NHL Expert Picks and Best Bets Today [Monday 4/8/2024]

NHL betting is back for another big slate, 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 Blue Jackets vs. Lightning, a game that starts at 7:00PM ET.

Based on data-driven simulations and machine learning, the below bets are our model's next to go, with the first being a puck line play with an edge of 4.9%.

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NHL Expert Picks Tonight: 4/8/2024

After diving deep into the numbers and running thousands of simulations of today's NHL action, DimersBOT, our independent predictive analytics model, has figured out the next hockey bets to make on upcoming matchups on Monday, April 8, 2024.

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Blue Jackets +1.5 (+114)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 51.7%
• Matchup: Blue Jackets vs. Lightning (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has pinpointed the next best NHL bet tonight, which comes in the Blue Jackets vs. Lightning game. We recommend placing a puck line bet on Blue Jackets +1.5, currently available at +114 odds.

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Blue Jackets vs. Lightning Under 6.5 Goals (+114)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 49.9%
• Matchup: Blue Jackets vs. Lightning (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered another standout NHL bet, again in the game featuring the Blue Jackets and Lightning. We recommend considering an over/under wager on Under 6.5 Goals, which you can find at +114 odds. We have detected a compelling edge of 3.2% for this particular bet.

Please keep in mind 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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Senators +1.5 (-128)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 59.1%
• Matchup: Senators vs. Panthers (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our next top pick for tonight's hockey action comes from the game between the Senators and Panthers. The play here is a puck line bet, with Senators +1.5 at enticing odds of -128. Our model has found an advantageous edge of 3.0% for this particular wager.

Remember, the outcome of this bet will be determined tomorrow. We strongly recommend taking advantage of these favorable odds while they remain available.

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NHL Best Bets: Monday, 4/8/2024

Our model's next three NHL bets to make as of 9:33PM ET:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Blue Jackets vs. Lightning	Blue Jackets +1.5	+114 @ DraftKings	4.9%
Blue Jackets vs. Lightning	Under 6.5 Goals	+114 @ DraftKings	3.2%
Senators vs. Panthers	Senators +1.5	-128 @ FanDuel	3.0%

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 Monday's NHL picks is a +245 moneyline play with an edge of 2.2%.

Sign up to Dimers Pro now to catch these picks, as well as our full suite of props, trends and parlays for April 8, 2024.

Tonight's Next-To-Go NHL Games to Bet On - 4/8/2024

• Golden Knights vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• Capitals vs. Red Wings (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Senators vs. Panthers (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Flyers vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Maple Leafs vs. Devils (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Rangers vs. Islanders (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Blue Jackets vs. Lightning (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Hurricanes vs. Bruins (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Sabres vs. Stars (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Jets vs. Predators (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Wild vs. Avalanche (9:30PM ET, Tuesday)

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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.