NHL Expert Picks Today: Friday's Best Bets Include Wild vs. Avalanche Play [2/28/2025]

NHL betting is back for another pulse-pounding playoffs slate on 2/28, 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 Wild vs. Avalanche game at 9:00PM 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 5.9%, these picks are based on data-driven simulations and machine learning.

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List of NHL Expert Picks Tonight [2/28, Updated: 8:30PM ET]

After crunching the numbers and conducting thousands of simulations, our famous predictive analytics model has figured out the best hockey bets for Friday, February 28, 2025.

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Wild +1.5 (+110)

• Edge: 5.9%
• Probability: 53.6%
• Matchup: Wild vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has pinpointed the next NHL betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Wild vs. Avalanche matchup. We recommend a puck line bet on Wild +1.5 at +110 odds, offering an edge of 5.9%.

Wild +1.5 vs. Avalanche

+110

Bet $25
Payout $52.50Bet $25, Payout $52.50

Wild ML (+270)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 31.9%
• Matchup: Wild vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has found another great NHL bet for Friday's hockey action, again in the game between the Wild and Avalanche. We suggest placing a wager on Wild ML at +270 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 4.9% edge.

Wild ML vs. Avalanche

+270

Bet $25
Payout $92.50Bet $25, Payout $92.50

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NHL Best Bets: Friday, 2/28/2025

As of 8:30PM 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 28, check out our NHL Player Prop Picks for Friday

List of Upcoming NHL Games to Bet On [2/28/2025]

• Wild vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET, Friday)
• Lightning vs. Capitals (12:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Predators vs. Islanders (12:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Bruins vs. Penguins (3:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Flames vs. Panthers (3:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Red Wings vs. Blue Jackets (6:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Oilers vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Flyers vs. Jets (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Canadiens vs. Sabres (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Sharks vs. Senators (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Kings vs. Blues (8:00PM 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 drawn 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.