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
Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks Picks and Predictions – Sunday February 1, 2026 Vegas closes the weekend with a Pacific Division matchup in Anaheim, and the market is basically calling this a coin flip. The Golden Knights are 25-15-14 under Bruce Cassidy and still sitting on top of the division, while the Ducks are 28-23-3 with Joel Quenneville trying
Boston Bruins vs Tampa Bay Lightning Picks and Predictions – Sunday February 1, 2026 Boston and Tampa Bay get the outdoor stage at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday night, and the setup is as unique as the matchup. This is a rivalry game with real stakes, but it’s also a one-off environment where wind, sightlines, and ice quality can change
Los Angeles Kings vs Carolina Hurricanes Picks and Predictions – Sunday February 1, 2026 Los Angeles wraps a long road swing with an early start in Raleigh, and it’s a tough spot. The Kings come in 23-17-13 after an overtime win in Philadelphia on Saturday, while Carolina is 33-16-6 and coming off a frustrating overtime loss in Washington where they
The Los Angeles Kings head to Philadelphia for a Saturday matinee against the Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 31, 2026, with puck drop set for 12:30 PM on NBCS. This is one of those “two teams trying to find traction” games, but they’re arriving there in different ways. Los Angeles is 22-17-13 and keeps flirting with a run,
The Colorado Avalanche wrap up a strange January with a matinee in Detroit, visiting the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 1:00 PM. You can catch it on ABC, and it’s also the first leg of a quick home-and-home, with the rematch coming Monday in Denver. That matters, because these mini-series can get a
The New York Rangers head to PPG Paints Arena to face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, January 31, 2026, with a 3:30 PM start time on ABC. These teams are moving in opposite directions right now. Pittsburgh is 27-14-11 and sitting second in the Metropolitan Division after ripping off five straight wins. The Rangers are 22-27-6 and buried at the
The San Jose Sharks head to Scotiabank Saddledome for a Saturday afternoon matchup with the Calgary Flames on January 31, 2026, with puck drop set for 4:00 PM and the broadcast on NBCS. San Jose is 27-22-4 and sitting right on the edge of the Western Conference playoff mix, while Calgary is 21-26-6 and trying to stop the bleeding after
Winnipeg heads to Amerant Bank Arena to face Florida on Saturday, January 31, 2026, with puck drop set for 4:00 PM on ESPN+. Neither team is where it expected to be in late January, and it’s showing in how these games are getting played. A little tense. A little frantic. A lot of scoreboard watching, even if nobody wants to
Carolina and Washington renew a real Metropolitan Division rivalry on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Capital One Arena, with a 5:00 PM ET puck drop on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are 33-15-5 and sitting on top of the division, and they’ve been one of the league’s best bets lately with a 9-1-2 run over their last 12 and a six-game point

