NHL expert picks today: Thursday's best bets include Sabres vs. Avalanche play [11/13/2025]

Today’s NHL expert picks for November 13, 2025 are here, with Sabres vs. Avalanche among the top plays identified by our model across Thursday’s NHL play.

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List of NHL expert picks tonight [11/13, updated 8:31PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best hockey bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, November 13, 2025.

Sabres +1.5 (+134)

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 49.5%
• Matchup: Sabres vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has identified value on Sabres +1.5 at +134 odds. A 49.5% probability produces an edge of 6.8%, making this the strongest play for today's NHL slate.

Sabres ML (+320)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 28.3%
• Matchup: Sabres vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

Sabres ML carries a 4.5% edge and a probability of 28.3% at +320 odds, according to our model.

Canucks ML (+220)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 33.9%
• Matchup: Canucks vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET, Friday)

A 2.7% edge and 33.9% probability make Canucks at the moneyline at a value play in the Canucks vs. Hurricanes matchup, per our model.

NHL best bets summary: Thursday, 11/13/2025

As of 8:31PM ET, here are our top NHL bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Sabres vs. Avalanche	Sabres +1.5	+134 @ FanDuel	6.8%	49.5%
Sabres vs. Avalanche	Sabres ML	+320 @ BetMGM	4.5%	28.3%
Canucks vs. Hurricanes	Canucks ML	+220 @ BetMGM	2.7%	33.9%

List of upcoming NHL games to bet on [11/13/2025]

• Sabres vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Sharks vs. Flames (9:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Islanders vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Jets vs. Kraken (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Penguins vs. Predators (2:00PM ET, Friday)
• Canucks vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Flyers vs. Blues (8:00PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

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

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