NHL expert picks today: Thursday's best bets include Penguins vs. Wild play [10/30/2025]

Today’s NHL expert picks for October 30, 2025 are here, with Penguins vs. Wild among the top plays identified by our model across Thursday’s NHL action.

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List of NHL expert picks tonight [10/30, updated 6:53AM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best hockey bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, October 30, 2025.

Penguins +1.5 (-160)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 64.8%
• Matchup: Penguins vs. Wild (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has identified value on Penguins +1.5 at -160 odds. A 64.8% probability produces an edge of 3.3%, making this the strongest play for today's NHL slate.

Penguins vs. Wild under 6.5 goals (-102)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 53.4%
• Matchup: Penguins vs. Wild (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

Penguins vs. Wild under 6.5 goals carries a 2.9% edge and a probability of 53.4% at -102 odds, according to our model.

Penguins ML (+145)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 43.4%
• Matchup: Penguins vs. Wild (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

Penguins ML at +145 odds shows a 2.6% edge, supported by a 43.4% probability in simulations.

Penguins ML (+145)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 43.4%
• Matchup: Penguins vs. Wild (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 2.6% edge and 43.4% probability make Penguins at the moneyline at a value play in the Penguins vs. Wild matchup, per our model.

Islanders +1.5 (-125)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 57.8%
• Matchup: Islanders vs. Capitals (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Islanders +1.5 at -125 odds presents a 2.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57.8%.

NHL best bets summary: Thursday, 10/30/2025

As of 6:53AM ET, here are our top NHL bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Penguins vs. Wild	Penguins +1.5	-160 @ BetMGM	3.3%	64.8%
Penguins vs. Wild	Under 6.5 Goals	-102 @ BetMGM	2.9%	53.4%
Penguins vs. Wild	Penguins ML	+145 @ DraftKings	2.6%	43.4%
Penguins vs. Wild	Penguins ML	+145 @ DraftKings	2.6%	43.4%
Islanders vs. Capitals	Islanders +1.5	-125 @ BetMGM	2.3%	57.8%

List of upcoming NHL games to bet on [10/30/2025]

• Blackhawks vs. Jets (8:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Penguins vs. Wild (8:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Canucks vs. Blues (8:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Rangers vs. Oilers (9:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Devils vs. Sharks (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Red Wings vs. Kings (10:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Avalanche vs. Golden Knights (4:00PM ET, Friday)
• Islanders vs. Capitals (7:00PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

Our NHL best bets are locked and loaded for October 30, 2025, featuring plays such as Penguins +1.5 and under 6.5 goals also in the Penguins vs. Wild matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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