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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.
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Detroit Red Wings vs Minnesota Wild Picks and Predictions – Thursday, January 22, 2026 The Detroit Red Wings roll into Saint Paul on Thursday night to face the Minnesota Wild, with puck drop set for 9:30 PM ET on ESPN+. Detroit has been stacking wins lately and this is the kind of road spot that tells you if the surge
Dallas Stars vs Columbus Blue Jackets Picks and Predictions – Thursday, January 22, 2026 The Dallas Stars head to Nationwide Arena on Thursday looking to stack a second straight strong effort after snapping their skid in a big way last time out. Dallas has been searching for consistency for weeks, but that Bruins game looked like the version of the
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Edmonton Oilers Picks and Predictions – Thursday, January 22, 2026 The Pittsburgh Penguins head to Rogers Place to take on the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night, with puck drop set for 9:00 PM on ESPN+. Pittsburgh comes in at 23-14-11 and sitting third in the Metro, while Edmonton is 25-18-8 and holding second in the Pacific. This
Ottawa Senators vs Nashville Predators Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 22, 2026 Ottawa closes a three-game road swing on Thursday night in Nashville, and it sets up as a chance to pressure a Predators team that’s been leaking goals in bunches. The market basically calls this a coin flip, but the matchup profile points to Ottawa being able to
Florida Panthers vs Winnipeg Jets Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 22, 2026 Florida heads north on Thursday night looking for something it hasn’t had much lately: a clean, repeatable game. The Panthers have been stuck in that win-one, lose-one rhythm for weeks, and the 4-1 loss to San Jose was another reminder that their margin is thin when the
Vegas Golden Knights vs Boston Bruins Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 22, 2026 Boston and Vegas both walk into Thursday night at TD Garden with a reset button to hit. The Bruins just saw a six-game heater end in a 6-2 loss to Dallas, and the Golden Knights had their own seven-game streak snapped in a 2-1 defeat at
Chicago Blackhawks vs Carolina Hurricanes Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 22, 2026 Chicago heads to Raleigh on Thursday night coming off a 2-0 win over Winnipeg, and the bigger story is how the Blackhawks are being forced to play right now. The scoring has dried up, the margin is thin, and they’re leaning on goaltending plus a conservative game
Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 22, 2026 Buffalo heads to Montreal on Thursday night with a real standings angle. The Sabres are chasing the Canadiens in the Atlantic and already proved they can get offense on this matchup with a 5-3 win in Buffalo on January 15. Now they need the same bite on
Ducks vs Avalanche Picks and Predictions – Wednesday January 21, 2026 Anaheim heads into Ball Arena on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, for a 9:00 PM start on ESPN+. The Ducks are sitting at 25-21-3 and hanging around the Pacific race, but this is the kind of road spot that tests whether their recent scoring run is real or just a
