NHL expert picks today: Wednesday's best bets highlight Devils vs. Golden Knights play [12/17/2025]

Updated: Dec 17, 2025, 6:03 PM ET | First published: Dec 17, 2025, 3:03 PM ET

Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities

Get NHL expert picks and best bets for Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

NHL Best Bets. — These NHL betting picks for December 17, 2025, are based on the latest odds and probabilities for Wednesday's games.

Today’s NHL expert picks for December 17, 2025 are here, with Devils vs. Golden Knights among the top plays identified by our model across Wednesday’s NHL slate.

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

List of NHL expert picks tonight [12/17, updated 6:02PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best hockey bets, ranked by edge for Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

Devils vs. Golden Knights over 5.5 goals (+110)

Edge: 2.2%
Probability: 49.8%
Matchup: Devils vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has identified value on over 5.5 goals in Devils vs. Golden Knights at +110 odds. A 49.8% probability produces an edge of 2.2%, making this the strongest play for today's NHL slate.

NHL best bets summary: Wednesday, 12/17/2025

As of 6:02PM ET, here is our top NHL bet by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Devils vs. Golden Knights	Over 5.5 Goals	+110 @ BetMGM	2.2%	49.8%

List of upcoming NHL games to bet on [12/17/2025]

Kings vs. Panthers (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
Mammoth vs. Red Wings (7:30PM ET, Wednesday)
Jets vs. Blues (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)
Hurricanes vs. Predators (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)
Devils vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Conclusion

Our NHL best bets are locked and loaded for December 17, 2025, featuring plays such as over 5.5 goals in the Devils vs. Golden Knights matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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Written by

Jason Bevilacqua

Head of Content and Communities

Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.

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