NHL Expert Picks Today: Thursday's Best Bets Include Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights Play [2/27/2025]

NHL betting is back for another pulse-pounding playoffs day on 2/27, and we're here to serve up our top picks for Thursday's hockey action.

Today's NHL best bets come from a range of matchups, including the Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights game at 10:00PM 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 5.0%, these picks are based on data-driven simulations and machine learning.

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List of NHL Expert Picks Tonight [2/27, Updated: 9:36PM ET]

After diving deep into the numbers and conducting thousands of simulations, our leading predictive analytics model has identified the best hockey bets for Thursday, February 27, 2025.

We sort these picks by start times, reserving the highest edges and probabilities exclusively for Dimers Pro subscribers.

Blackhawks +1.5 (+124)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 49.7%
• Matchup: Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has pinpointed the next NHL betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights matchup. We recommend a puck line bet on Blackhawks +1.5 at +124 odds, offering an edge of 5.0%.

Blackhawks +1.5 vs. Golden Knights

+124

Bet $25
Payout $56.00Bet $25, Payout $56.00

Blackhawks ML (+320)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 27.6%
• Matchup: Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has found another great NHL bet for Thursday's hockey action, again in the matchup between the Blackhawks and Golden Knights. We suggest placing a wager on Blackhawks ML at +320 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 3.9% edge.

Blackhawks ML vs. Golden Knights

+320

Bet $25
Payout $105Bet $25, Payout $105

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NHL Best Bets: Thursday, 2/27/2025

As of 9:36PM ET, here are the next two 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 27, check out our NHL Player Prop Picks for Thursday

List of Upcoming NHL Games to Bet On [2/27/2025]

• Canucks vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Maple Leafs vs. Rangers (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Kings vs. Stars (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Wild vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET, Friday)

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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.