NHL expert picks today: Monday's best bets include Jets vs. Flames play [10/20/2025]

Today’s NHL expert picks for October 20, 2025 are here, with Monday’s NHL best bets fueled by thousands of data simulations analyzing the latest odds and matchups.

These NHL best bets include matchups like the Jets vs. Flames game at 9:30PM ET, with this article updated throughout the day to feature the highest-probability plays based on thousands of data-driven simulations from our predictive analytics model.

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List of NHL expert picks tonight [10/20, updated 8:02PM ET]

After digging deep into the numbers and running thousands of simulations, our independent predictive analytics model has figured out the best hockey bet for Monday, October 20, 2025.

Jets -1.5 (+194)

• Probability: 36.1%
• Edge: 2.1%
• Matchup: Jets vs. Flames (9:30PM ET, Monday)

Our model has pinpointed a high-probability NHL betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Jets vs. Flames game. We recommend a puck line bet on Jets -1.5 at +194 odds, with our analysis showing a 36.1% chance of hitting and a compelling edge of 2.1%.

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List of upcoming NHL games to bet on [10/20/2025]

• Jets vs. Flames (9:30PM ET, Monday)
• Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• Sharks vs. Islanders (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Devils vs. Maple Leafs (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Kraken vs. Capitals (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Canucks vs. Penguins (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Oilers vs. Senators (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Panthers vs. Bruins (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Kings vs. Blues (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Ducks vs. Predators (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Blue Jackets vs. Stars (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our NHL best bets are locked and loaded for October 20, 2025, featuring plays such as Jets -1.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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