NHL Expert Picks Today: Sunday's Best Bets Include Kraken vs. Avalanche Play [12/22/2024]

NHL betting is back for another enticing slate on 12/22, and we're here to serve up our top picks for Sunday's hockey action.

Today's NHL best bets come from a range of matchups, including the Kraken vs. Avalanche game at 8:00PM 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 3.9%, these picks are based on cutting-edge simulations and machine learning.

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List of NHL Expert Picks Tonight [12/22, Updated: 7:31PM ET]

After crunching the numbers and conducting thousands of simulations, our independent predictive analytics model has identified the best hockey bets for Sunday, December 22, 2024.

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Kraken +1.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Matchup: Kraken vs. Avalanche (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has pinpointed the next NHL betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Kraken vs. Avalanche game. We recommend a puck line bet on Kraken +1.5 at -105 odds, offering an edge of 3.9%.

Kraken ML (+240)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 33.1%
• Matchup: Kraken vs. Avalanche (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has found another great NHL bet for Sunday's hockey action, again in the matchup between the Kraken and Avalanche. We suggest placing a wager on Kraken ML at +240 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 3.7% edge.

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NHL Best Bets: Sunday, 12/22/2024

As of 7:31PM ET, here are the next two NHL bets recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Kraken vs. Avalanche	Kraken +1.5	-105 @ BetMGM	3.9%
Kraken vs. Avalanche	Kraken ML	+240 @ BetMGM	3.7%

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This article is part of our NHL player props and NHL best bets series. For related content on December 22, check out our NHL Player Prop Picks for Sunday

List of Upcoming NHL Games to Bet On [12/22/2024]

• Kraken vs. Avalanche (8:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Senators vs. Oilers (8:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Rangers vs. Devils (1:00PM ET, Monday)
• Jets vs. Maple Leafs (2:00PM ET, Monday)
• Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• Capitals vs. Bruins (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• Blues vs. Red Wings (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• Lightning vs. Panthers (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• Flyers vs. Penguins (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• Sabres vs. Islanders (7:30PM ET, Monday)

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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.