NHL expert picks today: Cyber Monday best bets highlight Penguins vs. Flyers play [12/1/2025]

Updated: Dec 1, 2025, 7:32 AM ET | First published: Dec 1, 2025, 4:01 AM ET

Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities

Get NHL expert picks and best bets for Monday, December 1, 2025.

NHL Best Bets. — These NHL betting picks for December 1, 2025, are based on the latest odds and probabilities for Monday's games.

Today’s NHL expert picks for Cyber Monday are here, with Penguins vs. Flyers among the top plays identified by our model across Monday’s NHL slate.

Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, scanning the latest hockey odds to uncover top betting edges. The result? Data-backed picks that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.

List of NHL expert picks tonight [12/1, updated 7:31AM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best hockey bets, ranked by edge for Monday, December 1, 2025.

Penguins ML (+126)

Edge: 2.1%
Probability: 46.4%
Matchup: Penguins vs. Flyers (7:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model has identified value on Penguins to defeat Flyers at +126 odds. A 46.4% probability produces an edge of 2.1%, making this the strongest play for today's NHL slate.

NHL best bets summary: Monday, 12/1/2025

As of 7:31AM ET, here is our top NHL bet by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Penguins vs. Flyers	Penguins ML	+126 @ FanDuel	2.1%	46.4%

List of upcoming NHL games to bet on [12/1/2025]

Penguins vs. Flyers (7:00PM ET, Monday)
Blue Jackets vs. Devils (7:00PM ET, Monday)
Jets vs. Sabres (7:30PM ET, Monday)
Ducks vs. Blues (8:00PM ET, Monday)
Mammoth vs. Sharks (10:00PM ET, Monday)

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Conclusion

Our NHL best bets are locked and loaded for December 1, 2025, featuring plays such as Penguins ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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Written by

Jason Bevilacqua

Head of Content and Communities

Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.

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