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


Blue Jackets Face Devils, Aiming to Finish Road Trip Strong The Columbus Blue Jackets head to Newark, N.J., on Tuesday night with one goal in mind—ending their four-game road trip on a positive note. After a tough start in Florida, Columbus rebounded in a big way with a dominant 7-3 victory over the New York Rangers, setting the stage for
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Brad Marchand Out but Returns to Boston with Panthers The Boston Bruins are set for an emotional night as they host the Florida Panthers on Tuesday, just days after trading their longtime captain, Brad Marchand. This marks the fourth and final regular-season meeting between the teams, but this time, Marchand will be on the opposite bench—although he won’t be hitting
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Anaheim Ducks vs New York Islanders March 9th 2025 Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Islanders and Ducks. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Ducks at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The Islanders come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The
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Vancouver-Canucks vs Dallas Stars March 9th 2025 Betting on today’s Stars and Canucks game? Catch the action at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC, as the Canucks hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Stars are the -1.5 goal favorite in this Western conference matchup against Canucks. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals. Don’t leave
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New York Rangers vs Columbus Blue Jackets March 9th 2025 Looking to win big? The Blue Jackets and Rangers face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Rangers are hosting the game at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Rangers are favored by -1.5 vs.
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Oilers Stay Hot, Sabres Struggle Heading into Monday’s Matchup The Edmonton Oilers (40-20-4) are heating up at the right time, while the Buffalo Sabres (26-34-5) are searching for answers as the two teams prepare to face off on Monday night in Buffalo. Edmonton enters the game on a two-game win streak, picking up a 3-2 OT win over Montreal before
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Red-Hot Senators Face Slumping Red Wings in Crucial Matchup The Ottawa Senators are rolling, while the Detroit Red Wings are desperately searching for answers ahead of their Monday night showdown. Ottawa, sitting atop the Eastern Conference wild-card race, has won three of its last four games (3-0-1), including a thrilling 4-3 overtime comeback win over the New York Rangers on
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Avalanche Aim to Sweep Homestand Against Young Blackhawks Avalanche Look to Finish Homestand Strong Against Blackhawks The Colorado Avalanche (41-20-5) are firing on all cylinders, riding a five-game win streak as they close out a perfect homestand opportunity against the Chicago Blackhawks (20-40-6) on Monday night in Denver. Colorado has used the NHL trade deadline to bolster its roster for
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Maple Leafs Look to Snap Skid in First Visit to Utah Maple Leafs Seek Rebound After Tough Loss to Avalanche The Toronto Maple Leafs (37-20-8) will try to avoid a four-game losing streak when they visit the Utah Hockey Club (30-29-6) for the first time ever in Salt Lake City on Monday night. Toronto fell 7-4 to the Colorado Avalanche