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NHL expert picks today: Monday's best bets include Sharks vs. Ducks play [12/29/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get NHL expert picks and best bets for Monday, December 29, 2025.
Today’s NHL expert picks for December 29, 2025 are here, with Sharks vs. Ducks and Blue Jackets vs. Senators among the top plays identified by our model across Monday’s NHL schedule.
Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, scanning the latest hockey odds to find top betting edges. The result? Data-backed picks that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.
List of NHL expert picks tonight [12/29, updated 1:31AM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s best hockey bets, ranked by edge for Monday, December 29, 2025.
Sharks vs. Ducks under 6.5 goals (+104)
- Edge: 3.2%
- Probability: 52.2%
- Matchup: Sharks vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET, Monday)
Our model has identified value on under 6.5 goals in Sharks vs. Ducks at +104 odds. A 52.2% probability produces an edge of 3.2%, making this the strongest play for today's NHL slate.
Blue Jackets +1.5 (-130)
- Edge: 3.1%
- Probability: 59.6%
- Matchup: Blue Jackets vs. Senators (7:00PM ET, Monday)
Blue Jackets +1.5 carries a 3.1% edge and a probability of 59.6% at -130 odds, according to our model.
Sharks +1.5 (-130)
- Edge: 2.6%
- Probability: 59.1%
- Matchup: Sharks vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET, Monday)
Sharks +1.5 vs. Ducks at -130 odds shows a 2.6% edge, supported by a 59.1% probability in simulations.
Kings +1.5 (-125)
- Edge: 2.3%
- Probability: 57.9%
- Matchup: Kings vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET, Monday)
A 2.3% edge and 57.9% probability make Kings +1.5 vs. Avalanche at a value play in the Kings vs. Avalanche matchup, per our model.
NHL best bets summary: Monday, 12/29/2025
As of 1:31AM ET, here are our top NHL bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharks vs. Ducks | Under 6.5 Goals | +104 @ FanDuel | 3.2% | 52.2% |
| Blue Jackets vs. Senators | Blue Jackets +1.5 | -130 @ DraftKings | 3.1% | 59.6% |
| Sharks vs. Ducks | Sharks +1.5 | -130 @ DraftKings | 2.6% | 59.1% |
| Kings vs. Avalanche | Kings +1.5 | -125 @ BetMGM | 2.3% | 57.9% |
List of upcoming NHL games to bet on [12/29/2025]
- Capitals vs. Panthers (7:00PM ET, Monday)
- Blue Jackets vs. Senators (7:00PM ET, Monday)
- Rangers vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET, Monday)
- Oilers vs. Jets (7:30PM ET, Monday)
- Sabres vs. Blues (8:00PM ET, Monday)
- Bruins vs. Flames (9:00PM ET, Monday)
- Kings vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET, Monday)
- Predators vs. Mammoth (9:00PM ET, Monday)
- Sharks vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET, Monday)
- Canucks vs. Kraken (10:00PM ET, Monday)
- Wild vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET, Monday)
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Conclusion
Our NHL best bets are locked and loaded for December 29, 2025, featuring plays such as under 6.5 goals in the Sharks vs. Ducks matchup and Blue Jackets +1.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.
This article, enhanced by AI and automation, aims to deliver accurate NHL insights quickly, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from 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.
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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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