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
Predators vs Hurricanes Betting Preview Carolina enters Saturday sorting through a goaltending debate. Frederik Andersen remains the No. 1 on paper, but his recent stretch has complicated decisions. He is 0-4-2 in his last six starts. He acknowledged the numbers are not where they should be, yet he believes his process remains strong. The Hurricanes have three goalies on the
Game Preview: St. Louis Blues @ Ottawa Senators The St. Louis Blues begin a back-to-back weekend road swing Saturday night in Ottawa, looking to halt a two-game skid after being outscored 9-3 across those losses. They meet an Ottawa Senators team that has dropped three of its last four yet showed encouraging signs in Thursday’s 4-2 defeat to the New
Devils vs Bruins Betting Preview Boston earned a 5-2 win over St. Louis on Thursday, one of the rare multi-goal victories in a season filled with tight results. The Bruins rode a strong middle period, scoring three times while Joonas Korpisalo stopped 37 shots. Viktor Arvidsson reached 400 career points and Pavel Zacha scored twice. New Jersey arrives in Boston
Red Wings vs Kraken Betting Preview Detroit enters Saturday trying to shake off another tough break. A late bounce off Albert Johansson in Columbus forced overtime. The Red Wings lost 6-5 in a shootout. They are 1-3-2 across their last six and still searching for cleaner execution. Their opener to a six-game trip highlighted both their resilience and their need
Mammoth vs Flames Betting Preview Utah enters Saturday with momentum and a playoff position in hand. Their 4-1 win in Vancouver gave them back-to-back victories and pushed them into the Western wild-card spot. Their road trip opened with three regulation losses, but their response has been strong. They beat Anaheim 7-0 on Wednesday, then defended well in Vancouver despite being
Game Preview: Columbus Blue Jackets @ Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers return home Saturday searching for a spark amid a four-game slide as they host the Columbus Blue Jackets. Florida has dropped five straight at home and is battling its lowest confidence levels of the season, a stark contrast for the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions. Injuries have gutted the
Game Preview: Colorado Avalanche @ New York Rangers The red-hot Colorado Avalanche continue their four-game road swing Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden, looking to rebound from their first regulation loss in over a month when they face the resurgent New York Rangers. Colorado enters at 14-0-3 over its previous 17 before Thursday’s 6-3 defeat to the Islanders, a matchup
Game Preview New Jersey Devils @ Vegas Golden Knights The New Jersey Devils travel west to face the Vegas Golden Knights in one of the premier matchups on the Thursday NHL slate. While both teams boast playoff-caliber rosters, their paths through the 2025 season have been distinct. New Jersey leans on speed and skill, while Vegas thrives on structure, forechecking,
Game Preview Winnipeg Jets @ Buffalo Sabres The Winnipeg Jets visit the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on December 5 in a battle between two clubs with playoff hopes but inconsistent results. Winnipeg enters with one of the most balanced rosters in the Western Conference, while Buffalo continues to chase stability amid growing expectations in the East. This is a

