Erik Karlsson Capping Off Historic Season

San Jose Sharks veteran defenseman Erik Karlsson is turning in a season for the ages, and he’s the clear frontrunner in the 2022-23 Norris Trophy odds. Sportsbook Review betting analyst Neil Parker surveys the Norris Trophy betting market and evaluates the NHL odds from our best sportsbooks.

Wouldn't you just love to know where Karlsson’s hiding his DMC DeLorean?

The 2012 and 2015 Norris Trophy winner appeared to be strolling down the highway toward the twilight of his career through his first four seasons with the Sharks. 

But now, the 32-year-old Swede is playing better than ever and has a chance to post the first 100-point showing from a defenseman since Brian Leetch marked the scoresheet 102 times during the 1991-92 campaign.

It’s even more impressive that Karlsson’s 59 five-on-five points pace the entire league – not just blueliners, every ... single ... player.

He’s the rightful betting favorite to win the 2022-23 Norris Trophy, and any value left to back Karlsson to win the award is quickly vanishing.

Here is alook at the latest Norris Trophy odds via our best sportsbooks.

NorrisTrophy odds 2023 

Norris Trophy odds as of Thursday, March 30 at 10:45 a.m. ET.

Norris Trophy odds analysis

Karlsson is pulling away from the field in the Norris race, and his odds continue to drop with each and every one of his standout showings. It’s important to note there’s a significant difference in the -320 number through DraftKings and -455 price via Barstool. 

I still see slight value for prospective bettors in the DraftKings offering, but I’d steer clear of the prohibitive number via Barstool.

Norris Trophy odds movement

Aside from Karlsson’s price continuing to tick down, the big movers in the Norris Trophy betting market have been New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton and Buffalo Sabres blueliner Rasmus Dahlin.

Dahlin sustained an injury in late February and missed three games. He then recorded just three assists across his following 13 contests to fall out of the running for the Norris Trophy.

It’s been just the opposite for Hamilton. The second-year Devils rearguard is up to a career-high 68 points, and Hamilton’s collected a healthy six goals and 16 assists through his first 25 games out of the All-Star break.

Finally, it warrants noting that Karlsson was trading as high as +10000 to win the Norris ahead of the season through both Caesars and Barstool. It truly has been a historic season for No. 65 in teal.

Recent Norris Trophy winners

Norris Trophy FAQ

Who won the Norris Trophy last year?

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar won the Norris Trophy for the 2021-22 season, finishing ahead of Roman Josi of the Nashville Predators and Victor Hedman of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

When will the Norris Trophy be decided?

Votes from the Professional Hockey Writers' Association must be filed before the Stanley Cup playoffs begin. The regular season ends on April 14, 2023.

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