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
Montreal Canadiens vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview The Edmonton Oilers make a short return home Thursday night to host the red-hot Montreal Canadiens at Rogers Place. Puck drop is set for 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Edmonton capped a five-game road trip with a 3-2 overtime win in Ottawa and looks to build on that momentum before another road back-to-back
Detroit Red Wings vs New York Islanders Betting Preview The Detroit Red Wings aim to rebound from a 4-2 loss to Buffalo when they visit the New York Islanders on Thursday night at UBS Arena. Detroit (5-2-0) remains near the top of the Atlantic Division, while the Islanders (3-3-0) are finding their rhythm after a slow start. Rookie defenseman Matthew
New York Rangers vs San Jose Sharks Betting Preview The New York Rangers look to end a four-game home losing streak Thursday night when they host the San Jose Sharks, who remain winless on the year. Both teams enter desperate for a spark early in the season. New York has been blanked twice at home and ranks near the bottom
Philadelphia Flyers vs Ottawa Senators Betting Preview The Philadelphia Flyers continue their search for their first road win as they visit the Ottawa Senators on Thursday at Canadian Tire Centre. Philadelphia is coming off a 3-1-0 homestand and looks to keep the momentum going after a 5-2 win over Seattle. Owen Tippett leads the surge with five goals in six
Vancouver Canucks vs Nashville Predators Betting Preview The Vancouver Canucks visit the Nashville Predators on Thursday night at Bridgestone Arena, with puck drop set for 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Vancouver sits at 4-3-0 while Nashville enters at 2-3-2, both seeking consistency early in the season. Vancouver has battled a rash of injuries, including Filip Chytil, who was placed on
St. Louis Blues vs Utah Mammoth Betting Preview The St. Louis Blues continue their four-game homestand Thursday night when they host the surging Utah Mammoth at Enterprise Center. Puck drop is set for 8 p.m. CT. St. Louis has earned three of a possible six points so far, splitting games against Chicago, Dallas, and Los Angeles. Head coach Jim Montgomery
Detroit Red Wings vs Buffalo Sabres Preview The Detroit Red Wings continue their red-hot start to the 2025–26 NHL season as they visit the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night at KeyBank Center. The puck drops at 7:30 PM ET, airing live on TNT. Detroit’s 5–1–0 start has them soaring to the top of the Atlantic Division under head coach Todd
Surging Canadiens take show on road, face struggling Flames The Montreal Canadiens look to extend their momentum on the road when they visit the Calgary Flames on Wednesday at Scotiabank Saddledome. Montreal wrapped up a strong homestand with a 4-2 win over Buffalo and now heads west seeking a fifth win in six games. Calgary, meanwhile, is desperate to halt
Wild search for power-play rebound vs. streaking Devils The New Jersey Devils return home on short rest aiming for their sixth straight win when they host the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday night at the Prudential Center. New Jersey extended its streak with a 5-2 road win over Toronto on Tuesday, led by Jack Hughes’ hat trick and three assists from

