NHL Expert Picks Today: Thursday's Best Bets Include Two Puck Line Plays [4/10/2025]

NHL betting is back for another pulse-pounding slate on 4/10, 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 Ducks vs. Kings game at 10:00PM 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 6.0%, these picks are powered by extensive simulations and machine learning.

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List of NHL Expert Picks Tonight [4/10, Updated: 9:31PM ET]

After digging deep into the numbers and conducting thousands of simulations, our leading predictive analytics model has identified the best hockey bets for Thursday, April 10, 2025.

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

Ducks +1.5 (+116)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 52.3%
• Matchup: Ducks vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has pinpointed the next NHL betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Ducks vs. Kings game. We recommend a puck line bet on Ducks +1.5 at +116 odds, offering an edge of 6.0%.

Ducks +1.5 vs. Kings

+116

Bet $25
Payout $54Bet $25, Payout $54

Ducks ML (+290)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 30%
• Matchup: Ducks vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has found another great NHL bet for Thursday's hockey action, again in the game between the Ducks and Kings. We suggest placing a wager on Ducks ML at +290 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 4.4% edge.

Ducks ML vs. Kings

+290

Bet $25
Payout $97.50Bet $25, Payout $97.50

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Kraken +1.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 56.5%
• Matchup: Kraken vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our next pick for tonight's hockey action is from the Kraken vs. Golden Knights game. We recommend a puck line bet on Kraken +1.5 at -110 odds. Our model indicates a favorable 4.1% edge for this wager.

Kraken +1.5 vs. Golden Knights

-110

Bet $25
Payout $47.73Bet $25, Payout $47.73

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NHL Best Bets: Thursday, 4/10/2025

As of 9:31PM ET, here are the next three NHL bets recommended by our model:

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Among Thursday's NHL picks is a +330 moneyline play with an edge of 3.3%.

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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 April 10, check out our NHL Player Prop Picks for Thursday

List of Upcoming NHL Games to Bet On [4/10/2025]

• Ducks vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Kraken vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Red Wings vs. Lightning (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Penguins vs. Devils (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Canadiens vs. Senators (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Sharks vs. Oilers (9:30PM 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.