NHL Expert Picks Today: Thursday's Best Bets Include Hurricanes vs. Sharks Play [3/20/2025]

NHL betting is back for another pulse-pounding slate on 3/20, and we're here to bring you our top picks for Thursday's hockey action.

Today's NHL best bets come from a range of matchups, including the Hurricanes vs. Sharks game at 10:30PM 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 4.8%, these picks are powered by extensive simulations and machine learning.

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List of NHL Expert Picks Tonight [3/20, Updated: 10:02PM ET]

After diving deep into the numbers and running thousands of simulations, our famous predictive analytics model has figured out the best hockey bets for Thursday, March 20, 2025.

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Sharks +1.5 (+115)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 51.3%
• Matchup: Hurricanes vs. Sharks (10:30PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has pinpointed the next NHL betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Hurricanes vs. Sharks matchup. We recommend a puck line bet on Sharks +1.5 at +115 odds, offering an edge of 4.8%.

Sharks +1.5 vs. Hurricanes

+115

Bet $25
Payout $53.75Bet $25, Payout $53.75

Sharks ML (+285)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 29.8%
• Matchup: Hurricanes vs. Sharks (10:30PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has found another great NHL bet for Thursday's hockey action, again in the game between the Hurricanes and Sharks. We suggest placing a wager on Sharks ML at +285 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 3.8% edge.

Sharks ML vs. Hurricanes

+285

Bet $25
Payout $96.25Bet $25, Payout $96.25

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NHL Best Bets: Thursday, 3/20/2025

As of 10:02PM ET, here are the next two NHL bets recommended by our model:

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More NHL Betting Guides

This article is part of our NHL player props and NHL best bets series. For related content on March 20, check out our NHL Player Prop Picks for Thursday

List of Upcoming NHL Games to Bet On [3/20/2025]

• Hurricanes vs. Sharks (10:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Blue Jackets vs. Penguins (7:00PM ET, Friday)

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All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.