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


St. Louis Blues vs Calgary Flames Betting Preview The St. Louis Blues begin their first road trip of the season on Saturday night, looking to rebound from a humbling 5–0 loss to the Minnesota Wild when they visit the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome. AI-Backed NHL Predictions Every Day All matchups. All sports. All in. The Blues (0–1–0) were


Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins Betting Preview The Boston Bruins look to stay perfect under new head coach Marco Sturm as they host the Buffalo Sabres at TD Garden on Saturday night. Boston (2–0–0) has opened the 2025–26 NHL season in impressive fashion, following up a strong road win in Washington with an overtime thriller at home against Chicago. Sturm’s


New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview The New York Rangers head to PPG Paints Arena on Saturday night for an emotional early-season matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins — a reunion that sees Rangers coach Mike Sullivan return to Pittsburgh for the first time since taking over in New York. Smarter NHL Bets Start Here Stay sharp all season


Columbus Blue Jackets vs Minnesota Wild Betting Preview The Minnesota Wild look to build on their strong season opener when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night at Grand Casino Arena. Minnesota goaltender Filip Gustavsson is coming off a shutout performance in Thursday’s 5–0 victory over St. Louis — and he’s focused on avoiding the same letdown that


Tampa Bay Lightning vs New Jersey Devils Betting Preview The Tampa Bay Lightning return home to the Benchmark International Arena seeking their first win of the season when they host the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night. Both Eastern Conference contenders are 0-1 and looking to bounce back from disappointing openers in which each team squandered multiple leads. Predict Every


Utah Mammoth vs Nashville Predators Betting Preview The Nashville Predators look to build early-season momentum when they host the Utah Mammoth on Saturday night at Bridgestone Arena. After a rocky 2024–25 campaign, the Predators are determined to start strong — and a second straight win would mark a refreshing reversal from last year’s 0–5 stumble out of the gate. Unlock


Vegas Golden Knights vs Seattle Kraken Betting Preview The Seattle Kraken opened their season with a statement win and now face a true early-season test when they host the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night at Climate Pledge Arena. Seattle finally earned its first-ever opening-night victory, defeating the Anaheim Ducks 3–1 behind a sharp performance from goaltender Joey Daccord. Smarter


Anaheim Ducks vs San Jose Sharks Betting Preview The San Jose Sharks return home to the SAP Center on Saturday night hoping to rebound after a heartbreaking overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. Their opponent, the Anaheim Ducks, are also searching for their first win of the season after a 3–1 defeat to the Seattle Kraken in Joel Quenneville’s


Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview The Edmonton Oilers will try to notch their first win of the 2025–26 season when they host the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place on Saturday night. This Pacific Division showdown features two teams with high expectations — one already rolling, the other searching for rhythm. Smarter Picks, Better Results Today’s Plays. Tomorrow’s Profits.