NHL Expert Picks Today: Friday's Best Bets Include Lightning vs. Blackhawks Play [1/24/2025]

NHL betting is back for another attractive playoffs slate on 1/24, 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 Lightning vs. Blackhawks and Utah vs. Jets, with this article updated throughout the day to highlight the most attractive upcoming games.

Featuring a standout over/under play at 8:00PM ET, these picks are based on advanced simulations and machine learning.

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List of NHL Expert Picks Tonight [1/24, Updated: 7:33PM ET]

After crunching the numbers and running thousands of simulations, our famous predictive analytics model has identified the best hockey bets for Friday, January 24, 2025.

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Lightning vs. Blackhawks Under 6.5 Goals (+110)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 52.2%
• Matchup: Lightning vs. Blackhawks (8:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has pinpointed the next NHL betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Lightning vs. Blackhawks game. We recommend an over/under bet on Under 6.5 Goals at +110 odds, offering an edge of 4.5%.

Utah ML (+190)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 37%
• Matchup: Utah vs. Jets (8:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has found another great NHL bet for Friday's hockey action, this time in the matchup between the Utah and Jets. We suggest placing a wager on Utah ML at +190 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 2.5% edge.

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Utah +1.5 (-135)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 59.8%
• Matchup: Utah vs. Jets (8:00PM ET, Friday)

Our next pick for Friday's hockey action is also from the Utah vs. Jets matchup. We recommend a puck line bet on Utah +1.5 at -135 odds. Our model shows a favorable 2.4% edge for this wager.

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NHL Best Bets: Friday, 1/24/2025

As of 7:33PM ET, here are the next three NHL bets recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Lightning vs. Blackhawks	Under 6.5 Goals	+110 @ BetMGM	4.5%
Utah vs. Jets	Utah ML	+190 @ BetMGM	2.5%
Utah vs. Jets	Utah +1.5	-135 @ DraftKings	2.4%

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List of Upcoming NHL Games to Bet On [1/24/2025]

• Utah vs. Jets (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Lightning vs. Blackhawks (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Avalanche vs. Bruins (1:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Penguins vs. Kraken (4:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Sabres vs. Oilers (4:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Maple Leafs vs. Senators (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Devils vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Stars vs. Blues (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Lightning vs. Red Wings (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Kings vs. Blue Jackets (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Flames vs. Wild (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Hurricanes vs. Islanders (7:30PM 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 sourced from 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.