NHL Expert Picks Today: Friday's Best Bets Include Blues vs. Panthers Play [12/20/2024]

NHL betting is back for another enticing day on 12/20, 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 the Blues vs. Panthers game at 7:00PM ET, with this article updated throughout the day to highlight the most attractive upcoming games.

Featuring a standout puck line play with an edge of 3.6%, these picks are based on cutting-edge simulations and machine learning.

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List of NHL Expert Picks Tonight [12/20, Updated: 1:31PM ET]

After crunching the numbers and running thousands of simulations, our leading predictive analytics model has identified the best hockey bets for Friday, December 20, 2024.

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Blues +1.5 (+100)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 53.6%
• Matchup: Blues vs. Panthers (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has pinpointed the next NHL betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Blues vs. Panthers game. We recommend a puck line bet on Blues +1.5 at +100 odds, offering an edge of 3.6%.

Blues ML (+250)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 31%
• Matchup: Blues vs. Panthers (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has found another great NHL bet for Friday's hockey action, again in the matchup between the Blues and Panthers. We suggest placing a wager on Blues ML at +250 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 2.4% edge.

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NHL Best Bets: Friday, 12/20/2024

As of 1:31PM ET, here are the next two NHL bets recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Blues vs. Panthers	Blues +1.5	+100 @ BetMGM	3.6%
Blues vs. Panthers	Blues ML	+250 @ DraftKings	2.4%

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List of Upcoming NHL Games to Bet On [12/20/2024]

• Canadiens vs. Red Wings (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Maple Leafs vs. Sabres (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Blues vs. Panthers (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Hurricanes vs. Capitals (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Rangers vs. Stars (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Utah vs. Wild (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Avalanche vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• Kings vs. Predators (1:30PM 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.