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
Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals Picks and Predictions – January 17, 2026 The Florida Panthers head to Capital One Arena to take on the Washington Capitals in an intriguing Eastern Conference showdown on Wednesday night. Puck drop is set for 7:30 PM ET. Florida has been climbing the Atlantic standings with solid recent form, while Washington is hanging around in
Nashville Predators vs Vegas Golden Knights Picks and Predictions – January 17, 2026 The Vegas Golden Knights welcome the Nashville Predators to T-Mobile Arena for a late Wednesday night matchup, with puck drop scheduled for 10:00 PM ET. This is a big Western Conference tilt with playoff positioning in mind for both sides. Vegas continues to sit near the top
Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes Picks and Predictions – Friday January 16, 2026 Carolina finally got blanked for the first time all season, and now they come home with extra days to sit in it. That’s usually a good thing for a process-driven team, but it can also tighten the grip early if the first period starts slow again. The
San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings Picks and Predictions – Friday January 16, 2026 Detroit is still searching for the cleanest forward mix, and that matters for bettors because line chemistry shows up in shot quality and special teams far faster than it shows up in final scores. Todd McLellan is reuniting Lucas Raymond with Dylan Larkin, and James
Tampa Bay Lightning vs St. Louis Blues Picks and Predictions – Friday January 16, 2026 Tampa Bay’s heater is real, and now it’s about history. The Lightning bring an 11-game winning streak into Enterprise Center, with a franchise record on the line Friday night. Even with one key absence, they’ve tightened up and kept stacking points. Stay Ahead of Every
Nashville Predators vs Colorado Avalanche Picks and Predictions – Friday January 16, 2026 Colorado rarely drops points at Ball Arena, and Monday’s overtime loss to Toronto was the kind of blip that usually sharpens their focus, not derails them. They’re still unbeaten in regulation at home, and they get this one with extra rest after not playing since Monday. Full
Anaheim Ducks vs Los Angeles Kings Picks and Predictions – Friday January 16, 2026 This home-and-home starts with real juice in the Pacific race. Los Angeles has been leaky in results for a month, but the Ducks are right there now and a clean two-game set can flip the standings quickly. Friday’s opener is at Crypto.com Arena before the rematch
Maple Leafs vs Golden Knights Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 15, 2026 This one has extra juice in Las Vegas, and it is not subtle. Mitch Marner gets his first crack at Toronto since the move, and he’s coming in hot while Vegas keeps stacking wins. The Knights are playing confident hockey right now, and they’re doing it without needing
Kraken vs Bruins Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 15, 2026 Boston gets a big night at TD Garden with Zdeno Chara’s jersey going up, and the Bruins have been playing like a team that wants to control every inch of the game state. The homestand has been built on defense and goaltending, and they’ve responded to that ugly loss in

