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


Canucks to Host Blackhawks in Contrast of Endurance The Vancouver Canucks will look to complete a season sweep of the Chicago Blackhawks when they meet on Saturday in Vancouver. While the Canucks are pushing through a brutal schedule, the Blackhawks are trying to salvage the final game of a rough road trip. Canucks Battling Through Grueling Stretch Vancouver (45-20-8) is
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New York Islanders vs Edmonton Oilers March 14th 2025 Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Oilers versus the Islanders? The puck drops at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. The Oilers are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown.
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Carolina Hurricanes vs Detroit Red Wings March 14th 2025 Betting on today’s Red Wings and Hurricanes game? Catch the action at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC, as the Hurricanes hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Hurricanes are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Red Wings in
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Stars and Jets Set for a Pivotal Central Division Clash Two of the NHL’s top teams are set for a high-stakes showdown as the Dallas Stars travel to face the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night. With both teams pushing for playoff positioning, this matchup could be a preview of an intense postseason battle in the Western Conference. The Stars come
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Avalanche Fine-Tune Defense as They Face Flames in Calgary The Colorado Avalanche head to Calgary on Friday night, looking to bounce back after a hard-fought 2-1 shootout loss to the Minnesota Wild. Despite the defeat, Colorado remains in strong form, having won six of its last seven games while sharpening its defensive play ahead of the postseason push. NHL Picks
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Predators Look to Extend Hot Streak Against Struggling Ducks The Nashville Predators are surging at the right time, riding a four-game winning streak as they head to Anaheim for a Friday night showdown with the Ducks. After a gritty 3-2 victory against the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, the Predators are aiming to tighten their grip in the Western Conference
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Jani Nyman Shines in Debut as Kraken Prepare for Utah The Seattle Kraken saw an exciting debut from Jani Nyman, who delivered a crucial goal in his first NHL game, helping Seattle rally for a 5-4 overtime victory against the Montreal Canadiens. Now, the Kraken prepare for a critical showdown against the Utah Hockey Club on Friday night as both


Toronto Maple Leafs vs Florida Panthers March 13th 2025 Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Panthers versus the Maple Leafs? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. The Panthers are favored by -1.5 in this Atlantic division
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Philadelphia Flyers vs Tampa Bay Lightning March 13th 2025 Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Lightning and Flyers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on NBCS, and it’s hosted by the Flyers at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. Get ready to place your bets! In this Eastern matchup, the Lightning are favored by -1.5 goals
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