NHL Expert Picks and Best Bets Today [Saturday 3/9/2024]

NHL betting is back for another day, and we're here to bring you our top picks for Saturday's hockey action.

After running thousands of data-driven simulations of every game today, we have diligently nailed down the top five best NHL bets for Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Today's NHL best bets come from a range of matchups, including Flames vs. Panthers and Predators vs. Blue Jackets, with our advanced predictive analytics model tirelessly striving to dig out edges across all sorts of bet types.

With a lot of hockey action to watch and think about on 3/9, we have your back. Our NHL picks and predictions are here to make your Saturday easier than ever, with our carefully curated NHL best bets today laid out below in order of the largest edge.

We used a powerful predictive analytics model to find these NHL best bets, ensuring that our featured plays represent the best NHL bets to make on Saturday.

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Now, let's get into Saturday's NHL bets.

Best NHL Bets Today - 3/9/2024

After crunching the numbers and running thousands of simulations of today's NHL action, DimersBOT, our famous predictive analytics model, has figured out the best hockey bets for you to make on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Flames +1.5 (-130)

• Odds: -130
• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 59.8%
• Matchup: Flames vs. Panthers (4:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Click here to place this bet with FanDuel Sportsbook

Our model has pinpointed the best NHL bet today, focusing on the matchup between the Flames and Panthers. We recommend placing a puck line bet on Flames +1.5, currently offered at -130 odds by FanDuel Sportsbook. We have found a significant edge of 3.3% for this particular wager, which makes it our NHL best bet for Saturday.

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Predators vs. Blue Jackets Under 6.5 Goals (-105)

• Odds: -105
• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 54.4%
• Matchup: Predators vs. Blue Jackets (12:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Click here to place this bet with DraftKings Sportsbook

Our model has uncovered another standout NHL bet for Saturday's hockey action, specifically in the matchup featuring the Predators and Blue Jackets. We recommend considering an over/under wager on Under 6.5 Goals, available at -105 odds through DraftKings Sportsbook. We have found a compelling edge of 3.2% for this particular bet.

Senators vs. Sharks Under 6.5 Goals (+105)

• Odds: +105
• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 51.8%
• Matchup: Senators vs. Sharks (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Click here to place this bet with BetMGM

Another top pick for Saturday's hockey action comes from the matchup between the Senators and Sharks. The play here is an over/under bet, with Under 6.5 Goals at enticing odds of +105 through BetMGM Sportsbook. Our model has identified an advantageous edge of 3.0% for this particular wager.

Flames ML (+184)

• Odds: +184
• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 37.5%
• Matchup: Flames vs. Panthers (4:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Click here to place this bet with FanDuel Sportsbook

Our next bet for Saturday's action stems from the game between the Flames and Panthers. The bet here is a moneyline wager on Flames ML, currently available at enticing +184 odds through FanDuel Sportsbook. Our model has found a noteworthy 2.3% edge for this particular bet.

Canadiens +1.5 (-130)

• Odds: -130
• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 58.6%
• Matchup: Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Click here to place this bet with FanDuel Sportsbook

Next up, we're looking at the Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens matchup. Our model has its eyes on Canadiens +1.5, coming in at -130 odds. When comparing the best available line odds at FanDuel Sportsbook to our probabilities, we're talking about a tasty 2.1% edge here.

NHL Best Bets: Saturday, 3/9/2024

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Flames vs. Panthers	Flames +1.5	-130 @ FanDuel	3.3%
Predators vs. Blue Jackets	Under 6.5 Goals	-105 @ DraftKings	3.2%
Senators vs. Sharks	Under 6.5 Goals	+105 @ BetMGM	3.0%
Flames vs. Panthers	Flames ML	+184 @ FanDuel	2.3%
Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens	Canadiens +1.5	-130 @ FanDuel	2.1%

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Tonight's NHL Games to Bet On - 3/9/2024

• Hurricanes vs. Devils (12:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Predators vs. Blue Jackets (12:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Oilers vs. Sabres (12:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Penguins vs. Bruins (3:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Flames vs. Panthers (4:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Flyers vs. Lightning (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Blackhawks vs. Capitals (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Senators vs. Sharks (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Blues vs. Rangers (7:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Jets vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Red Wings vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Stars vs. Kings (10:30PM ET, Saturday)

What Is an Edge in NHL Betting?

The edge at Dimers is when we think the probability of an event occurring is more likely than the best odds available. Essentially, it means that our NHL model believesthat a bet has a higher likelihood of cashing than the sportsbooks are giving it. That's why the higher the edge, the better.

Although an edge does not guarantee that you will win a given bet, taking Dimers' plays with a higher betting edge can increase your chances of being profitable in the long run. This is an essential aspect of successful sports betting.

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Make Smarter NHL Betting Decisions Today - 3/9/2024

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This NHL best bets article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on Saturday's NHL action, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control are performed to ensure the content meets our editorial standards.

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