NHL Expert Picks and Best Bets Today [Friday, 4/26/2024]

NHL betting is back for another exciting slate of Stanley Cup playoffs, and we're here to serve up our top picks for Friday's hockey action.

Today's NHL best bets come from a range of matchups, including Jets vs. Avalanche and Oilers vs. Kings.

With the help of data-driven simulations and machine learning, the bets listed here are led by an over/under play at 10:00PM ET.

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NHL Expert Picks Tonight: 4/26/2024

Following extensive number crunching and thousands of simulations of tonight's playoffs action, DimersBOT, our leading predictive analytics model, has figured out the best hockey bets for you to place on upcoming games on Friday, April 26, 2024.

Keep in mind that the earliest game time is at the top of this list of picks. To get access to our full list of today's best bets, including customizable filters and sorting options, consider joining Dimers Pro.

Jets vs. Avalanche Under 6.5 Goals (-104)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 54.1%
• Matchup: Jets vs. Avalanche (10:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has pinpointed the next NHL betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Jets vs. Avalanche game. We recommend an over/under bet on Under 6.5 Goals at -104 odds, which provides an edge of 3.1%.

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Kings ML (+125)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 47.4%
• Matchup: Oilers vs. Kings (10:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model has found another great NHL playoffs bet for Friday's hockey action, this time in the game between the Oilers and Kings. We suggest placing a wager on Kings ML, available at +125 odds. Our analysis shows a compelling 3.0% edge for this bet.

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Islanders ML (+160)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 43.1%
• Matchup: Hurricanes vs. Islanders (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our next pick for Friday's hockey action comes from the Hurricanes vs. Islanders game. We recommend a bet on Islanders ML, offered at attractive odds of +160. Our model indicates a favorable 4.6% edge for this wager.

Remember, the result of this bet will be determined tomorrow. We strongly recommend taking advantage of these favorable odds while they are still available.

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NHL Playoffs Best Bets: Friday, 4/26/2024

As of 9:31PM ET, here are the next three NHL bets recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Jets vs. Avalanche	Under 6.5 Goals	-104 @ FanDuel	3.1%
Oilers vs. Kings	Kings ML	+125 @ FanDuel	3.0%
Hurricanes vs. Islanders	Islanders ML	+160 @ DraftKings	4.6%

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Upcoming NHL Games to Bet On [4/26/2024]

• Jets vs. Avalanche (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• Oilers vs. Kings (10:30PM ET, Friday)
• Hurricanes vs. Islanders (2:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Panthers vs. Lightning (5:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Bruins vs. Maple Leafs (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

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