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

New York Islanders VS Colorado Avalanche
New York Islanders
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Colorado Avalanche
PREVIEW AND PREDICTION

Game Preview: Colorado Avalanche @ New York Islanders A demanding homestand concludes Thursday as the New York Islanders host the surging Colorado Avalanche at UBS Arena. The Islanders enter 14-10-3 after a tight 2-1 win over Tampa Bay, while Colorado continues to dominate the league, carrying a 17-game point streak and a 19-1-6 record into the matchup. Oddsmakers opened the

2025-12-04 19:00:00
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Florida Panthers VS Nashville Predators
Florida Panthers
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Nashville Predators
PREVIEW AND PREDICTION

Game Preview: Nashville Predators @ Florida Panthers Two teams at the bottom of their respective conferences meet Thursday as the Florida Panthers host the Nashville Predators at Amerant Bank Arena. Florida enters at 12-12-1 and sits last in the Eastern Conference with 25 points, while Nashville comes in 9-13-4 and holds the second-fewest points in the Western Conference. Oddsmakers opened

2025-12-04 19:00:00
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Columbus Blue Jackets VS Detroit Red Wings
Blue Jackets
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Detroit Red Wings
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Game Preview: Detroit Red Wings @ Columbus Blue Jackets A pivotal road swing begins Thursday as the Detroit Red Wings visit the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Columbus opened as a slight favorite at -127, while Detroit returns +107 on the moneyline with a total of 6.0. Detroit snapped a four-game skid with a 5-4 win over Boston, while

2025-12-04 19:30:00
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Anaheim Ducks VS Utah Mammoth
Anaheim Ducks
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Arizona Coyotes
PREVIEW AND PREDICTION

Mammoth vs Ducks Betting Preview Anaheim and Utah meet again a little more than two weeks after their dramatic finish on Nov. 17, when Troy Terry tied the game with 4.1 seconds left and Olen Zellweger ended it in overtime. That night started Beckett Sennecke’s current rookie points streak, which has reached eight games and tied Paul Kariya’s 1994-95 franchise

2025-12-03 22:00:00
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Philadelphia Flyers VS Buffalo Sabres
Philadelphia Flyers
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Buffalo Sabres
PREVIEW AND PREDICTION

Sabres vs Flyers Betting Preview Josh Norris’ return could not have been scripted any better. Buffalo activated him Monday after a 24-game absence and he delivered two goals and an assist in a 5-1 win over Winnipeg. His line drove play, and the Sabres extended a strong run of six wins in their last nine. The organization views Norris as

2025-12-03 19:30:00
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Montréal Canadiens VS Ottawa Senators
Montreal Canadiens
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Ottawa Senators
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Game Preview: Montréal Canadiens @ Ottawa Senators The Montréal Canadiens visit Canadian Tire Centre on December 2 to face the Ottawa Senators in a battle between two Atlantic Division teams looking to gain traction. Both teams are in different stages of rebuilding, with young cores showing flashes of promise but struggling with consistency. This game offers value for bettors watching

2025-12-02 19:00:00
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Detroit Red Wings VS Boston Bruins
Detroit Red Wings
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Boston Bruins
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Game Preview: Detroit Red Wings @ Boston Bruins The Detroit Red Wings visit TD Garden on December 2 for an Atlantic Division showdown with the Boston Bruins. Both teams are off to strong starts and currently battling for top seeding in the division. Boston remains one of the league’s most consistent defensive teams, while Detroit has become one of the

2025-12-02 19:00:00
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New York Rangers VS Dallas Stars
New York Rangers
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Dallas Stars
PREVIEW AND PREDICTION

Game Preview: New York Rangers @ Dallas Stars The New York Rangers head to American Airlines Center on December 2 to face the Dallas Stars in a compelling interconference battle between two top-tier playoff teams. New York leads the Metropolitan Division, while Dallas is pushing for first in the Central Division. With both teams playing elite hockey, this is a

2025-12-02 19:00:00
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Florida Panthers VS Toronto Maple Leafs
Florida Panthers
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Toronto Maple Leafs 1
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Game Preview: Florida Panthers @ Toronto Maple Leafs The Florida Panthers travel to Scotiabank Arena to face the Toronto Maple Leafs in a high-stakes Atlantic Division showdown on December 2. Both teams sit near the top of the standings and could be on a postseason collision course later this year. Florida comes in playing physical, disciplined hockey, while Toronto remains

2025-12-02 19:30:00
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