams Award while getting -700 odds. Those odds carry an implied win probability of 87.50% via our odds converter

Who won the last season's Jack Adams Award?

Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet won his first Jack Adams Award on May 23, 2024. 

When will the Jack Adams Award be decided?

The Jack Adams Award was given to Rick Tocchet on Wednesday, May 23, 2024. You can expect a similar decision date for the 2024-25 Jack Adams Award. 

Who has won the most Jack Adams Awards? 

Pat Burns won the award three times (1989, 1993, 1998), the most of any head coach. 

What is the NHL's oldest trophy?

The Stanley Cup was first awarded in 1893 and is the oldest NHL trophy. 

Who votes for the Jack Adams Award?

The Jack Adams Award is voted on by members of the National Broadcasters' Association.

How many Stanley Cups did Jack Adams win?

Jack Adams won two Stanley Cups, one with the Toronto Arenas in 1918 and the other with the Ottawa Senators in 1927. 

Has anyone won the Jack Adams Award in consecutive seasons?

Jacques Demers won the award with the Detroit Red Wings in 1988 and 1989, the only coach to win the trophy in consecutive seasons. 

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