NHL Expert Picks Today: Sunday's Best Bets Include Two Moneyline Plays [2/23/2025]

NHL betting is back for another attractive playoffs day on 2/23, and we're here to share our top picks for Sunday's hockey action.

Today's NHL best bets come from a range of matchups, including the Kraken vs. Lightning game at 6:00PM 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 2.8%, these picks are powered by data-driven simulations and machine learning.

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List of NHL Expert Picks Today [2/23, Updated: 5:30PM ET]

After crunching the numbers and running thousands of simulations, our leading predictive analytics model has identified the best hockey bets for Sunday, February 23, 2025.

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Kraken +1.5 (-112)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Kraken vs. Lightning (6:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has pinpointed the next NHL betting opportunity today, which comes in the Kraken vs. Lightning game. We recommend a puck line bet on Kraken +1.5 at -112 odds, offering an edge of 2.8%.

Kraken +1.5 vs. Lightning

-112

Bet $25
Payout $47.33Bet $25, Payout $47.33

Kraken ML (+220)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 33.3%
• Matchup: Kraken vs. Lightning (6:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has found another great NHL bet for Sunday's hockey action, again in the game between the Kraken and Lightning. We suggest placing a wager on Kraken ML at +220 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 2.1% edge.

Kraken ML vs. Lightning

+220

Bet $25
Payout $80Bet $25, Payout $80

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Blackhawks ML (+220)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 34.3%
• Matchup: Maple Leafs vs. Blackhawks (7:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our next pick for Sunday's hockey action is from the Maple Leafs vs. Blackhawks game. We recommend a bet on Blackhawks ML at +220 odds. Our model indicates a favorable 3.1% edge for this wager.

Blackhawks ML vs. Maple Leafs

+220

Bet $25
Payout $80Bet $25, Payout $80

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NHL Best Bets: Sunday, 2/23/2025

As of 5:30PM ET, here are the next three NHL bets recommended by our model:

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This article is part of our NHL player props and NHL best bets series. For related content on February 23, check out our NHL Player Prop Picks for Sunday

List of Upcoming NHL Games to Bet On [2/23/2025]

• Avalanche vs. Blues (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Ducks vs. Red Wings (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Devils vs. Predators (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Kraken vs. Lightning (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Maple Leafs vs. Blackhawks (7:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Stars vs. Islanders (7:30PM ET, Sunday)
• Sharks vs. Flames (8:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Vancouver vs. Utah (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

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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.