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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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The New Jersey Devils head west for a Friday night matchup against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena, puck drop scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET. The Devils come in as -149 road favorites while the Canucks are slight home underdogs at +126. It’s a late-night game with playoff implications for both clubs — New Jersey sits in a tight battle
The Tampa Bay Lightning head to Chicago for a Friday night clash with the Blackhawks at United Center, puck drop set for 8:30 p.m. ET. Tampa Bay enters this one heavily favored on the moneyline at -250, while Chicago sits as a significant home underdog at +207. The Lightning have been trending back toward elite form after an early January
Golden Knights vs Maple Leafs Picks and Predictions – January 23, 2026 The Vegas Golden Knights head to Toronto to take on the Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on Friday night, with puck drop scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET. Vegas enters the matchup as a slim -118 road favorite, while Toronto is priced as a narrow home underdog at +100.
The St. Louis Blues hit the road to face the Dallas Stars on Friday night at American Airlines Center, puck drop at 8:00 p.m. ET. Dallas arrives with a solid record and home‑ice advantage while St. Louis sits on the fringe of the playoff picture trying to claw back into form. The Blues are underdogs here at +154 on the
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
