NHL Expert Picks Today: Friday's Best Bets Include Predators vs. Canucks Play [1/3/2025]

NHL betting is back for another attractive day on 1/3, and we're here to give you our top picks for Friday's hockey action.

Today's NHL best bets come from a range of matchups, including the Predators vs. Canucks game at 10:00PM 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 7.0%, these picks are based on extensive simulations and machine learning.

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List of NHL Expert Picks Tonight [1/3, Updated: 9:33PM ET]

After crunching the numbers and running thousands of simulations, our independent predictive analytics model has figured out the best hockey bets for Friday, January 3, 2025.

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Canucks ML (+160)

• Edge: 7.0%
• Probability: 45.5%
• Matchup: Predators vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has pinpointed the next NHL betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Predators vs. Canucks matchup. We recommend aCanucks ML bet at +160 odds, offering an edge of 7.0%.

Canucks +1.5 (-155)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 65.2%
• Matchup: Predators vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has found another great NHL bet for Friday's hockey action, again in the game between the Predators and Canucks. We suggest placing a puck line wager on Canucks +1.5 at -155 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 4.5% edge.

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NHL Best Bets: Friday, 1/3/2025

As of 9:33PM ET, here are the next two NHL bets recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Predators vs. Canucks	Canucks ML	+160 @ DraftKings	7.0%
Predators vs. Canucks	Canucks +1.5	-155 @ BetMGM	4.5%

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Among Friday's NHL picks is a +240 moneyline play with an edge of 2.8%.

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More NHL Betting Guides

This article is part of our NHL player props and NHL best bets series. For related content on January 3, check out our NHL Player Prop Picks for Friday

List of Upcoming NHL Games to Bet On [1/3/2025]

• Predators vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• Rangers vs. Capitals (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Devils vs. Sharks (4:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Bruins vs. Maple Leafs (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Blues vs. Blue Jackets (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Canadiens vs. Avalanche (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Wild vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Red Wings vs. Jets (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Utah vs. Stars (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Lightning vs. Kings (9:00PM ET, Saturday)

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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 rooted in 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.