NHL Expert Picks Today: Monday's Best Bets Include Kings vs. Blackhawks Play [3/3/2025]

NHL betting is back for another pulse-pounding playoffs slate on 3/3, and we're here to serve up our top picks for Monday's hockey action.

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

Featuring a standout moneyline play with an edge of 4.2%, these picks are powered by cutting-edge simulations and machine learning.

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List of NHL Expert Picks Tonight [3/3, Updated: 8:12PM ET]

After crunching the numbers and conducting thousands of simulations, our leading predictive analytics model has figured out the best hockey bets for Monday, March 3, 2025.

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Blackhawks ML (+215)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 35.9%
• Matchup: Kings vs. Blackhawks (8:30PM ET, Monday)

Our model has pinpointed the next NHL betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Kings vs. Blackhawks game. We recommend a bet on the Blackhawks ML at +215 odds, offering an edge of 4.2%.

Blackhawks +1.5 (-120)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 58.6%
• Matchup: Kings vs. Blackhawks (8:30PM ET, Monday)

Our model has found another great NHL bet for Monday's hockey action, again in the game between the Kings and Blackhawks. We suggest placing a puck line wager on Blackhawks +1.5 at -120 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 4.1% edge.

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NHL Best Bets: Monday, 3/3/2025

As of 8:12PM ET, here are the next two NHL bets recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Kings vs. Blackhawks	Blackhawks ML	+215 @ DraftKings	4.2%
Kings vs. Blackhawks	Blackhawks +1.5	-120 @ FanDuel	4.1%

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Among Monday's NHL picks is a +230 moneyline play with an edge of 2.9%.

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

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

• Kings vs. Blackhawks (8:30PM ET, Monday)
• Flames vs. Flyers (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Blue Jackets vs. Lightning (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Sharks vs. Sabres (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Predators vs. Bruins (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Hurricanes vs. Red Wings (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Jets vs. Islanders (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Devils vs. Stars (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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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.