NHL Expert Picks Today: Saturday's Best Bets Include Two Moneyline Plays [4/12/2025]

NHL betting is back for another attractive slate on 4/12, and we're here to share our top picks for Saturday's hockey action.

Today's NHL best bets come from a range of matchups, including Wild vs. Canucks and Predators vs. Golden Knights, with this article updated throughout the day to highlight the most attractive upcoming games.

Featuring a standout moneyline play at 10:00PM ET, these picks are powered by data-driven simulations and machine learning.

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List of NHL Expert Picks Tonight [4/12, Updated: 9:31PM ET]

After crunching the numbers and running thousands of simulations, our independent predictive analytics model has identified the best hockey bets for Saturday, April 12, 2025.

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

Canucks ML (+108)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 50.8%
• Matchup: Wild vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has pinpointed the next NHL betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Wild vs. Canucks game. We recommend a bet on the Canucks ML at +108 odds, offering an edge of 2.7%.

Canucks ML vs. Wild

+108

Bet $25
Payout $52Bet $25, Payout $52

Predators +1.5 (-112)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 55.4%
• Matchup: Predators vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has found another great NHL bet for Saturday's hockey action, this time in the game between the Predators and Golden Knights. We suggest placing a puck line wager on Predators +1.5 at -112 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 2.6% edge.

Predators +1.5 vs. Golden Knights

-112

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

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Kraken ML (+136)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 44.5%
• Matchup: Blues vs. Kraken (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our next pick for Saturday's hockey action is from the Blues vs. Kraken game. We recommend a bet on Kraken ML at +136 odds. Our model suggests a favorable 2.1% edge for this wager.

Kraken ML vs. Blues

+136

Bet $25
Payout $59Bet $25, Payout $59

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NHL Best Bets: Saturday, 4/12/2025

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

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Among Saturday's NHL picks is a +235 moneyline play with an edge of 2.6%.

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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 12, check out our NHL Player Prop Picks for Saturday

List of Upcoming NHL Games to Bet On [4/12/2025]

• Predators vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Blues vs. Kraken (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Wild vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Islanders vs. Devils (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Flyers vs. Senators (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Bruins vs. Penguins (3:30PM ET, Sunday)
• Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes (5:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Sabres vs. Lightning (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Blue Jackets vs. Capitals (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Oilers vs. Jets (7:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Sharks vs. Flames (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

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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 rooted in 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.