NHL Expert Picks Today: Friday's Best Bets Include Blue Jackets vs. Utah Play [1/31/2025]

NHL betting is back for another attractive playoffs day on 1/31, and we're here to share our top picks for Friday's hockey action.

Today's NHL best bets come from a range of matchups, including the Blue Jackets vs. Utah game at 9:00PM 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 5.6%, these picks are based on cutting-edge simulations and machine learning.

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List of NHL Expert Picks Tonight [1/31, Updated: 8:35PM ET]

After digging deep into the numbers and running thousands of simulations, our independent predictive analytics model has identified the best hockey bets for Friday, January 31, 2025.

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Blue Jackets ML (+210)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 37.8%
• Matchup: Blue Jackets vs. Utah (9:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has pinpointed the next NHL betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Blue Jackets vs. Utah matchup. We recommend aBlue Jackets ML bet at +210 odds, offering an edge of 5.6%.

Blue Jackets +1.5 (-124)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 59.7%
• Matchup: Blue Jackets vs. Utah (9:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has found another great NHL bet for Friday's hockey action, again in the game between the Blue Jackets and Utah. We suggest placing a puck line wager on Blue Jackets +1.5 at -124 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 4.4% edge.

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NHL Best Bets: Friday, 1/31/2025

As of 8:35PM ET, here are the next two NHL bets recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Blue Jackets vs. Utah	Blue Jackets ML	+210 @ FanDuel	5.6%
Blue Jackets vs. Utah	Blue Jackets +1.5	-124 @ FanDuel	4.4%

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Among Friday's NHL picks is a +320 moneyline play with an edge of 3.8%.

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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 31, check out our NHL Player Prop Picks for Friday

List of Upcoming NHL Games to Bet On [1/31/2025]

• Columbus vs. Utah (9:00PM ET, Friday)
• Blues vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET, Friday)
• Blackhawks vs. Panthers (1:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Rangers vs. Bruins (3:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Jets vs. Capitals (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Kings vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Islanders vs. Lightning (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Maple Leafs vs. Oilers (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Predators vs. Penguins (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Wild vs. Senators (7:00PM 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.