NHL Expert Picks Today: Thursday's Best Bets Include Two Moneyline Plays [12/12/2024]

NHL betting is back for another pulse-pounding day on 12/12, and we're here to share our top picks for Thursday's hockey action.

Today's NHL best bets come from a range of matchups, including the Ducks vs. Maple Leafs game at 7:00PM ET, with this article updated throughout the day to highlight the most attractive upcoming games.

Led by a standout puck line play with an edge of 5.5%, these picks are based on extensive simulations and machine learning.

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List of NHL Expert Picks Tonight [12/12, Updated: 11:31AM ET]

After crunching the numbers and running thousands of simulations, our independent predictive analytics model has identified the best hockey bets for Thursday, December 12, 2024.

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Ducks +1.5 (+130)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 49%
• Matchup: Ducks vs. Maple Leafs (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has pinpointed the next NHL betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Ducks vs. Maple Leafs game. We recommend a puck line bet on Ducks +1.5 at +130 odds, offering an edge of 5.5%.

Ducks ML (+340)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 27%
• Matchup: Ducks vs. Maple Leafs (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has found another great NHL bet for Thursday's hockey action, again in the game between the Ducks and Maple Leafs. We suggest placing a wager on Ducks ML at +340 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 4.3% edge.

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Canucks ML (+145)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 44.1%
• Matchup: Panthers vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our next pick for tonight's hockey action is from the Panthers vs. Canucks matchup. We recommend a bet on Canucks ML at +145 odds. Our model indicates a favorable 3.3% edge for this wager.

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NHL Best Bets: Thursday, 12/12/2024

As of 11:31AM ET, here are the next three NHL bets recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Ducks vs. Maple Leafs	Ducks +1.5	+130 @ DraftKings	5.5%
Ducks vs. Maple Leafs	Ducks ML	+340 @ BetMGM	4.3%
Panthers vs. Canucks	Canucks ML	+145 @ DraftKings	3.3%

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List of Upcoming NHL Games to Bet On [12/12/2024]

• Kings vs. Devils (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Penguins vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Ducks vs. Maple Leafs (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Capitals vs. Blue Jackets (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Red Wings vs. Flyers (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Blackhawks vs. Islanders (7:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Golden Knights vs. Jets (8:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Predators vs. Stars (8:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Sharks vs. Blues (8:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Oilers vs. Wild (8:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Utah vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Lightning vs. Flames (9:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Panthers vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Bruins vs. Kraken (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

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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 rooted in 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.