NHL expert picks today: Sunday's best bets include Canucks vs. Ducks play [4/12/2026]

Canucks +1.5 (+105)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 54%
• Matchup: Canucks vs. Ducks (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on Canucks +1.5 at +105 odds. A 54% probability produces an edge of 5.2%, making this the strongest play for today's NHL slate.

Canucks vs. Ducks under 6.5 goals (+124)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 49.1%
• Matchup: Canucks vs. Ducks (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Canucks vs. Ducks under 6.5 goals carries a 4.5% edge and a probability of 49.1% at +124 odds, according to our model.

Canucks ML (+245)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 32.8%
• Matchup: Canucks vs. Ducks (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Canucks ML at +245 odds shows a 3.9% edge, supported by a 32.8% probability in simulations.

Bruins ML (+136)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 44.6%
• Matchup: Bruins vs. Blue Jackets (6:00PM ET, Sunday)

A 2.3% edge and 44.6% probability make Bruins at the moneyline at a value play in the Bruins vs. Blue Jackets matchup, per our model.

NHL best bets summary: Sunday, 4/12/2026

As of 5:02PM ET, here are our top NHL bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Canucks vs. Ducks	Canucks +1.5	+105 @ BetMGM	5.2%	54%
Canucks vs. Ducks	Under 6.5 Goals	+124 @ DraftKings	4.5%	49.1%
Canucks vs. Ducks	Canucks ML	+245 @ DraftKings	3.9%	32.8%
Bruins vs. Blue Jackets	Bruins ML	+136 @ DraftKings	2.3%	44.6%

List of upcoming NHL games to bet on [4/12/2026]

• Bruins vs. Blue Jackets (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Canadiens vs. Islanders (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Senators vs. Devils (7:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Canucks vs. Ducks (8:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Mammoth vs. Flames (9:00PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our NHL best bets are locked and loaded for April 12, 2026, featuring plays such as Canucks +1.5 and under 6.5 goals also in the Canucks vs. Ducks matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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