NHL Expert Picks Today: Sunday's Best Bets Include Wild vs. Golden Knights Play [1/12/2025]

NHL betting is back for another enticing playoffs day on 1/12, and we're here to serve up our top picks for Sunday's hockey action.

Today's NHL best bets come from a range of matchups, including the Wild vs. Golden Knights game at 8:00PM ET, with this article updated throughout the day to highlight the most attractive upcoming games.

Led by a standout moneyline play with an edge of 2.8%, these picks are powered by advanced simulations and machine learning.

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List of NHL Expert Picks Tonight [1/12, Updated: 7:30PM ET]

After digging deep into the numbers and running thousands of simulations, our independent predictive analytics model has identified the best hockey bets for Sunday, January 12, 2025.

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Wild ML (+180)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 38.6%
• Matchup: Wild vs. Golden Knights (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has pinpointed the next NHL betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Wild vs. Golden Knights game. We recommend aWild ML bet at +180 odds, offering an edge of 2.8%.

Wild +1.5 (-140)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 60.4%
• Matchup: Wild vs. Golden Knights (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has found another great NHL bet for Sunday's hockey action, again in the game between the Wild and Golden Knights. We suggest placing a puck line wager on Wild +1.5 at -140 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 2.1% edge.

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NHL Best Bets: Sunday, 1/12/2025

As of 7:30PM ET, here are the next two NHL bets recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Wild vs. Golden Knights	Wild ML	+180 @ BetMGM	2.8%
Wild vs. Golden Knights	Wild +1.5	-140 @ BetMGM	2.1%

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This article is part of our NHL player props and NHL best bets series. For related content on January 12, check out our NHL Player Prop Picks for Sunday

List of Upcoming NHL Games to Bet On [1/12/2025]

• Wild vs. Golden Knights (8:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Panthers vs. Flyers (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• Flames vs. Blackhawks (7:30PM ET, Monday)

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Conclusion

This article, enhanced by AI and automation, aims to deliver accurate NHL insights quickly, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on current data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.