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
Edmonton Oilers vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview Edmonton Oilers (12-9-2) host the Buffalo Sabres (10-13-3) on Tuesday night in Alberta. The Oilers have revived their scoring touch with consecutive wins, while the Sabres continue to struggle on the road. Line Movement and Odds Edmonton opened as a strong home favorite, with totals set near 6.5 goals. Check the latest NHL
Game Preview Toronto Maple Leafs @ Tampa Bay Lightning The Toronto Maple Leafs head south to face the Tampa Bay Lightning in a marquee Atlantic Division matchup at Amalie Arena on Monday, December 8, 2025. This contest features two high-powered offenses and deep playoff aspirations, with both teams jockeying for position in one of the NHL’s most competitive divisions. Toronto
Game Preview Calgary Flames @ Buffalo Sabres The Calgary Flames head east to face the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on Monday, December 8, 2025, in a cross-conference clash. Both teams enter the contest looking to build midseason momentum as they navigate inconsistent starts to their respective campaigns. Calgary has bounced back from a slow October and now finds itself
Game Preview Seattle Kraken @ Minnesota Wild The Seattle Kraken travel to Xcel Energy Center to face the Minnesota Wild on Monday night in a Western Conference showdown between two teams trending in opposite directions. Seattle enters the game with renewed momentum after a strong week, while Minnesota looks to find defensive answers after several high-scoring losses at home. This
Game Preview Vancouver Canucks @ Detroit Red Wings The Vancouver Canucks travel to Little Caesars Arena to face the Detroit Red Wings on Monday, December 8, 2025, in a high-stakes cross-conference battle. Vancouver enters the game on strong footing in the Pacific Division, while Detroit looks to get back on track after a shaky defensive stretch in recent outings. This
Match Facts Matchup Detail Teams Pittsburgh Penguins at Dallas Stars Date Sunday (regular-season matchup) Venue American Airlines Center, Dallas Schedule spot Penguins aiming to sweep a three-game road stretch; Stars on a nine-game point streak with three straight home wins Recent form Penguins have won 4 of 5; Stars 16-2-4 since Oct. 25 with a 7-0-2 current run Line and
Match Facts Matchup Detail Teams Colorado Avalanche at Philadelphia Flyers Date Sunday (regular-season matchup) Venue Philadelphia Schedule spot Avalanche on third road game in four days; Flyers at home after four days’ rest Recent form Colorado 1-1-0 on this trip after OT win at Rangers; Flyers have won 4 of their last 5, 9-4-2 at home Line and Odds (Adjust
Oilers vs Jets Betting Preview Edmonton enters Saturday looking to stack wins for the first time in weeks. Their 9-4 blowout of Seattle delivered their best offensive output of the season. Connor McDavid recorded a hat trick and an assist. Leon Draisaitl added a goal and three assists. Eleven Oilers recorded points. Their power play struck four times. Their pace
Wild vs Canucks Betting Preview Minnesota’s 12-game points streak ended Thursday in a 4-1 loss to Calgary. Their pace and execution fell behind early. Their structure slipped. Their compete level could not match previous weeks. Yakov Trenin scored their lone goal. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves, but Minnesota never found rhythm. John Hynes called the loss their least competitive outing

