NHL Expert Picks Today: Saturday's Best Bets Include Two Puck Line Plays [12/14/2024]

NHL betting is back for another pulse-pounding slate on 12/14, 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 Blackhawks vs. Devils game at 1:00PM 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 4.6%, these picks are powered by extensive simulations and machine learning.

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List of NHL Expert Picks Today [12/14, Updated: 4:01AM ET]

After diving deep into the numbers and running thousands of simulations, our leading predictive analytics model has identified the best hockey bets for Saturday, December 14, 2024.

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Blackhawks +1.5 (+114)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 51.3%
• Matchup: Blackhawks vs. Devils (1:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has pinpointed the next NHL betting opportunity today, which comes in the Blackhawks vs. Devils game. We recommend a puck line bet on Blackhawks +1.5 at +114 odds, offering an edge of 4.6%.

Blackhawks ML (+280)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 28.9%
• Matchup: Blackhawks vs. Devils (1:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has found another great NHL bet for Saturday's hockey action, again in the game between the Blackhawks and Devils. We suggest placing a wager on Blackhawks ML at +280 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 2.6% edge.

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Canadiens +1.5 (-115)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Canadiens vs. Jets (7:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our next pick for Saturday's hockey action is from the Canadiens vs. Jets matchup. We recommend a puck line bet on Canadiens +1.5 at -115 odds. Our model shows a favorable 2.3% edge for this wager.

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NHL Best Bets: Saturday, 12/14/2024

As of 4:01AM ET, here are the next three NHL bets recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Blackhawks vs. Devils	Blackhawks +1.5	+114 @ DraftKings	4.6%
Blackhawks vs. Devils	Blackhawks ML	+280 @ BetMGM	2.6%
Canadiens vs. Jets	Canadiens +1.5	-115 @ BetMGM	2.3%

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List of Upcoming NHL Games to Bet On [12/14/2024]

• Blackhawks vs. Devils (1:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Kings vs. Rangers (1:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Flyers vs. Wild (2:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Golden Knights vs. Oilers (4:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Ducks vs. Blue Jackets (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Canadiens vs. Jets (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Sabres vs. Capitals (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Penguins vs. Senators (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Blues vs. Stars (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Predators vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Panthers vs. Flames (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Utah vs. Sharks (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Lightning vs. Kraken (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Bruins vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

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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.