NHL expert picks today: Saturday's best bets include Wild vs. Oilers play [1/31/2026]

Today’s NHL expert picks for January 31, 2026 are here, with Wild vs. Oilers and Golden Knights vs. Ducks among the top plays identified by our model across Saturday’s NHL action.

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List of NHL expert picks tonight [1/31, updated 9:43PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best hockey bets, ranked by edge for Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Wild vs. Oilers under 6.5 goals (+110)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 50.4%
• Matchup: Wild vs. Oilers (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on under 6.5 goals in Wild vs. Oilers at +110 odds. A 50.4% probability produces an edge of 2.8%, making this the strongest play for today's NHL slate.

Golden Knights vs. Ducks under 6.5 goals (+105)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 51.2%
• Matchup: Golden Knights vs. Ducks (9:30PM ET, Sunday)

Golden Knights vs. Ducks under 6.5 goals carries a 2.4% edge and a probability of 51.2% at +105 odds, according to our model.

NHL best bets summary: Saturday, 1/31/2026

As of 9:43PM ET, here are our top NHL bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Wild vs. Oilers	Under 6.5 Goals	+110 @ FanDuel	2.8%	50.4%
Golden Knights vs. Ducks	Under 6.5 Goals	+105 @ BetMGM	2.4%	51.2%

List of upcoming NHL games to bet on [1/31/2026]

• Kraken vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Wild vs. Oilers (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Kings vs. Hurricanes (3:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Bruins vs. Lightning (6:30PM ET, Sunday)
• Golden Knights vs. Ducks (9:30PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our NHL best bets are locked and loaded for January 31, 2026, featuring plays such as under 6.5 goals in the Wild vs. Oilers matchup and under 6.5 goals in the Golden Knights vs. Ducks matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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