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
Washington Capitals vs Seattle Kraken NHL Preview: Catton’s First Crack at Caps The Seattle Kraken vs Washington Capitals is set for Tuesday, October 21, 2025, as Seattle’s first-round rookie, Berkly Catton, takes on the Capitals after a memorable NHL debut. The Kraken are looking to bounce back from their first regulation loss of the season (5-2 to Philadelphia) and avoid
Islanders await frustrated Sharks, who hope enemy ice is the cure The winless San Jose Sharks open a four-game road trip Tuesday when they visit the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. The puck drops at 7:00 PM ET on NBCS. San Jose has struggled to start the season 0-3-2, scoring only 13 goals through five games. Rookie center Macklin
Hot Kirill Marchenko leads Blue Jackets into tilt with Stars The Columbus Blue Jackets will try to keep momentum rolling when they face the Dallas Stars on Tuesday at American Airlines Center. Columbus enters at 2-3-0 after a strong win over Tampa Bay, while Dallas is 3-2-0 and returning home after a two-game skid. Columbus responded well to a poor
Struggling Flames hoping for home magic against Jets The Winnipeg Jets visit the Calgary Flames on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Scotiabank Saddledome (9:30 PM ET, ESPN+). Bettors can follow the latest movement on the NHL odds page before puck drop. Calgary returns home after a brutal two-game road stretch, outscored 9-2, and sits at the bottom of the Western
Next up on Hurricanes’ road trek is showdown vs. Golden Knights Two of the hottest NHL teams collide Monday when the Carolina Hurricanes visit the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Both lead their respective divisions, and both have started the season on extended point streaks. Carolina (5-0-0) is the league’s only unbeaten team, rolling through a 5,225-mile Western road
Surging Sabres will try to throttle high-scoring Canadiens The Buffalo Sabres look to extend their win streak when they visit the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night at the Bell Centre. Puck drop is set for 7:30 PM ET and you can check full matchup lines on the NHL odds page Buffalo rebounded from an 0-3 start with back-to-back wins over
Will Kraken make it 5 straight overtimes against Flyers? The Seattle Kraken have made a habit of going the distance. Each of their last four games has gone past regulation, and they’ll try to avoid a fifth straight overtime when they visit the Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Monday night. Seattle’s road trip has tested their endurance. The
Artemi Panarin, Rangers eye 1st home win as Wild visit The New York Rangers return to Madison Square Garden on Monday looking for their first home goal and win of the season when they face the Minnesota Wild. Artemi Panarin broke out with a four-point night in Saturday’s comeback win over Montreal, ending New York’s three-game skid. Minnesota continues a
Back sharper opinions Bet Smarter, Across Every League Seattle Mariners vs Toronto Blue Jays Game 7 Betting Preview Everything comes down to Monday night at Rogers Centre as the Mariners and Blue Jays meet for a decisive Game 7 with a trip to the World Series on the line. Toronto forced this game with a 6-2 win in Game 6,

