NHL Expert Picks and Best Bets Today [Friday 4/12/2024]

NHL betting is back for another huge day, and we're here to serve up our top picks for Friday's hockey action.

Today's NHL best bets come from a range of matchups, including Kraken vs. Stars and Red Wings vs. Maple Leafs.

Based on advanced simulations and machine learning, the below bets are our model's next to go, with the first being a puck line play at 3:00PM ET.

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NHL Expert Picks Today: 4/12/2024

After diving deep into the numbers and running thousands of simulations of today's NHL action, DimersBOT, our famous predictive analytics model, has figured out the next hockey bets for you to place on upcoming matchups on Friday, April 12, 2024.

Due to the time of day now (9:02PM ET), it's important to note that the below bets are for games taking place on Saturday.

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Kraken +1.5 (-128)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 58.3%
• Matchup: Kraken vs. Stars (3:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has pinpointed the next best NHL bet today, which comes in the Kraken vs. Stars game. We recommend placing a puck line bet on Kraken +1.5, currently available at -128 odds.

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Red Wings vs. Maple Leafs Under 6.5 Goals (+110)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 49.9%
• Matchup: Red Wings vs. Maple Leafs (7:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has uncovered another standout NHL bet, specifically in the matchup featuring the Red Wings and Maple Leafs. We recommend considering an over/under wager on Under 6.5 Goals, which you can find at +110 odds. We have detected a compelling edge of 2.3% for this particular bet.

Please be aware that this game is scheduled for tomorrow. We strongly advise you to capitalize on these favorable odds now, before the lines move.

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Blue Jackets +1.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 56.2%
• Matchup: Blue Jackets vs. Predators (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our next top pick for Friday's hockey action comes from the game between the Blue Jackets and Predators. The play here is a puck line bet, with Blue Jackets +1.5 at enticing odds of -110. Our model has found an advantageous edge of 3.9% for this particular wager.

Remember, the result of this bet will not be determined until tomorrow. We encourage you to act swiftly and capitalize on these favorable odds while they remain available.

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NHL Best Bets: Friday, 4/12/2024

Our model's next three NHL bets to make as of 9:02PM ET:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Kraken vs. Stars	Kraken +1.5	-128 @ FanDuel	2.2%
Red Wings vs. Maple Leafs	Under 6.5 Goals	+110 @ BetMGM	2.3%
Blue Jackets vs. Predators	Blue Jackets +1.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.9%

Although the above bets are all +EV plays, by signing up to Dimers Pro, you'll gain access to the rest of today's best bets that our model has found.

Included in Friday's NHL picks is a +225 moneyline play with an edge of 3.3%.

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Tonight's Next-To-Go NHL Games to Bet On - 4/12/2024

• Flames vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• Wild vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• Islanders vs. Rangers (12:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Kraken vs. Stars (3:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Jets vs. Avalanche (4:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Sabres vs. Panthers (5:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Devils vs. Flyers (5:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Lightning vs. Capitals (5:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Red Wings vs. Maple Leafs (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Canadiens vs. Senators (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Bruins vs. Penguins (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Blue Jackets vs. Predators (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

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