NHL Expert Picks and Best Bets Today [Wednesday, 4/17/2024]

NHL betting is back for another great slate, and we're here to serve up our top picks for Wednesday's hockey action.

Today's NHL best bets come from a range of matchups, including Blues vs. Stars, which starts at 9:30PM ET.

With the help of our own cutting-edge simulations and machine learning, the bets featured here are led by a moneyline play with an edge of 3.0%.

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NHL Expert Picks Tonight: 4/17/2024

Following extensive number crunching and thousands of simulations of today's action, DimersBOT, our independent predictive analytics model, has figured out the best hockey bets for upcoming games on Wednesday, April 17, 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.

Blues ML (+220)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 34.3%
• Matchup: Blues vs. Stars (9:30PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has pinpointed the next NHL betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Blues vs. Stars game. We recommend a bet on Blues ML at +220 odds, which provides an edge of 3.0%.

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Blues +1.5 (-115)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 56.4%
• Matchup: Blues vs. Stars (9:30PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has found another great NHL bet for Wednesday's hockey action, again in the matchup between the Blues and Stars. We suggest placing a puck line wager on Blues +1.5, available at -115 odds. Our analysis shows a compelling 2.9% edge for this bet.

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Sharks +1.5 (-111)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Sharks vs. Flames (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our next pick for Wednesday's hockey action comes from the Sharks vs. Flames game. We recommend a puck line bet on Sharks +1.5, offered at attractive odds of -111. Our model indicates a favorable 2.9% edge for this wager.

Remember, the result of this bet will not be determined until tomorrow. We encourage you to act swiftly and capitalize on these favorable odds while they are still available.

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NHL Best Bets: Wednesday, 4/17/2024

As of 9:02PM ET, here are the next three NHL bets recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Blues vs. Stars	Blues ML	+220 @ DraftKings	3.0%
Blues vs. Stars	Blues +1.5	-115 @ DraftKings	2.9%
Sharks vs. Flames	Sharks +1.5	-111 @ FanDuel	2.9%

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Upcoming NHL Games to Bet On [4/17/2024]

• Blues vs. Stars (9:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Oilers vs. Coyotes (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Kraken vs. Wild (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Canucks vs. Jets (8:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Sharks vs. Flames (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

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Conclusion

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