NHL expert picks today: Sunday's best bets highlight Bruins vs. Lightning play [2/1/2026]

Updated: Feb 1, 2026, 6:10 PM ET | First published: Feb 1, 2026, 12:05 AM ET

Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer

Get NHL expert picks and best bets for Sunday, February 1, 2026.

NHL Best Bets. — These NHL betting picks for February 1, 2026, are based on the latest odds and probabilities for Sunday's games.

Today’s NHL expert picks for February 1, 2026 are here, with Bruins vs. Lightning among the top plays identified by our model across Sunday’s NHL slate.

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

List of NHL expert picks today [2/1, updated 6:10PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best hockey bets, ranked by edge for Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Bruins vs. Lightning over 5.5 goals (-128)

Edge: 2.6%
Probability: 58.8%
Matchup: Bruins vs. Lightning (6:30PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on over 5.5 goals in Bruins vs. Lightning at -128 odds. A 58.8% probability produces an edge of 2.6%, making this the strongest play for today's NHL slate.

NHL best bets summary: Sunday, 2/1/2026

As of 6:10PM ET, here is our top NHL bet by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Bruins vs. Lightning	Over 5.5 Goals	-128 @ FanDuel	2.6%	58.8%

List of upcoming NHL games to bet on [2/1/2026]

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 February 1, 2026, featuring plays such as over 5.5 goals in the Bruins vs. Lightning matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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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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