NHL Previews
The NHL is one of the most popular sports for betting, but choosing the right teams and players to bet on can be challenging. Thankfully, Scores and Stats has a team of talented handicappers that are always putting their blood and sweat into previewing every NHL game from an betting perspective.
Whether you’re a first time sports bettor, or an experienced sharp, these predictions and NHL expert picks are up for grabs.
Latest NHL Previews
The Ottawa Senators are riding high, bringing a surge of momentum into Rogers Arena for their Monday night clash against the Vancouver Canucks. With a 31-22-9 record, Ottawa has been one of the league’s most resilient teams lately, posting an 8-1-2 mark since late January and extending their current point streak to six games. Fresh off a dominant 7-4 road
The Philadelphia Flyers are looking to keep their momentum rolling as they prepare to host the New York Rangers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Monday night. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM, with the Flyers entering the contest riding a wave of confidence after a 4-3 shootout victory against the Penguins on Saturday. Philadelphia sits at 29-22-11 and has
Detroit Red Wings vs New Jersey Devils Picks and Predictions – March 8, 2026 This is a strong spot for bettors because the market can pull in two different directions. Detroit has enough scoring talent to pressure almost any defense when its top six is moving, while New Jersey usually brings the better pace through the neutral zone and can
Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche Picks and Predictions – March 8, 2026 This is one of the best games on Sunday’s NHL board. Colorado comes in at 42-10-9 and still sits on top of the Central, while Minnesota is 37-16-10 and trying to keep pressure on the division race. The Wild have already won two of the first three meetings,
Chicago Blackhawks vs Dallas Stars Picks and Predictions – March 8, 2026 Dallas finally took a loss, and now the response spot is almost as interesting as the game itself. The Stars had their franchise-record 10-game winning streak snapped in a 5-4 shootout loss to Colorado on Friday, and now they come back home trying to avoid getting swept in
St. Louis Blues vs Anaheim Ducks Picks and Predictions – March 8, 2026 The Blues head to Anaheim riding their best run of the season, but this is still a tough spot. St. Louis has won three straight and just grabbed a 3-2 overtime win in San Jose after an emotional trade-deadline day, while Anaheim comes in leading the Pacific
Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights Picks and Predictions – March 8, 2026 This is one of the bigger games on Sunday’s NHL board, and the standings make that obvious. Vegas comes home to T-Mobile Arena after dropping four of its last five, while Edmonton arrives in a similar spot after allowing 22 goals in five games since the Olympic
Boston Bruins vs Pittsburgh Penguins Picks and Predictions – March 8, 2026 The Bruins head into Pittsburgh with a real chance to stack two massive weekend points, but this is still a tricky spot. Boston beat Washington 3-1 on Saturday and has now taken both earlier meetings with the Penguins this season, including a 2-1 win just five days ago.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres Picks and Predictions – March 8, 2026 This is the kind of late-season divisional game bettors actually want. Tampa Bay comes into Buffalo at 39-18-4, the Sabres sit at 38-19-6, and both clubs are on 82 points entering Sunday’s showdown at KeyBank Center. Buffalo has won six straight, while Tampa Bay has gone 6-4

