NHL expert picks today: Sunday's best bets highlight Golden Knights vs. Sharks play [1/11/2026]

Updated: Jan 11, 2026, 3:04 AM ET | First published: Jan 11, 2026, 2:31 AM ET

Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer

Get NHL expert picks and best bets for Sunday, January 11, 2026.

NHL Best Bets. — These NHL betting picks for January 11, 2026, are based on the latest odds and probabilities for Sunday's games.

Today’s NHL expert picks for January 11, 2026 are here, with Golden Knights vs. Sharks among the top plays identified by our model across Sunday’s NHL slate.

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

List of NHL expert picks tonight [1/11, updated 3:04AM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best hockey bets, ranked by edge for Sunday, January 11, 2026.

Golden Knights vs. Sharks under 6.5 goals (-102)

Edge: 2.1%
Probability: 52.6%
Matchup: Golden Knights vs. Sharks (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on under 6.5 goals in Golden Knights vs. Sharks at -102 odds. A 52.6% probability produces an edge of 2.1%, making this the strongest play for today's NHL slate.

NHL best bets summary: Sunday, 1/11/2026

As of 3:04AM ET, here is our top NHL bet by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Golden Knights vs. Sharks	Under 6.5 Goals	-102 @ BetMGM	2.1%	52.6%

List of upcoming NHL games to bet on [1/11/2026]

Devils vs. Jets (2:00PM ET, Sunday)
Penguins vs. Bruins (5:00PM ET, Sunday)
Blue Jackets vs. Mammoth (7:00PM ET, Sunday)
Capitals vs. Predators (7:00PM ET, Sunday)
Golden Knights vs. Sharks (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our NHL best bets are locked and loaded for January 11, 2026, featuring plays such as under 6.5 goals in the Golden Knights vs. Sharks matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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Written by

Nick Slade

Chief Content Officer

Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.

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