NHL expert picks today: Saturday's best bets include Flames vs. Golden Knights play [10/18/2025]

Today’s NHL expert picks for October 18, 2025 are here, with Saturday’s NHL best bets built on tens of thousands of data simulations analyzing the latest odds and matchups.

These NHL best bets include matchups like the Flames vs. Golden Knights game at 10:00PM 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 [10/18, updated 9:31PM ET]

After digging deep into the numbers and conducting thousands of simulations, our independent predictive analytics model has figured out the best hockey bets for Saturday, October 18, 2025.

Flames +1.5 (-120)

• Probability: 57.6%
• Edge: 3.0%
• Matchup: Flames vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has pinpointed a high-probability NHL betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Flames vs. Golden Knights game. We recommend a puck line bet on Flames +1.5 at -120 odds, with our analysis showing a 57.6% chance of hitting and a compelling edge of 3.0%.

Flames ML (+202)

• Probability: 35.2%
• Edge: 2.1%
• Matchup: Flames vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has found another strong NHL bet for Saturday's hockey action, again in the game between the Flames and Golden Knights. We suggest placing a wager on Flames ML at +202 odds, with a 35.2% probability delivering a 2.1% edge.

NHL best bets: Saturday, 10/18/2025

As of 9:31PM ET, here are our top two NHL bets by probability recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Probability	Edge
Flames vs. Golden Knights	Flames +1.5	-120 @ BetMGM	57.6%	3.0%
Flames vs. Golden Knights	Flames ML	+202 @ FanDuel	35.2%	2.1%

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List of upcoming NHL games to bet on [10/18/2025]

• Flames vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Penguins vs. Sharks (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Canucks vs. Capitals (12:30PM ET, Sunday)
• Oilers vs. Red Wings (3:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Ducks vs. Blackhawks (7:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Bruins vs. Mammoth (7:00PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our NHL best bets are locked and loaded for October 18, 2025, featuring plays such as Flames +1.5 and Flames ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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