NHL Expert Picks Today: Wednesday's Best Bets Include Oilers vs. Wild Play [1/15/2025]

NHL betting is back for another attractive playoffs day on 1/15, and we're here to give you our top picks for Wednesday's hockey action.

Today's NHL best bets come from a range of matchups, including the Oilers vs. Wild game at 8:30PM ET, with this article updated throughout the day to highlight the most attractive upcoming games.

Led by a standout puck line play with an edge of 3.8%, these picks are powered by advanced simulations and machine learning.

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List of NHL Expert Picks Tonight [1/15, Updated: 8:02PM ET]

After crunching the numbers and conducting thousands of simulations, our leading predictive analytics model has figured out the best hockey bets for Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

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Wild +1.5 (-130)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 60.3%
• Matchup: Oilers vs. Wild (8:30PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has pinpointed the next NHL betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Oilers vs. Wild game. We recommend a puck line bet on Wild +1.5 at -130 odds, offering an edge of 3.8%.

Wild ML (+190)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 38.2%
• Matchup: Oilers vs. Wild (8:30PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has found another great NHL bet for Wednesday's hockey action, again in the matchup between the Oilers and Wild. We suggest placing a wager on Wild ML at +190 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 3.8% edge.

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Oilers vs. Wild Under 6 Goals (+100)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 52.2%
• Matchup: Oilers vs. Wild (8:30PM ET, Wednesday)

Our next pick for Wednesday's hockey action is also from the Oilers vs. Wild game. We recommend an over/under bet on Under 6 Goals at +100 odds. Our model shows a favorable 2.2% edge for this wager.

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NHL Best Bets: Wednesday, 1/15/2025

As of 8:02PM ET, here are the next three NHL bets recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Oilers vs. Wild	Wild +1.5	-130 @ DraftKings	3.8%
Oilers vs. Wild	Wild ML	+190 @ BetMGM	3.8%
Oilers vs. Wild	Under 6 Goals	+100 @ BetMGM	2.2%

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This article is part of our NHL player props and NHL best bets series. For related content on January 15, check out our NHL Player Prop Picks for Wednesday

List of Upcoming NHL Games to Bet On [1/15/2025]

• Oilers vs. Wild (8:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Red Wings vs. Panthers (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Devils vs. Maple Leafs (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Sharks vs. Blue Jackets (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Capitals vs. Senators (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Ducks vs. Lightning (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Flyers vs. Islanders (7:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Flames vs. Blues (8:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Blackhawks vs. Predators (8:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Canadiens vs. Stars (8:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Kraken vs. Jets (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

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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 drawn from 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.