NHL expert picks today: Sunday's best bets highlight Panthers vs. Blackhawks play [1/25/2026]

Updated: Jan 25, 2026, 2:01 PM ET | First published: Jan 25, 2026, 12:06 AM ET

Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer

Get NHL expert picks and best bets for Sunday, January 25, 2026.

NHL Best Bets. — These NHL betting picks for January 25, 2026, are based on the latest odds and probabilities for Sunday's games.

Today’s NHL expert picks for January 25, 2026 are here, with Panthers vs. Blackhawks among the top plays identified by our model across Sunday’s NHL action.

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

List of NHL expert picks tonight [1/25, updated 2:01PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best hockey bets, ranked by edge for Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Panthers vs. Blackhawks over 5.5 goals (-118)

Edge: 2.2%
Probability: 56.3%
Matchup: Panthers vs. Blackhawks (7:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on over 5.5 goals in Panthers vs. Blackhawks at -118 odds. A 56.3% probability produces an edge of 2.2%, making this the strongest play for today's NHL slate.

NHL best bets summary: Sunday, 1/25/2026

As of 2:01PM ET, here is our top NHL bet by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Panthers vs. Blackhawks	Over 5.5 Goals	-118 @ FanDuel	2.2%	56.3%

List of upcoming NHL games to bet on [1/25/2026]

Devils vs. Kraken (3:00PM ET, Sunday)
Golden Knights vs. Senators (5:00PM ET, Sunday)
Penguins vs. Canucks (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
Panthers vs. Blackhawks (7:00PM ET, Sunday)
Ducks vs. Flames (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our NHL best bets are locked and loaded for January 25, 2026, featuring plays such as over 5.5 goals in the Panthers vs. Blackhawks matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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Written by

Nick Slade

Chief Content Officer

Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.

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