NHL Predictions Today

NHL predictions and picks for today's games

Don’t send your NHL bets to the penalty box. Bring the power of statistical analysis to every puck drop with Dimers’ data-powered NHL predictions and picks.

We predict every game for all 32 teams on the NHL schedule, from October through the Stanley Cup Final. The NHL plays most nights of the week, so the table reloads with a new slate almost daily. On a 12-game Tuesday, you can see all 12 in one view.

The table gives you a quick overview of the night: a win probability for both teams in every game, next to the best moneyline price we can find across sportsbooks and prediction markets. Scan it, find the games worth a closer look, then go a level deeper.

Hit "See game predictions" on any matchup for the full set: our projected chance of the total going over or under, of each team covering the puck line, and goal scorer probabilities for the players most likely to find the net.

NHL goal scorer predictions and player props

Just want to know who’s most likely to score? Our NHL predictions also show each player’s chance of finding the net for their team.

When you click into each game prediction in the table above, you’ll also see which players are most likely to score.

If you’re looking for the goal scorer bets with the best probability and value, you want our Best NHL Player Props.

How Dimers makes our NHL predictions

We don’t guess. We crunch the numbers.

Our team of data scientists and sports experts built a machine-learning model specifically to provide bias-free predictions for every NHL game.

It estimates each team’s expected goals in every upcoming hockey game. From those projections, it then deduces the final result, accounting for overtime and shootouts.

• Tailor-built for hockey's environment: Our data scientists built a pre-game model for the NHL's three main markets. It estimates the chance of each team scoring anywhere from 0 to 10 goals, then compiles those projections into probabilities for the moneyline, total goals (over/under), and puck line.
• Overtime factored-in match by match: The model factors in the chance of a game reaching overtime and a penalty shootout. It also applies the different overtime rules for regular season and playoff games, because a three-on-three regular season overtime and a playoff overtime are not the same situation.
• Extensive offensive and defensive statistics: Goals scored and conceded, shooting and save percentages, recent form weighed against longer-term trends, the opponent in that specific game, home or away, and days of rest since the last one. No handicapper sets the numbers.
• Narrative and recency bias free by design: A hot streak, a headline, or a popular team doesn't change how a game is priced. Recent form counts, but it's balanced against a longer record so one unusual night doesn't swing a prediction on its own.

We can’t predict every bounce of the puck. But we do serve up a consistent and objective view of each bet’s chances before you make your picks.

How to read an NHL win probability

We express each betting market’s probability as a plain percentage, which tells you how the model sees the game.

We pair these with the best available prices across sportsbooks and prediction markets.

The probability tells you how many times out of 100 the model expects that result to happen. The odds tell you what the sportsbook is charging for that outcome. Put the two together, and you can see where the numbers may line up or where they don't.

• Win probability (moneyline): The chance each team wins the game, including overtime and a shootout.
• Puck line: The chance a team covers the 1.5-goal line. For the favorite, that usually means winning by two or more.
• Total goals: The chance the combined score finishes over or under the sportsbook's total.

The wise move is comparing the probability against the price. A -150 moneyline implies a win probability of about 60%. If our model gives that team a 66% chance, the numbers suggest the price may be favorable. If it gives them 55%, the odds are asking you to pay more than the model thinks the matchup is worth.

And remember, a probability is not a prediction of the final result. A team with a 71% win probability still loses about three times in 10.

NHL games can also swing quickly because there are fewer scoring events than in some other major sports. One goal, a late power play, or a hot goalie can push the final result well away from the model's projection.

If you want to spare yourself from calculating the price against the probability, we do that for you with our NHL Best Bets. It’s our daily shortlist of the strongest bets across the slate, based on probability and against the highest market price, including a percentage of how much value is on offer.

NHL betting tips for using our predictions

Our NHL predictions help you make sense of the odds. The trick is knowing when the odds offer a valuable betting opportunity.

Here are five simple ways our NHL predictions can help you feel more confident about your bets:

1. Always view odds as prices, not probabilities: Our model’s chance of success tells you how often a result is expected to happen. Sportsbooks' odds and prediction markets’ trade prices tell you how much a market costs. Remembering that odds are a price, and comparing them with the likelihood of success, gives you a better basis for making betting decisions based on value. If you'd rather let us do the math, our NHL Best Bets flags the most advantageous pricing gaps each day.
2. Treat the puck line as its own market: If a team's moneyline feels too aggressively priced, don't overlook the puck line. A favorite at -1.5 needs to win by two or more, making it a very different bet from simply backing the team to win. Our puck line probability can also be much lower than its win probability, so check how likely the model thinks the puck line is to hit, then compare that with the price to see if it offers value.
3. Look at what's driving the total: Our projected total takes both teams' offense and goaltending into account. If you're considering an over or under, check the projection to see whether the matchup is expected to produce more or fewer goals than the market's number. This can help you understand what's behind the model's lean before comparing the price.
4. Compare lines and prices across providers: The same market can be priced differently from one sportsbook to another. A moneyline might be a little higher at one book. Totals and puck lines (less common) can change too. One sportsbook might offer “Over 6.5” at one price, while another has the total at 7.5. Comparing both the line and the price can help you find the best version of a bet. Our NHL Odds table shows where each market is priced best.

For more betting tips, our NHL News covers hockey picks, props, and parlays for key matchups throughout the season.

Unlock every NHL pick and prop with Dimers Pro

Our NHL predictions give you the pre-game probabilities of the major betting markets. Dimers Pro tells you which bets are worth making across the full board:

• Picks, Best Bets, and Props in full: Every recommended bet and player prop on the slate beyond the free preview, including anytime goal scorers.
• High Edge, Sweet Spot, and Caution signals: Which prices our model rates strongest, and which it flags to reconsider.
• Filters across the slate: Sort by team, market, and projected edge instead of scrolling the full board.

You also gain access to the full Dimers experience:

• Research tools on every device: Full access on desktop and the iOS/Android app.
• Dimebot AI assistant: Chat and get quick answers direct from Dimers' data.
• Private Discord: Talk bets and tips with other members and Dimers experts.
• 15,000+ events a year: Picks, props, and parlays across more major sports.

Make the coldest bets on the ice by becoming a member today.

Join Dimers Pro now. Cancel or pause anytime. 

Discover more NHL betting tools

Our NHL Predictions serve probabilities and picks for the moneyline, puck line, and game total. 

For more betting angles and strategies, see Dimers’ complete lineup of tools for sharper NHL betting:

• NHL Best Bets: Top daily +EV NHL bets priced in your favor.
• NHL Props: Best daily NHL player props for goal scorers, shots, points, and assists.
• NHL Trends: Track NHL prop hit streaks with prop sample sizes.
• NHL Parlays: Build automatic NHL parlays with high-upside multi-leg picks.
• NHL Odds: Compare NHL betting lines with instant odds shopping.
• NHL Futures: Probabilities and odds for outright NHL Championship bets.
• NHL News: Daily NHL game previews and betting tips from our experts.

New to betting on hockey? Get started with our guide to NHL betting strategy.

Responsible gambling for NHL

Hockey runs most nights from October to April, which makes it easy to have a bet on every night rather than on the games you actually have a read on. Set a limit before the week starts and stay inside it. Treat a losing bet as money spent, not something to win back on the late game.

If gambling is causing harm for you or someone close to you, our responsible gambling resources include links to support services and self-exclusion programs.