NHL Expert Picks Today: Saturday's Best Bets Include Two Over/Under Plays [1/4/2025]

NHL betting is back for another enticing day on 1/4, and we're here to serve up our top picks for Saturday's hockey action.

Today's NHL best bets come from a range of matchups, including the Oilers vs. Kraken game at 10:00PM ET, with this article updated throughout the day to highlight the most attractive upcoming games.

Led by a standout over/under play with an edge of 3.7%, these picks are powered by cutting-edge simulations and machine learning.

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List of NHL Expert Picks Tonight [1/4, Updated: 9:32PM ET]

After crunching the numbers and running thousands of simulations, our leading predictive analytics model has figured out the best hockey bets for Saturday, January 4, 2025.

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Oilers vs. Kraken Under 6.5 Goals (-105)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 54.9%
• Matchup: Oilers vs. Kraken (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has pinpointed the next NHL betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Oilers vs. Kraken game. We recommend an over/under bet on Under 6.5 Goals at -105 odds, offering an edge of 3.7%.

Kraken ML (+165)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 40.1%
• Matchup: Oilers vs. Kraken (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has found another great NHL bet for Saturday's hockey action, again in the matchup between the Oilers and Kraken. We suggest placing a wager on Kraken ML at +165 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 2.3% edge.

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Sabres vs. Golden Knights Under 6.5 Goals (-104)

• Edge: 2.0%
• Probability: 53%
• Matchup: Sabres vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our next pick for tonight's hockey action is from the Sabres vs. Golden Knights game. We recommend an over/under bet on Under 6.5 Goals at -104 odds. Our model suggests a favorable 2.0% edge for this wager.

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NHL Best Bets: Saturday, 1/4/2025

As of 9:32PM ET, here are the next three NHL bets recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Oilers vs. Kraken	Under 6.5 Goals	-105 @ BetMGM	3.7%
Oilers vs. Kraken	Kraken ML	+165 @ BetMGM	2.3%
Sabres vs. Golden Knights	Under 6.5 Goals	-104 @ FanDuel	2.0%

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Saturday's full suite of NHL picks is highlighted by an over/under opportunity with a substantial 3.9% edge over the sportsbook odds.

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This article is part of our NHL player props and NHL best bets series. For related content on January 4, check out our NHL Player Prop Picks for Saturday

List of Upcoming NHL Games to Bet On [1/4/2025]

• Oilers vs. Kraken (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Predators vs. Flames (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Sabres vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Rangers vs. Blackhawks (3:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Islanders vs. Bruins (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Penguins vs. Hurricanes (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Flyers vs. Maple Leafs (7:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Lightning vs. Ducks (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

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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.