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
Buffalo Sabres vs Florida Panthers Picks and Predictions – Monday February 2, 2026 Buffalo heads to Sunrise on Monday night for a 7:00 PM start at Amerant Bank Arena, with the game streaming on ESPN+. The Sabres are the better story by record at 31-18-5, but they’re coming off a 4-2 loss to Montreal where they piled up shots and
New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals Picks and Predictions – Monday February 2, 2026 The Islanders head to Capital One Arena for a Monday night matchup with the Capitals at 7:00 PM on ESPN+. New York comes in 30-20-5 and has played like a playoff team most of the year, built to win close games when their goaltending is right.
Ottawa Senators vs Pittsburgh Penguins Picks and Predictions – Monday February 2, 2026 Ottawa heads to PPG Paints Arena for a Monday night matchup with Pittsburgh at 7:00 PM on ESPN+. The market is basically calling this a near coin flip, which makes sense. Both teams are in good form, both can score, and both have special teams that can
Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild Picks and Predictions – Monday February 2, 2026 Montreal heads to Grand Casino Arena to face Minnesota on Monday, February 2, 2026, with a 7:30 PM start on ESPN+. This is a legit measuring-stick game between two teams that have played winning hockey most of the season, and the market is treating it that way
St. Louis Blues vs Nashville Predators Picks and Predictions – Monday February 2, 2026 St. Louis heads to Bridgestone Arena to face Nashville on Monday night at 8:00 PM on ESPN+. This is a matchup between two teams living in the middle of the West, but they’re trending in different directions. Nashville has been steadier, while St. Louis has had
Winnipeg Jets vs Dallas Stars Picks and Predictions – Monday February 2, 2026 Winnipeg heads to the American Airlines Center to face Dallas on Monday night at 8:30 PM, streaming on ESPN+. The Jets are 22-25-7, but their recent results have been better than the season-long profile, and that matters when you’re catching a plus price against a contender. Dallas
Detroit Red Wings vs Colorado Avalanche Picks and Predictions – Monday February 2, 2026 Detroit heads to Ball Arena on Monday, February 2, 2026, for a 9:00 PM start on ESPN+. This is one of those matchups where the records are both strong, but the market still respects Colorado’s ceiling at home. The Red Wings are 32-18-6 and playing like
Vancouver Canucks vs Utah Mammoth Picks and Predictions – Monday February 2, 2026 Vancouver hits the road to face Utah at the Delta Center on Monday, February 2, 2026, with a 9:30 PM start on ESPN+. This is a classic “bad record vs good record” matchup, and the price is reflecting it. Utah is laying a big number for a
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Calgary Flames Picks and Predictions – Monday February 2, 2026 Toronto heads west to face Calgary at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Monday night, with puck drop set for 10:00 PM on ESPN+. Both teams are sitting in that uncomfortable middle tier where every two points matter, and the number is telling you this should be a

