NHL expert picks today: Saturday's best bets include Red Wings vs. Blackhawks play [12/13/2025]

Blackhawks ML (+165)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 41.7%
• Matchup: Red Wings vs. Blackhawks (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on Blackhawks to defeat Red Wings at +165 odds. A 41.7% probability produces an edge of 3.9%, making this the strongest play for today's NHL slate.

Blackhawks +1.5 (-145)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 63%
• Matchup: Red Wings vs. Blackhawks (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

Blackhawks +1.5 carries a 3.8% edge and a probability of 63% at -145 odds, according to our model.

Predators +1.5 (+110)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 50.2%
• Matchup: Predators vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET, Saturday)

Predators +1.5 vs. Avalanche at +110 odds shows a 2.5% edge, supported by a 50.2% probability in simulations.

Predators ML (+280)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 28.7%
• Matchup: Predators vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 2.5% edge and 28.7% probability make Predators at the moneyline at a value play in the Predators vs. Avalanche matchup, per our model.

NHL best bets summary: Saturday, 12/13/2025

As of 12:02PM ET, here are our top NHL bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Red Wings vs. Blackhawks	Blackhawks ML	+165 @ BetMGM	3.9%	41.7%
Red Wings vs. Blackhawks	Blackhawks +1.5	-145 @ BetMGM	3.8%	63%
Predators vs. Avalanche	Predators +1.5	+110 @ DraftKings	2.5%	50.2%
Predators vs. Avalanche	Predators ML	+280 @ DraftKings	2.5%	28.7%

List of upcoming NHL games to bet on [12/13/2025]

• Ducks vs. Devils (12:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Senators vs. Wild (2:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Sharks vs. Penguins (3:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Lightning vs. Islanders (3:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Capitals vs. Jets (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Golden Knights vs. Blue Jackets (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Hurricanes vs. Flyers (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Canadiens vs. Rangers (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Oilers vs. Maple Leafs (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Red Wings vs. Blackhawks (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Panthers vs. Stars (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Predators vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Flames vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

Conclusion

Our NHL best bets are locked and loaded for December 13, 2025, featuring plays such as Blackhawks ML and Blackhawks +1.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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