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
Flames vs Blackhawks Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 15, 2026 Calgary closes a rough road trip Thursday night in Chicago, and the angle for bettors is pretty simple: can the Flames bring a full 60 after fading late in multiple spots, or do the Blackhawks’ top-end skill tilt another one at home? Calgary’s been chasing games on this swing
Stars vs Mammoth Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 15, 2026 The Utah Mammoth get another home game Thursday in Salt Lake City, and right now they’re playing like a team that’s finally settled into a rhythm. They’ve pushed their point streak to five games, and the 6-1 thumping of Toronto with a 40-20 shot edge is the type of
Islanders vs Oilers Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 15, 2026 Edmonton gets back home Thursday night looking to turn a solid stretch into points again after letting a road game slip in overtime. The matchup is a clean one for bettors: a high-event Oilers team that can score in layers, versus an Islanders group that usually wants the game
The Seattle Kraken head to Newark to face the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Prudential Center, with puck drop set for 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Seattle is 21-15-8 and playing like a team that’s finally comfortable in its own skin, going 9-1-2 over the last 12. New Jersey is 23-21-2 and coming off a much-needed
The Philadelphia Flyers head to Buffalo on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 for a matchup with the Sabres at KeyBank Center, with puck drop set for 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT. Philly is trying to stop a season-high skid after dropping three straight, and the last two were ugly, getting outscored 12-3 in a quick two-game set. Buffalo is still one
The Vegas Golden Knights visit the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena, with puck drop set for 10:00 p.m. ET on TNT. Vegas comes in at 21-11-12 and has finally found some traction again, winning four straight after a rough five-game skid. Los Angeles is 19-16-10 and still sitting in that frustrating zone where the
Maple Leafs vs Mammoth Picks and Predictions – Tuesday January 13, 2026 Toronto lands in Salt Lake City riding real momentum and carrying the right kind of confidence. Monday’s overtime win over Colorado is the type of result that can sharpen a group, especially when you do it in a hostile building and have to win the details late. Full
Canadiens vs Capitals Picks and Predictions – Tuesday January 13, 2026 Montreal gets another chance to keep its surge going, but the spot is not friendly. The Canadiens are on the second night of a back-to-back after a high-event 6-3 win over Vancouver on Monday, and now they walk into a Capitals team that’s frustrated and looking for a steadier
Lightning vs Penguins Picks and Predictions – Tuesday January 13, 2026 Tampa Bay brings a 10-game heater into Pittsburgh, and the form is real. They’re rolling teams with pace, layered offense, and a power play that’s punishing every mistake. The Penguins are coming off a six-game win streak that was built on defense and goaltending, but the offense has dried

